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Title: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: Nikelu on Thu, 12 February 2015, 20:20:22

My first one was a BW with cherry mx blue,and now i want a red cherry mx board. There is this great site for Europe http://mechanicalkeyboards.nl/en/home/ (http://mechanicalkeyboards.nl/en/home/) and except the mini model,if you can take a look over the tenkeyless and full size models and give me your opinions ,I would totally appreciate it.Why this site?Other sites want huge amounts of money 50-70 for shipping internationally and not,so I will go with this shop.I really liked the yellow ducky but heard from demik that one ducky keyboard used wasnt a top quality and even a dude named zeal that does custom keyboards and stuff,amazing person like demik helped me a lot both,suggested KUL and filcos.Your opinions guys?Really appreciated

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: ATXTider on Thu, 12 February 2015, 21:56:30

I haven't had many mechanical kbds in my day (Model M, Das 4, and a KUL), but the KUL is the most solid keyboard I've owned or used.  No flex, it doesn't move, feels great.  It feels like I'm typing on a brick while the Das feels cheap by comparison.  I doubt you'll regret purchasing one!  :thumb:

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 12 February 2015, 22:51:29

People rave about the build quality of KUL. I haven't tried them, but this is something I trust the GH hivemind on.

Go for Ducky if you want backlighting. They have a lot of different modes, and 99% of the time they are very reliable.

KBP... I only have the V60 Mini, and I am very happy with the build quality and the form factor.

I am curious as to why you don't want to go down the Ducky Mini path though.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 12 February 2015, 22:59:44

KUL: buy if you want the best build quality and don't care about backlighting
Ducky: buy if you still want really good build quality and backlighting

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: TopreFan333 on Thu, 12 February 2015, 23:35:39

Another vote for KUL. I honestly could picture it clunking away for 20 years, it's so solid.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: Oobly on Fri, 13 February 2015, 02:56:02

Quote from: hwood34 on Thu, 12 February 2015, 22:59:44

KUL: buy if you want the best build quality and don't care about backlighting
Ducky: buy if you still want really good build quality and backlighting

^^This. Couldn't have said it better myself.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: Data on Fri, 13 February 2015, 08:28:41

I have a KUL and love it.  No experience with Ducky as I can't ever get past their silly name.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 February 2015, 08:33:22

I vote for a Ducky. I've been eyeing a Ducky Mini or Mini Year of the Horse for a while. Surprisingly great build quality. The cases are nice, the plate is beefy, and the PCB is SO thick. It was a joy to mod a Ducky OMG board.

The KUL 87 I tried was nice as well but I didn't take it apart or type on it for a significant period of time so my opinion on it is limited.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: sorijealut on Fri, 13 February 2015, 10:16:21

KUL was better/ on par quality when compared with Filco, just by my own opinion. It's a combination of a low, grounded body and a great backplate - just gives a dead solid feeling.

Aside from the stock keycaps it's great :thumb:.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: drewba on Fri, 13 February 2015, 10:17:36

My KUL is the absolutely best thing I've typed on so far. My only regret is not waiting for clears and getting browns instead :/

Full disclosure: I have less than 10 minutes typed on KBP, and haven't typed on a Ducky.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 13 February 2015, 10:38:56

If you decide backlighting is useless (which it is, it's only for aesthetics), KUL is maximally superior.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: Tactile on Fri, 13 February 2015, 11:07:19

I had a Ducky Premier like the yellow/black fullsized one (mine was different colors). It's a very nice keyboard & the PBT keycaps are an added bonus. I gave it away as a gift & have regretted doing that many times...

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: Nikelu on Fri, 13 February 2015, 12:50:20

I really dont like the design of the minis and i really want the arrows and the insert/etc,so kul >everything xD nice.no kbp either.I ll take the red switches,as i want something light and fast,or should i go for browns?I am using blues atm as I already said

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: werear on Fri, 13 February 2015, 19:56:22

I heard Ducky has firmware issue that causes input problem in keys at left hand area while gaming. For example when Shift and W to walk.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: MPZ on Fri, 13 February 2015, 21:27:58

Owner of a KUL with red switches here and presuming you're ok with cherry stabilizers (the only thing I don't like about my KUL- I really wish the left shift was less stiff), I can definitely, heartily recommend it. All the good things you hear about their build quality are true in my experience.

Title: Re: Ducky ,KBP or KUL?Need advise for second mechanical keyboard.
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 13 February 2015, 22:10:10

Quote from: Nikelu on Fri, 13 February 2015, 12:50:20

I really dont like the design of the minis and i really want the arrows and the insert/etc,so kul >everything xD nice.no kbp either.I ll take the red switches,as i want something light and fast,or should i go for browns?I am using blues atm as I already said

get reds then

i swear by them for everything