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Title: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: Broadway14 on Fri, 20 February 2015, 08:28:43

Hello keyboard people,

Over the past few years I've been using Daskeyboards and been fairly happy about it, however I find myself wanting a smaller keyboard so
I've decided this time to get a TKL keyboard.

I've looked around and found a few options but none that meet all the criteria that I want, Im not sure there is one but that's why Im asking here :)

The following would be ideal for me:

- TKL (European layout)
- Black with preferably NO lighting
- Blank keycaps (European layout)
- MX Blue switches or similar (suggestions? - have tried brown, black and red prefer blue).
- Must not be lifted too much in the back, by default.

Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 20 February 2015, 08:30:38

Filco Majestouch Ninja. I think that literally fits every criteria you have.

Title: Re: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: Broadway14 on Fri, 20 February 2015, 08:37:45

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 20 February 2015, 08:30:38

Filco Majestouch Ninja. I think that literally fits every criteria you have.

I've looked at Filco a couple of times, if I were to buy a Majestouch Ninja should I buy a set of keycaps aswell, I read in some review thread that the ABS plastic it comes with is quite bad quality? Where would I buy keycap sets like a black blank one in better quality

Title: Re: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: saturnotaku on Fri, 20 February 2015, 13:35:15

WASD v2 (http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-v2-88-key-iso-custom-mechanical-keyboard.html) fits all your criteria.

Title: Re: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: pesky brat on Fri, 20 February 2015, 14:52:11

Quote from: Broadway14 on Fri, 20 February 2015, 08:37:45

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Fri, 20 February 2015, 08:30:38

Filco Majestouch Ninja. I think that literally fits every criteria you have.

I've looked at Filco a couple of times, if I were to buy a Majestouch Ninja should I buy a set of keycaps aswell, I read in some review thread that the ABS plastic it comes with is quite bad quality? Where would I buy keycap sets like a black blank one in better quality

There's nothing wrong with the stock keycaps on a Filco. They're not premium, but they work and feel fine.

Title: Re: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 20 February 2015, 14:57:32

Until you get more attuned to higher quality keycaps, the feel of ****e ABS shouldn't bother you too much.
Go with a Filco and be happy with your life!  :thumb:

You could also get a KUL which has gotten more praise than Filco lately, but that is more expensive.
EDIT: I was super wrong... the KUL is less expensive than Filco... Also, if you go that route, you can tack on some blank caps yourself that could be of higher quality.

Title: Re: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: Broadway14 on Fri, 20 February 2015, 15:42:51

I cant seem to find a KUL retailer in europe though, which kinda sucks... where would I go about buying a set of blank keycaps?

Title: Re: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: Roibhilin on Fri, 20 February 2015, 15:43:14

quickfire stealth??(they're technically sideprinted tho)

Title: Re: Looking for new keyboard, (TKL Black, Blank, MX Blue)
Post by: Nikelu on Fri, 20 February 2015, 19:15:15

Quote from: Broadway14 on Fri, 20 February 2015, 15:42:51

I cant seem to find a KUL retailer in europe though, which kinda sucks... where would I go about buying a set of blank keycaps?

  mechanicalkeyboards.nl and tigerimports bring kuls to europe with ok shipping