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Title: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: LoverofPi on Thu, 18 June 2015, 00:02:31
Hi everybody!
I just bought my first keyboard (Kul ES-87) after a couple months of waiting and lurking and WOW. My only regret is that I didn't pull the trigger sooner. Typing is such a breeze and just feels so much nicer than the chiclet type keyboard I was using on my ThinkPad. Anyways, glad to be here and hope to get to know all of y'all better!
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 22 June 2015, 05:46:28
Welcome to Geekhack!

A great choice for your first mech :)  It's amazing how we manage to go so long without a proper keyboard :))

Which switches did you get?
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: LoverofPi on Wed, 19 August 2015, 04:57:46
Sorry about the super late reply! I got Cherry MX Blue switches. Although now, I'm thinking of getting a keycap set for them since I'm not a fan of the ABS plastic.
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: sami77 on Wed, 19 August 2015, 05:45:18
welcome to geekhack

nice keyboard u have ,  i got same model but Cherry Black
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: henz on Wed, 19 August 2015, 05:57:42
Great choice, welcome to geekhack.
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 23 August 2015, 05:44:54
Sorry about the super late reply! I got Cherry MX Blue switches. Although now, I'm thinking of getting a keycap set for them since I'm not a fan of the ABS plastic.

No worries :)

ABS is well and good, particularly in thick keycaps like GMK, but the thin ones provided by many keyboard manufacturers almost seem to be asking to be replaced.

Fortunately the number of PBT replacement sets is always increasing :)
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: Hypersphere on Sun, 23 August 2015, 05:58:55
Welcome to GH. The universe of key caps for Cherry mx is large and varied. Have fun!
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: Kliwon on Thu, 27 August 2015, 20:30:27
Sorry about the super late reply! I got Cherry MX Blue switches. Although now, I'm thinking of getting a keycap set for them since I'm not a fan of the ABS plastic.
greetings from a nubie,
good choice for you first mech keyboard, I think you should try to replace it with PBT Leopold , they feel comfortable and solid
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: krbuck on Fri, 28 August 2015, 08:06:59
Welcome to GH; I'm relatively new as well. Great choice.
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: demik on Wed, 02 September 2015, 22:37:26
now get a topre
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: kohi on Fri, 04 September 2015, 01:30:21
now get a topre
^ and welcome to geekhack~
Title: Another keyboard so soon!
Post by: LoverofPi on Mon, 14 September 2015, 22:38:10
Oh goodness. So it's been a good couple of months with my ES-87, but I just pre-ordered another keyboard: the backlit Pok3r. Why are keyboards so addicting... This hobby will not be good for my wallet :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: LoverofPi on Mon, 14 September 2015, 22:40:40
now get a topre
^ and welcome to geekhack~

I think I'll let my wallet get a bit fatter before I experience the good feeling of oneness with cup rubber.  :))
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 15 September 2015, 05:55:52
Oh goodness. So it's been a good couple of months with my ES-87, but I just pre-ordered another keyboard: the backlit Pok3r. Why are keyboards so addicting... This hobby will not be good for my wallet :'( :'( :'(

Did you order another keyboard to try a different switch?  That's always a good excuse ;)
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: LoverofPi on Tue, 15 September 2015, 23:21:26
Oh goodness. So it's been a good couple of months with my ES-87, but I just pre-ordered another keyboard: the backlit Pok3r. Why are keyboards so addicting... This hobby will not be good for my wallet :'( :'( :'(

Did you order another keyboard to try a different switch?  That's always a good excuse ;)

Hahah. I got the Pok3r with MX Clears so I guess I subconciously did. Pretty soon, I'll be getting into the world of ergonomic KB's, topre, and the slippery slope of custom keyboards  :eek:
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: boTy on Wed, 16 September 2015, 03:48:07
That's a great choice, nice board! I think you'll like it here :)
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 22 September 2015, 06:07:51
Oh goodness. So it's been a good couple of months with my ES-87, but I just pre-ordered another keyboard: the backlit Pok3r. Why are keyboards so addicting... This hobby will not be good for my wallet :'( :'( :'(

Did you order another keyboard to try a different switch?  That's always a good excuse ;)

Hahah. I got the Pok3r with MX Clears so I guess I subconciously did. Pretty soon, I'll be getting into the world of ergonomic KB's, topre, and the slippery slope of custom keyboards  :eek:

That is a very slippery slope indeed!
Title: Re: Hi! I just bought my first mechanical keyboard and it is AWESOME
Post by: bocahgundul on Tue, 22 September 2015, 06:17:32
That's a KUL story bro. No kidding that board is awesome and welcome to GH