I've never had any issues switching between switches or keycaps but I think I do type significantly slower when switching from MX to Topre. Going Topre to MX is no problem which is the strange thing. I wouldn't mind typing 60wpm instead of 120 if I had a key set like Penumbra but form over function is most likely more valuable at lower wpm I guess. My whole life is just buying things based on how they look though so I'm pretty biased in that respect.I guess I'm the same way. I don't really type much at work so using a keyboard effectively isn't a skill I possess. I just love having pretty keyboards and I'm envious of the people that can touch type. I want to be able to use blanks dammit.
the best way i've figured is to force yourself into itI've never had any issues switching between switches or keycaps but I think I do type significantly slower when switching from MX to Topre. Going Topre to MX is no problem which is the strange thing. I wouldn't mind typing 60wpm instead of 120 if I had a key set like Penumbra but form over function is most likely more valuable at lower wpm I guess. My whole life is just buying things based on how they look though so I'm pretty biased in that respect.I guess I'm the same way. I don't really type much at work so using a keyboard effectively isn't a skill I possess. I just love having pretty keyboards and I'm envious of the people that can touch type. I want to be able to use blanks dammit.
Thanks for the tip, ill have to give it a go.the best way i've figured is to force yourself into itI've never had any issues switching between switches or keycaps but I think I do type significantly slower when switching from MX to Topre. Going Topre to MX is no problem which is the strange thing. I wouldn't mind typing 60wpm instead of 120 if I had a key set like Penumbra but form over function is most likely more valuable at lower wpm I guess. My whole life is just buying things based on how they look though so I'm pretty biased in that respect.I guess I'm the same way. I don't really type much at work so using a keyboard effectively isn't a skill I possess. I just love having pretty keyboards and I'm envious of the people that can touch type. I want to be able to use blanks dammit.
buy blanks throw them on your board and suffer with 75% mistakes and low wpm
i never had any formal instruction on how to type i just played video games and i wanted to spend more time looking at my computer and less at my keyboard and all i did was put my keyboard under the desk where i couldnt see it and now im doing pretty good for someone with a really wack typing patttern
Definitely more on the aesthetics side for me. However, I do find that the smaller keyboards (HHKB, poker2 and other 60%) seem to be more functional for my usage as they don't take up too much space on my desk. Don't get me wrong, I love my model-M but damn if my entire desk is taken up by that thing! I also find it more appealing to have smaller boards so that I can take them with me while I travel/work/school/etc.Yes, it seems that every board I buy gets smaller and smaller. I went from full size to TKL to 60%. The funny thing is that my first keyboard, a Corsair Strafe with MX blues, was a perfect fit for me. It seems that the uglier the board the better I type. Maybe I just need a certain profile.
hah I have both with my model f, yall and your flashy keyboards, tsk tskJesus man I'm surprised IBM didn't add a cup holder to that thing :eek:. it would be almost too practical.
I lean toward aesthetics quite often, I try to be as balanced as possible.Yup can confirm.
And at first I used to make a huge amount of typos on my HHKB, now I've got used to it and it's just the same as typing on any other keyboard.
To me if you can't use it then there's no point in the board or anything else. It's gotta be practical before aesthetically pleasing.
Why sacrifice either? I agree with xondat, a sound design will ensure both of these qualities are met. OTD keyboards, as an example, embrace that idea.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/U5vUo.jpg)
Visually, they're stunning, and can be programmed however the user likes. What's practical for someone might not be for another, like any keyboard it all comes down to your preference...if you're having trouble with using a particular board like the HHKB, I would try to stick it out, I personally love the layout and don't like it when I hit \ instead of backspace :))
This post got me thinking...I think different factors can really throw me off. in the case of DSA, the key spacing has me constantly hitting two keys at once. As for the HHKB the small shift key bugs me. I guess I'll just keep practicing on the HHKB and see if I can get used to it.
Are peoples WPM's actually lower on hhkb vs a mx keyboard/regular layout? The only difference I can think of is the place of the backspace key.
I definitely would not sacrifice my WPM for aesthetics, I enjoy my 120+ wpm and want to keep it that way.
FUNCTION > FORM
would you guys sacrifice practicality for aesthetics or vice versa? Would love to hear your opinions.I actually had to make this choice.
if you're having trouble with using a particular board like the HHKB, I would try to stick it out, I personally love the layout and don't like it when I hit \ instead of backspace :))