Is there anyone who cannot resist typing on Topre but keep collecting others?

[phoenix1234]

Is there anyone who cannot resist typing on Topre but keep collecting other types of keyboard?

Anyone who is typing on Topre but suggests other people to by Cherry MX because you don't want them to discover your love affair with Topre?

Anyone who knows for sure that Topre is your end-game keyboard but you still go and luck outside for a better one? However, even your keyboard collection keeps increasing with an exponential number of keyboards (Cherry MX, modded Cherry MX, Korean keyboard, NMB Space invader, ALPS, BS, etc.), you still comeback typing on your Topre because you love it so much.

Anyone?  )

[iri]

oh yeah, space invaders. when i sell my realforce board, i'm going to get one with them. and a northgate. and an olivetti.

[Belfong]

No.. I'm very clear about this. I use a HHKB at work. At home I use a RealForce 55g.

I don't intend to buy new MX keyboards.

But I'm keeping my Poker blues and Code clears to decorate with keycaps. Am also keeping the Matias alps just for rainy days.

I sold my BlackWidow blues and is trying to sell my KBTalking browns.

[metalliqaz]

The more I type on Topre, the less I actually like it.  I keep going back to Cherry, and that's what I collect.

[noisyturtle]

I hate Topre, but still have managed to collect a couple boards somehow. Hey, at least they'll keep in good condition.

[daerid]

I keep coming back to Topre. While I'll probably stick to the ErgoDox just for ergonomics, I just couldn't go without my favorite switch.

[Belfong]

I thought you just bought a RF, daerid? Already in love?

[Novus]

I'm just going to have an eternal hard on for an HKKB but never buy one because I don't use vim. That's my trick to happiness.
You shall not sway me back to MX!

[ComradeSniper]

I thought you just bought a RF, daerid? Already in love?

Daerid has been part of the Topre club for a long time 

[rowdy]

I love my HHKB, but sometimes I miss dedicated arrow keys too much (spending all day every day at work using them), so I switch back to Model M or something.

A RealForce TKL would be ideal, if I could afford one (or two).

[demik]

No such things as "other switches"

[Air tree]

No such things as "other switches"

In all seriousness, what other keyboards do you own that aren't topre? Or have you gone on a strictly topre regiment diet?

[Halverson]

No such things as "other switches"

In all seriousness, what other keyboards do you own that aren't topre? Or have you gone on a strictly topre regiment diet?

Milky has a sick custom Siig

[demik]

No such things as "other switches"

In all seriousness, what other keyboards do you own that aren't topre? Or have you gone on a strictly topre regiment diet?

All i own is my hhkb. But if had all cherry and some BS. Topre is my fav and greens/blues close behind.

[dustinhxc]

Yeah I'm on my 5th Topre now and still love it to death. But for some reason I have an MX and I want to get Buckling Spring and Alps..  Damn you keyboards...

[Beca]

Yeah I'm on my 5th Topre now and still love it to death. But for some reason I have an MX and I want to get Buckling Spring and Alps..  Damn you keyboards...

Do you have a favorite out of your topre boards?

[dustinhxc]

Yeah I'm on my 5th Topre now and still love it to death. But for some reason I have an MX and I want to get Buckling Spring and Alps..  Damn you keyboards...

Do you have a favorite out of your topre boards?

Leopold FC660C 

[Pacifist]

Yeah I'm on my 5th Topre now and still love it to death. But for some reason I have an MX and I want to get Buckling Spring and Alps..  Damn you keyboards...

Do you have a favorite out of your topre boards?

Leopold FC660C 

Really? That's suprising. Is it the 45g domes or the layout?

[dustinhxc]

Yeah I'm on my 5th Topre now and still love it to death. But for some reason I have an MX and I want to get Buckling Spring and Alps..  Damn you keyboards...

Do you have a favorite out of your topre boards?

Leopold FC660C 

Really? That's suprising. Is it the 45g domes or the layout?

Since my HHKB is all 55G, I prefer the Leo for the all 45G for typing all night and gaming. Also the Steel plate (after dental banding/lubing, otherwise too loud) and arrows (+ 2 upper corner keys to map) are a plus. But I will admit the HHKB looks more visually appealing on the desk because it isnt as wide and the corner areas are blank. So the HHKB gets a +1 for looks but the Leo +1 for functionality.

[iri]

(a cry in the dark) did anyone of you experience finger pain when typing on a topre switch?

[dustinhxc]

(a cry in the dark) did anyone of you experience finger pain when typing on a topre switch?

I am almost positive Ive done some type of damage to my fingers from my job, ten keying for inventory. Also I do Web Design. But I think the Ten Keying does more damage. Anyways, after a while the 55G starts to hurt my joints forsure.

[phoenix1234]

(a cry in the dark) did anyone of you experience finger pain when typing on a topre switch?

I am almost positive Ive done some type of damage to my fingers from my job, ten keying for inventory. Also I do Web Design. But I think the Ten Keying does more damage. Anyways, after a while the 55G starts to hurt my joints forsure.

So perhaps because HHKB is case-mounted, it makes the typing force will be absorbed less?
I have tested typing on HHKB and RF45g uniformed. I feel just like HHKB is a bit heavier. I'm not sure if my feeling is correct but if it is, then HHKB 55g will be heavier than RF55g (plate-mounted)
That doesn't count the fact that your HHKB maybe lubed with thick lube. It may also add some weights to your key switches.

[bazh]

HHKB is my love of life, but I miss those sexy linear MX and Ergo-clear also

[daerid]

I thought you just bought a RF, daerid? Already in love?

I've been quiet recently, but for quite a while I was probably Topre's most vocal proponent here on GH I've been in love with Topre switches for a long time.

My "crisis of faith" though is that I've loved ergonomic boards for longer, and unfortunately can't reconcile these two passions. While I think a TopreDox (or the like) might technically be possible, it's gonna take a loooong time and probably lots of money to put together (not to mention basically writing a capacitive switch circuit from scratch).

[iri]

My "crisis of faith" though is that I've loved ergonomic boards for longer, and unfortunately can't reconcile these two passions. While I think a TopreDox (or the like) might technically be possible, it's gonna take a loooong time and probably lots of money to put together

[Belfong]

I've been quiet recently, but for quite a while I was probably Topre's most vocal proponent here on GH I've been in love with Topre switches for a long time.

Ah, I am ignorant, forgive me o Topre Master!

[002]

I have close to 30 Topre boards now (~6 Realforces / no HHKBs). It is obvious that I have a problem at this stage, but I justify it by telling myself that I am doing the community some sort of small service by documenting the more obscure examples. The board I use at home is not even a Topre keyboard, it's the beautifully ugly Olivetti ANK 25-101. I occasionally dabble in the world of NMB, Alps and Buckling Springs but I just don't have the endurance to use them for any extended periods.

[rowdy]

I have close to 30 Topre boards now (~6 Realforces / no HHKBs). It is obvious that I have a problem at this stage, but I justify it by telling myself that I am doing the community some sort of small service by documenting the more obscure examples. The board I use at home is not even a Topre keyboard, it's the beautifully ugly Olivetti ANK 25-101. I occasionally dabble in the world of NMB, Alps and Buckling Springs but I just don't have the endurance to use them for any extended periods.

That's quite a collection!

[phoenix1234]

I have close to 30 Topre boards now (~6 Realforces / no HHKBs).

You are truly a Topre Enthusiast.
Just a curious question, why don't you have a HHKB? Is there any particular reason for that?

[002]

As a way of limiting myself I try and keep my Topre purchases to stuff that isn't easily available (and therefore not much known about them). The ones that are pretty easy to obtain are the ones I actually use (e.g. 87U, 104U, etc.). I did have an HHKB at one point but the big mistake I made there was buying the JP version and the bottom row spacing on that board really sucks. I'd give one a try again some day (US layout) but I'm in no rush, plus I prefer the feel of the Realforce anyway.

[bazh]

everytime I look at your list of Topre board, them old ones, especially dem Sony

[phoenix1234]

As a way of limiting myself I try and keep my Topre purchases to stuff that isn't easily available (and therefore not much known about them). The ones that are pretty easy to obtain are the ones I actually use (e.g. 87U, 104U, etc.). I did have an HHKB at one point but the big mistake I made there was buying the JP version and the bottom row spacing on that board really sucks. I'd give one a try again some day (US layout) but I'm in no rush, plus I prefer the feel of the Realforce anyway.

I see.
BTW, you're right, the ZXC... row from HHKB JP layout is weird 

[sth]

As a way of limiting myself I try and keep my Topre purchases to stuff that isn't easily available (and therefore not much known about them). The ones that are pretty easy to obtain are the ones I actually use (e.g. 87U, 104U, etc.). I did have an HHKB at one point but the big mistake I made there was buying the JP version and the bottom row spacing on that board really sucks. I'd give one a try again some day (US layout) but I'm in no rush, plus I prefer the feel of the Realforce anyway.

you still have The One... wish i had $10000 laying around for one of those  machines

[Belfong]

I didn't see any RF 10AE or am I blind? Perhaps it's too common?

[sth]

I thought you just bought a RF, daerid? Already in love?

I've been quiet recently, but for quite a while I was probably Topre's most vocal proponent here on GH I've been in love with Topre switches for a long time.

My "crisis of faith" though is that I've loved ergonomic boards for longer, and unfortunately can't reconcile these two passions. While I think a TopreDox (or the like) might technically be possible, it's gonna take a loooong time and probably lots of money to put together (not to mention basically writing a capacitive switch circuit from scratch).

um utron?

[daerid]

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Are you trying to tell me that there's Topres in there?

um utron?

Nope. Just splitting the board isn't what I'm looking for. If I'm going to type on a typical staggered QWERTY layout I'll just stick to the RealForce. The main selling point of the ErgoDox for me is the vertically staggered columnar layout and thumb buttons. That's what I want in a "TopreDox".

[iri]

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Are you trying to tell me that there's Topres in there?

nevermind, that's just the picture of a fancy keyboard