Hmm, that KBD from originative.co is a really good price, but I really want to build them myself.
The personal touch is more important here, and I want to be able to customize each one for it's intended recipient, case, FW and keycaps.
The Sentraq case is an interesting option.
I think I could spray paint the inside of each case a different color - I've ordered one to test with.
With a couple of white LEDs inside I think it could look quite nice.
Then I just need to wax a couple of different sets of keycaps in various colors to match.
For a pok3r style 60% it's the PCB which screws to the case and takes the load, so 3d printed plates work fine printed 1.5mm thick in PLA, even when split in half to accommodate for the print bed size. Filament is <$40 a spool, so a printed plate costs me <$2 and takes an hour to print. I've experimented with CF reinforced exotic filaments, but it's honestly not worth the trouble.
I wish I could just get everyone a planck, but they're not ready for that yet.
I just got the notification that mine has shipped - Thanks Jack!