Thanks! I don't mind the $. Quick look don't see Zilent TKLs -- maybe the idea is to build. I'm better at understanding things than putting them together, but could try. I'm not sure how to get started -- I see a couple of youtube videos, but looks like parts themselves are hard to find.
If Logitech ever made such a thing, I'd track down used ones. But I don't think they did. They make more compressed layouts, like Apple Magic Keyboard. But not the standard TKL, with cursor keys separate and a block for home, etc. If they did, I'd be interested if anyone posts a link. THeir MX would be fine if I can saw off the numpad, but doubt that works.
Unfortunately while Logitech does make good scissors, they also tend to just drop products at random times never to be seen again. So what you see is all that's currently available. You would probably need to go used, and used scissor keyboards are iffy at best as they're quite delicate. (No, you cannot just saw off the right side LOL).
Covid, RGB and type-C connectors kind of have everything up in the air as far as keyboards go. It's the best time in history for mechanical keyboards, but also the worst as while there's more options than than ever, nothing's in stock. Box royals (as well as jades and navies) switches are really difficult to get, it took me about 2 months to import my Jades. The last keycaps I ordered from China ran around the docks for almost 3 months before I just got a refund, it never even left the dock.
I know this sounds like a lot, but it's really not bad once you've done it once (I kind of went overboard on mine as you will see in mods/tip).
In terms of finding a keyboard with Zeal or Box switches, few companies build good keyboards with anything but Cherry or Gateron switches, I'm not sure if it's demand, lack of inventory or price but they just don't. I know KBDfans will do it, but it would likely be October, November or even December before that gets here so I'm going to offer up the same method I recommend for someone new to this, check out
GMMK, they offer a TKL hot swap (just plug the switches in), you can option it with or without switches or caps (scroll down the page a little). For the money they aren't bad at all especially with a few tricks*. From there you can test any switch you want while you look for the perfect keyboard to have built, build one yourself or pay someone to do it for you. As I mentioned, I'd try 62g Zilent V2s or Box Royals. which you can get from ZealPc or Novelkeys if they're in stock. Personally, I'd go with the Zeals, while more expensive they're better switches and probably easier to get, though you will need to clip the 2 extra plastic legs.
* Mods / tips
First thing, get a micro B USB magnetic cable (amazon or Ebay), this will save the port. It's cheap and takes no effort, this is a longevity thing, micro b stinks.
If you want this to be really quiet like a scissor you may want to consider modding the stabs. Being hot swap you can easily take out the stabs and lube them, look up Tahae bandaid mod on youtube. Makes a $60 keyboard pass for a much much more expensive one. This does take a bit of effort and you need lube so you may not want to bother or wait until after you try it before doing so.
