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Offline genevatypes

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4 degree keyboards?
« on: Thu, 11 January 2024, 03:14:30 »
Hi all,

I'm in search for a 4-5 degree keyboard with a low front height. I'm in love with my KFE CE and need more of this but in different form factors. If you can reference something like this for 60s, bonus points. Please help me out! Thanks!

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Re: 4 degree keyboards?
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 11 January 2024, 06:38:58 »
For 4 degree typing angle, The only one I can think of is the matrix 1.2og, it's pretty pricey because you can only get it aftermarket (definitely more expensive than the kfe) but I really like it and if I liked tkls I would pick one up.

In terms of a 60%, The martingale was 5 degrees and looked pretty good, I think there might be extras so if you like the design that could be an option as well.

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Re: 4 degree keyboards?
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 11 January 2024, 06:48:28 »
Hi all,

I'm in search for a 4-5 degree keyboard with a low front height. I'm in love with my KFE CE and need more of this but in different form factors. If you can reference something like this for 60s, bonus points. Please help me out! Thanks!

Its not a 60 but Safa 5.8.8 is pretty amazing 5 degree with a low front end. Probably very similar typing experience with the KFE.
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