A little help please

[artus]

hey all

I have decided to take the plunge and buy my first mechanical keyboard it comes from using a compaq one a good few years ago and having fond memories of using it,  this forum has really helped broaden my knowlege on all things mechanical but would like some input on what I might buy.

Currently using a steelseries Merc Stealth but bought a Razer Nostromo to play my MMO's with  so want a keyboard thats going to last a while, look nice and a pleasure to type on.

The three I have been looking at are the Raptor K1, HHKB Pro2 and the Filco Majestouch, Tenkeyless.  The last choice then brings the question of what switches I am thinking either blues or browns but not having tried either a bit nervous.  So any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[manfaux]

Welcome to geekhack!

now the poster below me will answer your question in a very informative fashion.

[Konrad]

HHKB and Tenkeyless?  Evidently you don't like numpads.  Or your Merc trained you to not use 'em.
 
I'm rather fond of stiff manly switches, cherry blacks and the like, just a preference.  The "tactile" feel of the (cheap rubberdome) keys on the Merc, to me, seems somewhat similar to cherry blues.  I didn't really like 'em, the wimpy clickety just seems wrong.  I like making noise when I type.