Hello all, I have been a long time forum lurker and understand that you guys are the most knowledgable people on the subject of keyboards. I got my first keyboard from Elite buying a black leopold otaku with Cherry MX browns.
Having done a bit of research into it myself and coming up empty handed I am left to ponder whether modding or ordering custom work done for me is the way to go. Price is not an object under 600$ I really just want this dream to come together.
The general aesthetic look of my system is using the white version of Thermaltakes Lvl 10 chassis (and mouse come q2 this year) with blue leds. However since function is as important to me as form I'm having difficulty making decisions about the correct compromises to make.
Ideally this keyboard would be cherry reds (will use clears, blacks, browns or blues in order high to low of preference, I really dislike the clicky blues) with white frame and keys/blue backlighting/blue wasd, escape, f5, f9, m, j, i, and arrow keys key caps.
Obviously with the futuristic look of the lvl 10 aesthetic I would prefer an aggressive keyboard design eschewing the frankly frumpy look of many of the premier keyboard manufacturers. That last sentence again is a preference issue and if I could hit all my other bases I'd be a happy man.
I am willing to spraypaint the case of the keyboard white but am wondering if this would rub off easily or look shoddy? What would be the best way to do that?
If there isn't a specific company or board I could be pointed toward (I really doubt this is a common request) are there any suggestions for places I should be looking from you guys? Any direction received would be much appreciated!
-A
