My Filco Clicky "Otaku" finally arrived today! I've been typing on it non-stop ever since I took it out of the box. I absolutely love everything about this keyboard! I'm so happy with the purchase. Thank you Majestouch!
I'm probably a noob by you guys' standards. I've seen some of the collections y'all are sporting lol. Sadly, I'm somewhat new to this scene in comparison. The only other mechanical keyswitch I've used regularly before getting this was a Cherry black linear. I've used Model Ms when I was a kid, but I can't remember them too much so I still consider myself a noob in this territory. However, my lack of experience may be useful for those visiting this forum in search of more information and perhaps a perspective from someone who didn't know what to expect.
First and foremost, the absolute best part about this keyboard is that I can totally trust my hands. I don't know if I can explain it properly, but I love being able to feel each keystroke and have it subconsciously register whether I pressed it accurately or not. My average typing speed is 120 WPM and at that speed I can't think about each and every keystroke. I have to rely on the feel of the 'board to let me know which key it was I messed up or if I'm typing just fine. I don't like to second guess myself when typing. It slows me down way too much.
I guess I should say that I technically have used Cherry blues before. I used a Das III for a day. I have felt them, but I don't consider myself to have actually "used" blues before this board because with the Das I had to actually think about my typing and make sure to be entirely purposeful with every keystroke since its infamous transposition problems were very evident at 120 WPM. Thankfully, the Filco 'board works exactly how it should and registers every keystroke properly so I'm finally able to just unleash the beast on the blues and feel the power. If I typo it's my typo, not the board's typo. I swear using the blues makes me type more accurately though since I can feel it better.
I know I haven't used browns, alps, etc. but I don't see how they could top these blues. They're just the right amount of force needed to actuate the key and I'm addicted to the sound. I've always loved the way certain keyboards sound and finally I have one that doesn't just thud thud thud away so boringly. Maybe I'm lucky and found my dream keyboard already. I hope I don't ever have to room with someone who can't stand the noise. I'd have to get browns I suppose, but I'm afraid of those being too light.
The Cherry blue clickies in comparison to my old Cherry black linears are like night and day for me. The blacks had a pretty tough spring in them and made my fingers tire out much quicker than any regular 'board. The linear feel of each stroke was also a bit confusing when first using it as well. It was almost impossible to trust my fingers because I didn't feel anything really. I didn't have the bump that the blues give to let me know I've actuated the key. I started bottoming out to get the feedback I needed which hurt my fingers. It sounds like I hate Cherry blacks now, but I don't. I do like them-- they're way better than rubber domes-- but going from black to blue is almost like going from rubber dome to blacks for me. Oh and now the tips of my fingers aren't black and blue... do ho ho
Oh and this board looks amazing. Even the Filco logo looks great! Thanks again Majestouch.
