If you were forced to use a single keyboard for the rest of your life

[noisyturtle]

What would it be? Any keyboard. Customs welcome, but you gotta be specific to the T.

[Michael]

HHKB Type-S.


Also, you didn't state what yours would be

[jwaz]

HHKB HG Urushi Lacquer version with metal case. I would only type on it with the finest silk gloves.

[Mandolin]

I'd cherry greens with PBT thick caps. I don't care about the body.

[ValerieV]

HHKB! Thank God i don't have to make that decision. It's like making me choose which child to take out in a burning house. Shame on you for making me choose! 

[samwisekoi]

I'm still going with IBM Model M with custom keycaps to add color and replace the useless PrtSc/ScrLock/Pause with Mute/VolDn/VolUp.

However, I may end up wanting a GH75 with Green Switches for most; tactile Gray for spacebar, and Browns for selected mods I hit lightly with my pinkie.  And outboard of that a matching numpad (no arrows), probably Browns with a Green enter key and the plus split into a plus and an equals.  USB pass-through on one device, and Cherry-profile PBT keycaps on all keys.

Do I need to specify the Fn layer of the GH75, or is the above to a "T" enough?

 - Ron | samwisekoi

This Model M.

[noisyturtle]

You guys are going to force me to shell out for a HHKB.

Do I need to specify the Fn layer of the GH75, or is the above to a "T" enough?

I think you covered it well enough. I suppose if we're specifying function layers we could be here a while.

[daerid]

55g 87UB

[kinruan]

of course a keytronic board XD

[tipo33]

IBM model M.  A full size.  'nuff said.

[sth]

already pretty much just using hhkb exclusively

[oneproduct]

A cherry brown tenkeyless. The brand doesn't matter so much really, just the switch type and layout. If I have to be specific I'll say Filco I guess.

[AKIMbO]

IBM AT Model F with spacebar mod, teensy mod, F&J nubs, & floss mod.

[kinruan]

to be specific, E03600U2

[thegunner100]

Realforce 87uw 55g.

[Atakp]

I would have to go with a HHKB as well. I love that thing!

[lazerpointer]

Another 87u user chiming in here. Could comfortably type on it exclusively for the rest of my days with zero regrets.

[Index]

GH60 HHKB Style with DSA Dolch Keycaps.

[fohat.digs]

As long as I am strong and healthy, I want to keep using my battleship F-122 with near-ANSI mod, Teensy USB converter, and floss.

When I get old and feeble, I will probably switch to a plastic ten-key-less "toy" with reds or browns and O-rings.

[nsrexler]

I'd love to say Model M, but I think it's not quite versatile enough. I'd probably go with an MX Clear board of some sort.

[REVENGE]

IBM Terminal Unsaver.

[esoomenona]

IBM AT Model F with spacebar mod, teensy mod, F&J nubs, & floss mod.

I would say possibly an Industrial Model M 101 case, with Model F capacitive BS inside, with white on black PBT doubleshot caps. I don't know what a spacebar mod is, and I've never felt a floss mod, but Teensy sounds nice.

[CPTBadAss]

IBM AT Model F with spacebar mod, teensy mod, F&J nubs, & floss mod.

I would say possibly an Industrial Model M 101 case, with Model F capacitive BS inside, with white on black PBT doubleshot caps. I don't know what a spacebar mod is, and I've never felt a floss mod, but Teensy sounds nice.

I think spacebar mod is modding it so it's not nearly as heavy. The Stock F spacebar is ridiculously heavy.  Feels almost like a MX Linear Grey

[aggiejy]

I guess I'd go with a kinesis or ergodox just because I figure at some point I'll develop RSI as much as I type... thinking ahead!

[tipo33]

I'd love to say Model M, but I think it's not quite versatile enough. I'd probably go with an MX Clear board of some sort.

What makes it not "versatile" ?

[Dubsgalore]

My Dream board, which doesn't exist at the moment.
at the moment

[nsrexler]

I'd love to say Model M, but I think it's not quite versatile enough. I'd probably go with an MX Clear board of some sort.

What makes it not "versatile"

Too loud for some situations, and not great for gaming because of 2KRO and hysteresis.

[dndlmx]

That green rubber keyboard from the OLPC.

[tipo33]

I'd love to say Model M, but I think it's not quite versatile enough. I'd probably go with an MX Clear board of some sort.

What makes it not "versatile"

Too loud for some situations, and not great for gaming because of 2KRO and hysteresis.

I actually didn't think of that.  I don't game much anymore,  and the noise doesn't bother me.

[MJ45]

I would go with a Realforce 87u 55g seems best all round for me. (87UB55)

[SpAmRaY]

A phantom with whites, clears, a few greens, a lock key and maybe a few linear grays and thick pbt caps

[Dubsgalore]

My Dream board, which doesn't exist at the moment.
at the moment

however, if i had to go with one i own at the moment, i'd roll with my poker

[Lmnr]

87u 45g, inexplicable feel that is perfect for both typing and gaming.

[The_Beast]

A GH60, aluminum case, standard ANSI 125 layout, stickered, lubed 55g ergo-clears. So basically my poker, except programable.


I'd do something crazy and custom like an 150 layout, but considering I only get one so...

[metalliqaz]

KMAC with lubed, stickered 55g clears.  Silenced Realforce 10th Anniv. a very close second.

[hashbaz]

KMAC with lubed, stickered 62g blacks.  HHKB a close second.

[Hyde]

I've yet to try Topre so I don't know if I'll like it over Cherry switches.

As for Cherry switches I'm split between MX Red and MX Brown.  Actually I'd probably prefer a switch that's half way between MX Red and MX Black.

My "perfect" keyboard doesn't exist yet but I'd probably want something like a backlit Filco with blue LED and white case, double shot keycaps (clear on letter on white base) and blue backplate.

But realistically?  Probably gonna wait for CM Storm QuickFIre XTL (Basically full size QuickFire with backlit).

[nubbinator]

As for Cherry switches I'm split between MX Red and MX Brown.  Actually I'd probably prefer a switch that's half way between MX Red and MX Black.

I've wanted a switch like that for a while too.  I prefer Blacks to Reds, but Blacks are just a hair too heavy and Reds are way too light.

[Hyde]

I've wanted a switch like that for a while too.  I prefer Blacks to Reds, but Blacks are just a hair too heavy and Reds are way too light.

lol I know, Cherry need to release an official switch to fill in that gap.  Like MX Maroon or something.

[digi]

RF 87U 45g!

I haven't tried a 55g yet but I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a RF 104U 55g, numpad at the office is too useful for me. It will also give me an excuse to try the 55g. 

[Turbo Slaab]

Logitech G15

[whiteduck]

Blasphemy !!! (Above post)

I'd prob take my WASD with browns and current caps - cherry profile thick pbts black on white with red hangul print.

[czarek]

I would be torn apart between HHKB Pro 2 and Unicomp Spacesaver M, but eventually I'd probably go for HHKB.
I wouldn't pick any cherry because I just dislike all the MX switches in general. Wouldn't go for real IBM Model M or F because of the layout and because they're generally old and it's hard to find a one that still feels really good.

[ApocalypseMaow]

MX Mini, All Grey (tactile), Costar, and solid brass case. Oh and DSA profile caps.

[CeeSA]

Tipro keyboard with Cherry MX Blue switches. Because I need a programmable keyboard.

[zoolzoo]

660C for sure.

[Lastpilot]

Maybe if a backlit 660C was ever made, I would probably choose that over the upcoming Poker IIs.

Models that exist? Probably my poker.

[YongJK]

KMAC that's it 

[Photekq]

356CL with black on beige doubleshots and windowed lock keys (red leds for the lock keys). Would probably go for linear or tactile greys.

[Magna224]

It would be my poker with treble case, ergo clears, and  beige cherry doubleshots. Or my first gen Focus 2001 if I could hack off the number pad easily.