Author Topic: Best LOOKING keyboard? (Read 93840 times)

Demetrium · « **Reply #250 on:** Thu, 12 June 2014, 15:36:23 »

I really like the look of the NEO 87 Zelia for some reason. I think it's because it's so minimalist, there's really no frame and it's a 10keyless. It's also pretty cool how high off the backplane the keys look.

I want to try one but I hear they're a pain in the butt and aren't the best build quality.

pasph · « **Reply #251 on:** Thu, 12 June 2014, 17:24:00 »

Datamancer

exit · « **Reply #252 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 03:47:19 »

well since you didn't mention mechanical lol

Edit: My mechanical is also pretty nice looking

Beca · « **Reply #253 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 04:03:26 »

Quote from: tribade on Thu, 12 June 2014, 14:59:46

Tsangan's KMAC mini with vintage set:

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Of course I'm pretty freaking biased since I own it

YES. KMAC Mini is perfection

Sagii · « **Reply #254 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 05:51:32 »

Quote from: exit on Fri, 13 June 2014, 03:47:19

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well since you didn't mention mechanical lol

Edit: My mechanical is also pretty nice looking

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Now hooooold on for a minute.. those are not good looking

(jk, but I honestly find them to be ugly)

Simplicity and minimalistic is the best, therefore my vote goes to a black blank HHKB Pro 2 with green blank keycaps on the arrowkeys!

rowdy · « **Reply #255 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 06:02:22 »

Quote from: exit on Fri, 13 June 2014, 03:47:19

Edit: My mechanical is also pretty nice looking

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Tesoro messed up - the \| and `~ should have red LEDs, not white :))

TacticalCoder · « **Reply #256 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 08:12:23 »

IBM Industrial mini / space saver with the white-on-black keys of a black M13. Kinda hard to find:

I love it... Reminds of the Commodore 64 in a way.

Here's my full-size version: (I do have several Geek Hack IBM Model M keycaps but they weren't on when I took that picture)

Daily driver is an HHKB but do find these industrial M with white-on-black keys better looking than my HHKB

exit · « **Reply #257 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 08:42:40 »

Quote from: Sagii on Fri, 13 June 2014, 05:51:32

Quote from: exit on Fri, 13 June 2014, 03:47:19
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well since you didn't mention mechanical lol

Edit: My mechanical is also pretty nice looking

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Now hooooold on for a minute.. those are not good looking (jk, but I honestly find them to be ugly)

Simplicity and minimalistic is the best, therefore my vote goes to a black blank HHKB Pro 2 with green blank keycaps on the arrowkeys!

Yeah, different people have different taste. Couldn't justify spending over $100 for a 'standard' looking keyboard. The finish on the Tesoro feels very nice and high quality.

Quote from: rowdy on Fri, 13 June 2014, 06:02:22

Quote from: exit on Fri, 13 June 2014, 03:47:19
Edit: My mechanical is also pretty nice looking

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Tesoro messed up - the \| and `~ should have red LEDs, not white :))

They have cherry mx black under them so it's completely fine... it's a nice keyboard now that it's working.

mougrim · « **Reply #258 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:35:45 »

IBM F-122 and M-122. They big and beautiful

Photekq · « **Reply #259 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:49:04 »

Few of my favourites :

G81-31XX series w/ card readers. Real shame they're not available in G80.

G80-5000

G80-3000HAU. The flagship Cherry board. And his Russian bro, the HAV.

G81-3004SAT. The blue side lettering is just stunning.

356CL. The most elegant custom IMO.

Ki Bored · « **Reply #260 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 14:41:12 »

Quote from: Hyde on Tue, 13 August 2013, 21:32:07

My keyboards:

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I know there are a lot of hate on Das Keyboard's gloss but you can't deny it looks really nice when clean.

Oh also I owned a Blackwidow Ultimate for about a week before I return it to get a Das Keyboard, despite the hate and quality control issues but you have to admit it looks nice also.

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That white Filco with blue lettering is so cool. Can you tell me more about it? Is it stock? What kind of switches?

I want one.

fohat.digs · « **Reply #261 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 16:27:02 »

not the winner

ideus · « **Reply #262 on:** Fri, 13 June 2014, 18:52:46 »

Quote from: TacticalCoder on Fri, 13 June 2014, 08:12:23

IBM Industrial mini / space saver with the white-on-black keys of a black M13. Kinda hard to find:

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I love it... Reminds of the Commodore 64 in a way.

Here's my full-size version: (I do have several Geek Hack IBM Model M keycaps but they weren't on when I took that picture)

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Daily driver is an HHKB but do find these industrial M with white-on-black keys better looking than my HHKB

Coolness! This looks great.

combataran · « **Reply #263 on:** Mon, 16 June 2014, 06:33:17 »

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By wzz47. Nuff said.

feizor · « **Reply #264 on:** Mon, 16 June 2014, 06:44:07 »

Quote from: combataran on Mon, 16 June 2014, 06:33:17

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By wzz47. Nuff said.

That is brilliant.

rowdy · « **Reply #265 on:** Mon, 16 June 2014, 22:44:42 »

Quote from: combataran on Mon, 16 June 2014, 06:33:17

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By wzz47. Nuff said.

Is that orange Esc? :eek:

Sifo · « **Reply #266 on:** Mon, 16 June 2014, 22:49:12 »

Quote from: Kayla on Thu, 12 June 2014, 04:27:50

Quote from: amasokin on Thu, 10 October 2013, 09:35:36
Sifo's GON NS 87 Miami:
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oh god sifo why couldnt you be my neighbor or something ;-;

You're free to find me and say what's up ^_^

wetto · « **Reply #267 on:** Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:10:19 »

Just five letters:

DOLCH

/thread

Unfortunately not mine

Lain1911 · « **Reply #268 on:** Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:41:14 »

Quote from: pasph on Thu, 12 June 2014, 17:24:00

Datamancer
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I just looked at this guys website and I am amazed.

Glod · « **Reply #269 on:** Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:03:37 »

Quote from: Lain1911 on Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:41:14

Quote from: pasph on Thu, 12 June 2014, 17:24:00
Datamancer
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I just looked at this guys website and I am amazed.

sadly the guy died not long ago

his original works were amazing.

tribade · « **Reply #270 on:** Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:29:43 »

Quote from: Glod on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:03:37

Quote from: Lain1911 on Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:41:14
Quote from: pasph on Thu, 12 June 2014, 17:24:00
Datamancer
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I just looked at this guys website and I am amazed.

sadly the guy died not long ago his original works were amazing.

Oh, man I'm sorry to hear that. His keyboards are real works of art.

Eszett · « **Reply #271 on:** Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:39:05 »

From all I’ve seen, this one, _if_ the keycaps had a homogeneous dyeing. The painting of the case seems flawless.

intelli78 · « **Reply #272 on:** Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:52:40 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:49:04

The blue side lettering is just stunning

I don't disagree at all, the subtlety is beautiful, but i am getting megalolz imagining a layperson's reaction to your statement

Oobly · « **Reply #273 on:** Tue, 17 June 2014, 02:05:53 »

Quote from: Eszett on Tue, 17 June 2014, 01:39:05

From all I’ve seen, this one, _if_ the keycaps had a homogeneous dyeing. The painting of the case seems flawless.
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It's hand painted with 10 coats of Urushi lacquer. I think what you consider to be inconsistent "dyeing" is a factor of the sunlight and angles making the cap look darker than the rest. Looks fine from other angles:

Eszett · « **Reply #274 on:** Wed, 18 June 2014, 21:54:50 »

Do you think it is the angle and the sunlight?

Smasher816 · « **Reply #275 on:** Wed, 18 June 2014, 22:08:39 »

I think so. You can see a white line with a similar curve on the table. Must just be some strange lighting.

Eszett · « **Reply #276 on:** Wed, 18 June 2014, 22:53:43 »

Ah, now I understand. The difference in color between right shift and capslock is due to sunlight, ok. And the darker and lighter shades on each key is the way it ought to be, kinda Urushi-style.

thelittle0ne · « **Reply #277 on:** Wed, 18 June 2014, 23:05:05 »

Quote from: Sifo on Tue, 13 August 2013, 14:20:33

Either my LZ-S
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456GT

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HHKB HG

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another vote for 456GT because its pink and pretty <3

DuckNorris · « **Reply #278 on:** Wed, 18 June 2014, 23:10:46 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 01 October 2013, 18:44:26

I'm partial to The Cheat

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Wow, what keyboard/case or whatever is this? Looks so awesome. Went into your collection page but did not see it be mentioned(the name).

metalliqaz · « **Reply #279 on:** Thu, 19 June 2014, 07:45:33 »

Its called The Cheat dude. Just like I said

DuckNorris · « **Reply #280 on:** Thu, 19 June 2014, 09:56:20 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 19 June 2014, 07:45:33

Its called The Cheat dude. Just like I said

Take it easy I am new here lol. I didn't even know that was the actual name of a keyboard, just something you yourself called it. Thanks for the response, just thought it was a really awesome keyboard and I am really interested in getting one like that in the future( if they still got them).

tribade · « **Reply #281 on:** Thu, 19 June 2014, 10:46:51 »

Quote from: DuckNorris on Thu, 19 June 2014, 09:56:20

Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 19 June 2014, 07:45:33
Its called The Cheat dude. Just like I said

Take it easy I am new here lol. I didn't even know that was the actual name of a keyboard, just something you yourself called it. Thanks for the response, just thought it was a really awesome keyboard and I am really interested in getting one like that in the future( if they still got them).

I actually don't know all that much about them, but they do pop up in the classifieds from time to time. They always go quickly though, so keep a sharp eye out!

DuckNorris · « **Reply #282 on:** Thu, 19 June 2014, 13:52:32 »

Quote from: tribade on Thu, 19 June 2014, 10:46:51

Quote from: DuckNorris on Thu, 19 June 2014, 09:56:20
Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 19 June 2014, 07:45:33
Its called The Cheat dude. Just like I said

Take it easy I am new here lol. I didn't even know that was the actual name of a keyboard, just something you yourself called it. Thanks for the response, just thought it was a really awesome keyboard and I am really interested in getting one like that in the future( if they still got them).

I actually don't know all that much about them, but they do pop up in the classifieds from time to time. They always go quickly though, so keep a sharp eye out!

What do you mean by classifieds ? Yeah finding them by google is a little odd atm. I'll try looking more after work but would be nice if I could get some direction ^_^

metalliqaz · « **Reply #283 on:** Thu, 19 June 2014, 14:13:14 »

He's talking about the classifieds section of Geekhack. People post their keyboard stuff for sale there.

The "Cheat" was a custom board from the Korean OTD community made sometime in 2012, I think. It is rare by today's standards, but still common compared to the custom boards that came before it. Its name comes from a dispute in the Korean community between the nonprofit sub-community and the more enterprising guys. Obviously, they felt cheated when semi-commercial boards showed up using community-inspired designs. (this is a big simplification) Other Koran buys form the same period as the "cheats" include the SOWARE and Rebel keysets. They included keys that said "CHEAT" and "CMA" (copy my ass). There was much butthurt at that time.

It's a very attractive board and I consider it one of the best looking customs. Customs from that period used simplistic designs compared to the latest Duck or LZ designs. I happen to prefer the older ones (KMAC1, for example)

Anyway, the Cheat was a limited run, but they usually show up for sale from collectors every few months. They came in various combinations of red, silver, and black. There may even be a broken one still for sale from Feng, I don't remember if he sold both of his.

DuckNorris · « **Reply #284 on:** Thu, 19 June 2014, 14:30:41 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 19 June 2014, 14:13:14

He's talking about the classifieds section of Geekhack. People post their keyboard stuff for sale there.

The "Cheat" was a custom board from the Korean OTD community made sometime in 2012, I think. It is rare by today's standards, but still common compared to the custom boards that came before it. Its name comes from a dispute in the Korean community between the nonprofit sub-community and the more enterprising guys. Obviously, they felt cheated when semi-commercial boards showed up using community-inspired designs. (this is a big simplification) Other Koran buys form the same period as the "cheats" include the SOWARE and Rebel keysets. They included keys that said "CHEAT" and "CMA" (copy my ass). There was much butthurt at that time.

It's a very attractive board and I consider it one of the best looking customs. Customs from that period used simplistic designs compared to the latest Duck or LZ designs. I happen to prefer the older ones (KMAC1, for example)

Anyway, the Cheat was a limited run, but they usually show up for sale from collectors every few months. They came in various combinations of red, silver, and black. There may even be a broken one still for sale from Feng, I don't remember if he sold both of his.

Ah I see, thanks for explaining the history of this keyboard and saved me time from trying to search for it online to see about it. I really liked that style a lot but it seems the only thing I have to get close to that atleast in aesthetics is paiting/customizing my QFR or later on investing a WASD custom or Filco to get a similar look atleast XD. Thanks for your time and really nice keyboard too.

exitfire401 · « **Reply #285 on:** Thu, 19 June 2014, 14:33:36 »

Not sure how I missed this thread for so long. The HHKB HG gets my runner up nomination. The LZ-FE is by far my favorite though. I'm just too broke for one right now. Really was eyeing the ones Feng put up for a while.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #286 on:** Thu, 19 June 2014, 14:42:14 »

Personally, I think that the Datamancer stuff is so unique and nothing else really compares to it.

Bludude4 · « **Reply #287 on:** Sun, 29 June 2014, 00:20:50 »

Quote from: MJ45 on Fri, 11 October 2013, 07:44:57

Here is my Phantom Space Cadet style with vintage blacks 62g and metalic black case.

Where did you get those keycaps? They are custom, right? I'm not sure where to get those custom inscriptions, but I really want them because they're really cool. I ordered some custom keycaps from WASD keyboards, but the only thing I saw that I could customize was the colour of them, and the style of the modifier keys,and the inscriptions centered and stretched. Is there a way to make the colour of the inscriptions white or something like that?

rowdy · « **Reply #288 on:** Sun, 29 June 2014, 00:40:28 »

Quote from: Bludude4 on Sun, 29 June 2014, 00:20:50

Quote from: MJ45 on Fri, 11 October 2013, 07:44:57
Here is my Phantom Space Cadet style with vintage blacks 62g and metalic black case.

Where did you get those keycaps? They are custom, right? I'm not sure where to get those custom inscriptions, but I really want them because they're really cool. I ordered some custom keycaps from WASD keyboards, but the only thing I saw that I could customize was the colour of them, and the style of the modifier keys,and the inscriptions centered and stretched. Is there a way to make the colour of the inscriptions white or something like that?

http://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/group-buy-4-sphericals-tenkeyless-t1444.html

lightsout714 · « **Reply #289 on:** Sun, 29 June 2014, 00:59:11 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 19 June 2014, 14:13:14

He's talking about the classifieds section of Geekhack. People post their keyboard stuff for sale there.

The "Cheat" was a custom board from the Korean OTD community made sometime in 2012, I think. It is rare by today's standards, but still common compared to the custom boards that came before it. Its name comes from a dispute in the Korean community between the nonprofit sub-community and the more enterprising guys. Obviously, they felt cheated when semi-commercial boards showed up using community-inspired designs. (this is a big simplification) Other Koran buys form the same period as the "cheats" include the SOWARE and Rebel keysets. They included keys that said "CHEAT" and "CMA" (copy my ass). There was much butthurt at that time.

It's a very attractive board and I consider it one of the best looking customs. Customs from that period used simplistic designs compared to the latest Duck or LZ designs. I happen to prefer the older ones (KMAC1, for example)

Anyway, the Cheat was a limited run, but they usually show up for sale from collectors every few months. They came in various combinations of red, silver, and black. There may even be a broken one still for sale from Feng, I don't remember if he sold both of his.

Thanks for the info. I was never too hip on what goes on in the Korean scene.

I have to agree with you on keyboard looks. Love the simplistic ones. KMAC with winkey blockers built in the case is my favorite.

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