HHKB Pro 2 Love

[DAVYtm]

Is there a HHKB Pro 2 Hate, thread?

We should start one.

Well, I mean, I guess that is one way to sort out the heathens and prep them for being burned at the stake for their heresy.

Truth. I haven't been able to use any other KB for more than a week since I got my HHKB. It's just the perfect keyboard honestly. I'd like them to release a 55g version so I don't have to go through dome swapping like I will be soon.

[livingspeedbump]

@LSB dat hipro hhkb looks amazing! (can't forgive the flipped spacebar, however.)
did the high profile ABS caps change the sound a lot?

My space bars are flipped due to the height of my desk 

When I get the $$ for a wrist rest from inanis then they can go back to being classy

[livingspeedbump]

Decided to give hhkb a second chance. I really like its layout, form factor and overall aesthetics. I have just ordered a new one after being extremely disappointed with the type s. I found it to feel twice as scratchy as mx browns. I was so angry with my purchase that I took the sliders out and threw them in the trash along with the keycaps.

Could not believe that such a hyped up and expensive product is produced so poorly. I'm really only referring to the finish of the outer surface on the topre stems and possibly rails/guides on the slider and the slider housing.

I say this because the feeling of smoothness and preciseness was completely absent from the hhkb. When compared with my Novatouch which is usually considered a low quality topre board.

I am very glad that the hhkb was not my first topre experience. What a complete fiasco that would have been.

This time around I will be lubricating sliders, rails and stabilizers of course. After that if the topre experience is still nowhere near what it should be like on my silenced novatouch I will accept it for what it is and try to view its huge imperfections as endearing qualities. But that's not going to happen.

What kind of drugs are you on, and where can i get them?

No need to be rude.  A lot of people prefer plate mounted Topres to the plastic wobbly HHKBs.

Also, you do realize this is the "HHKB Pro 2 LOVE" thread, right?

Good point!  But the drugs reference wasn't necessary.

Drug and alcohol references are always necessary    )

[bocahgundul]

Is there a HHKB Pro 2 Hate, thread?

We should start one.

Well, I mean, I guess that is one way to sort out the heathens and prep them for being burned at the stake for their heresy.

Truth. I haven't been able to use any other KB for more than a week since I got my HHKB. It's just the perfect keyboard honestly. I'd like them to release a 55g version so I don't have to go through dome swapping like I will be soon.

No need to remake hhkb everyone, its perfect as it is with 45g

[DAVYtm]

Is there a HHKB Pro 2 Hate, thread?

We should start one.

Well, I mean, I guess that is one way to sort out the heathens and prep them for being burned at the stake for their heresy.

Truth. I haven't been able to use any other KB for more than a week since I got my HHKB. It's just the perfect keyboard honestly. I'd like them to release a 55g version so I don't have to go through dome swapping like I will be soon.

No need to remake hhkb everyone, its perfect as it is with 45g

I haven't tried 55g, but I disagree... I don't understand why you wouldn't want more choices?

[bocahgundul]

Is there a HHKB Pro 2 Hate, thread?

We should start one.

Well, I mean, I guess that is one way to sort out the heathens and prep them for being burned at the stake for their heresy.

Truth. I haven't been able to use any other KB for more than a week since I got my HHKB. It's just the perfect keyboard honestly. I'd like them to release a 55g version so I don't have to go through dome swapping like I will be soon.

No need to remake hhkb everyone, its perfect as it is with 45g

I haven't tried 55g, but I disagree... I don't understand why you wouldn't want more choices?

Cause you know 55g in hhkb feels like ****!

[DAVYtm]

Is there a HHKB Pro 2 Hate, thread?

We should start one.

Well, I mean, I guess that is one way to sort out the heathens and prep them for being burned at the stake for their heresy.

Truth. I haven't been able to use any other KB for more than a week since I got my HHKB. It's just the perfect keyboard honestly. I'd like them to release a 55g version so I don't have to go through dome swapping like I will be soon.

No need to remake hhkb everyone, its perfect as it is with 45g

I haven't tried 55g, but I disagree... I don't understand why you wouldn't want more choices?

Cause you know 55g in hhkb feels like ****!

I hope not! If that's the consensus though I'll just invest in a RF 87U

[ajx]

I am selling my perfect HHKB, pure dark grey blank, lubbed stabs, spacebar little modded (i sightly reduce noise from stock one), PBT spacebar, EK roof cover, Hasu's controller and the most important, it has been silenced with ironed landing pads (it took me hours/days to make the mod)

https://deskthority.net/for-sale-f55/the-best-hhkb-you-could-buy-t12879.html

I highly regret to sell it but i need bigger keyboard (TKL)

[bocahgundul]

I am selling my perfect HHKB, pure dark grey blank, lubbed stabs, spacebar little modded (i sightly reduce noise from stock one), PBT spacebar, EK roof cover, Hasu's controller and the most important, it has been silenced with ironed landing pads (it took me hours/days to make the mod)

https://deskthority.net/for-sale-f55/the-best-hhkb-you-could-buy-t12879.html

I highly regret to sell it but i need bigger keyboard (TKL)

This is not classified goddamnit!

[Diokhan]

So if I find the 45g hhkb light.. is it worth modding to 55g?

[bocahgundul]

So if I find the 45g hhkb light.. is it worth modding to 55g?

No and no if its too light get a realforce 55g and bam happiness!

[Diokhan]

So if I find the 45g hhkb light.. is it worth modding to 55g?

No and no if its too light get a realforce 55g and bam happiness!

I was going to get myself a 55g realforce for at home anyway, to try out the 55g feel. 
But my hhkb goes with me to work.. So that is why I was wondering if it's worth it

[raymogi]

So if I find the 45g hhkb light.. is it worth modding to 55g?

Yes. Best decision I've ever made to date. It's a perfect keyboard for home and traveling.

[bocahgundul]

So if I find the 45g hhkb light.. is it worth modding to 55g?

No and no if its too light get a realforce 55g and bam happiness!

I was going to get myself a 55g realforce for at home anyway, to try out the 55g feel. 
But my hhkb goes with me to work.. So that is why I was wondering if it's worth it

Nooooo let them hhkb be virgin!
Nah its your choice but I have to say that 55g hhkb feels mushy and not good!

[Diokhan]

So if I find the 45g hhkb light.. is it worth modding to 55g?

No and no if its too light get a realforce 55g and bam happiness!

I was going to get myself a 55g realforce for at home anyway, to try out the 55g feel. 
But my hhkb goes with me to work.. So that is why I was wondering if it's worth it

Nooooo let them hhkb be virgin!
Nah its your choice but I have to say that 55g hhkb feels mushy and not good!

If I mod the hhkb to 55g and not like it. It is reversible right? 
Or will there always be a difference in the feeling of both boards after modding?

[bocahgundul]

So if I find the 45g hhkb light.. is it worth modding to 55g?

No and no if its too light get a realforce 55g and bam happiness!

I was going to get myself a 55g realforce for at home anyway, to try out the 55g feel. 
But my hhkb goes with me to work.. So that is why I was wondering if it's worth it

Nooooo let them hhkb be virgin!
Nah its your choice but I have to say that 55g hhkb feels mushy and not good!

If I mod the hhkb to 55g and not like it. It is reversible right? 
Or will there always be a difference in the feeling of both boards after modding?

Yea its reversible. There will be some spring sound if you missallign the conic springs. So just let them be!

[iLLucionist]

So if I find the 45g hhkb light.. is it worth modding to 55g?

No and no if its too light get a realforce 55g and bam happiness!

I was going to get myself a 55g realforce for at home anyway, to try out the 55g feel. 
But my hhkb goes with me to work.. So that is why I was wondering if it's worth it

Nooooo let them hhkb be virgin!
Nah its your choice but I have to say that 55g hhkb feels mushy and not good!

If I mod the hhkb to 55g and not like it. It is reversible right? 
Or will there always be a difference in the feeling of both boards after modding?

Yea its reversible. There will be some spring sound if you missallign the conic springs. So just let them be!

If you wanna mod, why not buy the 87UB 55g? I think the 55g's on the HHKB will still be mushy due to case mounting (87UB is plate mounted).

[jerue]

If someone can find me some silent purple sliders, I will (99% likely) rejoin this _silly cult.

[qazeqaz]

If someone can find me some silent purple sliders, I will (99% likely) rejoin this _silly cult.

How many would you potentially need?

[jerue]

If someone can find me some silent purple sliders, I will (99% likely) rejoin this _silly cult.

How many would you potentially need?

enough for a HHKB, so 60. willing to buy more though.

[qazeqaz]

If someone can find me some silent purple sliders, I will (99% likely) rejoin this _silly cult.

How many would you potentially need?

enough for a HHKB, so 60. willing to buy more though.

Damn I may only have a few after I mod the type S.

[Bucake]

other than lubing, has anyone tried anything to reduce the sound of the stabilized keys, particularly the spacebar?

after lubing the stabilized keys on my type-s, there's still a bunch of sound generated.
for the spacebar, i'm thinking that maybe the tabs are producing a plastic-on-plastic sound. i thought about applying some lube, but i fear i'll make a mess..
removing the tabs is an option, but with the risk of breaking them, i don't think i'll be doing that. i'm not even sure it would make a difference, anyway..

so.. what other measures (besides lubing the stabilizers themselves) have you guys tried to reduce the sound?

[Altis]

other than lubing, has anyone tried anything to reduce the sound of the stabilized keys, particularly the spacebar?

after lubing the stabilized keys on my type-s, there's still a bunch of sound generated.
for the spacebar, i'm thinking that maybe the tabs are producing a plastic-on-plastic sound. i thought about applying some lube, but i fear i'll make a mess..
removing the tabs is an option, but with the risk of breaking them, i don't think i'll be doing that. i'm not even sure it would make a difference, anyway..

so.. what other measures (besides lubing the stabilizers themselves) have you guys tried to reduce the sound?

Have you sound deadened the case? Doesn't help that much with upstroke clack, though.

[qazeqaz]

Is there a big difference from the stock 45g to 55g? I always see people post about it but obviously I have never tried it.

[Ovrclck]

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

[bocahgundul]

Is there a big difference from the stock 45g to 55g? I always see people post about it but obviously I have never tried it.

Just a heavier and a little more tactile or snappier differences.

If someone can find me some silent purple sliders, I will (99% likely) rejoin this _silly cult.

How many would you potentially need?

enough for a HHKB, so 60. willing to buy more though.

You can never leave hhkb good sir! Just get the type s off classified

[derb2k2]

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

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I don't think there should be a difference in travel? Are you sure about this? If I recall correctly, the stems are a bit longer to compensate for the silencing method.

Interesting.

[ajx]

other than lubing, has anyone tried anything to reduce the sound of the stabilized keys, particularly the spacebar?

after lubing the stabilized keys on my type-s, there's still a bunch of sound generated.
for the spacebar, i'm thinking that maybe the tabs are producing a plastic-on-plastic sound. i thought about applying some lube, but i fear i'll make a mess..
removing the tabs is an option, but with the risk of breaking them, i don't think i'll be doing that. i'm not even sure it would make a difference, anyway..

so.. what other measures (besides lubing the stabilizers themselves) have you guys tried to reduce the sound?

checky my latest post on Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP)

I believe the cracky sound coming from the steel stabilizer/wire that actually hits on plastic stabs or stabs have some loose either
Remove spacebar and touch stabs and see if it feels loose or not
There is nothing you can do, the best its lube, add some piece of foam under spacebar, on those ''shock absorbers'''

They need to be very slim
check here
https://deskthority.net/help-f53/silencing-rings-for-topre-rf-or-hhkb-t10051-390.html

I have little modded mine: you can put some 3M tape adhesive, foam, piece of your belt, felt cloth, whatever that is thin enough and can soften it, under PCB

https://imgur.com/a/OBpxQ

Here are some pictures

Credit to Valff which has succeded to silent entirely his spacebar (i failed on mine but it sightly quieter than before)


For the lube, use Kritox 502/503, not sure about the full ref


 

[bocahgundul]

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

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I don't think there should be a difference in travel? Are you sure about this? If I recall correctly, the stems are a bit longer to compensate for the silencing method.

Interesting.

Nah they use a regular stem on type s
And the silenring cings are 0.2mm so the travel distance is 3.8 instead of 4.0

[Ovrclck]

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

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I don't think there should be a difference in travel? Are you sure about this? If I recall correctly, the stems are a bit longer to compensate for the silencing method.

Interesting.

I think it's just my imagination after all.

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

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I don't think there should be a difference in travel? Are you sure about this? If I recall correctly, the stems are a bit longer to compensate for the silencing method.

Interesting.

Nah they use a regular stem on type s
And the silenring cings are 0.2mm so the travel distance is 3.8 instead of 4.0

Oh ok. I guess the lack of "clack" on the upstroke is what's throwing me off.

[bocahgundul]

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

Show Image

I don't think there should be a difference in travel? Are you sure about this? If I recall correctly, the stems are a bit longer to compensate for the silencing method.

Interesting.

I think it's just my imagination after all.

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

Show Image

I don't think there should be a difference in travel? Are you sure about this? If I recall correctly, the stems are a bit longer to compensate for the silencing method.

Interesting.

Nah they use a regular stem on type s
And the silenring cings are 0.2mm so the travel distance is 3.8 instead of 4.0

Oh ok. I guess the lack of "clack" on the upstroke is what's throwing me off.

Yeah I think they makes the upstroke a bit softer so that's why its so good

[Ovrclck]

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

Show Image

I don't think there should be a difference in travel? Are you sure about this? If I recall correctly, the stems are a bit longer to compensate for the silencing method.

Interesting.

I think it's just my imagination after all.

Just purchased my third HHKB today. Type-S variant. Seems like it needs a bit more breaking in compared to my regular HHKB. I can definitely notice the difference in travel. Other than that. I love it!

Show Image

I don't think there should be a difference in travel? Are you sure about this? If I recall correctly, the stems are a bit longer to compensate for the silencing method.

Interesting.

Nah they use a regular stem on type s
And the silenring cings are 0.2mm so the travel distance is 3.8 instead of 4.0

Oh ok. I guess the lack of "clack" on the upstroke is what's throwing me off.

Yeah I think they makes the upstroke a bit softer so that's why its so good

I guess in a week or so I'll reach oneness with cup rubber. 

[jerue]

You can never leave hhkb good sir! Just get the type s off classified

once you go black...

Damn I may only have a few after I mod the type S.

good luck with your mod! I might just have to pony up for a silenced board from japan.

[Madeupword]

Was about to get a Type S as my second HHKB, until the scratchy comment.

Would this mean the regular HHKB gives a better feel while the Type S sounds better?

[nubbinator]

I've used a Type S before, never noticed scratchiness.

[raymogi]

Was about to get a Type S as my second HHKB, until the scratchy comment.

Would this mean the regular HHKB gives a better feel while the Type S sounds better?

Mine is fine as well. Type S as your 2nd HHKB is worth it, especially for work.

[Dongulator]

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

[nubbinator]

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

Get Grey from EK or get Type-S proxied from Japan.  Type-S feels a little tighter, IMO, normal is a little cheaper.

[Dongulator]

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

Get Grey from EK or get Type-S proxied from Japan.  Type-S feels a little tighter, IMO, normal is a little cheaper.

why not type-s from EK?

[nubbinator]

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

Get Grey from EK or get Type-S proxied from Japan.  Type-S feels a little tighter, IMO, normal is a little cheaper.

why not type-s from EK?

 


Way more expensive.

[Dongulator]

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

Get Grey from EK or get Type-S proxied from Japan.  Type-S feels a little tighter, IMO, normal is a little cheaper.

why not type-s from EK?

 


Way more expensive.

makes since.. I will try and proxy from JP, but I have a feeling I will settle on the way more expensive.  Thank you for the assist. ^_^

[jerue]

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

make a black type-s m8

[whmeltonjr]

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

make a black type-s m8

Sounds like a winner to me. 

[bocahgundul]

Was about to get a Type S as my second HHKB, until the scratchy comment.

Would this mean the regular HHKB gives a better feel while the Type S sounds better?

Now thats a good idea! More hhkb is better

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

Black grey type s done!

I've been pondering over which color hhkb to get for the past few days. Do I get black, do I get type s.. someone make the decision I can't.

Get Grey from EK or get Type-S proxied from Japan.  Type-S feels a little tighter, IMO, normal is a little cheaper.

why not type-s from EK?

 


Way more expensive.

makes since.. I will try and proxy from JP, but I have a feeling I will settle on the way more expensive.  Thank you for the assist. ^_^

Naww dood just go pm apolotary for proxying stuff or evo_spec

[iLLucionist]

Black grey type s done!

I would buy a black Type-S in a heart beat.

[Ovrclck]

Anyone know where I can find a replacement shift key? I dropped a heavy pen and nicked the corner. Doh!! and I just got this yesterday lol

[iLLucionist]

Anyone know where I can find a replacement shift key? I dropped a heavy pen and nicked the corner. Doh!! and I just got this yesterday lol

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I must say it looks pretty minor, but I can see your frustration. Ouch!

I'm not sure about separate key caps, but you can buy a whole replacement set from elite keyboards if you want the original PBT caps. If you are not bothered by that, you can buy replacement ABS shift keys in colors from them.

[derb2k2]

Anyone know where I can find a replacement shift key? I dropped a heavy pen and nicked the corner. Doh!! and I just got this yesterday lol

damn. Is it that pen in the background? Must've been pretty heavy to do that or you dropped it from on high.

[Ovrclck]

Anyone know where I can find a replacement shift key? I dropped a heavy pen and nicked the corner. Doh!! and I just got this yesterday lol

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I must say it looks pretty minor, but I can see your frustration. Ouch!

I'm not sure about separate key caps, but you can buy a whole replacement set from elite keyboards if you want the original PBT caps. If you are not bothered by that, you can buy replacement ABS shift keys in colors from them.

I'm super OCD when it comes to expensive equipment.

EK is about 10 minutes from my house. Maybe it will be cheaper if I bought a set via proxy? $80 is hard to swallow but then again I did just buy 3 HHKB's from EK. Sigh

Anyone know where I can find a replacement shift key? I dropped a heavy pen and nicked the corner. Doh!! and I just got this yesterday lol

damn. Is it that pen in the background? Must've been pretty heavy to do that or you dropped it from on high.

Yes! Basterd pen!

[iLLucionist]

Anyone know where I can find a replacement shift key? I dropped a heavy pen and nicked the corner. Doh!! and I just got this yesterday lol

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I must say it looks pretty minor, but I can see your frustration. Ouch!

I'm not sure about separate key caps, but you can buy a whole replacement set from elite keyboards if you want the original PBT caps. If you are not bothered by that, you can buy replacement ABS shift keys in colors from them.

I'm super OCD when it comes to expensive equipment.

EK is about 10 minutes from my house. Maybe it will be cheaper if I bought a set via proxy? $80 is hard to swallow but then again I did just buy 3 HHKB's from EK. Sigh

Anyone know where I can find a replacement shift key? I dropped a heavy pen and nicked the corner. Doh!! and I just got this yesterday lol

damn. Is it that pen in the background? Must've been pretty heavy to do that or you dropped it from on high.

Yes! Basterd pen!

You bought three? Wow nice.. Which ones and why??

I can see the OCD.. When I see dust or crumbs near or on my kb I go full retard. My GF eats ABOVE her black HHKB. Seeing that just hurts inside..