Author Topic: HHKB Pro 2 Love (Read 475107 times)

illitirit · « **Reply #1650 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 02:59:07 »

Quote from: Oxid on Thu, 25 February 2016, 01:01:05

I need to get in on this lubing. I also need to hypersphere the HHKB, i'd love to see how those two feel together, because they sound beautiful (in the lubed/sphered HHKB typing test videos i've seen)

I was pretty hesitant to mod my stock HHKB since I thought it was so perfect as is. Boy was I wrong. Your missing out if you haven't experienced hypersphere + lube, it completely changes the board for the better. Its a night and day difference. My HHKB is thocking awesome now.

ajx · « **Reply #1651 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 03:48:34 »

That's obvious HHKB even silenced feels scratchy, i remember it did bother me
Lubing the housing rails may solve the problem although it feels a bit mushy under my fingers when i lubed it once
That's why i prefer silenced NT over HHKB, it feels smoother, well firmly
I don't get why everyone believe HHKB is perfect or superior Topre keyboard, its being far from the best feeling
I have both NT and HHKB silenced, lubed, i tend to prefer NT for having the most pleasant typing feeling and TKL layout
HHKB is superior for having better ergonomic shape, prettier aesthetic, disturbing but addicting layout

Crossfire · « **Reply #1652 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 04:42:19 »

Quote from: ajx on Thu, 25 February 2016, 03:48:34

That's obvious HHKB even silenced feels scratchy, i remember it did bother me
Lubing the housing rails may solve the problem although it feels a bit mushy under my fingers when i lubed it once
That's why i prefer silenced NT over HHKB, it feels smoother, well firmly
I don't get why everyone believe HHKB is perfect or superior Topre keyboard, its being far from the best feeling
I have both NT and HHKB silenced, lubed, i tend to prefer NT for having the most pleasant typing feeling and TKL layout
HHKB is superior for having better ergonomic shape, prettier aesthetic, disturbing but addicting layout

Blasphemy to write that in a hhkb love thread

haha

Fullcream · « **Reply #1653 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 06:43:07 »

Quote from: ajx on Thu, 25 February 2016, 03:48:34

That's obvious HHKB even silenced feels scratchy, i remember it did bother me
Lubing the housing rails may solve the problem although it feels a bit mushy under my fingers when i lubed it once
That's why i prefer silenced NT over HHKB, it feels smoother, well firmly
I don't get why everyone believe HHKB is perfect or superior Topre keyboard, its being far from the best feeling
I have both NT and HHKB silenced, lubed, i tend to prefer NT for having the most pleasant typing feeling and TKL layout
HHKB is superior for having better ergonomic shape, prettier aesthetic, disturbing but addicting layout

I understand exactly what you mean. Silenced NT is extremely smooth and consistent. And then after paying for a hhkb and then typing on it.. really makes you wonder about people.

ajx · « **Reply #1654 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 07:22:45 »

That's because HHKB is more hyped than NT/RF
It looks more appealing
Don't get me wrong i love aswell my HHKB but keyboard is keyboard, the main factor would be a typing feeling
In this regard, NT feels like you said more consistent on my fingers
But not many people have both silenced keyboards, i only speak about silent mod

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #1655 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 07:35:52 »

Quote from: ajx on Thu, 25 February 2016, 07:22:45

That's because HHKB is more hyped than NT/RF
It looks more appealing
Don't get me wrong i love aswell my HHKB but keyboard is keyboard, the main factor would be a typing feeling
In this regard, NT feels like you said more consistent on my fingers
But not many people have both silenced keyboards, i only speak about silent mod

What keycaps are you using on your novatouch?

ajx · « **Reply #1656 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 07:38:03 »

Thick PBT in OEM profile, neither the best nor the worst
I really want to try Ducky blank in OEM profile, its considered as the best for NT

robbles · « **Reply #1657 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 11:43:10 »

I think some people prefer the HHKB for the barebones simplicity. When I used to run MX boards as my dailies, I was so preoccupied with caps and the different switch types that I almost stopped enjoying the experience of just typing. HHKB offers some simplicity in the crazy mech kb universe. If you want to run a stock experience, you will still have a top notch typing experience. And while you can still mod Topre with silence pads, lube some artisans, maybe a custom USB, it isn't enough to distract you from what drew you to mechs in the first place. The HHKB has brought me piece of mind! It is love and life!

zslane · « **Reply #1658 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 15:16:54 »

Has anyone ever tried putting Topre HiPro keycaps onto an HHKB? I'm guessing they don't really fit properly onto standard Topre switch housings?

whmeltonjr · « **Reply #1659 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 15:33:20 »

Quote from: zslane on Thu, 25 February 2016, 15:16:54

Has anyone ever tried putting Topre HiPro keycaps onto an HHKB? I'm guessing they don't really fit properly onto standard Topre switch housings?

I think livingspeedbump did, but I may be mistaken. It would be on keychatter if so.

EDIT: NVM, he did it for a Realforce. I swear someone on here did though.

byker · « **Reply #1660 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 16:41:11 »

I put old school topre hipros on my hhkb and it worked fine, was just a tad wiggly

DAVYtm · « **Reply #1661 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 16:51:49 »

Quote from: byker on Thu, 25 February 2016, 16:41:11

I put old school topre hipros on my hhkb and it worked fine, was just a tad wiggly

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This is a great look, understated and classy

qazeqaz · « **Reply #1662 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:50:08 »

I just did some mods to my HHKB Type -S! Thoughts?

FLFisherman · « **Reply #1663 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:54:06 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:50:08

I just did some mods to my HHKB Type -S! Thoughts?

Damn you have a lot of V2s.

Also, your spacebar is upside-down.

qazeqaz · « **Reply #1664 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:58:07 »

Quote from: FLFisherman on Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:54:06

Quote from: qazeqaz on Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:50:08
I just did some mods to my HHKB Type -S! Thoughts?

Damn you have a lot of V2s.

Also, your spacebar is upside-down.

Don't hate on me bro! I just but the Type S innards into the black case. Now my white case has Nova Touch switches. And the space bar is comfy!

alexjd99 · « **Reply #1665 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 22:00:51 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:50:08

I just did some mods to my HHKB Type -S! Thoughts?

My thoughts- You should give me that Noxious BBV2

Board looks great though!

qazeqaz · « **Reply #1666 on:** Thu, 25 February 2016, 22:08:39 »

Quote from: alexjd99 on Thu, 25 February 2016, 22:00:51

Quote from: qazeqaz on Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:50:08
I just did some mods to my HHKB Type -S! Thoughts?
My thoughts- You should give me that Noxious BBV2

Board looks great though!

The Nox seems pretty hot lately! I still need so many Bros

robbles · « **Reply #1667 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 17:22:07 »

My 60% wood wrist rest from KB Paradise just came in. It fits the width of the HHKB really well and is a nice height too. It sits just below the lip of the keyboard and puts your hands at a good height. The wrest has a slight angle to it too so your wrists aren't digging into the edge. The finish on the wood doesn't irritate your hands after long sessions either, and looks pretty nice. I would really recommend it if you're looking for a good no frills HHKB wrest.

DAVYtm · « **Reply #1668 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 17:31:37 »

Quote from: qazeqaz on Thu, 25 February 2016, 22:08:39

Quote from: alexjd99 on Thu, 25 February 2016, 22:00:51
Quote from: qazeqaz on Thu, 25 February 2016, 21:50:08
I just did some mods to my HHKB Type -S! Thoughts?
My thoughts- You should give me that Noxious BBV2

Board looks great though!

The Nox seems pretty hot lately! I still need so many Bros

Looking good man! I've always loved the white printed on black case. Nice Bros as well

alexjd99 · « **Reply #1669 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:31:06 »

So I noticed on R/mk there was a post that Cooler Master EU has the Novatouch sliders for sale (an entire set). https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/47ph1g/hell_freezes_over_cooler_master_eu_offers_topre/

Anyone that has experience with swapping the stems- Do the Novatouch stems feel any different? I might be crazy, be I may recall some people saying that they're scratchier than the stock ones. If not though, this may be a must buy for me

robbles · « **Reply #1670 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 20:14:21 »

Quote from: alexjd99 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:31:06

So I noticed on R/mk there was a post that Cooler Master EU has the Novatouch sliders for sale (an entire set). https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/47ph1g/hell_freezes_over_cooler_master_eu_offers_topre/

Anyone that has experience with swapping the stems- Do the Novatouch stems feel any different? I might be crazy, be I may recall some people saying that they're scratchier than the stock ones. If not though, this may be a must buy for me

Works fine but not the larger keys if I remember correctly? Something about the stabs. Curious about the answer myself.

whmeltonjr · « **Reply #1671 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 21:51:02 »

Quote from: byker on Thu, 25 February 2016, 16:41:11

I put old school topre hipros on my hhkb and it worked fine, was just a tad wiggly

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Much want. That looks so good with those caps.

byker · « **Reply #1672 on:** Sat, 27 February 2016, 00:00:45 »

Quote from: whmeltonjr on Fri, 26 February 2016, 21:51:02

Quote from: byker on Thu, 25 February 2016, 16:41:11
I put old school topre hipros on my hhkb and it worked fine, was just a tad wiggly

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Much want. That looks so good with those caps.

Thanks, unfortunately I ended up selling the keyboard they came on, with the caps :(

bocahgundul · « **Reply #1673 on:** Sat, 27 February 2016, 01:30:57 »

Quote from: robbles on Fri, 26 February 2016, 20:14:21

Quote from: alexjd99 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:31:06
So I noticed on R/mk there was a post that Cooler Master EU has the Novatouch sliders for sale (an entire set). https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/47ph1g/hell_freezes_over_cooler_master_eu_offers_topre/

Anyone that has experience with swapping the stems- Do the Novatouch stems feel any different? I might be crazy, be I may recall some people saying that they're scratchier than the stock ones. If not though, this may be a must buy for me

Works fine but not the larger keys if I remember correctly? Something about the stabs. Curious about the answer myself.

The stabs is fine for realforce but not with hhkb. Cause we need to drill the plastic case so that the novatouch stabs can fit inside hhkb.

It works with realforce cause the housing stems are interchangeable

ajx · « **Reply #1674 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 05:09:01 »

Also lubbed the rail housing with Kritox, i must admit, feeling is not bad either
It feels more smooth, quieter, less rattle but in the opposite, its abit mushy
The damn thing, that's the ****ing inconsistence i ve got with HHKB, not all keys sound similar in term of feeling, i know why, some keys have more frictions than others although i silenced and lubbed
It might be caused by the silder itself, there is nothing i can do

bocahgundul · « **Reply #1675 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 06:16:53 »

Quote from: ajx on Mon, 29 February 2016, 05:09:01

Also lubbed the rail housing with Kritox, i must admit, feeling is not bad either
It feels more smooth, quieter, less rattle but in the opposite, its abit mushy
The damn thing, that's the ****ing inconsistence i ve got with HHKB, not all keys sound similar in term of feeling, i know why, some keys have more frictions than others although i silenced and lubbed
It might be caused by the silder itself, there is nothing i can do

That's what you get for deflorating a virgin hhkb

derb2k2 · « **Reply #1676 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 23:53:15 »

dat novatouch harvest doe! Ducky PBT with PBT spacebar

1swt2gs · « **Reply #1677 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 00:26:40 »

Quote from: derb2k2 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 23:53:15

dat novatouch harvest doe! Ducky PBT with PBT spacebar

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I love the positioning of the raven!

derb2k2 · « **Reply #1678 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 06:32:38 »

Quote from: 1swt2gs on Tue, 01 March 2016, 00:26:40

I love the positioning of the raven!

ty, ty. Since I use underscore a lot, I just thought to put it there (took it off now, ofcourse). Camera on the surface sucks but had to use it since phone was dead.

Jokrik · « **Reply #1679 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 06:34:09 »

why...
this feeling...
is enjoyable....

what have I turned into...

azhdar · « **Reply #1680 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 06:35:22 »

Quote from: Jokrik on Tue, 01 March 2016, 06:34:09

why...
this feeling...
is enjoyable....

what have I turned into...

a noob

Bucake · « **Reply #1681 on:** Wed, 02 March 2016, 11:18:48 »

i noticed my hhkb produces way, way less sound if i do not use the two tiny stands.
never noticed it before because i've always used the stands, but i don't think i'll ever go back to using them again. HEHE

ajx · « **Reply #1682 on:** Wed, 02 March 2016, 12:40:18 »

What do you mean by tiny stands?
Those feet that elevates the height of keyboard?

Bucake · « **Reply #1683 on:** Wed, 02 March 2016, 13:18:41 »

yeah, the feet to heighten the keyboard with.
if they are retracted, somehow the keyboard itself absorbs the shock of the presses. but if they are collapsed, i hear a loud low thump as if i just bash the keyboard against my desk.
it's actually a really big difference. who would've thought!

ajx · « **Reply #1684 on:** Wed, 02 March 2016, 14:20:24 »

Oh i never use these feet to be honest, it looks quite fragile and HHKB doesnt need to use them, the natural shape is somehow inclined.

Bucake · « **Reply #1685 on:** Thu, 03 March 2016, 08:42:35 »

they're not really fragile, despite how they look. :-)
i had them up because i wasn't using a wrist-rest, and i had my wrists resting on my desk. glad i finally tried out a wrist-rest because i was messing up my wrists with that awkward position.
the board is a lot nicer with its feet down

a_ak57 · « **Reply #1686 on:** Thu, 03 March 2016, 12:19:14 »

Quote from: alexjd99 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:31:06

So I noticed on R/mk there was a post that Cooler Master EU has the Novatouch sliders for sale (an entire set). https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/47ph1g/hell_freezes_over_cooler_master_eu_offers_topre/

Anyone that has experience with swapping the stems- Do the Novatouch stems feel any different? I might be crazy, be I may recall some people saying that they're scratchier than the stock ones. If not though, this may be a must buy for me

Oh no. I thought I had finally curbed my keyboard spending after landing on a 55g Type-S and 55g 23U combo. I considered harvesting a Novatouch but decided it wouldn't be worth the money/effort, but being able to straight up buy a set of sliders for a reasonable price means it'll be really difficult to resist the call of the vast array of cherry keycap sets. Someone might as well finish my wallet off and actually get a good looking metal HHKB case off the ground.

ajx · « **Reply #1687 on:** Thu, 03 March 2016, 13:52:43 »

Quote from: Bucake on Thu, 03 March 2016, 08:42:35

they're not really fragile, despite how they look. :-)
i had them up because i wasn't using a wrist-rest, and i had my wrists resting on my desk. glad i finally tried out a wrist-rest because i was messing up my wrists with that awkward position.
the board is a lot nicer with its feet down

I came back on HHKB since i lubed it
I prefer the ergonomic and the shape of HHKB, cant really type on NT because its flat although it feels nicer on my hands (lubed HHKB feels really good too)
Both are very pleasants keyboard but i will keep my HHKB (Hasu, silenced, lubed, PBT spacebar), almost the perfect keyboard now, i am lucky one

derb2k2 · « **Reply #1688 on:** Thu, 03 March 2016, 14:03:24 »

Quote from: a_ak57 on Thu, 03 March 2016, 12:19:14

Quote from: alexjd99 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 18:31:06
So I noticed on R/mk there was a post that Cooler Master EU has the Novatouch sliders for sale (an entire set). https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/47ph1g/hell_freezes_over_cooler_master_eu_offers_topre/

Anyone that has experience with swapping the stems- Do the Novatouch stems feel any different? I might be crazy, be I may recall some people saying that they're scratchier than the stock ones. If not though, this may be a must buy for me

Oh no. I thought I had finally curbed my keyboard spending after landing on a 55g Type-S and 55g 23U combo. I considered harvesting a Novatouch but decided it wouldn't be worth the money/effort, but being able to straight up buy a set of sliders for a reasonable price means it'll be really difficult to resist the call of the vast array of cherry keycap sets. Someone might as well finish my wallet off and actually get a good looking metal HHKB case off the ground.

be on the lookout for anyone selling the barebones for a bit less than market price for normal NT. I purchased one at 135 and have already harvested some of the sliders for my HHKB (few posts above). To me, it's definitely worth it to be able to place other keycap sets although some mods give trouble.

Also, with the barebones you can also harvest the conical springs so I might do that for another board.

dgneo · « **Reply #1689 on:** Tue, 08 March 2016, 17:08:26 »

Back at it with blanks.

FLFisherman · « **Reply #1690 on:** Tue, 08 March 2016, 17:10:01 »

Quote from: dgneo on Tue, 08 March 2016, 17:08:26

Back at it with blanks.

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Fantastic photos once again. And that Mummy, oooooo, it's good.

ajx · « **Reply #1691 on:** Tue, 08 March 2016, 17:52:13 »

Mine its dark grey blank, i dont get it why people want keycap lubby on such minimalist keyboard
Like Steve Jobs quoted ''less is more''
No fancy color, no Artisan stufss, HHKB has to be simple and minimalist!

Crossfire · « **Reply #1692 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 02:10:37 »

Quote from: ajx on Tue, 08 March 2016, 17:52:13

Mine its dark grey blank, i dont get it why people want keycap lubby on such minimalist keyboard
Like Steve Jobs quoted ''less is more''
No fancy color, no Artisan stufss, HHKB has to be simple and minimalist!

To each their own, bro.
Tastes are evolving, sometimes keep it simple, sometimes splash some color on it...why the fk not

ajx · « **Reply #1693 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 03:54:18 »

Ye sure but you know what you buy with HHKB, no wide possibility of keycaps, no macro, no LEDs, really minimalist
I wont pervert the true spirit of HHKB (from what i ve read on HHKB creator interview)

Crossfire · « **Reply #1694 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 05:42:08 »

I'm totally with you on that one....loving my board so much that I deliberately type the report papers longer than necessary

FLFisherman · « **Reply #1695 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 08:13:34 »

Quote from: Crossfire on Wed, 09 March 2016, 05:42:08

I'm totally with you on that one....loving my board so much that I deliberately type the report papers longer than necessary

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I'm not quite at the phase where I intentionally type longer reporters, but it does feel great typing on it.

Crossfire · « **Reply #1696 on:** Wed, 09 March 2016, 08:28:43 »

You'll get there eventually

haha
Still can't believe how visualy pleasing are these little boards...so simple, yet so thought out!

the_marsbar · « **Reply #1697 on:** Wed, 23 March 2016, 10:43:47 »

OK, so I just finished reading through most of this thread.

I bought a Type-S in the middle of February. Shortly after I could not use my laptop at work without the keyboard, so I've been bringing it back and forth with me every day.

I've since then bought a blank set of keys together with the PFU bag, and the red/blue Esc/Ctrl caps (haven't received it yet).

I've read somewhere (sorry, can't find the link/post) that there are cream caps as well as the white/grey ones. Is that true? Or are there only two colorways, black and white/grey?

rowdy · « **Reply #1698 on:** Thu, 24 March 2016, 05:37:04 »

Quote from: the_marsbar on Wed, 23 March 2016, 10:43:47

OK, so I just finished reading through most of this thread.

I bought a Type-S in the middle of February. Shortly after I could not use my laptop at work without the keyboard, so I've been bringing it back and forth with me every day.

I've since then bought a blank set of keys together with the PFU bag, and the red/blue Esc/Ctrl caps (haven't received it yet).

I've read somewhere (sorry, can't find the link/post) that there are cream caps as well as the white/grey ones. Is that true? Or are there only two colorways, black and white/grey?

Black (printed/blank) and white (printed/blank) were the only HHKB sets made.

RealForce sets (not that you can find any these days) will sort of fit, if you don't mind the wrong profile key on, er, right Shift I think.

Oh and Ducky with their new RealForce apparently has white white keycaps that might be whiter than the perhaps slightly off-white of the HHKB's natural keycaps, which would probably have the same fit on an HHKB as the RealForce sets.

AverageHybrid · « **Reply #1699 on:** Fri, 25 March 2016, 11:45:16 »

My current 2 Topre boards.

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Author Topic: HHKB Pro 2 Love (Read 475107 times)