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Offline xyeLz

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Topre vs. Filco
« on: Sun, 06 October 2013, 17:04:09 »
I've been seeing a lot about Filco here on the forums (I'm rather new) and I have only ever really owned Topre switches and LOVE the keyboards. Are the Filco keyboards better in some or many ways? Which performs better, feels better, and makes you type faster/better?
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 06 October 2013, 17:15:30 »
In my book, Filco is the queen of all MX boards, only beaten by Korean custom boards.

If Filcos came with PBT caps, they would be perfect.
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 06 October 2013, 18:58:20 »
It's a matter of personal preference. I prefer the weight of Topre switches, but I'm one of those weird people who, after moving from Topre to Filco (Cherry MX brown) prefers the feel of my Cherry MX Filco over Topre. I'm probably closer to the minority :)
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Offline IMHB

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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 06 October 2013, 19:13:03 »
I dont really like topre.....just because they're too light for me.

So filco it is.
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 06 October 2013, 19:24:21 »
Topre and Filco what? Topre variable (35/45/55) feels significantly heavier than either brown or blue Cherry MX. If Topre is too light, then you'd need at least Cherry MX green/clear! If you like the feel of Topre but don't mind something loud, sound like buckling spring is your best bet — still very smooth, but stronger.
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Offline EpiRock

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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 06 October 2013, 19:40:54 »
No one can really answer that question for you. You'd have to try them out yourself. They feel completely different. Some people like Cherry MX, some like Topre.
To me Topre feels solid, smooth, refined; Cherry MX feels harsh, wobbly, yet fun. Kinda like comparing a 335i to a STi. Both will get you from point a to point b, just in different style/feel.
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 06 October 2013, 19:59:51 »
Quote from: EpiRock on Sun, 06 October 2013, 19:40:54
No one can really answer that question for you. You'd have to try them out yourself. They feel completely different. Some people like Cherry MX, some like Topre.
To me Topre feels solid, smooth, refined; Cherry MX feels harsh, wobbly, yet fun. Kinda like comparing a 335i to a STi. Both will get you from point a to point b, just in different style/feel.

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Offline Hypersphere

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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 16:15:19 »
I started with a Filco TKL and found it underwhelming. After trying and rejecting one Cherry mx board after another, I have finally settled on two very different boards: the HHKB Pro 2 and the IBM Model M SSK. At this time, the only other board I would like to try is the RF 87u with 55-gram Topre switches.
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 17:37:31 »
Whatever the koreans tell me is best
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Offline xyeLz

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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 18:19:09 »
I think they say Topre. :D
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #10 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:21:24 »
If you like thorpe stay with thorpe
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #11 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:23:25 »
Once a Thorpe, always a Thorpe.
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #12 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:25:07 »
I was a Thorper until I found vintage blues  ;D
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:25:58 »
here we go...
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #14 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:26:23 »
Quote from: Thimplum on Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:25:58
here we go...

We've already gone - this is on the way back now.
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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #15 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:28:02 »
BUCKLING SPRING FOR LIFE! NO MORE CAPITALIST TOPRE PIGS!


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Offline Tony

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Re: Topre vs. Filco
« Reply #16 on: Mon, 07 October 2013, 20:54:06 »
Google first before making the same discussion again. There are probably 40 topics about this.
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