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Offline Pinky

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Yet another babe in the family
« on: Sat, 16 August 2014, 21:00:41 »
Long-time Model M user. Currently adapting to a Topre 55g TKL, and liking it pretty much.  Have been lurking here for a while, and am finding it a pretty wacky community with tons of creativity.  Seems like a place where innovation happens! Happy to be here.
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Re: Yet another babe in the family
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 16 August 2014, 21:37:42 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

Such BS love lately :)

How would you compare the feel of 55g Topre with BS?  BS is stiffer?  My 45g HHKB is way lighter than my Model M, and I'm thinking that I would prefer a 55g Topre board.  As well as BS.  As well as MX black and green.
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Re: Yet another babe in the family
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 16 August 2014, 21:46:37 »
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Re: Yet another babe in the family
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 17 August 2014, 13:54:18 »
I think Model M bs is a bit stiffer than the 55g, as the 55g just "feels" lighter.  Sorry, I can't compare to 45g, but coming from bs, it seems easy to adapt to, and given how this feels, I'm not sure that I'd want to go lighter.  What is funny is that the Topre feels "faster" for typing.  I'd need a comparo to measure if that is real, but it sure feels like I'm racing along.  I like the freedom to bottom out, which approximates the action of bs, although they certainly differ in detail.  Plus it is way quieter, with what feels like a thin cushion at bottom.  And am liking the TKL form factor for desk space reasons.  Can't offer any impressions re gaming, as I use consoles mostly.  Overall, it's a pleasure.
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Re: Yet another babe in the family
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 17 August 2014, 18:49:36 »
Wacky community is certainly one way to put it.  :p

Welcome to GH.
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Re: Yet another babe in the family
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 18 August 2014, 05:26:59 »
Quote from: Pinky on Sun, 17 August 2014, 13:54:18
I think Model M bs is a bit stiffer than the 55g, as the 55g just "feels" lighter.  Sorry, I can't compare to 45g, but coming from bs, it seems easy to adapt to, and given how this feels, I'm not sure that I'd want to go lighter.  What is funny is that the Topre feels "faster" for typing.  I'd need a comparo to measure if that is real, but it sure feels like I'm racing along.  I like the freedom to bottom out, which approximates the action of bs, although they certainly differ in detail.  Plus it is way quieter, with what feels like a thin cushion at bottom.  And am liking the TKL form factor for desk space reasons.  Can't offer any impressions re gaming, as I use consoles mostly.  Overall, it's a pleasure.

Maybe the lack of mechanical parts moving around makes Topre seem faster, and also makes it seem lighter.  I could understand that!

You could look for a Model M SSK to save desk space ;)
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