Author Topic: HoffmanMyster's Keyboard & Keycap Collection // 2-year Anniversary (56k warning) (Read 35360 times)

HoffmanMyster · « **on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:17:33 »

Hello friends! I've been a part of this community for 2 years now as of this morning, so I thought it would be fitting to make a big thread showing my collection. I've shared every picture I'm going to post here in the past, but I wanted to reflect on my journey in one location. Hopefully you'll get some level of enjoyment out of this thread.

I was going to type up a bit of a story to go with this, but it quickly got out of hand and would have been far too long. If you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask.

Keyboards: (in rough chronological order)

WASD V1

Poker II

Poker II by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Poker II by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

IBM 029/129 Punchcard Keyboard (work in progress)

IBM 029 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

LZ-GH

LZ-GH by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Dolch PAC

Dolch by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Leopold FC660C

FC660C Meese by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GON MX-Mini (now sold)

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

IBM Model M

Checkeys by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

4704 62-key

Kishsaver by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

BroCaps Kishsaver by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

4704 107-key

4704 107-Key by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

JD40 (acrylic) (work in progress)

JD40 (steel)

DSC04328 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

JD40 (titanium)
Soon^TM

G80-3700

DSC04346 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

HHKB

HHKB by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Apple M0110

M0110 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

WEY HK2000

DSC04450 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Skeldon (work in progress)

Skeldon by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GON NerD60 HHKB (work in progress)

GON HHKB by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Novatouch

Novatouch by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Realforce 23UB
(photo coming soon)

Realforce 10th Anniversary Edition 55g

10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Duck Lightsaver (work in progress)

LightSaver V2 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr
(silver is mine)

Duck Viper (work in progress)

Custom 65% Keyboard (design stolen from bueller)

Apple Extended Keyboard II
(photo coming soon)

WYSE WY-50

DSC04207 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Keycaps: (in no particular order - some of these have since left my possession - just a collection of my favourite shots)

DSC01940 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

DSC02443_ by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

DSC02294_ by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Slo-fi by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Moose by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Gold BroBot V2 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GMK Esc Set by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GH 6th Anniversary Keychain by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Very Very Sky Blue Keythulu by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

DSC03134 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Easter BroBots by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Binge fn by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Enviro BS by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

HO Pea Soup Click Clack by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Sifo's Soul Brobot V2 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Novelties by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

EDD Click Clacks by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Gold Reaper by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Reaper Keychain by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Liberator MX by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Artisan Caps by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Dolly by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Unconscious and Forgotten Red by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

DSC04348 by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

BroStack by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

BroBots by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Kishsaver by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr
^ NOT ALL MINE ^

Artisan by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr
^ NOT ALL MINE ^

Drunken Skull by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Bronin by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Enviro by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Lion Keyngs by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

BroCaps by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

BingeCaps by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Kult Kaps by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

KWK Wrapped BS by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

HHKB by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

4704 62-Key by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Gold by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Reaper by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

10AE by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Forgotten Red and Unconscious by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Enviro and Eyeland by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Drunken by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Pea Soup by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Pizza Clacks by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Pizza Rolls by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Booper Monkey by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

ClackBotBingeHipsterBeer by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Bonus:
Rain Dance for Bunny's GH 6th Anniversary Giveaway

DSC02074- by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

Caps on caps on caps ^.^

Artisan Cap Beer
If you're wondering about that last picture of the beer with caps in it, check out CPTBadAss' giveaway for putting caps where they don't belong. My submission can be found here.

I may add to this as I see fit.

And I can't thank you guys enough for being such loving members of this community. In my short time here I've made more friends and met more interesting people than I could have ever hoped.

<3 you all

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:19:36 »

Happy 2 years! What a great collection

jonathanyu · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:20:05 »

Now I finally know how many keyboards you have

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:20:38 »

So awesome! Your collection is amazing, O' Hoffmann man of mystery.

ShardZer0 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:25:33 »

So many Bro Bots! And that green and black kult kap!

Zeal · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:26:13 »

Hoffman's keyboard collection is no longer a mystery.

RIP browser data limit...

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:33:10 »

Quote from: DrHubblePhD on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:19:36

Happy 2 years! What a great collection

Thanks! It's been a fun 2 years, looking forward to the next 2.

Quote from: jonathanyu on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:20:05

Now I finally know how many keyboards you have

Not nearly as many as others around here!

And you haven't seen them all built up yet, so there's still more to come!

)

Quote from: Flyersfan1 on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:20:38

So awesome! Your collection is amazing, O' Hoffmann man of mystery.

Thanks Flyersfan!

Quote from: ShardZer0 on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:25:33

So many Bro Bots! And that green and black kult kap!

Heh. I've had a few Bro Bots throughout the last year or so.

I let about half the collection go this last fall though, so it's not so many anymore.

Quote from: Zeal on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:26:13

Hoffman's keyboard collection is no longer a mystery.

RIP browser data limit...

It's still a mystery because I forgot about two of them!

Oops. Will add soon.

And sorry! I even put a 56k warning.

calvinhousecat · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:34:53 »

I am not worthy

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:36:20 »

Quote from: calvinhousecat on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:34:53

Show Image

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

I am not worthy

Not all mine! :D Left three skulls are CPTBadAss', next two are mine, and right four are The_Beast's. ;) The Checkeys are mine.

FreeCopy · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:37:26 »

Wonderful collection. I'll be keeping an eye out for the completion of some of your work in progress projects.

Congrats on 2years!

Photekq · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:44:41 »

Meh, it's alright I guess...

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:49:00 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:44:41

Meh, it's alright I guess...

Photekq is just mad that he doesn't have a beer to put all his clacks in

)

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:49:30 »

5,000th post is on the day of my 2-year anniversary, in said thread

Photekq · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:50:35 »

Quote from: DrHubblePhD on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:49:00

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:44:41
Meh, it's alright I guess...

Photekq is just mad that he doesn't have a beer to put all his clacks in )

I'm not mad about the beer. I'm mad that I don't have any clacks to put in a beverage

jonathanyu · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:52:05 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:50:35

Quote from: DrHubblePhD on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:49:00
Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:44:41
Meh, it's alright I guess...

Photekq is just mad that he doesn't have a beer to put all his clacks in )
I'm not mad about the beer. I'm mad that I don't have any clacks to put in a beverage

but you have so many Cherry!

Paeka · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:56:55 »

this collection is amazing so many keys i wish i had from here lol

Air tree · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:58:11 »

Brilliant collection, it makes me feel odd considering I registered on the 30th of august 2013. What have I done with all that time

Then again I guess being jobless doesn't help to bolster the collection or dare I say it....A keyboard.

Anyways congratulations on the anniversary and I must say a beautiful array of keyboards!

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:58:56 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:50:35

Quote from: DrHubblePhD on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:49:00
Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:44:41
Meh, it's alright I guess...

Photekq is just mad that he doesn't have a beer to put all his clacks in )
I'm not mad about the beer. I'm mad that I don't have any clacks to put in a beverage

Confirmed struggle is real.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 07 February 2015, 23:59:24 »

That is a baller collection.

I realised I have not posted a single GIF in ages, so that's why I am posting this...

GSimon · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:00:05 »

Nice collection!

So many keyboards.

What's the clackbrohipsterbingebeer thing about? Haha

Also, if you had to settle on 3 keyboards from your current collection, which ones would you choose?

byker · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:10:38 »

Very nice collection hoff!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:11:48 »

Quote from: GSimon on Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:00:05

Nice collection!

So many keyboards.

What's the clackbrohipsterbingebeer thing about? Haha

Also, if you had to settle on 3 keyboards from your current collection, which ones would you choose?

Thanks!

The beer thing is from CPTBadAss' giveaway to put caps where they "don't belong". So I put some in my beer and chugged it.

If I had to pick three boards to keep it would be 4704 62-key, RF 10AE, and LZ-GH ( for sentimental value).
If I had to pick three boards to use it would be 4704 62-key, RF 10AE, and Dolch PAC (for numpad utility).

That's a hard choice though.

clacktalk · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:12:28 »

i'm not surprised that i

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:17:13 »

You spelled Apple wrong for your M0110. Gotta keep that spellcheck game strong bro

.

I can't believe I've never seen that rain dance pictures before. It's amazing

).

I'm so mad you don't have that punchcard board working yet. Get on that!

So I guess...not bad. I wouldn't mind you sending a few over for um....closer inspection

.

sethk_ · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:24:49 »

I want all your binge''s

hwood34 · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:27:00 »

I thought... it would end. I just, kept scrolling, on and on

Joey Quinn · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:34:59 »

I can't believe I didn't realize you had an LZ-GH when I saw your boards. Nice collection!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:37:39 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:17:13

You spelled Apple wrong for your M0110. Gotta keep that spellcheck game strong bro .

I can't believe I've never seen that rain dance pictures before. It's amazing ).

I'm so mad you don't have that punchcard board working yet. Get on that!

So I guess...not bad. I wouldn't mind you sending a few over for um....closer inspection .

But...but Applet is so much more adorable! ^.^

And I hope to get the punchard working Soon^TM!!

Yeah, it's okay I guess.

And you already got to inspect them when you visited, no more inspection for you!

Moralless · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:51:51 »

Happy 2 years Hoff

seems like you've had a hell of a time. As awesome and and expensive your collection is, I can't fathom the sentimental value of it. Also found it pretty interesting how the quality of photos have changed during your time.

jonathanyu · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:56:34 »

which keyboard is your favorite?

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 01:28:10 »

Quote from: Moralless on Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:51:51

Happy 2 years Hoff seems like you've had a hell of a time. As awesome and and expensive your collection is, I can't fathom the sentimental value of it. Also found it pretty interesting how the quality of photos have changed during your time.

There is a lot of sentimental value, that's for sure. As I look around at all my gear in my room, about half of it was acquired through a connection that means a lot to me - gifts, trades, etc.

And haha, I noticed that about my photos as I was preparing this post. I used to not understand that I could fix white balance, and I've gotten better at everything in general over the years.

Still room for improvement though!

Quote from: jonathanyu on Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:56:34

which keyboard is your favorite?

Ahh, this is a hard question.

GSimon asked a similar question about favourite three, and I said 4704 62-key, RF 10AE, and LZ-GH/Dolch (depending on what kind of favourite). If I had to pick an absolutely favourite I would be tempted to say 4704 62-key because it is the best feeling keyboard I own. But for long-term use considering noise and such, I might say RF 10AE. So hard!

Michael · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 01:29:12 »

Just noticed this

bowji · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 01:29:59 »

What a beautiful collection

Each picture was a treat to see, such eye-candy
Thanks for sharing!!

Quote from: jonathanyu on Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:56:34

which keyboard is your favorite?

Also, favorite keycap sets / favorite artisan keycap?

MGH · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 01:38:47 »

So this is the collection you were talking about

Moralless · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 01:41:02 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 08 February 2015, 01:28:10

Quote from: Moralless on Sun, 08 February 2015, 00:51:51
Happy 2 years Hoff seems like you've had a hell of a time. As awesome and and expensive your collection is, I can't fathom the sentimental value of it. Also found it pretty interesting how the quality of photos have changed during your time.

And haha, I noticed that about my photos as I was preparing this post. I used to not understand that I could fix white balance, and I've gotten better at everything in general over the years. Still room for improvement though!

Yeah you have come a long way with the quality of your pictures

, I still have a long way to go - currently playing a lot with my lighting atm and still figuring out the settings on my own camera

(I have yet to figure out how to manually set the WB on my camera

).

Belfong · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 02:03:28 »

2 years and you had all these?!!
They should pin your thread up as a warning for Wallecthack!

Err... Happy anniversary!!

HendyZone · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 02:22:26 »

wow 2 years, such a journey

amazing collections Hoff

and Happy Anniversary

baldgye · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 02:26:02 »

Damn, you do have quite the collection... No wonder your up in so many GB's! Ha

tbc · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 03:07:58 »

have you actually counted? what is your averaged keycap gains per day?

jeebus

rowdy · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 03:23:48 »

Happy anniversary!

Fantastic collection

That SpAmRaY keycap

)

katushkin · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 06:22:32 »

That is an awesome collection dude.

You go that extra mile and give back to the community by pretty much giving away artisans too (coming from 1st hand experience!)

My favourite bit is that custom hoffman keyring. that's super awesome.

Jokrik · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 06:32:44 »

Hoff hoff hoff hoff hoff
Happy anniversary, is this the part where I asked you out for a bro date-versary?

Love all your boards man

jdcarpe · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 11:30:14 »

Amazing photos of your collection, Hoff-bro!

I am really loving seeing the photos of everyone's collections. I really need to step up my game, but I doubt that will happen soon.

Happy 2nd anniversary, as well.

Badwrench · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 11:50:45 »

Happy Anniversary buddy

. It was fun looking through and following your progression in this wonderful hobby. Here is to two more and hopefully a slight slow down (other than keycap group buys of course) as you really find what you like.

eth0s · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 11:51:59 »

WOW! That is a very impressive collection. Call your insurance broker and get a special rider for keyboard coverage, 'cuz that's some valuable stuff you got there. I'm not joking about the insurance.

sorijealut · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 13:17:42 »

Happy 2 year anniversary Hoff!!!!!

How vast your collection... they're so colorful and it wouldn't be easy to replicate any of them (they're all unique!).

Your house must be a really cool place lol.

whentheclouds · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 13:31:58 »

keyboard porn at its finest. i like all your boards except for the 65% and 40%, the designs makes sense but i just think they don't look, for lack of a better word, proportional

pr0ximity · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 15:21:16 »

Wow, great collection! Seriously puts my upcoming 2nd anniversary to shame

Here's to many more good years!

fohat.digs · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 16:45:54 »

I was not going to read this but got sucked into it.

OMFG!

Are you the one who executed the turkey with the blue Alps Tour Omnikey maneuver?

I was worried about the price of a windshield, but these caps exceed the price of an entire car!

Good thing that you are a young man so that there are enough years left in your lifetime to wear out this gear.

Psybin · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 08 February 2015, 16:48:12 »

Bada$$ collection man, props to you

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Author Topic: HoffmanMyster's Keyboard & Keycap Collection // 2-year Anniversary (56k warning) (Read 35360 times)