Great responses! Thank you.
HHKB is definitely a different type of keyboard, and nearly everyone who tries one loves it! I like mine 
But it is a big investment to make if you've already settled on MX red or similar. You'll probably end up getting an HHKB eventually 
The nature white is a new switch, so there's not many reports about it yet. It is reputedly 55g, which is 10g more than reds, and 5g less than MX black. Hence it is apparently closer to black than red, although either difference is not a huge amount.
The KUL is apparently a good board too, although I haven't got one. Also consider the Quickfire Rapid-I.
Ya, you make some good points. I am going to hold off on the HHKB for now and purchase it later on when I have some more experience with mechanical keyboards under-my-belt. I'll go ahead and cross that one off of the list for now.
As for the Nature White's, I agree. The difference doesn't seem too huge - but then again I don't have much experience under my belt. The more I read, I feel as though purchasing a red switch board is the best bet, for now. I'm still indecisive, though.
I checked out the Quickfire Rapid-I. It seems like a solid board, but I haven't really read anything on it to grab my attention.
There is nothing wrong with having more than one keyboard down the road. In fact, I highly recommend it. However, I would suggest starting out with the nature whites. I have 62g Korean spring Reds which are similar because they feel like something between reds and blacks and I love them. Not too heavy for long sessions and not so light you can't even feel the spring inside. Down the road you can get a HHKB if you still want it. I think you would appreciate it even more that way after using the linear switches. I have three keyboards with different layouts and switches. I change them up every month or so for a nice change of pace.
I plan to have more than one keyboard, but it'd be nice to find something to tie me over for a little while, though
. I appreciate your suggestion of starting with the Nature White switches. They do catch my eye, but I'm not sure. It's so tough! It'd be nice to see how the Nature Whites feel, so I could compare them to my experience with the Choco Mini. I plan to pick up a HHKB down the road.
Hello and welcome! You are older MK user. I went with the ducky shine 5 browns as my first. I am convincing my self that I must like( I will know soon). However, I did my fair share of research and I think ducky is a good brand, I see many people in the forums still using their shine3s and love them! Filco is another good brand. I have a friend who swears by them! with regards to sound, When I asked if i should put O-rings on my to come ducky shine 5, people said no. I hope you find what you are looking for and I would take what the guys type here with an open mind. People know their stuff. Also with the HHKB, as an enthusiast (if i can call my self one) I know I will own one eventually! but it wouldnt be my first choice, jumping form factor like that would be hard. Especially for me in games, I think a HHKB would be quiet hard to use if you need modifiers all the time (like MMOs) but once you can get used to the form then you would program it and adapt! hope this help!
That's exciting! I hope the Duck Shine 5 with brown switches works out for you. Once the board arrives, you'll have to share your experience with me. I'm glad you were able to decide on a board. I am a very indecisive person that likes to research and read a lot, so keeping an open mind is easy for me; the more information I have, the better.
dat first long post doe!! 
Damerae, I think you are on the right track with MX reds. It sounds like you've done a lot of typing or have long typing sessions that would require these lighter switches. I would have recommended a topre board but it seems you do play lots of games and personally, I don't like to play video games with my HHKB. I will say that you'll have to look into a topre board down the line since the typing experience is optimal with these and you'll have the option to choose a 45-gram weighted board which is important. (btw, you get used to using the function layer on an HHKB, it rocks!). I'll add that there might be a learning curve with reds since you'll be pressing and consequently actuating the keys involuntarily, which can get annoying. Not too much of a problem later on though.
I know... I write a lot. I should have put a "warning" on the thread title. My apologies! I do appreciate you taking the time to read it and contribute your opinion, though!
From most of the research I've done on the Topre switches, it seems as though the general consensus has been that they are not the ideal choice for video games. I definitely plan to purchase an HHKB later on down the road. This next keyboard I purchase will not be my last one
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I'm glad to hear I'm on the right track. It's definitely reassuring. Other members of the forum seem to be of the same opinion.
It's good to know that I'll adept to the red switches over time. I noticed myself making the errors you mention in the brief time I used the Choco Mini. If I do end up with the red switches, I am definitely prepared to be patient.
They do have an actuation force less than the reds, that's for sure. But that actually is what makes a key 'light'--a higher weight typically means it is harder to press (except the Korean weight specs which is measured at a different point than the rest of the industry). If you don't have any issues with accidental presses on the reds when you had them, there's a good chance that the Matias switch would also be fine for you. If Matias is willing to give you a 30-day money back guarantee on it, I'd actually try it first before you buy another board with reds since from what I've seen most of those can't be returned to most vendors.
Thanks for the clarification! I definitely experienced some accidental presses with the reds. I'll have to take some time to adjust to the red switches if I decide to get them. I will say that I enjoyed the red switches much more for the few days I had the Choco Mini though. I'll shoot Matias's customer help an email and see what they say. That's a good idea.
All of this help has been awesome! Very nice of you all.
