Church Of Topretology Presents: An HHKB U.S. Tour (LIST IS UP!)

[itzmeluigi]

Do you have to be in the tour to be applicable for the $50 on a HHKB or can anyone that gets convinced just by reading the thread buy a HHKB and apply for the $50?

[demik]

Former

[FLFisherman]

Former

That's discriminatory. Not only that, but it only applies to the first HHKB. What kind of BS is that?

[demik]

Fishyman. Dafuq u tombout

[FLFisherman]

Fishyman. Dafuq u tombout

I bought 3 HHKBs. That's 3*$50 = $150!

 )

[demik]

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit


While proud, I'm not rich!

[FLFisherman]

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiit


While proud, I'm not rich!

WHY AREN'T YOU RICH?!

Don't worry, your contribution has been used to fund more HHKB tours.

[Waateva]

Does the HHKB have to be new or could I buy one from someone for $200 and get dat fiddy?

[FLFisherman]

Does the HHKB have to be new or could I buy one from someone for $200 and get dat fiddy?

Doesn't have to be new. Besides, the older ones need love too. 

Want to be added to my tour and just keep the HHKB when it comes in?

[Waateva]

Does the HHKB have to be new or could I buy one from someone for $200 and get dat fiddy?

Doesn't have to be new. Besides, the older ones need love too. 

Want to be added to my tour and just keep the HHKB when it comes in?

Would it come pre-glittered or would I have to do that myself?

[FLFisherman]

Does the HHKB have to be new or could I buy one from someone for $200 and get dat fiddy?

Doesn't have to be new. Besides, the older ones need love too. 

Want to be added to my tour and just keep the HHKB when it comes in?

Would it come pre-glittered or would I have to do that myself?

Hmm, it depends. I'm not sure what the people on this tour are going to do to it. 

[demik]

What fishyman said. As long as when you decide to backstab the hhkbrotherhood you discount it from the price.

[demik]

I mean, sell it. Yeah, sell it.

[Vittra]

These epic TL;DR threads make my eyes glaze over.

Am I dense or wouldn't it be better to have concise finite dedicated threads for things like "tours" and specific discussions?

Somewhere along the line it seemed like I was on the bus for an HHKB tour, but I have no idea how to backtrack it.

All the pertinent information is in the first post. The rest is just discussion. The tour is limited to 10 people at any one time and is currently in progress.

FLfisherman has his own thread with his own tour.

[demik]

OuO OnO OuO OnO OuO

[BlueNalgene]

Just thought you might be interested in knowing that your tour did influence me.  My 60% Alps now has the backspace above the enter.  I liked it so much on the HHKB, I made the switch. 

[demik]

I'll take it!

[romevi]

That's the one thing I miss most about the HHKB. I'm still used to using my ring finger for Backspace, and found it odd to use my pinkie on the HHKB Backspace, but in that short week I've grown to love it and can't wait for my next custom board (or HHKB) where I'll utilize that.

[Mattr567]

And arrived! Coming to you from HHKB land. All I can say is wow, it is a different experience. Great board demik. Smooth, comfortable and really nice to type on. I dont see why someone would dislike Topre, they can only prefer something else. Sorry demik, flipped spacebar is the way to go. I don't normally like flipped bars but on the HHKB since the bottom row is lower than normal the spacebar feels wayy to far away. The one annoying thing is that I keep pressing ~ which is my hotkey for a terminal window in Linux, and I keep pressing it instead of backspace

Finally on the SKCM Orange is similar to Topre front, I dont see it at all. The closet switch by far is SKCM Cream or White Dampened. Quite close but Topre brings the cushiness. I'd say its 85% Topre. So if you want Topre on the cheap buy a AEKII! /s

Overall great switch, I have a feeling I would love 55g even more.

Also, HHKB meet Alps Electric

[demik]

i love 55g more, i agree there. but i love the compactness of the hhkb and the layout.

well you have a whole week to love it even more!

pls dont tell me about flipped spacebars.. im going to have to console my baby when she gets back ;-;

[Corsa1r]

Flipping hhkb space bar is the equivalent of making your own young child pigeon-toed through blunt-force trauma.

[Mattr567]

Flipping hhkb space bar is the equivalent of making your own young child pigeon-toed through blunt-force trauma.

That put a mental image of ripping off the spacebar with the HHKB screaming in pain, which is kinda funny. Only to put it on backwards, to the HHKB's displeasure.

i love 55g more, i agree there. but i love the compactness of the hhkb and the layout.

well you have a whole week to love it even more!

pls dont tell me about flipped spacebars.. im going to have to console my baby when she gets back ;-;

I am with you on flipped spacebars expect the HHKB in particular with its low bottom row. I'd imagine I would hate a flipped bar on a Realforce.

Also demik, i'm curious, whats you opinion on Alps?

[demik]

i've never tried alps aside from a really ****ty ducky keyboard with what im assuming was fake green alps switches. oh and a siig minitouch (the white xm version).

so, i dont really have an opinion lol.

i do like clicky switches (greens/blues) so, if there is an alps version of that i'd love to try it.

[Mattr567]

i've never tried alps aside from a really ****ty ducky keyboard with what im assuming was fake green alps switches. oh and a siig minitouch (the white xm version).

so, i dont really have an opinion lol.

i do like clicky switches (greens/blues) so, if there is an alps version of that i'd love to try it.

Oh. SKCM Blue would be what you are looking for. Great switches imo.

Back to the HHKB I am quite accurate on this keyboard, more than any other I have run into before. The weight is perfect for what it is. I also love the little pffft sound when you press the keys

[demik]

are you having any of the issues the blue was having with keys that didn't register? he's literally the only person i've ever heard that has had that problem.

[Mattr567]

are you having any of the issues the blue was having with keys that didn't register? he's literally the only person i've ever heard that has had that problem.

Not so far, but ill keep my eye out. Did he have a Mac? Since it was in Mac mode when I got it and I had to switch it back to PC for Linux.

[AKmalamute]

Hey, uh ... is that list completed yet? The likelihood I'd actually convert is slim, but I *did* have a HHKB-lite2 for a decade as my work keyboard.

 I like the layout. Would be curious about what started the hype.

[demik]

are you having any of the issues the blue was having with keys that didn't register? he's literally the only person i've ever heard that has had that problem.

Not so far, but ill keep my eye out. Did he have a Mac? Since it was in Mac mode when I got it and I had to switch it back to PC for Linux.

hm, i doubt the OS is the problem. i wonder who changed it to mac mode. i mean, maybe it was me and just forgot to flip the switches back.

Hey, uh ... is that list completed yet? The likelihood I'd actually convert is slim, but I *did* have a HHKB-lite2 for a decade as my work keyboard.

 I like the layout. Would be curious about what started the hype.

yeah, pretty much. i might be able to squeeze u in at the end.

[Mattr567]

Im kinda torn on Topre  (on buying one that is)

Its a great switch but the price. Maybe i'll keep my eye out for a used 55g Realforce or something idk. Demik you should do a 55g tour!

[demik]

i'd love to.. if i had a 55g board. im just not a fan of tkl anymore. i've grown so accustomed to 60% that anything more is just too big.

i mean, i'm sure i'll eventually buy one but i doubt it'll get much use.

[Mattr567]

i'd love to.. if i had a 55g board. im just not a fan of tkl anymore. i've grown so accustomed to 60% that anything more is just too big.

i mean, i'm sure i'll eventually buy one but i doubt it'll get much use.

Why can't you just swap in 55g domes?

[demik]

the beauty (imo at least) about the 55g RF is the metal plate. i haven't used a converted 55g hhkb yet but i feel like i won't get that from a plastic case mounted 55g switch. and i really don't want to experience it and hate it. so ignorance is bliss.

[Mattr567]

the beauty (imo at least) about the 55g RF is the metal plate. i haven't used a converted 55g hhkb yet but i feel like i won't get that from a plastic case mounted 55g switch. and i really don't want to experience it and hate it. so ignorance is bliss.

I'm used to Alps battleships so I can take anything lol. I have a feeling that a metal plate 55g switch would be perfect. The HHKB is slightly too mushy for my tastes. Bogs down my speed a bit.

[jerue]

don't worry demik, I'll make sure your spacebar is in the correct position when it's my turn to use it.

I trust Steezus to do the same, but fknraiden I am watching you OuO

[demik]

the 55g RF switch is just buttery smooth dude. absolutely love it. if i could get that feeling on my hhkb.. well, i'd be in 100% heaven.

[Mattr567]

the 55g RF switch is just buttery smooth dude. absolutely love it. if i could get that feeling on my hhkb.. well, i'd be in 100% heaven.

I can imagine it lol. Maybe when I have some money to spend later on this hobby )

[demik]

i highly recommend a 55g board along side an hhkb.

[Waateva]

i highly recommend a 55g board along side an hhkb.

I'll admit that I have been looking for a RF104U 55g to use at work

[demik]

i highly recommend a 55g board along side an hhkb.

I'll admit that I have been looking for a RF104U 55g to use at work

do it

[Waateva]

i highly recommend a 55g board along side an hhkb.

I'll admit that I have been looking for a RF104U 55g to use at work

do it

Best I can do is tree fiddy

[demik]

i highly recommend a 55g board along side an hhkb.

I'll admit that I have been looking for a RF104U 55g to use at work

do it

Best I can do is tree fiddy

i got a guy that's an expert on tree fiddies, i'll give him a call

[Waateva]

i highly recommend a 55g board along side an hhkb.

I'll admit that I have been looking for a RF104U 55g to use at work

do it

Best I can do is tree fiddy

i got a guy that's an expert on tree fiddies, i'll give him a call

ty bb

[demik]

[Waateva]

No but srsly, I want a 55g Realforce plz

[demik]

are 55g 104 boards hard to find?

[romevi]

are 55g 104 boards hard to find?

Yes. I think only one was made, but it's impossible to find.

[demik]

55g rf + numpad

[bocahgundul]

there's one on MD but yeah its hard to find

Leopold sell 1 on their website. Might need a proxy

[FLFisherman]

55g rf + numpad

55g RF tour?

[demik]

You gonna put it up? Not looking to buy a keyboard ATM.