HHKB Addicts Anonymous (HAA)

[appleonama]

Alright the HHKB circle jerk is going overboard. I was doing it for fun but now you guys are taking it too far. yes, the HHKB is nice but its alright at best.

It's all about the rfuw 55g fk ya'll

cherry fo lyfe, I will be burning an hhkb in honor of this thread.

new side affect of my addiction: hhkb is straining my relationship with other forum members

oh fk the HHKB effect is real

[appleonama]

how is this "Anonymous"?

[Keycap]

Stop it, this is making me want a HHKB even more now

[Belfong]

Stop it, this is making me want a HHKB even more now

thock thock thock, just as your tag line says it!

[Keycap]

Stop it, this is making me want a HHKB even more now

thock thock thock, just as your tag line says it!

Honestly, I have yet to find anything that sounds better than Topre. Alps SKCL Green and SKCM Blue come close.

[pab]

I just fell in love with my HHKB all over again after performing the 55g mod on it. My only complaint was the light keypress, but now it's literally perfect.

[rurushu]

why so many people prefer the 55g compared to the 45g?

I for one like lighter keypresses....

[Khers]

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[bocahgundul]

why so many people prefer the 55g compared to the 45g?

I for one like lighter keypresses....

don't listen to 'em

45g hhkb best hhkb

[Keycap]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

[bocahgundul]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

no 55g hhkb pls

[henz]

55g is the shizz

[Keycap]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

no 55g hhkb pls

What's so bad about 55g Topre? Typically I'm a fan of switches like White Alps so I'm pretty sure that 55g would be a good choice for me. Then again, I like my linear switches to be light, like MX Red. I probably should go with 45g just to be safe, I can get used to lighter switches but not heavier switches.

What seems to be more important than weighting is whether I like Topre or not, but given that I love NMB and BTC rubber domes, I think that Topre is easily going to be my favorite switch. The amazing sound only adds to my confidence in buying a Topre board.

[jabronni]

The HHKB makes me look for reasons to type. That's why I'm posting this right now.

My life will just be nothing but ****posts now.

[Belfong]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

55g is the same as Clear to me. So if Clear is too heavy for you, forget 55g

[henz]

The HHKB makes me look for reasons to type. That's why I'm posting this right now.

My life will just be nothing but ****posts now.

I wanna learn the art of ****posting, too many times i find myself not posting because the post will be considered as ****, i need to learn

[pab]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

55g is the same as Clear to me. So if Clear is too heavy for you, forget 55g

I find 55g Topre much lighter than Clears. I find Clears prohibitively heavy, but 55g Topre is more like the weight of Blues.

[Belfong]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

55g is the same as Clear to me. So if Clear is too heavy for you, forget 55g

I find 55g Topre much lighter than Clears. I find Clears prohibitively heavy, but 55g Topre is more like the weight of Blues.

No way 55g is like Blues! Interesting how subjective this is to different people!

[Keycap]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

55g is the same as Clear to me. So if Clear is too heavy for you, forget 55g

But Topre uses a rubber dome. Rubber domes don't get progressively stiff like MX Clears do. I like the weighting of the tactile bump on MX Clears, but the bottom out force is just too stiff.

[gohono3]

I like some junk in the trunk, that HHKB BT looks juicy

[robbles]

I thought I was addicted to this thing before, but after lubing and silencing, I can't stop thinking about typing on it. I often wonder what a room full of hundres of HHKB's typing at full speed might sound like. I'd like a recording to lull me to sleep every night. So yeah, the HHKB got me pretty messed up.

[trenzafeeds]

I thought I was addicted to this thing before, but after lubing and silencing, I can't stop thinking about typing on it. I often wonder what a room full of hundres of HHKB's typing at full speed might sound like. I'd like a recording to lull me to sleep every night. So yeah, the HHKB got me pretty messed up.

my my, good friend, you are indeed ****ed up

[rurushu]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

55g is the same as Clear to me. So if Clear is too heavy for you, forget 55g

But Topre uses a rubber dome. Rubber domes don't get progressively stiff like MX Clears do. I like the weighting of the tactile bump on MX Clears, but the bottom out force is just too stiff.

I thought the use of rubberdomes will stiff up over time due to hardening?
As for springs shouldnt they become "lighter" as wear and tear made them loose some (maybe little) of their springiness?

[demik]

so.. i used moose's 55g hhkb. and i enjoyed it. i also got a hasu controller for free from him.

you know what i didn't enjoy? his ****ing flipped spacebar. how do u people like that ****? press it down and it's almost flush with the case.

[rurushu]

so.. i used moose's 55g hhkb. and i enjoyed it. i also got a hasu controller for free from him.

you know what i didn't enjoy? his ****ing flipped spacebar. how do u people like that ****? press it down and it's almost flush with the case.

demik, that means you did get the best of both world?
Your fav 55g + HHKB 

[demik]

so.. i used moose's 55g hhkb. and i enjoyed it. i also got a hasu controller for free from him.

you know what i didn't enjoy? his ****ing flipped spacebar. how do u people like that ****? press it down and it's almost flush with the case.

demik, that means you did get the best of both world?
Your fav 55g + HHKB 

maaaaaybe. i only played around with it a bit. didn't use it use it. if i could borrow a 55g hhkb for like a week, i'd probably tell you if it's great or not. but for the bit i used it, it was nice.

[robbles]

so.. i used moose's 55g hhkb. and i enjoyed it. i also got a hasu controller for free from him.

you know what i didn't enjoy? his ****ing flipped spacebar. how do u people like that ****? press it down and it's almost flush with the case.

A big pet peeve of mine is seeing photos of great looking boards, especially HHKBs, ruined by flipped spacebars. Even worse, I've been photos of boards with the entire bottom row flipped. The disease is spreading.

[beehatch]

55g so overrated

[jerue]

Hello I am jerue,

The first time I purchased a HHKB it was a white Professional 2. It didn't get much use, so I ended up letting it go.

Then...I got the itch...for plastic...

Since I didn't really like the stock HHKB, I wanted to try Type-S. I liked it better. But the addiction didn't really begin until I installed purple silent sliders...now it's my obsession 

muh feels

[TopreFan333]

1. got curious about whether there were nicer keyboards than the ones that came with computers
2. did some research, wanted HHKB but was freaked out by the price
3. did more research, bought a Cherry red keyboard (KUL, nice board). Messed around with the vast array of key caps for it, blew lots of $$
4. finally took the plunge on the HHKB I wanted in the first place (black body, white keys) http://i.imgur.com/coHUC8h.jpg
5. bought an additional Topre board for my office (Type Heaven with Realforce PBT caps, all very nice) http://i.imgur.com/jW0jQXl.jpg
6. now getting ready to sell the Cherry board

[funderburker]

(Attachment Link) 1. got curious about whether there were nicer keyboards than the ones that came with computers
2. did some research, wanted HHKB but was freaked out by the price
3. did more research, bought a Cherry red keyboard (KUL, nice board). Messed around with the vast array of key caps for it, blew lots of $$
4. finally took the plunge on the HHKB I wanted in the first place (black body, white keys) http://i.imgur.com/coHUC8h.jpg
5. bought an additional Topre board for my office (Type Heaven with Realforce PBT caps, all very nice) http://i.imgur.com/jW0jQXl.jpg
6. now getting ready to sell the Cherry board

Mmm, that HHKB with white lettered keys is my dream. Or not. I'm still on the fence whether I like more than blank white set. But yeah, I'm thinking about selling my own MX board because well - it's not Topre.

[Keycap]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

55g is the same as Clear to me. So if Clear is too heavy for you, forget 55g

But Topre uses a rubber dome. Rubber domes don't get progressively stiff like MX Clears do. I like the weighting of the tactile bump on MX Clears, but the bottom out force is just too stiff.

I thought the use of rubberdomes will stiff up over time due to hardening?
As for springs shouldnt they become "lighter" as wear and tear made them loose some (maybe little) of their springiness?

I'm comparing brand new Topre to brand new MX Clears. Even lubed MX Clears are way too stiff. And no, I mean >>progressively<< stiff, not stiffer at the tactile point. Over time, rubber domes will become more stiff (but not 95cN stiff) yet more mushy. They still don't have the huge spike in force that MX Clears do. After the tactile point on a rubber dome,  there's a huge drop in force. But after the tactile point on MX Clears, there is a huge uprise in force. Two vastly different things.

[rurushu]

Since I'm getting a Topre board soon, I need to know whether to go with 45g or 55g. I find that Panda Clears come close to my ideal tactile switch, but MX Brown/Blue is too light and MX Clear is too heavy.

55g is the same as Clear to me. So if Clear is too heavy for you, forget 55g

But Topre uses a rubber dome. Rubber domes don't get progressively stiff like MX Clears do. I like the weighting of the tactile bump on MX Clears, but the bottom out force is just too stiff.

I thought the use of rubberdomes will stiff up over time due to hardening?
As for springs shouldnt they become "lighter" as wear and tear made them loose some (maybe little) of their springiness?

I'm comparing brand new Topre to brand new MX Clears. Even lubed MX Clears are way too stiff. And no, I mean >>progressively<< stiff, not stiffer at the tactile point. Over time, rubber domes will become more stiff (but not 95cN stiff) yet more mushy. They still don't have the huge spike in force that MX Clears do. After the tactile point on a rubber dome,  there's a huge drop in force. But after the tactile point on MX Clears, there is a huge uprise in force. Two vastly different things.

Ohh... thanks for clarifying, that means it is due to the stiff MX clear springs?

[AceRuckus]

Because of the hype, I've decided to also get a HHKB. Didn't even get my Ergodox from Mass Drop yet. Waiting for it to close lol

[rowdy]

I had cause to carry my HHKB around the house last night, and was struck by how light it is and easy to carry, and how great the stock keycaps are.  The texture and legends are just right.  The weight is spot on (and I use a folded sheet of drawer liner to stop it sliding around on the desk).

[adhoc]

Hello,

my name is adhoc and I'm an HHKB addict. I've had over a dozen under my fingertips, 6 of which I own/have owned. I am currently expecting additional cap set, a Type S and CTRL/ESC kit in my mailbox.

HHKB has ruined my life. Ever since I poked into this nippley switch I can't let go. My girlfriend has abandoned me and took the dog, too.

Such is life.

[the_marsbar]

I became addicted to my HHKB the day I received it. Had to buy another one, but I'm using a Type-S at work (black HHKB at home), which I think I like better. I actually try to spend some more time at the office because of this keyboard.

[Belfong]

(and I use a folded sheet of drawer liner to stop it sliding around on the desk).

I spent money on rubber feet for my keyboard. It’s made in America too. I need help.

[Elrick]

how is this "Anonymous"?

My sentiment as well.

It's like the Addicts are all praising their use of Crack, Cocaine, Alcohol and Sex, all at the same time.

I thought you lot had to go through a 12 step program to help ween yourselves off this insidious addiction  ) .

[the_marsbar]

(and I use a folded sheet of drawer liner to stop it sliding around on the desk).

I spent money on rubber feet for my keyboard. It’s made in America too. I need help.

I thought about doing something similar, but I ended up layering some 3M helicopter tape (8671HS) that I had lying around instead. By doing this, the keyboard is not elevated more than necessary, and the keyboard fits on top of my MacBook Pro without touching the keys. It is rubbery enough to keep the keyboard from sliding around

[trenzafeeds]

Hello,

my name is adhoc and I'm an HHKB addict. I've had over a dozen under my fingertips, 6 of which I own/have owned. I am currently expecting additional cap set, a Type S and CTRL/ESC kit in my mailbox.

HHKB has ruined my life. Ever since I poked into this nippley switch I can't let go. My girlfriend has abandoned me and took the dog, too.

Such is life.

we see you adhoc

[demik]

You dudes are weird as hell.

It's only a keyboard ಠ_ಠ

[waitinginexile]

My wallet is in pain and I don't even have one yet but I can't stop reading about them and watching videos I need on e

[trenzafeeds]

You dudes are weird as hell.

It's only a keyboard ಠ_ಠ

oh shut the **** up

[demik]

You dudes are weird as hell.

It's only a keyboard ಠ_ಠ

oh shut the **** up

WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE

[supamesican]

why so many people prefer the 55g compared to the 45g?

I for one like lighter keypresses....

some of us like heavier ones. If i could have I'd have gotten my hhbk with the 55 but the layout is worth 45g

[jabronni]

You dudes are weird as hell.

It's only a keyboard ಠ_ಠ

oh shut the **** up

WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE
WEOW RUDE

Emotions running high around here. Get this man some milk.

[rowdy]

You dudes are weird as hell.

It's only a keyboard ಠ_ಠ

A strange thing for the HHKB ambassador to say!

[Badwrench]

In my short time using Nubbinators Pro 2 I have really come to enjoy it.  I have heard over and over how the sound of it really makes you want to continue typing, but never fully understood it.  I tried the CM Novatouch and it just was not satisfying to type on.  This totally changes that.  I think the part of the sound that I really enjoy is the slight rattle as the keys top out.  In the past I have been exclusively happy with loud clicky switches (mx blue, mx white, BS, white Alps), but this has really got me thinking differently. 
One thing I am not a fan of is the pbt caps.  I am a happy abs user.  The shinier the better for me.  PBT has a loose sand feel to me that I just can't get over.  Maybe if I wasn't so ocd and used the PBT without washing my hands first it would be better, but I just can't. 

A huge shout out to Nubbinator for the attempt at HHKB conversion.  It has been a pleasure using your board and I am actually sad to see it go back home.  Maybe someday my wallet and the stars will align and allow me to pick one of these up.  Until then, I will have to make due with my 60g ergo clears which feel surprisingly close except for that satisfying rattle at top out.