HHKB questions

[Ciemnika]

It seems that the biggest problem is that I'm going to have to buy a black one too. I can't choose one over the other, I don't think. But, for now, I'm glad to have the white one, because the new key layout would be pretty damn tough I think without being able to read the keys easily.

[Hypersphere]

@Ciemnika: I prefer the black case, so I bought a black HHKB Pro 2 and put the white keycaps on it. Later, I switched the modifiers to blank black and blue alphanumeric keycaps with black legends from a Topre Realforce keycap set. For a bit of accent color, I use a blank red Esc and a red arrow key for Fn.

On another HHKB Pro 2, I installed 55g domes from a RF donor board (which now has the 45g domes from the HH board). However, I prefer the 45g domes in the HHKB.

I like the downstroke thock of Topre switches, but I don't like the return stroke clack, so I have installed silencing rings on all my Topre-switch keyboards. I also lube the stabilizers and switch rails with Superlube oil.

These are just some thoughts on some things you might wish to try with your HHKB.

[Ciemnika]

@Ciemnika: I prefer the black case, so I bought a black HHKB Pro 2 and put the white keycaps on it. Later, I switched the modifiers to blank black and blue alphanumeric keycaps with black legends from a Topre Realforce keycap set. For a bit of accent color, I use a blank red Esc and a red arrow key for Fn.

On another HHKB Pro 2, I installed 55g domes from a RF donor board (which now has the 45g domes from the HH board). However, I prefer the 45g domes in the HHKB.

I like the downstroke thock of Topre switches, but I don't like the return stroke clack, so I have installed silencing rings on all my Topre-switch keyboards. I also lube the stabilizers and switch rails with Superlube oil.

These are just some thoughts on some things you might wish to try with your HHKB.

All great thoughts! I think I will probably keep the little white one just stock for now. I really enjoy it like it is. May supplement with a black one. I'm honestly really intrigued by the Japanese model, and may grab one of those. The only customization I can really see myself doing for now is replacing the ABS space with a PBT one, especially because Massdrop is running a PBT Topre spacebar buy right now. All of the rest of my stuff is black, and I really like everything to be black, but for some reason, the sort of old-school white/gray of this contraption works for me.

I've heard people talk about the clack on the upstroke, but I don't really hear it. Maybe it's just the way that I type?

[LiquidEvilGaming]

@Ciemnika: I prefer the black case, so I bought a black HHKB Pro 2 and put the white keycaps on it. Later, I switched the modifiers to blank black and blue alphanumeric keycaps with black legends from a Topre Realforce keycap set. For a bit of accent color, I use a blank red Esc and a red arrow key for Fn.

On another HHKB Pro 2, I installed 55g domes from a RF donor board (which now has the 45g domes from the HH board). However, I prefer the 45g domes in the HHKB.

I like the downstroke thock of Topre switches, but I don't like the return stroke clack, so I have installed silencing rings on all my Topre-switch keyboards. I also lube the stabilizers and switch rails with Superlube oil.

These are just some thoughts on some things you might wish to try with your HHKB.

All great thoughts! I think I will probably keep the little white one just stock for now. I really enjoy it like it is. May supplement with a black one. I'm honestly really intrigued by the Japanese model, and may grab one of those. The only customization I can really see myself doing for now is replacing the ABS space with a PBT one, especially because Massdrop is running a PBT Topre spacebar buy right now. All of the rest of my stuff is black, and I really like everything to be black, but for some reason, the sort of old-school white/gray of this contraption works for me.

I've heard people talk about the clack on the upstroke, but I don't really hear it. Maybe it's just the way that I type?

I definitely notice the clack however for me i enjoy it, I've heard silenced HHKB's and to me it sounds like they lack a soul.  Everyone is a bit different on what they prefer though but there definitely is a noticeable difference if you watch a video or two comparing them.

[clankgy1]

I'm not touching or silencing mine either.  HHKB is perfect as is in terms of mechanics IMO.

[demik]

I'm not touching or silencing mine either.  HHKB is perfect as is in terms of mechanics IMO.

look.

i was a huge advocate of stock hhkb.

i preached it like no other. and to an extent, still believe it.

but o-ring silencing and lubing? holy ****. completely different keyboard.

i am a believer.

[clankgy1]

I'm not touching or silencing mine either.  HHKB is perfect as is in terms of mechanics IMO.

look.

i was a huge advocate of stock hhkb.

i preached it like no other. and to an extent, still believe it.

but o-ring silencing and lubing? holy ****. completely different keyboard.

i am a believer.

Two things:

1.  I genuinely like the feel of stock, and would not change it unless I tried a modded board first.

2.  After botching my first silencing job on a NT, I won't open another topre board up to complete the operation.  I might consider purchasing a modified HHKB or paying somebody to do it for me, but I no touchy.

[demik]

what part of the OC are you in?

i will let you borrow my hhkb so u can feel the difference.

[Peripheral Prophet]

I'm not touching or silencing mine either.  HHKB is perfect as is in terms of mechanics IMO.

look.

i was a huge advocate of stock hhkb.

i preached it like no other. and to an extent, still believe it.

but o-ring silencing and lubing? holy ****. completely different keyboard.

i am a believer.

great, just what I needed to hear... Off to make some purchases.. grr....

[demik]

I'm not touching or silencing mine either.  HHKB is perfect as is in terms of mechanics IMO.

look.

i was a huge advocate of stock hhkb.

i preached it like no other. and to an extent, still believe it.

but o-ring silencing and lubing? holy ****. completely different keyboard.

i am a believer.

great, just what I needed to hear... Off to make some purchases.. grr....

i sold my type s for this very reason.

nothing is touching my pro2, at all. it's perfect.

[clankgy1]

Santa Ana (a good part, not the ghetto)

Tempting offer, but I'm scared I will actually like it.

[demik]

lmao, you know you from the OC when you gotta explain to people you're from the good part of santa ana.

TIL there is a good part of santa ana.

either way, lmk. im not far and i like driving (well when i get my car back. hell if im taking this sonic anywhere) so i can drop it off.

[clankgy1]

lmao, you know you from the OC when you gotta explain to people you're from the good part of santa ana.

TIL there is a good part of santa ana.

either way, lmk. im not far and i like driving (well when i get my car back. hell if im taking this sonic anywhere) so i can drop it off.

You closer to Marina del Rey?  That is where my HHKB is.

Either case, I can meet you someplace if preferable.  For gods sake, you are the one doing me a favor.

[demik]

lmao, you know you from the OC when you gotta explain to people you're from the good part of santa ana.

TIL there is a good part of santa ana.

either way, lmk. im not far and i like driving (well when i get my car back. hell if im taking this sonic anywhere) so i can drop it off.

You closer to Marina del Rey?  That is where my HHKB is.

Either case, I can meet you someplace if preferable.  For gods sake, you are the one doing me a favor.

im like 15 mins from marina del rey. i actually ride my bike there.

and nah it's cool. i REALLY like driving.

[clankgy1]

Demik, I sent PM for date.  White wine ok?

[demik]

dont let my gf see this >.> she's been trying to get me to drink wine

but yah, replied!

tbh i MIGHT run another hhkb tour after u so ppl can experience this board lubed/silenced.

[mikes41720]

From OP getting the HHKB after a stupidly good deal, to a heated argument whether this or that is considered a 'real' HHKB, to a HHKB tour (with wine? #bromance), this was a good thread to read.

You know what's even better? I'm typing this all on my HHKB Pro 2 Type-S. Cheers for the cup rubber!

[rowdy]

Someone makes disparaging remark about HHKB, thread explodes, but surprisingly no-one got banned this time.

[clankgy1]

dont let my gf see this >.> she's been trying to get me to drink wine

but yah, replied!

tbh i MIGHT run another hhkb tour after u so ppl can experience this board lubed/silenced.

I won't have it long, just want to do side by side with Pro2 to see if I like it.  Not sure what I do if I actually do like it, but I i'll worry about that if it happens.

[Peripheral Prophet]

Someone makes disparaging remark about HHKB, thread explodes, but surprisingly no-one got banned this time.

People have been banned over keyboard conversastions in the past? 

So much cray..

[emdude]

Yeah, I wasn't here to see such a thing for myself.  Did it involve Ripster (or someone like him)?