▎

Vortex Model M SSK keyboard

Vortex Model M SSK

  • Layout: Tenkeyless
  • Switches: Kailh Box Navies (Alphas) & Gazzew U4Tx Tactiles (Modifiers)
  • Keycaps: Drop + Oblotzky SA Oblivion with Git Modifiers (Doubleshot ABS)
  • Plate: Brass
  • Case: Aluminium

This keyboard is a replica of the original IBM Model M SSK buckling spring keyboard, but with an aluminum chassis. Using this with Kailh's Box Navies and SA keycaps brings this build pretty close to the look, sound, and feel of buckling springs on the original hardware.

My first group buy.

HHKB Professional 2

  • Layout: HHKB
  • Switches: Topre
  • Keycaps: Stock keycaps (PBT)
  • Case: AES plastic

Created by UNIX professional Eiiti Wada, the HHKB Professional 2 is a 60% keyboard which gives programmers easy access to their most frequently used keys. I'm still working on getting used to the layout.

The yellowing on the case gives it a bit of character.

HHKB Professional 2 keyboard
Amano R2 keyboard

Amano R2

  • Layout: Alice
  • Switches: Durock Alpaca V2s
  • Keycaps: GMK CYL MV T3RMINAL (ABS)
  • Plate: Aluminium
  • Case: Polycarbonate

An Alice style layout keyboard heavily inspired by TGR's original Alice design. I'm still getting used to the layout, but it's a pretty fun way to learn to touch type.

My first polycarbonate board.