Tag: keycaps
The Underrated Budget 75%: Chosfox’s CF81 Pro
The Chosfox CF81 Pro keyboard distinguishes itself in the competitive budget barebones keyboard market with features like pre-lubed stabilizers, a brass weight, and tri-mode capability with Via compatibility for $150. Despite some design issues like ping, it offers a premium “plug and play” experience, providing an excellent out-of-box experience without the need for assembly.
Akko Mod007v3 Review: Flexy, Cheap, and Thocky
The Akko Mod007v3 is an affordable 75% aluminum custom keyboard with a brass weight and flex cut PCB. Priced at $100, it markets itself towards newcomers but has some assembly challenges.
HMX Xinhai Review: Never Going Back Again
HMX has once again knocked it out of the park with their keyboard switches, now with the affordable Xinhais featuring fiberglass and a unique PA12 top housing, producing a refined typing experience despite initial challenges with light actuation.
Finding Compassion in Artistry: BasilKeys
We are all no strangers to the myriad of cute designs amidst the Artisan keycap community, with their landscape of assorted shapes, colours and all manners of inspirations. However, I wanted to shine a light on a new rising star within the UK community: BasilKeys, the creator of Gertie and Boots.
Creating an Identity through Design
In the dynamic world of mechanical keyboards where innovation intertwines with passion, lies a unique connection between creators and enthusiasts. Many designers find themselves inspired by those who came before them, and are drawn to the craft with the intention to give back to their community. The growth of the hobby can be greatly attributed…
Why It Took 3 Years for Dazon to Design KAM Astha
After going through a successful group buy with IFK Strawberry Lemonade, the keycap designer Dazon took little time to regroup before ideas for a new set began to emerge. He began working on his next set the following year, originally called “Infinikevin,” he says, which was “an inside joke with some of my friends.” The…