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Azio MK-Retro Typewriter-Style Mechanical Keyboard

adamSrgnt

Oct 19, 2016

I'm back again to recommend NOT getting these keycaps.

adamSrgnt

Oct 19, 2016

adamSrgntI got these key caps on the MagicForce 68 drop and I strongly recommend AGAINST getting them. Take a close look at the picture of the underside of these keys. The rectangular stems on these will regularly get caught on the edge of the switches. That combined with the reduction in dead space between keys due to their shape (from the typical 1/4" between down to 1/8") makes typing on any keyboard with these keys downright unpleasant.

Atom68

Oct 19, 2016

adamSrgntI've had the same experience. Definitely would pass on this drop because of it.

Fubarp

Oct 19, 2016

adamSrgntI actually own/use this keyboard and I've had no issues as you've stated and actually like the feel. It's different and requires a little time to get use to it but my typing speed is back to normal. I actually use this keyboard for 4+ hours a day 5 days a week for work as a Software Engineer.
For keycaps there's nothing generally wrong with them but I can only go off of my own experience and enjoyment with the caps.

Atom68

Oct 19, 2016

FubarpI am glad to hear they are working well for you! I work as a Software Engineer as well actually! My coworker and I both actually joined that drop and he had less of an issue than I did as well, but he still opted for another set of key caps he had lying around. I think my main issues come from the way I type being a bit less than standard and I tend to pull and push more when transitioning between keys that that is the main problem.
Would you say you prefer them over regular keys, or is it pretty even and you enjoy the aesthetics?

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Fubarp

Oct 20, 2016

Atom68Honestly I enjoy both styles but I would prefer regular keys for personal use. I just bought that keyboard for fun and it's a step up from the keyboard I was given at work.

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