Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
I'm in for the Oblivion Alphas & Numpad, as well as the Git Modifiers (I'm surprised these were the cheapest, they're great!). I also grabbed the arrows, although I am undecided on if those might not fit with the rest of the style as well. But for 10 bucks, why not try it? Finally, I LOVE the Oblivion LED caps, but damn are those expensive for a few keys. I might just take the plunge on them anyway so I can have something unique and because I don't buy massive amounts of keycap sets, but rather have bought what I need for 2 keyboards. Meaning definitely a few more than 2 full sets over time, because we all need more than one set per keyboard (but seriously it's impossible to go into this collection/hobby and figure out/pick out exactly your favorite setup the first time you do it).
But I just have to point out my shock at the JUNE 2018 estimated ship date. I mean, I went in for matt3o's awesome new profile keycaps which haven't shipped yet knowing it would be at least a 5 month wait, but this will be double that at a whopping 10 months. At that point, just round up - we won't be seeing these in person for a year. That's hard to swallow, but I like this set so much that I know I'd regret not taking the plunge now when June rolls around and people are receiving their keycaps. Future me, very far in the future me for an ecommerce purchase, will thank me.