What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
1) This is actually where I would have expected something like this to be priced. A lot of people seem shocked by the price but an aluminum TKL case by itself is usually priced around $100-110 and a backlit TKL is usually $110-130.
2) PBT is not used because PBT backlit keycaps are a relatively new thing that I've only seen coming from Vortex. Backlit keys have always been ABS. PBT caps that don't require double injection are more widely available because they are easier to manufacture so comparing it to the cheaper keyboards that have laser engraved PBT caps is a moot point.
Not a keyboard I'm personally buying but not egregiously priced as some of the posters have made it seem.
the brand is already as low profile as they go and still you go out of your way to bash it even more? like seriously?
why not go back to writing the 1000th review for ergodox and why it's awesome niche and why everyone should get it?
There's a reason the keyboards you listed have mass appeal. I personally don't own any of the keyboards you listed but I'll take any of them over a Deck. It's like saying "Oh the Camry is so practical but everyone has one so I'll be different and stick with my expensive Geo Metro" (sorry, best analogy I can come up with for using an ugly but expensive product).