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
Fusekai
"Floating World"
An amalgamation of Fuyu Sekai. Name is inspired by Ukiyo-e movement during Edo period in Japan during the 17th to mid 19th century (Obsessed with Irezumi)
I am looking produce keyboards under my brand (Fusekai) label in partnership with Vortex.
The details are outlined below: Soho62 (Based on the Pok3r 3)
- 62 keys * Cherry MX switches
- Dye-subliminated PBT keycaps in OEM profile
- Qwerty, Dvorak, Colemak layout
- Metal bezel
- Price: USD ~$110
Cloud75 (Based on the the Race 3)- More info to come
- Price: USD ~$120
Koi78 (Based on the Vibe)Misc
Will be updating with photos of engineering samples once they are available.