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I just turned 44 last month.

I'm definitely feeling a bit old, especially since i just got the 2nd pfizer shot yesterday and now my body is totally wrecked.

Ahh, well there seems to definitely be some lineage here. I agree it looks nice. I dont think it's worth $70 and I suspect the build quality is like wet cardboard, but it looks really tempting.

He has dirtier examples for $40 and everywhere inbetween... i still agree thats a bit high with the ...

that model m clone i posted earlier has a lock light sticker that is very similar to the omnikeys...

Hello, I found these while browsing ebay... it's a TK-M501C under the brandname Identity

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114590164195

It's shaped like a Model M, but has omnikey-esque locklights and a focus layout.

Interesting...

quantum electrodynamics

I wouldn't worry too much about the Unicomp issues, it's just a bit of teething problems with their new board, but they have great support and probably already fixed the issues. You can email them if you want and ask if it is really concerning to you. I'd look into getting the Mini M or New Model M ...

I had it in my head from some video that the Model F XT was in the $600's

I assume you mean compared to an original Model F when it was new. They certainly aren't cheaper than the price I paid for a second hand Model F XT.

I'm sure he was referring to when they were new. However, go find an F77 or kishsaver nowadays and see how much you'd spend to get one, if you can ...

of course you'd need buckling spring keycaps that were doubleshot to let the light through, and there is no such thing.

I will echo what others have said - ibm keyboards from this era clean up remarkably well. About the only thing you have to worry about is paint chips and cracks.

some dish soap and warm water will have that grime falling right off those caps. For the case I used 409, although i'm not sure if thats ...

I'd consider also comparing Unicomp's new Mini M since it is continuing the legacy

when I started this hobby, i wanted a keyboard that: felt good, had a volume knob, and a backlight.

now that I've used lots of different keyboards, worked on my own, tried various mx platform switches and a smattering of different vintage switches, I can say now that backlighting is actually not ...

Is it worth it? Yes, very yes.

If you value the sound, feel, and build quality of your keyboards over its lighting, then it is worth it. For example, there is no MX switch that can mimmick the feel of membrane or capacitive buckling spring switches and probably never could be due to limitations of ...

so uhh yeah i'd love one or two haha

I live in San Francisco and have almost zero space unfortunately...

Some more pics:

Not quite as exotic as many of the offerings here, but sexy nonetheless

Model M SSK w/ M13 caps


Model M w/ Unicomp Industrial Case


Niz Plum TKL w/ MT3 caps (/dev/tty and susuwatari)

I dont think so, because it uses those refill cartridges.. D1 I think?

Mostly it's just uncomfortable to hold

It does have an interesting "skin", kinda velvetty fishy thing. It feels like I imagine a plastic dolphin would feel like.

Got a monitor swing arm today to free up some space for my F122


Is that a pen or a bovine impregnation device?



Maybe? I actually dont know much about the pen. I got it over 30 years ago. I do know it still works even though I've never replaced/refilled it.

I call it my "fish pen"

Got a monitor swing arm today to free up some space for my F122

yeah - i've got the Novation SL49mkIII for when I wanna twiddle dials and such, but the A-88 is extremely barebones.

The key feel is quite heavy. Almost every real piano I try is lighter. However, I think the heavyness helps with my speed.

But I prioritised buying a nice full weighted Roland keyboard

I love my A-88. I need weighted keys, they're a lot of fun. Sometimes i will use both keyboards at once. Like have a key bass on one and a vox continental on the other and jam to some doorsy sounding shit. Most of the time I just load ...

here's a model m for cnc or cad work

A_Person wrote: 30 Apr 2021, 05:08 I generally have the gist of how to find retro switchest that are rare, or any rare thing in general.

Yes, but can you find the rarest thing of all?

That's called Ping. Many Alps and Model M's and F's have this aswell. There are ways to considerably mitigate it if you want. (floss mod, or lubing springs)

Here is my floss modded Model F repro vs an Apple M0110 that uses tall cream alps (skcc)

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Listen to how crisp the Model F is ...

Originally, you wrote:
Ima keep this concise. What is the most tactile, reasonably medium to high weight clicky switch that isn't too hard to get a hold of.

The answer is:
Buckling Spring: Capacitive or Membrane
MX platform: Kailh Box clickbar switches
Alps platform: Blue or White switches ...

You may just like Pinks. I'm using Pinks right now with a few jades mixed in for things like spacebar/esc/enter on my id80 and they are great.

Before I fixed my F9 broken barrel

IMO unicomp keycaps are louder, looser, and also smoother than the OG 2-piece M caps.

You don't buy a space cadet because it's the most key to ever board. it's a collection piece, and people who buy it for $10k are making an investment.

I have no problem recommending someone a New Model M or Mini M that just want a great daily driver for a good price and dont want to deal with any ...