To give you an idea of the kind of typist I am, I can tell you that I like clicky buttons, the clicker the better. MX blue is the only MX I can use. I love buckling springs and I have really an hard time using linear switches. Also I don't like light springs but when they are too heavy I get tired quickly, basically I like a good amount of resistance only at the very beginning of the travel.
The build quality is very good. The keyboard is solid and heavy. Unfortunately the rear sliding feet are not rubbered and the keyboard tends to slip a bit. Actually this doesn't seem a problem when typing. I guess some additional rubber pads would solve this issue, but --you know-- for this price you expect perfection.
Key strength/resistance is simply fantastic. I tried 45gr Topres too, they feels okay but a bit too light for my taste. Even though the key travel is long, the actuation point is very close to the top. With 45gr I found myself pressing keys by mistake. I guess it's just a matter of getting used to it but 55gr are simply perfect. Everyone was telling me that 55gr was too heavy, I don't have strong fingers but I find them absolutely perfect. I suggest everyone in love with 45gr Topres to try the 55gr variant because they are poetry for the fingers.
Caps are PBT dye-syb and they feel great. Switches are plate mounted and they sound like "tock" more than "click". I must say that I like it. You can perceive the rubber underneath and you feel guilty about it because you actually like it. You can listen to them in a short video I took.
There are some additional caps in the box (which is always nice). I don't find the lavender WASD going too well with the 10th anniversary colors, but the red ESC gives the keyboard a nice touch.
The typing experience is pleasant overall. Definitely less tiring than MX Blue. Key presses come natural with a very nice tactile and audible feedback. I don't know why but I find myself more accurate and typing faster on these switches. I can't really tell why. I don't think it's because of the shape of the keys that seems pretty standard. I'm especially efficient with my little fingers despite the 55gr.
What I don't like. if I really have to find something...
A common problem of all standard layout keyboards is the arrow cluster position, too far to the right forcing a lot of right hand movements. We can't really blame this keyboard about this, it's just how the standard layout is done.
Also it's just a pinch too big. Horizontally is fine so I can keep the mouse closer, vertically it's a 1u too tall. A Filco case layout would have been so much better, but in all honesty this is not enough not to buy the realforce.
Lastly I cannot stand the two domed windows keys. Really, they make me sick! Please someone find me alternatives!
The reason not to buy it is just the price. Is it so good to justify the €315 (board+shipping+duty tax)? With so many alternatives in the market you really have to like Topre, specifically 55gr Topre (which by the way IMVHO is the only topre worth attention). But potentially this could be your last keyboard and considering the build quality (caps included) it could last for a very very long time.
Also, if you consider that to a Filco you will end up adding a set of custom caps, the price difference is not that much.
Also I think the red Esc just doesn't suit this board, but that's just like...my opinion, man.
Actually I find all characters very well aligned with perfect kerning (thing that SP can't really do).