A Deep Dive into TGR Keyboards

[@JordanDoesKeebs]

This man is making the best keyboard content in 2023 - not a doubt in my mind.

[@Charo.mp4]

My MAN thank you!!

[@ksaweryglab]

Subbed immediately after reading this comment and before I watched the vid. This and the fact that I love TGR keebs - have two TGR Janes and still on the lookout for more.

[@dovy6666]

Indeed

[@number-27]

No, really, binged all videos to date for the knowledge Charo shares. The stories and the backstories of the hobby. And the style. Somehow I feel invited and confident enough to have ordered my first keyboard in years. Thaaaaanks

[@daryldarlie]

So happy you did this man! Deffo would love a deep dive into the Korn

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you!

[@tempurarocky9171]

love your video style. So unique and brings so much for this community great work 😃

[@Charo.mp4]

Thanks so much, honestly means a lot!

[@kandyrew]

ayy i see my toxic unikorn in there! nice video, love learning more about iconic kb brands

[@Charo.mp4]

Oh nice! Thanks so much!

[@hrolvnir]

always love to see a charo vid pop up

[@cheesefanman2391]

Can you do a matrix one.

[@Charo.mp4]

For sure!

[@ImOnMy116]

I’m deeply humored by all the interjections about raffles you lost, also just really enjoy the content / history you’re compiling / sharing for the community! I haven’t quite been willing to go TKL for size/space reasons, but would love to get my hands on a Unikorn! Currently waiting on a January keyboard and am continuing to mess around with different configs in my bakeneko in the meantime

[@Charo.mp4]

Thanks man! January is such a nice board

[@ImOnMy116]

@@Charo.mp4 Alexotos definitely hyped me up for it!!

[@ikono.]

my grails are the OG LZ and Duck boards, i love old thick designs of them all

[@AvinashKunjamboo]

you make some of the best keyboard content on this website dude. def studying this vid for info HAHA

[@Charo.mp4]

Seriously means a lot coming from you, thanks man hahah

[@shylocutus]

thank you for this piece. im relatively new to the hobby, nice to learn the lore

[@Charo.mp4]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@8abydogg]

Thanks Charo. Would like to know about the controversy surrounding the Unikorn? please?

[@xeroze01]

Nice to see coverage of TGR. While personally i am of the thought that it is slightly over hyped, the impact tgr has on the keyboard design and hobby is undeniable. Personally, i owned a tgr jane me v2. Owned because it still held my personal record of souring on the board in the first 30 minutes of building it, and selling it off within the first week at cost. The design and internal tolerances of the ME felt like a step down in term of quality, for better aesthetics, scalability. It also came off to me, a lack of attention to detail that most high end boards are supposed to have. It was my first high end board, and soured me so much on high end boards that the next (and last) high end board i got was because i was literally not in the right state of mind (hungover and deciding to spend a bunch of money i did not budget out on a whim). Thankfully that (cloudline) turned out really well for me, and the contrast in attention to design in terms of function, build process, replaceability, etc, all reminded me of why i soured as quickly on the tgr jane me.

[@oImagine]

Agreed, the Jane v2 ME hits nothing like the CE and original Jane units.

[@udyrstruidor]

Regarding aesthetics, to each their own, but what do you mean about step down on the internal tolerances?

[@JustSomeGuy009]

only slightly? LOL

[@incongruous4]

Everyone says tgr invented alice but isn't it just a dell ergo keyboard from the 80s/90s? Pretty sure he didnt invent it

[@Valsxy]

Great videos as always. I'm intrested with the dark side of this hobbies like controversies and stuff and i was wondering of you're gonna do that

[@ericxueAAA]

The Jane V2 design is from Monokei Tomo, as Monokei interview said. But without a daughter board. Basically, the Tomo is a 75% layout Jane.

[@HoodSwami]

It hurts knowing I'll likely never get to have a Jane

[@Keebnator]

Keep this kind of videos coming! Love it

[@Charo.mp4]

For sure, thank you!

[@nico-cz1mc]

i am excited to watch this video !! !!

[@Blubbo1]

Awesome video!

[@ratixyz]

Top video as per usual, Charo!

[@Charo.mp4]

Thanks man!

[@Coltdogg]

What controversy for Unikorn are you referring to? Maybe we can get a video about it

[@Charo.mp4]

I’ll add it to the list!

[@z4k1_zaki65]

@@Charo.mp4 Please cover everything, all the way from the lost files, clones, blacklist manufacturers, and even the fight against the Bakenekos

[@Charo.mp4]

@@z4k1_zaki65 for sure!!

[@z4k1_zaki65]

@@Charo.mp4 Can't wait!

[@barn0wl]

To this day I still own my TGR 910 CE. Yuktsi is such a top dude, he offered 3 or 4 people who were just seconds too slow to get into the original 910 FCFS dibs on the CE. ontop of that my CE came in dented from shipping and he sent me a new bottom part.

[@RLkeebs]

Yet another BANGER VID!!! Honestly, you're one of my fav content creators in the keyboard hobby atm, seriously a big inspiration to me! Would love to get a video about the Unikorn controversy. Also, I do believe TGR is cooking some new boards up based on what I've seen from KLC's updates 👀 P.S. totally with you on the raffle Ls 😭

[@Charo.mp4]

Damn, honestly thank you!! Yeah big things coming for sure

[@lazybee4267]

A very nice series

[@shft8423]

Nice video man. Definitely an insight into yuktsi's humble beginnings. While I haven't own a Tomo myself (yet), I've got the opportunity to build a friend's unit and I don't recall there are any magnets for Tomo, please correct me if I'm wrong. There's magnets on the MEs though. Also fun fact: Jane V3 is in the works, there's a CN commission going on now. Fingers crossed that the Jane V3 will be internationally released in the near future.

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you! And yes thank you for spotting - must have had magnets and the ME on my mind Fingers are definitely crossed for a Jane v3 western release soon

[@shft8423]

@@Charo.mp4 all good man, and appreciate that you edited the description with the PSA. other KZbinr that did a similar piece didn't even bother getting my comments approved. hats off to you :)

[@Akeynote]

Your comment on my qk100 video reminded me to comment on this lol. The research in this video was crazy good. It takes a lot to sift through all that old stuff on geekhack. Your goated!

[@Charo.mp4]

Hahaha my mannnn, thank you!

[@jmegaswag]

Can you expand on the Unikorn controversy?

[@Strider1Wilco]

Boards so good some people make these their whole personality.

[@disarmyouwitha]

Alice love

[@Joe-zt8qs]

Keep em coming! As someone who is very new to the Keyboard scene, I have no reference point for a lot of the discussion around "endgames" from years past, and where new boards fit into the story of custom keebs more broadly. Please do continue, this is great content and especially welcoming for new folks like me. BTW- your whole style of making and presenting the videos is great, keep it going! And thank you!

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you so much, really appreciate that and glad it’s helpful!

[@romanticdadbod]

This made me love my TGR Jane V2 ME (Crimson Red) even more! Got lucky to own this! :)

[@Charo.mp4]

VERY jealous!!

[@romanticdadbod]

@@Charo.mp4 I got now also the TGR 910 v2 ME (Silver case with Pink weight)!!!!!

[@Charo.mp4]

@@romanticdadbod big congrats man, such a nice 910 colour too!!

[@Akshayyfr]

Man I love these videos

[@chaselavalle2082]

Your channel is so underrated. Keep it up

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you!!

[@rcbuggies57]

I really just wish someone released simple wedge korean tkls without any fluff, kind of like the kbd8x mk2, but with compatibility for the jane v2/ce plates. Ideally, a plain anodized bottom case with a simple uncoated weight, two top cases in f13 or f12, a hineybush pcb, lots of plate options. I don't want my board to stick out, I just want simplicity.

[@palimondo]

I have really enjoyed this deep dive into work of a single designer! Could you do the Linworks next time?

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you!! For sure, linworks is in the works!

[@kira-kz7zn]

I took out a loan to buy a jane and it saved my life, ty tgr

[@koinonkeebs]

The Korean big three of LZ Geon and Lin video would be amazing

[@udyrstruidor]

If we are talking about history then it should be OTD, LZ, Lin, KMAC, GON, Duck, TX... Geon is new/recent

[@dakuzo]

More TGR x KLC collabs otw

[@toxicpiano8166]

YEEEES , bruh I swear every question I might have about keyboard you make a video about AWESOME

[@Charo.mp4]

Glad to hear!!

[@Missingnin69]

It'd be cool to know about whether you think TGR was influential in terms of construction that gave a unique sound profile that weren't present in non-tgr boards, and whether tgr's popularity comes down to its aesthetic and rarity or its sound signature. Defs love the lore history vids, but don't be afraid to editorialize more and share your opinions

[@silentKeys20]

I have the TGR Tomo SE. Incredible keyboard. The Jane is clouted much more, but I honestly prefer the 75% form factor alot more.

[@r_se]

lOl

[@MrSkullhead0]

It would be cool to check into other upcoming or well known designers who have made or are making insanely high quality boards. I can think of a couple like Laminar, Hand Engineering, Ori club etc..

[@rodok3836]

Yes please make an episode about unikorns

[@BetterHalf1]

it's a pretty sick keyboard and i was lucky enough to type on one in person. in the end of the day though, it's still just a keyboard, and i would much rather have multiple mid range keebs for the price of one

[@udyrstruidor]

A keyboard types like a keyboard. The value comes mostly from history and design elements. Some people care, some don't. But sure not worth to spend crazy aftermarket values.

[@nickthaskater]

Great video. Jacky would make for an interesting video. The Elephant, Piggy, and the Haitun (dolphin) are holding it down for the chonky lovers. I cant wait to get my Haitun in a couple of months. Wish I had the spare cash for the all-brass version...

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you!!

[@migfernando]

another banger mr keyboard man

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you sir!

[@manueldiazborrego9380]

nice video! congrats!

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you!

[@benhanson6720]

love my tomo :)

[@oSquashyy]

its charo time!

[@pasta1178]

can you do a video on Geonworks?

[@Piyuu68]

I would love to know the controversy story behind the unikorn!

[@Charo.mp4]

It’s coming soon!

[@TrevorBronowicki]

Pretty sure Jane v3 is confirmed

[@m0rzn898]

tgr lena too

[@0Metatron]

Love my Tomo

[@CryoftheProphet]

what about the a17? the acrylic alice?

[@jpc_movement107]

Waiting for Geonworks rn

[@Charo.mp4]

In the works!

[@riceshakes]

Love my TGR 910 ME, but if i had a chance I would definitely enter a jane raffle

[@wellackchyually]

i wanna buy an Alice but idk how to make sure its not a fake

[@zlobin356]

tgr or otd?)

[@GaryNotEthan]

great video

[@Charo.mp4]

Thank you!

[@nimerino5144]

This video made me go out and buy a 910 ME

[@nimerino5144]

And a GSK 910 too. Charo must be stopped, he’s a menace to wallets everywhere.

[@wispingly]

other people id like to see a history of are geon and lin works

[@Charo.mp4]

For sure!

[@jammies701]

Neato burrito video

[@shinythings7]

I am only doing this as per request: X

[@chenyz]

common Charo W

[@deremon5126]

my man should make a video about blacksimon, just a passing thought.

[@udyrstruidor]

Why should he make content about another content creator?

[@deremon5126]

@@udyrstruidor ehrm, why not?

[@machine211]

I thought Yuktsi was a girl

[@Charo.mp4]

Sam is definitely a man, although his Geekhack photo did confuse me for a bit!

[@x3LightNinG]

so tired of everyone after unikorn

[@imnotwhitebutimwhite]

5:24 what keycap is this?

[@chaituesemail7356]

TOMO has screws for its back plate.