I Found my Favourite Keyboard after 1 Year

[@DamiLeeArch]

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[@TDuD3]

Microsoft membrane keyboard for me.. still poor. I would change it though for a keychron k4 96%, cause of my reduced desk space, need the number pads on it for shortcuts and still pretty portable, you should check that one out n__n /

[@dominicalvin]

damn son that cheap keyboard can turn on the pc for u holyshit not even mechanical keyboards i already have can do that

[@TDuD3]

@@dominicalvin not if it is a 13 yo version, no fn keys so no it can't do that, tech huh?

[@dominicalvin]

@@TDuD3 kekw not even one of my 1800 and fullsize can do that shit sad eh in VIA i never see taht option too

[@stephentsang9194]

I am learning through Shortform now. thanks

[@mad-muffin5164]

I came across your channel randomly, and I never really gave architecture any thought so, I watched a few of your videos and can tell how enthusiastic you are about sharing your knowledge and experience in this field. Its awesome, I get to learn a lot of new things and your tech videos are also great! Don't stop following your ambitions. Best of luck for the future of this channel!

[@zeronine-eightyfour]

Using the Nuphy75 Air as my primary keyboard. Working fully remote, makes me just value how important an exquisite setup is at home. Good screen, keyboard, mouse, audio etc. Everything.

[@lejake]

I really liked how the „flashing“ brain at 8:45 matched the keyboard lighting up in the shot before it in both the colours and the way the illumination took place :)

[@DamiLeeArch]

Nice - always a pleasure when those little details get noticed 😊

[@edwardcullen3251]

@@DamiLeeArch Who did you pay to create the animated brain? And how much?

[@crikxouba]

9:05 didn't even know vocal fry was a thing until now. I have to admit I am not a massive fan of American/Canadian accent but I absolutely love the way you talk because it is slow, deliberate and with the right intonation to keep the listener engaged. Your hand gestures are also very well coordinated to reinforce your speech... I suppose you just can't please everyone, so never stop being the best version of yourself!

[@crystanubis]

What you said about the Nuphy (around the 8:10 mark) offering a deeper connection reminds me of something I heard Harlan Ellison say about his writing technique. He used manual typewriters up until his death in 2018, and he described his typing as putting foot-pounds of energy into his words.

[@ARTofTY-TV]

Growing up in the 90s and 00s I bought a lot of keyboards searching for my favorite. Friends and family thought I was a little crazy. Well the hobby today shows lots of people share my passion and felt like I did back then too probably.

[@tracybannerman5666]

I like your personality Dami, an inspiration to us young female Architects.🤗

[@GordonSeal]

Nuphy has the 96 now, which also has a numpad included on the keyboard. I would probably go for that one, considering how useful a numpad can be for development and design.

[@MukeshDesiBhae]

isn;'t the model name for that is Halo and not 96

[@giantfactory]

@@MukeshDesiBhae There is the Halo 96 and the newer Air 96 ultra slim version.

[@Anita95_original]

Add a separate numkeypad instead, then you have the choice when and if you want it, otherwise just move it aside. Also you can place the numkeys to the left side if it suits you, for instance when typing lots of numbers, holding the mouse with your right...

[@NameUserOf]

That's what I did, I thought I was the only one who's using num pad on the left, it's much more convinient after you get used to it.

[@MarkG998]

I love that you get the reason why mechanical keyboards are so satisfying to use.

[@PaulSebastianM]

Nuphy offers transparent key caps as well. Mechanical keyboards can be much more customizable and key caps is just one aspect of that.

[@cyrkielnetwork]

12:00 arrows for gaming?! What games are you playing with arrows?

[@kantai3309]

Racing, RPGmaker, platformers, for starters

[@gianarfansyah7627]

your vids getting more creative and fun to watch!!!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thanks!!! Awesome to hear 😊

[@Simulati0n]

Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless is my favorite for working. I’d highly recommend and it’s pretty quiet and works well in both MacOS and Windows. Side note we need more hoody Dami lol 😂 😂👍

[@DamiLeeArch]

😂😂😂 Many people have been recommending that one.. I love their mouse so I'm sure the keyboard is great too!

[@Simulati0n]

@@DamiLeeArch MX master 3s is another great Logitech product. I love it because you hardly hear the click noises and it’s really satisfying to work with especially during crunch time. Battery life is pretty good too, also the scroll wheel kinda niche but side scrolling or setting macros make it shine.

[@Gael_AG]

O don’t recommend it as there’s a short lifetime with Logitech mx series and for not consistency in firmwares and features . Logitech is getting less and less reliable

[@markippo]

I did have logitech g413... I liked the way it looked - very minimalistic (carbon - with red led lighting). I liked thier the feel of thier original Romer G switches - much harder and tactile experience than classic MX browns... But what I didn't like - the quality. Some keycaps broke after a month of using, not fell out - broke - with some parts left in the switch mechanism. I needed to glue them. The paint wore off from the most often used keys (a, z etc). Finally keyboard started to register multiple key strokes (pressed once). Enough... I know it's not a most expensive keyboard on the market, but it is still a hell lot more expensive than classic membrane ones... I switched to Keychron K10 with hot swappable brown switches... We'll see how this one will go (I liked logitech switches more)

[@irealt0r]

@@Gael_AG Yeah, I have the MX Keys, and I noticed that after about 6 months, the way the keys feel has degraded significantly! Back to my das keyboard for now.

[@max1e6]

Love this. What a great keyboard review. I loved when you equated the feel of a mechanical keyboard to the feel of a fountain pen. What keyboard do I use? Mostly mechanical clicky when I have a choice. My favorite is an IBM Model M. The keys are buttery smooth and the tactile bump and click are very satisfying, but it is difficult to fit it in to a modern workspace. Thank you for a great video!

[@piyawatchanatipnoppachai1038]

Finally.... A great review on what some people think is just a plain and boring thing...... the Keyboard. I've seen many keyboard reviews in my time and yours was the best. You have passion for your work and a heart for the tools you use. I share the same feeling on the keyboard details but could never find the words to explain it. Thankyou for the video.... I loved it....🤟💌💌💌

[@asiankida]

I had to buy a keyboard a couple months ago because I was traveling and stayed with my parents for more than a month. I went with the Logitech MX Keys full sized wireless keyboard and it has been a breath of fresh air. I am so with you on getting a good keyboard.

[@JayEllingtonWasHere]

I love the NuPhy persona when she is just pushing the one key in awe.... I so can relate to that. Great Video.

[@McRyach]

I'm an architect as well, 🤓 but I prefer *Keychron mechanical keyboard.* Also all my fellow architects 👽😎😑 also use Keychorn keyboards. NuPhy looks not bad, but my Art Historian friends 🤦‍♂ would make a snarky comments if a keyboard doesn't' fit the interior of my office. So I stick with grey slightly toned Keychron which I can customize with Fire-Orange *esc* and *del* button, if I feel exuberant . Also the best thing is that Keychon has a shine through buttons, unlike NuPhy. So from design, style functionality and versatility Keychorn gets a higher architecture-snob 🧐 score.

[@emanueleapuzzo]

You've nail it, the feeling of typing on mechanical keyboard described in a perfect form. But I want to suggest you more, there are several typs of mechanical keyboards, with more and more of what you described, and the peak is in the gasket mount structure and SA profile keycaps. Obviously they are very expensive for the normal users, but I assure you, it will change your work forever. Search around and choose a good gasket mount keyboard in aluminium, gateron yellow milk switches and any color of abs SA keycaps. Follow some tutorials, or ask me some more infos, I'll gladly help you. And by the way nice editing, really lovely.

[@eriathdien]

I loved the implication of 3 different people using 3 different keyboards meaning that "it depends on the person".

[@anathardayaldar]

Or depends on which one of the three moods she's in.

[@snakejuce]

@@anathardayaldar Precisely that.

[@sracer]

Thank you for the clear explanation as for why you prefer mechanical keyboards. Obviously keyboard preferences are highly personal that will vary greatly from person to person so I appreciate hearing preferences that differ from mine. As a software developer for 45+ years, most of that time with spent using mechanical keyboards (because that's all there was for most of that time). But as a touch typist, I find mechanical keyboards provide too much resistance and they slow down my typing speed. The lower the resistance, the faster I can type. It is why I prefer the keyboards like the Microsoft Surface keyboard cover and the older style Apple smart keyboard cover for the iPad. Thanks again for very informative review of 3 very different keyboards.

[@aMilling]

If you're interested in mechanical keyboards, there are actually switches with much lower resistances.

[@FredMaverik]

@@aMilling true, silver cherry mx is even lower than red for example.

[@matthemming9105]

I may have to watch this video a second time, just to enjoy the character work 😀 I'm a recent convert to the mechanical keyboard cult! I have an aluminum bodied keycron with red switches. I love the weight of the board, and the typing experience is indeed as rewarding as you describe 😉

[@saporoth]

Wait till you build your own custom mech.

[@kingoffongpei]

I'm sorry for the journey you're about to take. Should have taken the blue pill.

[@mbvx7]

I have the Nuphy. It's really good. One of my top 3 keyboards. I have like 8 other keyboards as well. But I keep coming back to the Nuphy a lot.

[@astridrodriguez890]

I use a Keychron k6 mechanical keyboard with brown switches because it makes going from the iPad to my HP laptop (and vise versa) very easy for when I'm multitasking, and it makes me happy. All tho, I have to say that I did modify it a little bit to be more silent for the reasons that you state it in the video. Now I might consider the HP full keyboard for more intense in office work. Thank you for the great content!

[@0hMyGandhi]

Just found your chanel and love your entire aesthetic, plan on binging on your videos real soon! I haven't tried the Nuphy, but have tried so many others. I've used Cherry reds, browns, blacks, and clears, as well as Gateron reds and browns as well. My goto keyboard was one with super short travel distance, the Logitech K810, but moved on to a CoolerMaster Master Keys Pro S with Cherry MX browns and vintage-style keycaps that look like something aboard the Nostromo. I couldn't really wrap my head around Reds because I'm not really a touch-typer, and that (from everybody I know) is the "intended way" to use Red/linear switches (basically not to "bottom out" but press just enough to actuate the switch before moving on to the next letter.) Just never had the patience to unlearn my hammering technique haha. Keep up the awesome and incredibly insightful videos!

[@tomhoang7195]

Good thing you clarified the beefy and hairy man hands weren't your own, LOL. And nice analogy to the fountain pen, I also find mechanical keyboards not only have a better feel, but I'm more inclined to type more because of the satisfaction of physical and auditory senses. Personally, I love the clicky switches because of the nostalgia of the noise it makes. I learned how to use a computer when I was a kid in the 80's, so playing video games of that era were done on a clicky mechanical keyboard. As for my keyboard of choice, it's a Razer Huntsman Elite with the optical clicky switches and the LEDs set to all white. I find the rainbow effect a bit tacky, but that's just personal preference.

[@luong02]

If you're willing to go into custom or hotswappable keycap keyboards territory, you can build a very silent mechanical keyboard with silent switches and foams. The downside is that the keyboard will be larger than the Nuphy Air keyboard so it's not a keyboard you want to carry around. Unfortunately I think most low profile switches are the standard red, brown, blue, so you can't exactly build a super silent low profile silent keyboard than all the red switches keyboard out there like the Nuphy. If you ever want to beautify your keyboards, consider taking a look at Akko's keyboard.

[@VanCamelCat]

That vocal fry (especially yours, specifically) is satisfying, and gives you SO much personality. It makes me feel more connected to the intention within your words. Don't ever stop it. Definitely not intentionally. Those commenters who say otherwise don't know what they are rambling about, and they most definitely don't speak for all of us. P.S. More videos about quiet, silence, and calm within space and movement will be received with love. You have such a beautiful, well-communicated, and enveloping perspective

[@Capzlk]

interesting perspective DamiLee! as a software engineer I have the same thoughts as you; we use keyboards so much that it's worth some investment to get something that feels and looks better, and prevents fatigue from use. Currently, I am using a RK96 with akko ASA profile keycaps, and linear lubricated switches (Ajazz diced fruit Peach) for extra smoothness. it's a great experience to type on, and offers the same connectivity options and size as the nuphy, but with a few essential buttons I need as a developer that just don't fit on smaller keyboards.

[@daveys]

8:00 - I have a Cherry mechanical keyboard and it is fairly loud, but it’s a beautiful thing to type on. Luckily I work on my own at home so it’s not an issue…certainly not had any complaints from the neighbours anyway!

[@legonlavia]

I might be mistaken, but I think that the best keyboard (if it's not really terrible) is the one you already have. That's the internet, here we have tons of channels dedicated to specific theme: phones, keyboards, mouses or even pens. And, if it's not a hobby and if you had NEVER planned to change your keyboard (or any other similar object) before this video got into your recommendations, then you shouldn't watch it. Someone might say "but what if this is the video which will mark the beginning of my new hobby?", well, maybe but a more likely maybe that it will not, it certainly not the first time you bumped into this topic, so if it didn't interest you the first time (previous times), what makes you think it will now? As the author said in the beginning, your keyboard (again, you can insert here literally any other instrument) has an impact on your productivity. But! For the majority this video will not be enough to dedice which specific keyboard you want. And at the end you will end up wasting your time watching videos about keyboard (which, I think, is even less productive). And then "you need a good monitor, a good chair, a good lamp, a good pc" - everything for your productivity. I can't say that these videos are bad, but Ir remember myself watching something about keyboards or other stuff. And here am I, I forgot everything but I lost time which I won't be able to return. KZbin is full of interesting videos on different topics, such as this, but will we remember them, will we be still interested in those topics? Recommendations are evil. I don't know what exactly I wanted to say, but I think I've said everything what is on my mind. And sorry for my English in advance

[@tomassoejakto]

7:50 I got a Keychron K2 with brown switches a few months ago and I agree. The sound does make you want to type more LOL.

[@LukeExists]

Love the production on this video. Great work!

[@aserdogman]

God, this mini gags with 3 characters are so entertaining and cute

[@stevecagle8002]

Great video ! Being a Software Engineer I live with my keyboard, seems like. So occasionally I'm on the search for the latest most comfortable keyboard. The video was funny and you present very well. In the world of keyboards there are definitely many different configurations, features, keys, key types, custom and generic etc.. Thanks !

[@NormHamano]

I have the Nuphy 75 (in fact I'm typing on it right now.). I got the one with the clicky blue switches. But I also bought an and extra set of the linear red switches too. I found the blues to be a little too much. I ended up getting 2 of the Nuphy 75's shipped to me. I gave the second one to my son to use. He likes the clicky blue switches. So perfect for him. I really enjoy typing more now that I have a mechanical keyboard. so much more satisfying that the butterfly switches on my MacBook Air keyboard. I love the tactile feeling of typing on this keyboard. And I like the fact that I can use this on either my work Windows laptop or my personal MacBook, by flipping a switch. And that I can use either wireless of wired. Very versatile. Best accessory purchase I've made for my computer(s).

[@ttb3368]

My favorite keyboard right now is the Asus Rog Falchion 65% Wireless Mechanical with Cherry MX linear switches. Love this little thing. I actually have/use two of them. Flexible - Compact - Reliable = they just make sense. What more can I ask for...

[@davelzdr]

Greeat video, very nice cinematography and b-roll shots. Very professional looking. Regarding keyboards. I wonder if the MX Mechanical series by logitech would be a good middle ground between the HP and the Nuphy. It is quieter than the Nuphy and has sensor for the backlight like the HP and a keypad. I look forward to your opinion on it if you ever get around it.

[@j-kevinm2427]

I like your videos, I am an architecture bachelor in Peru, my favorite keyboard is the corne keyboard (3d print, very customizable), it is a split keyboard. it is very comfortable because you have the wrists more relaxed, the bad thing is that you have to assign layers and macros to the keyboards to have all the keys.

[@ToyKeeper]

It's always fascinating to see what people like and why. For me, requirement #1 is that the keyboard runs open-source firmware like QMK, so I can _deeply_ customize and extend functionality. After that, I look for 65% to 75% sized boards with hotswap switches. Lightweight and low(ish) profile is ideal, along with RGB to indicate layers and stuff. A knob is nice to have too, as is a bit of space around the arrow cluster. I usually give it Boba U4 switches, since they're quiet and feel like a really nice scissor switch. For caps, I get whatever strikes my fancy for a decent price, and am particularly fond of DSA PBT caps or MT3 caps. But the main thing is the firmware. After switching to open-source keyboards, nothing else seems worthwhile any more.

[@tyrosine87]

I feel like QMK is way more important for the smaller layouts so you can get all your layers set up exactly the way you want. For a full size, it feels like a nice to have thing, rather than a neccessity.

[@ToyKeeper]

@@tyrosine87 Yeah, QMK definitely matters more with fewer keys. However, I would still want it on a full-sized board, because of all the extra features it provides. I rely a lot on things like mouse keys, dynamic macros, layout remapping, multifunction keys, nonstandard keys, etc. No off-the-shelf solution will ever be as good as a customized solution, because nothing beats a device which is individually tailored to your personal needs.

[@tyrosine87]

@@ToyKeeper I mean... I am typing this on my newly built Odin V2, so I agree :)

[@kaijffr]

Currently I'm using the Royal Kludge RK100, with Outemu black switches. I love it since it has the numpad and it is smaller than a full layout keyboard

[@b1_ferg]

Whaaat? You're from Vancouver?!!! Holy! Hello, from neighbouring Coquitlam! Love that you needed out on the mechanical keyboard. I went down the rabbit hole for 9 months, built a 65% keyboard and haven't revisited the space. Easy to get lost. 😜 Pro tip and completely unnecessary for most people: properly lubed switches and stabs will make that linear keyboard audibly quieter.

[@suryatioc401]

10:31 the only 5 seconds i need from the entire 15 min video

[@GaveenPrabhasara]

Just wanted to say how spot on I think she was when describing the feeling of typing on a mechanical keyboard that's a good fit for you. Even though how I use it is very different and is very different itself, I have the same relationship with keyboards. I have a perfectly functional $3 keyboard I like. But I also have a custom ortholinear (Colemak layout, split configuration with thumb clusters) keyboard I've tweaked to my preference in every aspect and for better ergonomics. It makes me enjoy typing and makes me to type more. It feels in fact like when I'm using my favorite fountain pen.

[@RegisBodnar]

I mainly use two different mechanical keyboards with tactile switches! One for my WFH setup and one for everything else around the house! They're TKL so they don't take up as much space as a full sized keyboard, but I also won't have to retrain myself to find the arrow keys... or the Home/End/PgUp/PgDn keys! For everything else, I have either a membrane 2.4GHz keyboard with trackpad, in case I need something with USB, but want to use it from across the room, and a Bluetooth nonstandard 65%-ish keyboard for when size/portability REALLY matters or when I need to connect to multiple devices.

[@enezleszek1254]

I would have the hp keyboard, but TBH one of my favorite keyboard is the logitech mx keys. I really don't like the sound of the mechanical keyboards in the office or at home when i'm tryin to think while writing. I love that the mx keys is backlit and has a numpad. As i do a bunch of CAD and modeling work i really prefer the to have a numpad, I just find it easier to create muscle memory for the numbers. The other unexpected favorite is the old wired apple keyboard with numpad. I have one at home and use it with my pc and its great because it has a bunch of customizable function keys. and it's dead silent. (i have to stock up on them)

[@MassiveJetGrind]

I wasn't expecting a good laugh! Thanks, Dami and Raf, for yet another great, informative video. I might get that HP. I was thinking about it when you made the dedicated video. I'll be sure to use the sponsor link. I use a Logitech K120, a membrane keyboard I bought for around $30.00 about ten years ago. It's basic, and I love it. I could use the HP's backlighting, though, 'cause I'm not a highly sophisticated Boss like you. I have to look when I type. People who make rude comments are getting PDFd 24/7 and are insecure about it. There's nothing wrong with your hands or speech. Only PDFable people get fixated like that.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Bahahaha 😂😂 They can go PDF themselves!!!

[@MassiveJetGrind]

@@DamiLeeArch That's what's up, Dami!!! Aaaaaaaaaah!!!

[@jeremykramer8138]

This is great info! Been redoing the desk setup now that I work at home more. The different personas were fun as well!

[@agu3rra]

Thank you for the discount code! I just got myself a Nuphy v2 after watching your (really entertaining) review. I really like all your videos even without being in the realm of architecture much. Cheers!

[@crikxouba]

I used to really like you until I saw how much you appreciate mechanical keyboards, now I really LOVE you. Written on a mechanical keyboard.

[@carolynchen317]

this was so great! I’m so glad I found your channel

[@edwardnoble9897]

Hehe, nice video! I currently use a mx keys mini, which I love and is especially nice for typing while not muted on zoom, but you just reminded me that I have a Keychron K2 ISO which I'm gonna back to today as it's also fun 🙂. PS. More hoody character pls 😍

[@UCZ15]

I just randomly came across your channel and your 3 keyboard character personalities made me laugh haha. I came for the keyboard recommendation but subbed for the video quality.

[@addman45]

"Nobody makes me PDF my own docs, nobody!" I'm a big fan of laptop keyboards, which feels like a weird niche but: I'm using the HP Spectre Folio which has an amazing set of island keys with a super short travel distance. I sort of feel about most digital keyboards the way you described mechanical keyboards, it really pulls me into what I'm typing and helps the thinking process. Part of this is not just the island keys or the short travel, but also (and this doesn't sound healthy but I swear its fine) my keyboard flexes ever so slightly as I type. I've found that with similar keyboards that don't have a little flex, I end up hurting my fingers--which is probably because I type like a T-Rex.

[@DropArum]

i use a tofu65 with kailh box white switches. they are comparetivly short actuation distance, low actuation force, low bump with a slight klick. noticeably but satisfyingly loud. would totally recommend. the compact layout for me is not about the transportability but mainly the moving distance of your fingers and the freed up desk space. And as an architect i tend to prefer designs that dont take up more space than they need. in the office i use an cherry KC6000slim. it is cheap but good quality with a nice, arcitecture office friendly, look. i imagine the button press is more pronounced and noticeable than the one of the HP 975 dual mode. what i prefer.

[@Hahnck750i]

the mechanical keyboard may not necessary be louder (but that depends from configuration to configuration). also tactile are not louder they just have the additional friction sound. What i would suggest to you is to get a deskmat, if not a keebmat for your keyboard. What is happening on your video from what i can see is because the keyboard is on a solid table, whatever force it receives from your keypress is being transferred to the table hence amplifying the sound. a deskmat/keebmat mitigates that. Oh ya it works for all keyboards not just mechanical keyboards.

[@habs798693]

Despite the green feet falling off, the battery life not being very good, the lack of shine-through keycaps, and the price, I'm totally in love with the NuPhy Air75 keyboard. The sound and feel of the keys makes typing fun.

[@habs798693]

Hey, they just added shine-through keycaps to the store!

[@fritzfurz6442]

really liked the little acting parts for the different types of users & appreciate the effort going into this kind of thing. well done :)

[@Rich_Rulez]

To piggyback of off another comment, I didn’t know this uptalk, vocal fry or whatever was a thing. But tbh I literally watch your videos to hear you speak, it’s like when you talk I wanna listen and I mean not to mention your drop dead gorgeous. I’d say as they said continue doing what your doing, I figure if you can please everyone with no complaints your doing something wrong.

[@buddybleeyes]

I'm not sure if anyone else has commented this, but I am sure a shortcut like fn+ arrow left/ arrow right will change the RGB setting on the nuphy, it may have resolved the issue of low light typing for you :) there will definitely be the exact shortcut in the manual. Edit: also another common one is fn+arrow up/ arrow down for how bright the rgb is. I'm using the logitech MX mechanical mini brown tactile, and the rog falchion cherry mx red

[@ChadVarquez]

fn left or right is home and end.

[@MrChaluliss]

Yo the video editing quality is amazing.

[@mattsbadhairday]

NOT the negative comments!!! I'm loving the characters and I think you've convinced me to get the nuphy 75

[@anisalikhan]

I’ve tried dozens of keyboards. Dome, MX Cherry, etc. My favourite mecha switch is the Romer-G linear. It’s also the only switch type with dual activation pads on each switch. For gaming I like my Logitech G 513 with Romer G Linear switches. For the TV I use a Logitech 870 media keys. And for laptops, on PCs, the ThinkPad keyboards are the best in the industry, though my daily driver is a ‘21 MacBook Pro and I love the clean, smooth, substantial feel of the Magic Keyboard. Though it’s quite different from the “typing perfection” feel of the ‘08-‘12 unibody era MBPs, the actuation pressure feedback has a premium feel with less wobble and flex than any other keyboard I’ve ever used. I’m very pleased with it.

[@closinbtw]

currently using the Mountain Ergo from KBDFans as a keyboard enthusiast, im actually surprised by the video! its really well done and all the points were hit for all keebs used in the vid. just scratching the surface in the custom keyboard world, youre able to choose from a TON of options. from keyboard/case design, key layout, form factor, switches and overall aesthetics. in terms of budget, all of the premium features are starting to become more accessible to everyone interested in the hobby (gasket mount, polycarbonate plates, hot swap pcbs and even switches) however, the only thing about the custom keeb hobby is you could be spending more than you originally thought. depending on how you use said keyboard, you might need to buy mods/other things to make it quieter. also, you could be waiting a while just for the keyboard to be manufactured. you would have to buy switches depending on what your situation is like, and the typing feel of the switch. the custom mech keyboard hobby can be quite expensive and overwhelming, but i will still recommend everyone to look up custom keyboards just to see whats out there!

[@GregPulido]

Nice video, Dami. For work I'm currently using a Mountain Everest Max mechanical keyboard with MX Speed Silver switches. So far so good.

[@Jay2161]

I have an Air 75 on order, and I think it should suit me for a bit of gaming but also for writing assignments and code as part of my studies. It will also free up space on my desk as I don't really need a numpad.

[@dxn0511]

I’ve been trying to catch up with all your videos. So far, I have not skipped any videos; I watch them until the end of each video. Do you realize how many products you put on your content? I checked them out, and the majority bought them like keyboard NuPhy. I like the way your tone of voice and hand gestures. Its up and down trigger my brain not to fall asleep. Your explanation is so clear and concise. I don’t get why those complaints about your voice and hand gestures. I can easily complain about many things about you or things you do, but that’s you and how you present it, but I don’t have any. We each have different characters. If we are all the same, then we are not human (robots). I guess various folk for different strokes. Also, you made the video fun, funny (made me laugh), and educational. I learned so much from each video. Not only related to architectural design but well-rounded in many subjects. You’ve done an excellent job! I enjoyed it very much. Your future is bright! Thanks for all your hard work putting these videos out.

[@MAGAIVER]

You found you favorite keyboard for now. I've found the perfect keyboard at least 3 times just this year, moving away from qwerty and from a staggered keyboard into an ortholinear and later a split column staggered ergo keyboard, was life changing, I no longer have pain after a work day.

[@UKHaiku]

Thank you for comparing fountain pens and mechanical keyboards! 💯percent agree! I ended up going clicky (for home) and tactile (for the keyboard I take to the office!)… I’m using both a Planck keyboard (with Kailh Box White switches) and a Corne 2 split keyboard (with Kailh Box Brown) - mostly using the Corne due to RSI issues. What’s your current favourite fountain pen? My current daily pens are a stealth Vanishing Point with a stub nib, and a Leonardo Momento Zero, also with a stub…

[@kozas0]

The full width keyboards have the ergonomical disadvantage of putting your right arm, for the mouse - if you are right handed at least, in a totally akward position, and putting too much pressure on it that way. And at the same time putting your hands too much towards the left. Although they are considered right-handed, they are actually much better suited to left-handed people. That's why we got into the smaller layouts. I will only go back to full width keyboard only after companies start putting the numpad on the left side of the keyboard.

[@tannerdavisr]

Your personas were 👌. Got a chuckle out of me

[@stephenvalente3296]

The best keyboard I've ever used was the IBM Model M, and I managed to get one really cheap locally in the last couple of years. Quality product, and no flash technical marketing buzzwords. Can't beat a wired keyboard for me in the main. When mobile just stick an small Apple wireless keyboard in my bag. Does what I need.

[@danielhahn55]

I (mechanical design engineer) and my fiancee (architecture student) both use the Logitech Craft keyboard and love it. silent, flat keys, high build quality, small footprint with all necessary keys and comfortable spacing, and I'm getting used to the knob too :D I use it for gaming too and it's perfect. best keyboard for everything I've ever used.

[@deanheylen]

I use a Cougar Vantar S (black) and it is surprisingly comfortable for all-day use and gaming. It has low profile keys, but the housing material is aluminum, so the keyboard is quite hefty (910 grams) so it won't slide around your desk. In fact, I like it so much that I bought myself the same one, but in white.

[@JBBell]

I'm sure you've had a ton of people already mention that you can mod the Nuphy to be quieter, so I'll take that as read. My keyboard priorities are comfort, quiet, and small size. Weirdly, that got me into mechanical keyboards, as being able to reprogram keys was something that really appealed to me, and nothing gives the kind of flexibility that fully programmable QMK firmware does. So I have a CannonKeys Bakeneko 60% keyboard with no arrow keys, yet tapping Alt, Super, Fn, and Ctrl in the lower right gives me left, down, up, and right. I also have the lower-left Ctrl programmed to be Esc when tapped. (60% keyboards lack a separate Esc key.) It's got Haimu Silent switches, but no special damping. So there's a muted ticking and clunking that I rather enjoy, while still being small office friendly. I went on a trip recently, and as the Bakeneko is a chonky beast with a heavy aluminum frame, I took my Apple Magic Keyboard with me. Bleah. I think I might give the Nuphy a try for travel. Thanks for your very fun perspective and entertaining characters!

[@dexlovesgames_dlg]

Damn you got me interested, but i have absolutely zero interest in building these things or i would be interested in a bakeneko 65. can't live without the arrow keys and escape button. But yeah i'm not spending that much, and i'm definitely not building a keyboard.

[@JamieR]

100% would lube the switch and stabilizers. Will make it sound immensely better. Less rattly, scratchy, scraping and pingy. Takes about an hour, will require a brush and som 205g0 lube. Preferably 105 or some other liquid drop for springs. Yes it takes some effort, but it will last a long time and I changes not only the tone, but how it feels to type. Super smooth 😊

[@saifulislampi]

Since you like the nuphy air 75, I would recommend you to try a high profile mechanical keyboard. There are lots of really good prebuilt wireless mechanical keyboard from keychron, akko, monokei etc. Nuphy is great for what it is meant to do. But low profile mecahical keyboard will never be as good as the high profile one. Try monokei standard if you can find one.

[@Hans-gb4mv]

I certainly can recommend going full height on a mechanical keyboard. Allows you to really punch the keys and the feedback you get from them is great.

[@0hMyGandhi]

That's the thing though. I was told by so many people in person and online (especially Reddit) that if you get linear switches for typing (and not gaming) that you are expected to "touch type" rather than bottom out each keystroke. I remember feeling super frustrated trying to adapt to my old typing speed by sort of "guessing" when the actuation occurred, which lead to many errors on my part. Do you subscribe to that thinking as well?

[@anniesmith6165]

I completely disagree; My husband is a gamer and he has multiple high rise mechanical keyboards one of which is a keychron like you mentioned, and he gifted me the nuphy keyboard and it is the most comfortable keyboard to type on and get work done, I feel so spoiled with it, no other keyboard will be as good as this one. But it could very much be about preference.

[@krewsaders]

Great video! I've just started WFH and I've been very intrigued with the Nuphy especially with being able to have multiple connections using Bluetooth. I think I may have to buy!

[@AlexandreLollini]

Having a wide mat under the keyboard (and mouse) makes the sound and the strain under the fingertips much more liveable. Also you can try and fill the bottom of the case with dental resin, and that damps the vibrations pretty well. I've worked all my computer life on this adb apple extended keyboard mark I, and so even if once in a while I have a stuck key down , then I pull it, lube it and it's back to perfect, an this is nice to have a caps lock that stays down and nobody have that. It's a tank, but the risk is I would be very sad if one day something breaks. I also do way less mistakes on this keyboard than on shorter travel ones. It is also good to know that we as humans can get attached to things, and that we can take care of them and repair them.

[@jcruz2255]

I'm currently using the Logitech MX Mechanical (with brown switches) and I like it a lot but that Nuphy Air 75 looks so cool. I wish I can type on it to see how it feels on my fingers.

[@JuanManuelRomeroMartin]

I love my Nuphy Air75, I pick it up most of the time over my other nice keyboard, the Logitech MX Keys. Since I got my Nuphy Air75, as you said, when you try it, you get addict. Nice video! Hugs from Spain

[@cozymonk]

Oh man. Good for you on stopping at 3 different ones. Just going into "mechanical" gives you thousands upon thousands of options to play around with, and the differences are super significant, starting with tactile, linear or clicky, and weight and smoothness from there, and many people get super into the noise profile. I love Topre, which is a completely different kind of switch. I had a Topre for a few years and loved it, but I missed out on a lot of the advancements over the last few years in mechanical keyboards, so I spent $1000 in a month for some "self-discovery." It basically told me that Topre is still king and I'm still using the Topre. It's super tactile, yet buttery smooth. And quieter than most things, but the sound it makes is super pleasing. I actually find tactiles quieter than linear, because you don't need to bottom out for tactile feedback.

[@rafiqiqoi]

didn’t know you had very cool assistants lmao also great video!!

[@frooglepete]

"When I hear that sound....it makes me want to type more". It was at that point I clicked subscribe! Great video, awesome viewpoints

[@vektrensecurity]

AGREE, I now have three! Best way to get mechanical keyboard that just works and look great

[@wiegraf9009]

My big keyboard mods were to put piece of firm packing foam and some bubble wrap underneath to reduce impact, and another piece inside the case to cut reverberations. Cost was zero and it's much better to type on!

[@ChristianDiorCouture]

Ahhh, Dami speaking more of my language. Love ❤️

[@mangosteen.]

I highly highly recommend you check the Monokei Standard! It's a new keyboard from a company called Monokei (they're also widely known in the enthusiast community) and it is running on preorder until the 16th of September. It is an aesthetically pleasing board for those who want to get a mechanical keyboard but don't want to go through the tediousness of learning about it since the keyboard is already fully built and has a TKL layout. Just plug and play!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Quite nice products 😄

[@mangosteen.]

@@DamiLeeArch Indeed! Don't dive too deep in the rabbit hole tho. It's dangerous

[@TheStraycat74]

Belkin Ergonamic from 1997, but it needs to be USB compatible... I used one while I was working at IBM from 1997 to 2000. Loved it. increased my WPM from 40 to almost 80

[@henriqueaires7737]

I don't know if is about your new editor but your videos are getting way professional 👏🤯

[@eckligt]

Hi, I'm new to this channel, and I don't know if you primarily make these videos for Canada and the US -- but if you intend them for a global reach, I think you should also have judged these keyboards based on how many national keyboard layouts they are available in, beyond the ANSI or ANSI-inspired layouts shown in the video. Some may think that this can be fixed by switching keycaps around, but this is false on two counts: * first, many punctuation symbols share keys, but which ones are grouped together varies from layout to layout * second, the physical shape of certain keys is different between ANSI and most of the rest of the world's layouts which collectively are called ISO. (The ISO family of layouts is most easily recognised by a tall enter key and a narrow left shift key.)

[@TristouMTL]

Well, the English-only keyboards have fewer keys since they don't need to add accents. In Canada, we have three layouts: English and multilingual work on a keyboard without extra accent keys, and French Canadian for French Canadian keyboards that have extra keys. Unfortunately, being such a small market, so often French Canadian layouts just aren't offered, sigh.

[@lowbarbillcraig3689]

"perfectly appropriate? the word you seek is cromulent.

[@et4344]

So funny, 😂 the “three” of u fighting and making comments to each other. 😊 as for the keyboard I like the gamer one best.👍 Thank you for your introduction, maybe u could do one about the mouse?

[@yc627]

don't know which thickness will fit the nuphy air, but do get an o-ring for them mechanical keyboards, huge improvement to typing feel and dampening the clacky sounds.

[@JollyBotox]

12:16 the cheapest one is the only one with a long left Shift and big L-shaped Enter at the same time 👍

[@AmpluexCompressa]

I have, uh... way too many keyboards. But I think my favorite one is similar to the Nuphy. It's an Idobao ID80 with a similar 75% layout, and lubricated silent linear switches, so it's not nearly as loud. Silver with white and gray keys that have blue and pink legends, and a nice magenta backlight.

[@christopherberry8519]

You missed a few things on the video. Firstly, the nuphy sounds completely different if you put it on an oversized desk mat. Then there is the wonderful complex macro abilities of VIA/QMK which for instance I have 12 single hand macros that I use all the time assigned so I don't put my mouse down. For those needing a numberpad - there's a similar K13Pro by keychron which has the same features - just a full size numberpad. The advantage of these besides functionality are massively more mouse space, neater desks and you can even take your macros from one machine to another,. The Logitech software I've found buggy and really incomplete. I cant add pauses, keystrokes, functions etc with the macro editor and the butterfly switches feel too cheap - and can't be swapped or repaired. The features that you use - a mechancal 30$ keyboard would suffice

[@ChasRMartin]

Another aspect of the mechanical keys is that I also type a lot, and I have had trouble with RSI. The mechanical keys activate the switch before you hit the bottom of the travel and as you get used to it, you don’t have to pound the key as much. This is anecdotal, but my experience is That it’s much easier on my hands

[@Crossfire2003]

Great video! I like the HP 975.