WTF is HHKB?

This is the current line-up from HHKB with sound tests. Not an ad, I'm just a fan.

[@yiriplas5661]

Great short, and it was actually informational unlike most of tiktok. Good video :)

[@gttrmgc3284]

sir, this is youtube

[@shinyuta]

​@@gttrmgc3284😭

[@leonardoc.1584]

@@gttrmgc3284 It’s still true

[@ThemightyTelevision]

Sir, I didn't learn anything.

[@Vespene]

type-s is lovely, not sure why I sold it, I miss mine.

[@RetardedAsianGuy]

​@@cvd1 lol?? What is this based on?

[@rcbuggies57]

Not having a lot of customization is kind of a blessing with hhkb. You can't buy parts for an hhkb build. You buy it, and it stays as your staple.

[@shuov]

They sound like a keyboard you would find at your grandparents house and I’m all in for it

[@lucabarella598]

They were released in1996 so yeah you might’ve found this at ur grandparents house

[@JackiePrime]

Got my first HHKB 10 years ago. Now I own 4 of them. Type S non-lubed sounds and feels the best.

[@stultorumjunior]

Wich one is the best for RTS gaming? Ty

[@AK27AK]

What few mention is its extraordinary fatigue mitigation ability. It’s made for people who need to type A LOT. I have the HYBRID Type-S, and more so than the sound, the almost cushy bouncy feel of the keys make continued fast typing a breeze.

[@SevereMkII]

I've been an HHKB user for 10 years now. I'll never give it up. Silenced and lubed is the path to enlightenment

[@j4s0n67]

im really sry if I sound rude but you really don't look like someone who likes keyboard hehe

[@taktischekartoffel]

The way they sound makes me think the travel would feel like a pencil being pulled across paper.

[@lawbinson]

There can be a bit of scratch. But it’s somehow an appealing feeling unlike scratch on MX. After lubing the sliders it does get smoother.

[@willtato8778]

The type S also has less travel. People sometimes think the S stands for silent and that the silencing pads cause this, but the designer said that S also stood for speed, and that the lower travel could enhance the feel at fast speeds. Whether that's just funny marketing or not I'm not sure (I'm a little suspicious tbh), but it might be worth knowing.

[@leonardphil2490]

to my knowledge the new hybrid type-s has longer sliders to take into account the height of the silencing ring.

[@willtato8778]

@@leonardphil2490 that may be so, but the travel is still less. The designer mentioned this, and it's also reflected in the specs being 3.8mm instead of the 4mm.

[@daizbid]

I have never heard a less appealing keyboard

[@sEaNoYeAh]

These are a switch where I greatly prefer the sound and type feel of them non-lubed. Silenced Topre is my favourite switch, and keyboards as a hobby straight up ended for me when I got a Type S HHKB. I love the form factor, layout, feel, sound and functionality. Even though I had become lukewarm on 60% before it. But after using the HHKB I pretty much immediately lost all interest in other keyboards and packed up my customs. Seems to be my endgame. Using it just makes me genuinely happy and satisfied, typing and gaming.

[@lionelmessi-kv7ye]

pure type-s is the best for me.

[@isstylertho]

After years I still cant tell if i like this or not

[@1pogu]

I still love mine although I don’t use it because sometimes spamming a key doesn’t register presses bc of the actuation of the keys but it’s still my favorite board. I wish Wooting would make their own version of HHKB

[@sleepdeprived9181]

Some ATM machines in Japan uses Topre switch. That was my first taste and I loved it without knowing what it is.

[@UpgradeLemonade]

Just picked up a Niz atom 66, love the feel of electro capacitive , even for gaming 👍HHKB and Realforce on my radar tho

[@jackplissken5328]

it’s much lighter than real Topre, which is a plus for me

[@UpgradeLemonade]

@@jackplissken5328 yeah I've heard that, it's stock 35g vs 45 for toprr. I like the lighter feel tho

[@TopBlokeAlfred]

I never really looked into it, and now I know why they call it the "happy hacking keyboard" it sounds just like the stereotypical 'typing sound effect' that you see in movies/tv shows and KZbin videos among other forms of media.

[@sEaNoYeAh]

Tbh they really don't, movie hacker keyboards are more like Alps or similar. The HHKB is called such because it was designed with a notable Japanese computer scientist, Eiiti Wada, who designed from a coding practicality perspective, keeping everything close to the home position, and believing in high quality all around build quality and components.

[@A.Omattic]

You had me at Fully Lubed..lol

[@bladactania]

The lubed type-S (the last one) sounds ok, but the other configs would get on my nerves REAL quick.

[@dedompler]

FC660C, silent 45g was my route. just lubed them w 205g0 and it's so much quieter than his lubed type-s

[@KurozawaOfficialyy]

Its sounds like a membrane keyboard

[@ItsAlce]

it is technically membrane because it uses rubber domes

[@KurozawaOfficialyy]

@@ItsAlceyeah true

[@limitedhangoutlive]

I remember when type S was endgame and we use to argue in geekhack about topre vs cherry. Man time goes fast.

[@Rokannon]

This keyboard is great if you are a vim user.

[@georgen9838]

Topre: catering to people that care about how their switches feel more than how they sound forrrrrr basically ever

[@TagetesAlkesta]

The cool part is that for Topre money, you can get a different keyboard that both sounds *and* feels great

[@georgen9838]

@@TagetesAlkesta I'm not disagreeing with you, and I'm not saying it's better, but - no mechanical keyboard (at least none I've ever run into, and with the difference in design it makes sense) feels like a Topre. Just like any other keebs, the feel of Topre switches may not be for you. But if you value feel over anything else, and you like what Topre serves up, there really isn't anything that comes close.

[@DrWiki-po1hk]

​@@TagetesAlkestaTopre is its own thing and people get them because they are entirely different switches. No comparison.

[@davidsong7251]

Hmmm it sounds more on the scratchy side instead of the clean thock but I’m so curious what it feels like too!

[@Ohmygodbruh]

ones you go hhkb there is no way back, i was trying... nothing feels similar (also layout is superb)

[@DMCnME]

Have a Niz. I’ll have to dust it off and try it again. Funny how this hobby comes full circle sometimes. Started with browns, then hated them and now I’m rocking hyperglides in one of my Modes. It’s refreshing to mix things up. Great short.

[@gttrmgc3284]

...it's a keyboard.

[@mohawk4759]

@@gttrmgc3284no way really??

[@fullmetaflak]

I know it'll never be as popular as MX, but Topre switches feel so nice

[@ChochoLevi]

I like the feel and sound of HHKB but I don’t like its layout. I found it hard to get used to. Great keyboard tho.

[@georgejones5019]

Type S lubed sounds similar to a sleepy rain.

[@johndododoe1411]

So the same system as the rubber keyboard on the ZX Spectrum and other rubber keyboards of that era?

[@Stevenkx2]

Ahh yes fancy membrane keyboard

[@Dhaydon75]

Rubberdome not membrane

[@chibispartanch.2380]

@@Dhaydon75 my guy what do you think the membrane in membrane keyboard are made of?

[@Dhaydon75]

@@chibispartanch.2380 It is a common misunderstanding. The plastic sheets with the printed circuit board are the membrane. The rubbercups/rubbersheet has nothing to do with being a membrane keyboard.

[@halfassgaming651]

HHKB is my daily driver and I absolutely love it.

[@j4s0n67]

For me i dont really get the type s rubbery sound, really like the old keyboard sounding classic

[@iDeker]

What keycaps were on the type s lubed?

[@keray1262]

Isn't it sound like membrane keyboard?

[@mimp8365]

How can you Fn with no Ctrl?

[@justin6581]

I can fn because Ctrl is where caps lock is, and caps lock is fn + tab

[@Joncstout]

Holy shit I love that!

[@TaylorMclawhorn035_]

Snow is back!

[@ChristopherVisser]

For those commenting on how these "sound bad", you should try typing on one. The feel is like nothing else and I personally love it. Topre is more about than the feel the sound anyway. Even though I love the sound as well. Just a different vibe from mx-style mechanical keyboards.

[@Sizzler1174]

Wow dude! Pretty sick! 🤜💥🤛

[@jaxx1360]

I heard the professional version cost $4,240 stock. That's not true, right? Right?....

[@MisfireKB]

TOPE HERRRRRRRRR

[@oatmilk9918]

topre? i barely know her

[@Mojo__]

Typing on one while making this comment lol

[@Chris-dy1cb]

Lubing just kills all the character of the board

[@ThunderDraws]

ah yes my daily driver

[@Matt-mo4gu]

I remember Chyrosan saying rubber domes were nice, but felt like they were stiff? Anyone know if they feel like they loosen up when lubricated?

[@badseedtech]

They do not. It all has to do with the weight or hardness of the dome itself. There’s aftermarket domes too so you can play around with them.

[@Matt-mo4gu]

@@badseedtech I'll look to get some. Seems pretty neat seeing some switches this old still holding up.

[@SnowDiscGolf]

Heard they feel is great, but that sound is awful.

[@elihebert6469]

how do you get the keyboard fully lubed

[@99techdude]

Where can i buy the hhkb keybord

[@kyletremblay5295]

Thankyou

[@profosist]

HHKB is king!

[@bobbyarmer2250]

Oh God my ears have been murdered

[@Ayiu623]

Sounds scratchy as hell

[@unrealmikeb]

They sound the same lol

[@SkorpionHG]

Hopefully I'll get one someday

[@alex99x99x]

You could find a used one for a good price. Got mine for less than $100 by a computer scientist who upgraded to a realforce and didn't need it anymore.

[@UnhingedNW]

Ohhh i like that

[@TagetesAlkesta]

Mmmm rubber dome sound

[@tacoanime1711]

Nononono that’s a hard pass for me.

[@dabd8175]

Huh??? Sound to similar

[@cbrew1138]

It sounds hollow

[@michaelbullard8015]

Am I the only one that thinks the those sound atrocious

[@pwd1134]

IMO your lubed board sounds worse than the stock Type S. It's completely characterless.

[@jackplissken5328]

thoccs abound

[@boblatte123]

Sounds like a stratchy membrane...

[@Qahtanite]

i want it

[@Thelunarraptor]

They're so nice to listen to but I don't understand why they come in these impractical layouts. I guess they're nice if you're gaming or if you're constantly traveling with your keyboard but for my stationary work setup this is insanely impractical. Yeah it's not hard to use FN keys but it's stupid to save space for something so useful.

[@thatgirlreece6078]

I’m sure it’s the best feeling keyboard on the market, but that sound is atrocious

[@weroliera]

Absolutely horrible for me.

[@blgswagsurfin]

Early boys

[@wearetotallymid]

I don't know how these switches feel but they sound disgusting haha. No offense tho, you can like whatever you want, it's just not for me I'll stick with my obscura's from mode.

[@JJC0217]

So its not hotswappable with optical or mechanical switches. O k

[@marknance1871]

that sound made me wana burn my house down

[@ethanstechworld207]

In my opinion kinda yucky sounding. I don't really like the "chalky" sound that it has.

[@boredcryptek5513]

Am I the only one who hates the sound on these things? Maybe it is just me.

[@snickidy6947]

The type s does sound scratchy to me

[@j3t950]

it sounds like stepping in mud. i hate it

[@TagetesAlkesta]

Nah you’re definitely not alone. Rubber domes sound like rubber domes, and nothing can change my mind on this. You can lube your fancy topre switches all you want, it still sounds kind of like a $5 Dell office keyboard from 2008.

[@daviddelaney4106]

Nope. I hate the sound.

[@WMRV]

wheres the ctrl key

[@oryandunn]

Where it should be...

[@alex99x99x]

above the shift lol. where the caps lock would normally be.

[@2ndreekid965]

EWWWWW THE SOUND

[@grogroge]

Wtf

[@BlarinDragon]

I threw up after hearing the sound of this board

[@irenelalouve2679]

Meh... Didn't like the sound of any of them

[@TheViewerxyz]

yucky

[@maximkonechno8742]

Imagine to lube keyboard

[@gttrmgc3284]

These sound horrendous. I can't believe they charge as much as they do.

[@PYROof404]

They sound so.... Meh

[@jurisirvio3270]

Its just a membrane keyboard

[@mohawk4759]

its not

[@raphaelchagas1676]

Not gonna lie, they don't sound so good

[@Wanted54321]

What industry going backwards sounds like, kill me :)

[@DaddioSidno]

That thing sounds too echoey. Pass.

[@RYzE_B3Y0ND]

Nah that ain’t it fam.

[@4sxr]

I cant use a keyboard with no damn arrow keys bro

[@mohawk4759]

@@4sxrlayers

[@raniuszekpl276]

But this keyboard doesn’t have function keys…

[@maildump4395]

Just overpriced membrane keyboards

[@mohawk4759]

its not even a membrane keyboard but good job demonstrating that you know nothing lol

[@DaGetz10]

Tell me you’ve never used one without telling me 😅

[@T33K4Y]

they sound horrible LMAO

[@hubalahu]

it has a stupid layout, sorry not sorry

[@BalooMcPilgrim]

Sorry, dont like this

[@WolfAvid]

sounds horrible

[@MrConnorBig]

No no no, this ain't it

[@gianlucatartaro1335]

You are an adult, not a child. Learn the difference between “there,” “their,” and “they’re” please.

[@Ghostburn70]

Literally all the same garbage lol , there is no innovation here. Listen to the sound comparison while staring out a window.

[@siegekeebs]

I'd love for you to share your thoughts on "real" topre vs niz. I think Niz has actually surpassed it now in quality

[@jackplissken5328]

Niz has lighter weighting, while retaining some tactility which is great

[@siegekeebs]

@@jackplissken5328 they have 35\45\55g, so you can't just universally say lighter weighting

[@jackplissken5328]

@@siegekeebs true, never tried 45 or 55g domes. 35+extra springs felt weird

[@__.trung._]

Just a membrane keeb...

[@macbillings2218]

Sounds terrible