I got into custom keyboards after watching countless build videos on TH-cam, and it inspired me to try it myself. Eventually, I built my own Keychron Q1 Pro, carefully selecting the switches, keycaps, and even tuning the stabilizers. The process was challenging but incredibly rewarding, and now I have a keyboard that not only looks amazing but feels perfect for my typing style.
I got into keyboards as a natural progression of my PC gaming, tinkering, and electronics hobbies, first trying some pre-builts and then hand wiring my own keyboards.
Building my own handwired boards is what's kept me in the hobby! My first was a dactyl followed by all sorts of split 40s and macro pads, but the dactyl is still my favorite.
I got into custom keyboards when I stumbled upon a forum discussion about mechanical keyboards and customization. Curious, I dove into research and eventually built my own GMMK Pro. Picking the tactile switches, vibrant keycaps, and experimenting with sound-dampening mods was such an enjoyable experience, and now I can’t imagine typing on anything else.
Hey Lewis, I got into customs keyboards during covid when I first picked up the rk61 with blue switches. Once I got over my clicky switch phase, I started browsing through and found your channel, hipyos and glarses. You guys have taught me so much over the years and have been rocking my nk65 EE for the past few years. I'm still trying to find my "endgame" and with the help of your videos I know ill someday build it! Happy New years, I cant wait what 2025 has in store for your channel.
I got into custom keyboards preeetty recently, as my family is moving and I've been changing up my entire setup, as well as life. I explored the topics and communities for months, (Being particularly interested in the personalization of keyboards, customizing switches, keycaps, sounds, etc,) searching for the perfect keyboard to fit my very work-in-progress setup. (STILL haven't found one, please give me some ideas..) As my birthday is very soon, late January, Im hoping to get even more ideas and concepts for my newfound hobby. Maybe hoping to make this a sort of side hustle, keyboard customizations?
You should check out Arbiter! I bought their Polar 75 Pro and its incredible. This Evo80 giveaway keyboard is also a very good choice, I looked into for a few weeks before making my decision. Maybe look into those few?
Stumbled into mechanical keyboards when I saw a Nuphy ad on social media, then went down this rabbit hole of keebs, including subscribing to this great channel with an articulate young man with a Singaporean accent, which surprised me! Very proud of you; keep up the good work!
I had my first mechanical keyboard from Akko in 2022 after stumbling upon a few videos, and it lasted me until now. But the industry improved rapidly in the last two years that now I'm looking for a new keyboard replacement. Since I'm a beginner, your videos really help a lot for my research. Happy new year!
I got into custom keyboards after watching countless build videos on TH-cam from hipyo tech, you, Lewis Toh and many others and it inspired me very much to try it myself. lat year, I built my own GMMK Pro with selecting the switches, keycaps, and even tuning a little the stabilizers. The process was very challenging for me but it was incredibly rewarding, and now I have a keyboard that not only looks amazing but feels perfect for my typing and gaming. I am hoping for to get the evo keyboard and happy new year!
Hi Lewis! I got into keyboards out of curiosity and a love for tactile experiences. It started with discovering the satisfying feel and sound of mechanical switches, which led me down a rabbit hole of customization. From exploring different switch types to keycaps and layouts, I realized how keyboards can be tailored for both aesthetics and performance. It's become a hobby where creativity meets functionality, and every build tells its own story.
It started with a single broken spacebar on my old keyboard. Frustrated, I watched a video on fixing switches, which spiraled into an obsession with custom builds. One late night, I built my first board-a mismatched mess of clicky switches and colorful keycaps. As soon as I typed on it I was hooked, chasing the perfect sound and feel ever since.
I got into mechanical keyboards after stumbling upon some TH-cam content. Watching people customize their setups and talk about different switches really piqued my interest. Eventually, I got the chance to try out linear switches, and I absolutely loved the smoothness and feel. That was the moment I was hooked, and from there, I dove deeper into the world of mechanical keyboards. The variety, the customization, and the sound - it’s like a whole new hobby!
A friend of mine was into making custom keyboards, it is how I really got interested in the hobby. Finding your TH-cam channel helped me understand what kind of sound I prefer in my first keyboard build.
I got into custom keyboards after getting frustrated with my old, clunky one. I started researching and stumbled upon the world of mechanical keyboards. The idea of customizing switches, keycaps, and even creating my own layout was super exciting! Now I love the process of building and fine-tuning my setup - it’s not just about typing, but making it uniquely mine.
I got into custom keyboards when I visited a friend's house and typed on his custom keyboard and fell in love with the sound and build quality. I've been researching and watching videos about all the different ones ever since.
I got into keyboards when I got frustrated with my Logitech mechanical keyboard when some switches stopped working two month after purchasing it in 2019. I watched some tutorials on how to replace them. I noticed the different types of switches, and it went downhill from there. I learned how to solder and desolder, and next thing I know, my youtube recommendation algorithm showed more about custom mechanical keyboards, mods, and frankenswitches and more. Bought a secondhand Tofu 60, slapped some cherry browns on it and fell in love with. I gave in and joined my first group buy with the Satisfaction 75.
Found your channel while looking for a keyboard (settled with the Luminkey 80) and met you at MYMK 2024! Didn't know you had lost your channel at the time which was probably why you were looking pretty down! Never the less I'm glad you managed to get it back without "too much" hassle!
I always like to tinker and build things like PC and furniture. I got my first prebuilt and did not know that you can mod it until I stumbled across some TH-cam videos about modding keyboards and the different types of switches. Your channel was one of the channels that helped me get more into the hobby on the budget side with all your budget switch reviews.
I got into keyboards based off of the sound profile of custom keyboards that some of my friends had built. As a pianist, it was something that piqued my interest and have never stopped since. I am in love with the tinkering aspects of custom keyboards and will continue to develop the craft in the foreseeable future.
A colleague at work a DuckyMini in yellow at his desk. So I started to look at mechanical keyboards and was amazed by the endless posibilities to customize both estetics and sound.
I got into custom keyboards back in like 2021-22 when gaming keyboards were becoming a new trend. Then I found squashy boy and your keyboard videos and realised that building custom keyboards is way better than buying trash, expensive, low QC 'gaming' keyboards.
being a dumb 15 year old who was swayed by everything they saw. one video in my reccomended and it was all downhill from there. 6 months and $500 and im here now
I started when I kept seeing custom mechanical keyboard builds a few years back on YT. It peaked my interest and I kept finding more & more creators with really good editing. I have listened to many sound tests and watched many switch and keyboard reviews over the years. Still hoping to build a board in the future and settle down with an endgame of my own.
Two years ago I got myself a $20 mechanical keyboard from Taobao because my sister used it and the (really) loud clacky blue switches caught my attention. It scored bonus points because my wife got seriously annoyed by the clackiness of it. I got tired of the keyboard and started looking around, and fell into this pleasant and deep rabbit hole everyone here knows, and just ordered a Bridge 75; I know this isn't going to end with that, and with content creators like you giving us the detailed breakdowns of custom keyboard, I already have my eyes on the Aula F75, the Epomaker P75, the Evo80, and even a Rainy 75! Really enjoy your videos as you get straight into it, keep it up, and happy new year!
I had an old Redragon keyboard that I'd used for years, without really understanding keebs at all. In 2024 I decided to change the switches, and somehow the PCB promptly bricked itself. Buying a replacement began a spiral of learning about custom keyboards, modding, lubing and tuning stabs. This channel helped me find the Ajazz Ak820 pro, so thank you!
I got into the custom keyboard scene after a friend brought me to the Carboot Event and I bought a keyboard from you.. Now I am deep in the rabbit hole and am looking forward to trying new keyboards.
I am a PC gamer and a systems engineer. I started with a Ducky One, many moons ago, and have been revisiting the subject every few years when it is time for an upgrade. This year, I went much deeper than before.
I got into custom keyboards out of curiosity, wanting something unique that felt personal and fun to type on. It quickly turned into a creative hobby where I would spend hours watching TH-cam videos (especially yours!) for the best build, as well as finding time amidst my busy schedule to build my personal keyboard from scratch. Thank you Lewis for being a part of my custom keyboard journey. All the best in 2025!
Hi Lewis! Got into custom keyboards after my last keychron broke. Your channel's one of the first ones I saw. It's been over a month and I now have 2 custom keyboards. Eyeing a NEO Ergo real soon!
Recently, my logitech g413 is seeing retirement after 6 years of use as some keys have stopped working and its been plagued with keyboard chatter. Cuz of this, I've been on the search for a new keyboard for the last year and discovered custom keyboards which all sounded exceptional and I've been led down a rabbit hole ever since to find the best value custom keyboard. Happy new year to everyone and take care!
I first got into the custom keyboard hobby during COVID lockdown by watching mostly Hamaji Neo, Taeha, and Alexotos(?). Yeah those three actually ignited the flame for me, but at the time, I can't really afford the keebs that they were promoting or making a video of. So, I went to other channels that has the more budget oriented options until I landed on my first and current custom keeb that I mod from start till finish. It helped me to get through the lockdown and honestly, when I have the money, I will probably upgrade to a better one.
I got into the custom keyboard hobby during the pandemic when I got my RK61 and decided to mod it. Eventually, I got my second keyboard, the TM680, and found your channel. I followed your guide and achieved my desired thocky sound! I've been watching and following you ever since 🤘
i mainly got into custom keyboards because of the popular keyboard youtuber glarses. I had already been somewhat in the niche before but i never really got into it like that but after watching my first couple of glarses videos i strated watching everything related to keyboards. i had recently stopped with custom keyboards until i bought the aula f75 and then i started getting back into them. Overall the community of custom keyboards will most likely be something that sticks with me for a long time!
When I very first heard about mechanical keyboards, I didn't know what options were out there so I went with a Corsair from Best Buy. It was better than membrane, that's for sure, but it never wowed me. One of my friends had a Ducky so I thought I should try another board, and I got a cheap Velocifire on Amazon with brown switches. Then I stumbled on keyboard content and the modding community. I modded an RK61 and an LTC Nimbleback and I was hooked. Here I am 4 years later and I'm so deep in the hobby, I am running out of room to store everything. I've been to a couple meetups now and I love this community. Thanks for being a good one!
A friend of mine got me into the hobby by chance. He got a Drop CTRL keyboard as his first custom keyboard and he was raving about it over our old standard stock Corsair keyboards at the time (original K70). Shortly after that, my son's keyboard broke, so I thought I would look at the custom keyboard route from my friend's feedback. I built my son a GMMK Pro with MX Brown switches from Micro Center. Once I built his keyboard, I was amazed the difference so I had to replace my own and went down the path of an AKKO PC75B Plus keyboard for my use. Now I'm sitting on 18 keyboards, with 2 commission builds for friends and family. It has turned in an amazing hobby and can't wait to see what 2025 holds new keyboards to add to my collection.
I got into Custom keyboards after my membrane razer Board broke. At the end of 2022 I wasted nearly 300$ on the kbd67 lite and it didnt even sound good in the end. This year i bought the Bridge75 mainly because of your recommendation actually, and I'm really happy with it! Love the style of your videos btw keep it up
I got into custom keyboard when the pandemic started in 2020 and i think it is a very interesting hobby. Since then i learned a lot about switches, keycaps, modding, and so on. Glad to see how the custom keyboard rabbit hole has grown in recent years!
I just got into keyboards after my coworker lent me his Razer Huntsman Mini. I went down the keeb rabbit hole and now I'm about to get a keeb for myself while also challenging myself with learning dvorak!
I got hooked on custom keyboards after watching a TH-cam video showcasing the satisfying sound tests and builds of mechanical keyboards. Intrigued, I decided to dive in and built my own Keychron Q2. From choosing the perfect switches to finding the right keycaps, the entire process was both exciting and rewarding, and now I have a keyboard that feels truly personal.
Hey Lewis, I first got into custom keyboards during quarantine after obsessing over custom PCs. I watched countless videos and all night long and even during online school (haha) and researched everything I could about keybboards. I really fell in love with keyboards, and after building my first PC in 2020, I got a Keymove Snowfox to go along with it. I have had it since then and modified it a lot over the years, but I have really wanted to upgrade recently.
Got into mechanical keyboards when my friend gave me his spare board, and when looking for guides on yt how to make it sound better I stumbled on the countless build videos and reviews of custom keyboards online. Currently am using a keychron Q1 with 8008 keycaps and lubed cream yellows, and it serves me great!
I remember the first time I got introduced to mechanical keyboard that weren't the loud gamery ones was the Taeha Types video on TFue's board. Didn't get into it immediately, but eventually my interest increased enough to get me where I am now.
My youtube algorithm showed me shorts showing off how mechanical keyboards sound. I fell in love with how they sound and look and now I own my first mech keeb that I use as my daily driver at home.
Hey Lewis!!! Super exited to be entering this giveaway, I am a student and have been looking into custom builds since 2020, but I haven't been able to find the money. I love your videos and videos form switch and click, and hipyo tech. I actually started out watching your channel, and after a while I asked my parents for a custom keyboard for Christmas, though I'm not really sure they understood the assignment, hence the membrane razer I'm typing this on :D (still very grateful!!). Thanks for the opportunity to win this keyboard, and merry belated Christmas/New year.
The pewdiepie keyboard video from glarses popped up in my recommended and I watched it and I found it pretty funny so I watched more videos and that led me deeper into this rabbit hole and now I’m here
I got into keyboards from Linus Tech Tips but gradually fell (exponentially) down the rabbit hole. I fell hard, from an azio levitron to a CoolerMaster to a super modded Keychron and now I just ordered a Bridge75+. Thanks Lewis for being so entertaining and knowledgeable!
I got into custom keyboards after going down a rabbit hole of watching ASMR Keyboards that are thocky and got interested in how to build one that produces the same sound. After that I started watching keyboard TH-camrs like Lewis, Hipyo Tech, Glarses, Shoobs and many more. I currently use one of the cheapest 65% keyboard that you have coincidentally bought from a Chinese shopping app last year and got featured on your video. I plan on building my own keyboard that sounds and feels amazing while typing. Happy New Year to you Lewis and to everybody else! God Bless!
Hi Lewis, I got into custom keebs because of my friend, he introduced us to this never ending keyboard hobby pit and somehow, I really loved this hobby and the community. Hoping to add more keebs on my collection.
I started getting into keyboards when I started working at a PC store and I just happened to play type on an Aula F75. The sound and feel blew me away and I started to watch videos on keebs to see which one I wanted as a starting mechanical keyboard and I went for the aula f75 as my starter!
I got into keyboards when I realized how much time I spend typing and wanted a setup that's both functional and enjoyable. My first dive was a simple gaming mechanical keyboard from FNATIC, but once I learned about switches, layouts, and custom builds, I was hooked. It's become a hobby where I can combine my love for technology with creativity, from designing keycaps to experimenting with sound profiles. Plus, there's something special about typing on a board you've built yourself-it's like crafting your perfect weapon (for gaming) or tools for your work. Building my own keyboard taught me patience and creativity, and every stroke feels like a reminder of the effort and love I put into it. It's not just a hobby; it's a connection to something I've created with my own hands.
Started getting into custom mechanical keyboards recently and that Evo 80 is on my shortlist. With the help of channels such as yours I’ve started to learn a lot and looking forward to eventually owning my first one😉
I got into keyboards when I was looking for one back in 2022. I watched a couple videos and was hooked from there. I really like learning about all the different keyboards and watching how they get built. I decided to get the akko 3084b plus in 2022. Haven’t upgraded yet but seeing how much keyboards have improved since then made me want to partake in this hobby again
I got into custom keyboards because they offer endless possibilities for customization, which lets me create something that's uniquely mine. I also love experimenting with the sound of different switch types, it’s so satisfying to find the perfect click or thock! Plus, I’m a huge fan of the retro styles you can create with keycaps and layouts. It’s such a fun and creative hobby!
Channels like yours, hipyo tech, and squashy boy helped and persuaded me to build custom keyboards. My first two were actually directly from your videos 2 yrs ago!
I was into smartphones first, and later I got a better PC and I had to buy better equipment, then I stopped at keyboards and wanted to build my own. That's how I got into custom keyboards (but I still love smartphones). I love to see that you hit the 100k subs. Do you think the NuPhy Halo65 HE fits into a black and wood setup?
I got into this hobby all thanks to some handcrafted artisan keycaps I found at a local art market- it really was a cart before the horse situation, but now I’m 2 keyboards in and couldn’t be happier with my decked out ak820 pro which I found from your reccs 😌 Thank you for the awesome vids, and it’s perfect timing for a 2024 summary now that I’m on the hunt for a 3rd keeb!
I first got into custom keyboards when I got into custom PCs. I first got into PCs when I jumped into building my own PC and learning all the bells and whistles that goes into that. Naturally that led me to having to get a full setup (monitor, mousepad, etc.) and of course I wanted a keyboard that reflected my first new build and from one rabbit hole to another, my everlasting interest into custom keyboards began. I've tried my hand at some light mods on them which I've had ups and downs with such as stripping a screw in a tight place causing me to be unable to actually open the keyboard for modding but it was satisfying to see the end product on some of them. Still debating on if I prefer tactile or linear switches though. So far I've tried 3 budget prebuilts of varying quality and size from full sized to 60% and I can't help but swap between them from time to time since the difference make a, well, difference to me and another one in the rotation wouldn't hurt to have one bit for me.
Customizing keyboard wasn't in my bucket list until I started to watch some videos on TH-cam. Initially, it was quite daunting to understand and couldn't get the whole gist of it (even until now sometimes I don't) but I'm glad I took the first step to get my first mechanical keyboard to try out. Ever since then I have never looked back and I can't get out of the rabbit hole. My partner and friends always joke to me saying that I'm an octopus because of the numbers of keyboards I bought and used but I take that as a compliment because only I have coolest/ cutest keycaps and keyboards. It's been about 2 years now and I have 5 keyboards. More to come in the future!
I got into custom keyboards through a rabbit hole that started when I clicked on a Glarses video. Built my very first custom with the Portico75 a few years ago, after lots of internet research.
I have membrain keyboard that I have been using for so long, I actually don't plan to change it because I'm already familiar with my keyboard so I already memorised most of the keys without looking into my keyboard while typing which is not a problem. Then my mouse have a problem which is double clicking so I plan to upgrade my mouse and keyboard that have a Bluetooth connection to it so that there is no more wire getting in my way. Because of that I searched wireless mechanical keyboard and mouse and watched multiple reviews and unboxing on TH-cam that hook me so much into keyboards Im looking for 100 percent layout wireless mechanical keyboard but I can't find any available on my country. I'm having a second thought whether I buy cheap wireless mechanical keyboard or buy a quality keyboard. Im doubting cheap mechanical keyboard that they might be broke like less than a year so I bought an Akko MOD007b HE PC that can be my investment when it comes to longevity that might be with me for very long time. I bought my mouse and keyboard on November and I'm supper happy with it. Happy New Year!
Hi Lewis, I got into custom keyboards during covid when I was rotting on my couch. It seemed very interesting after watching you build these boards and creating different sounds signatures, though I'd give it a go. Anyways thanks so much for constantly reviewing new keebs, really appreciate it!
Great video that covers a lot of information but I wish the typing sound test would be slightly longer with different variations per board. As for how I started within the hobby, I got into keyboards during the lockdown. My wife was going through nursing school remotely at home and I wanted to get her a nice keyboard so she can be comfortable in her space and down the rabbit hole I went...I now go to every mechanical keyboard convention I can find within my area! haha
I got into custom keyboard initially from watching youtube videos about custom keyboard reviews and the satisfying typing sounds. I eventually look deeper into the different keyboards and now plan to build my own QK65.
i got into keyboards just by browsing youtube and finding videos about how good they sound and look. and eventually i found squashy which led me to you! and now you're videos are some of the best i watch, great quality and info
I got into a custom keyboard through exposure in OSU! Specially back when Squashyboy was wilding osu and keyboard back in the day. He transitioned into keyboarding seeing you both as friends and eventually consumed more content in keyboading. Since you upload more than squashy i have become a fan and really admire your ideas and expertise. I hope 2025 will be a great year for all of us keyboard enthusiasts
i got into custom keyboards because im a performance freak and i love in depth searchs for stuff that will give me the best performance, so i started to search the market to know what is the best bang for my buck and got really deep into the rabbit hole lol.
I used to game on a membrane keyboard, but after I saw my friend's gk61, I knew I had to investigate. And so, thanks to your videos as well as the whole of youtube, i got sucked into the keyboard rabbit hole.
Happy New Year Lewis! A year ago, I bought a full-size mechanical that looks like a typewriter from Royal Kludge, and enjoyed typing on it every night before I go to bed, on Feb of this year I started looking into a 60/65 for competitive gaming or rather more practical as my fullsize has circular keycaps that was kinda bad for my fingers, the 65 being Miya Pro keyboard I fell in love with, eversince then to this day I fell in the rabbit hole and been enjoying the vibes of the hobby and most of its community.
I actually initially got into custom mechanical boards with the sole intention of increasing my wpm. But after modding my rk61 and seeing the improvements to sound and feel I delved further into the rabbithole
I bought a custom keyboard a few years ago and it was pretty bad, so I went back to using the keyboard I had dug out of my parents closet. Eventually, the spacebar broke and I had to buy a new one. I bought the case, the switches, and the keycaps, and I really enjoyed the process, which is what got me into custom keyboards.
I got into custom keyboards after spilling some hot chocolate on an old Corsair keyboard. I'd found an alright hotswappable keyboard on Amazon, tried it out, found out how to customize it, and the rest is history!
I got into mechanical keyboards a long time ago when I heard people say that it just gave a much better gaming experience. This was before the hobby had really taken off, so there weren't really many options around, and my first mech keyboard ended up being a DasKeyboard with Cherry Brown switches. I've been in the hobby ever since!
I got into custom keyboards after seeing a coworker rocking one at the office. Then i found SO many keyboard videos...much more than meets the eye with keyboards!
Always been a fan of aesthetics especially minimalist desk setups. I’ve watched way too many videos and seen some really awesome products. My first keyboard I purchased myself was a keychron. This lead to my fascination in how various keyboards sound.
Hey lewis, I got into custom by a random video popping up on my recommended and I haven’t stopped looking at videos since. I love the variety and how different each keyboard can be.
I got into custom keyboards in 2021 when I replaced my broken SteelSeries keyboard with the Tofu65. Currently, I use an Alice keyboard, but I still keep my Tofu65 as a memento of my first custom keyboard experience. Also thank you for being part of my custom keyboard journey! Happy New Year 2025.
got my first ever PC in 2021...along with that started searching for a mechanical keyboard, came across Hamaji Neo and ever since it has been down the rabbithole. Started with the RK71 in 2021 and now currently using a Neo Ergo going into 2025.
First of all happy new year to Lewis and everybody watching this video! I started this hobby like most ppl when i just feel i need an extra keyboard that is not those general office keyboard. So while doing some homework i got my first keychron k8, then slowly i feel the itch to switch keycaps, switches, then voila I'm totally in this rabbit hole! Got my bridge 75 few months ago from your recommendation and absolutely love it! I hope there are more awesome board like this out there in 2025!
I got into custom keyboards 4 years ago because of taeha types and watching those custom keyboards video on YT. Thanks to that, i started watching squashyboy videos and you started coming along so i subscribed to you when you first collab with him. Been a journey bro and im proud to see where you at now.
I started my keyboard journey in 2020 maybe. At first I heard from my elder brother that there are some keyboards that are smooth and sounds good too. He only told me about keychrone and I thought it was the god of all mecha boards lol. Back then I was using a membrane, and knowing about mechanical keyboard for the first time opened a new world to me. I was mesmerized by the sounds and variations of the boards. So I bought my first mecha board which was Keycool/yunzii KC84. After that I have used a couple of plastic boards like xingmeng, aula etc. And now I am using the Hi75 custom built.
My call into keyboards happened subtly around... 2015. I started with Cherry MX blues for gaming, tactile and clicky, yum. However, my taste changed overtime, decided to go towards the silent linear... And suddenly, I have an obsession with keyboards. That's how I got into keyboards.
hi I got into custom keyboards because I was captivated by the seemingly infinite opportunities for customization and personalization, allowing me to dive into a world where I could meticulously select and experiment with key switches tailored to my preferred typing feel and sound, explore an array of stunning and artistic keycap designs made from different materials, and even craft the overall aesthetic and functionality of a keyboard to reflect my unique personality and needs, all while discovering the unparalleled satisfaction of assembling something both highly functional and deeply personal that transforms everyday typing into an immersive and joyful experience like no other.
forgot to mention, but i’ll pick the giveaway winner on 12th January!
I got into custom keyboards after watching countless build videos on TH-cam, and it inspired me to try it myself. Eventually, I built my own Keychron Q1 Pro, carefully selecting the switches, keycaps, and even tuning the stabilizers. The process was challenging but incredibly rewarding, and now I have a keyboard that not only looks amazing but feels perfect for my typing style.
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I got into keyboards as a natural progression of my PC gaming, tinkering, and electronics hobbies, first trying some pre-builts and then hand wiring my own keyboards.
Building my own handwired boards is what's kept me in the hobby! My first was a dactyl followed by all sorts of split 40s and macro pads, but the dactyl is still my favorite.
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I got into custom keyboards when I stumbled upon a forum discussion about mechanical keyboards and customization. Curious, I dove into research and eventually built my own GMMK Pro. Picking the tactile switches, vibrant keycaps, and experimenting with sound-dampening mods was such an enjoyable experience, and now I can’t imagine typing on anything else.
Hey Lewis, I got into customs keyboards during covid when I first picked up the rk61 with blue switches. Once I got over my clicky switch phase, I started browsing through and found your channel, hipyos and glarses. You guys have taught me so much over the years and have been rocking my nk65 EE for the past few years. I'm still trying to find my "endgame" and with the help of your videos I know ill someday build it! Happy New years, I cant wait what 2025 has in store for your channel.
I got into custom keyboards preeetty recently, as my family is moving and I've been changing up my entire setup, as well as life. I explored the topics and communities for months, (Being particularly interested in the personalization of keyboards, customizing switches, keycaps, sounds, etc,) searching for the perfect keyboard to fit my very work-in-progress setup. (STILL haven't found one, please give me some ideas..) As my birthday is very soon, late January, Im hoping to get even more ideas and concepts for my newfound hobby. Maybe hoping to make this a sort of side hustle, keyboard customizations?
You should check out Arbiter! I bought their Polar 75 Pro and its incredible. This Evo80 giveaway keyboard is also a very good choice, I looked into for a few weeks before making my decision. Maybe look into those few?
Stumbled into mechanical keyboards when I saw a Nuphy ad on social media, then went down this rabbit hole of keebs, including subscribing to this great channel with an articulate young man with a Singaporean accent, which surprised me!
Very proud of you; keep up the good work!
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articulate young man with a Singaporean accent 😭
I planned on getting a good-sounding budget keyboard and stumbled upon your budget custom keyboard videos!
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I had my first mechanical keyboard from Akko in 2022 after stumbling upon a few videos, and it lasted me until now. But the industry improved rapidly in the last two years that now I'm looking for a new keyboard replacement. Since I'm a beginner, your videos really help a lot for my research. Happy new year!
good job pulling through for 2 years not upgrading, its actually perfect now with the current market for an upgrade
I got into custom keyboards after watching countless build videos on TH-cam from hipyo tech, you, Lewis Toh and many others and it inspired me very much to try it myself. lat year, I built my own GMMK Pro with selecting the switches, keycaps, and even tuning a little the stabilizers. The process was very challenging for me but it was incredibly rewarding, and now I have a keyboard that not only looks amazing but feels perfect for my typing and gaming. I am hoping for to get the evo keyboard and happy new year!
Hi Lewis! I got into keyboards out of curiosity and a love for tactile experiences. It started with discovering the satisfying feel and sound of mechanical switches, which led me down a rabbit hole of customization. From exploring different switch types to keycaps and layouts, I realized how keyboards can be tailored for both aesthetics and performance. It's become a hobby where creativity meets functionality, and every build tells its own story.
Got into this hobby through glarses vids and it spiralled from there, looking and switches, cases, mounting styles and the works.
It started with a single broken spacebar on my old keyboard. Frustrated, I watched a video on fixing switches, which spiraled into an obsession with custom builds. One late night, I built my first board-a mismatched mess of clicky switches and colorful keycaps. As soon as I typed on it I was hooked, chasing the perfect sound and feel ever since.
I got into mechanical keyboards after stumbling upon some TH-cam content. Watching people customize their setups and talk about different switches really piqued my interest. Eventually, I got the chance to try out linear switches, and I absolutely loved the smoothness and feel. That was the moment I was hooked, and from there, I dove deeper into the world of mechanical keyboards. The variety, the customization, and the sound - it’s like a whole new hobby!
0:38 PLEASE TELL ME WHAT KEYBOARD IS AT 0:38!
A friend of mine was into making custom keyboards, it is how I really got interested in the hobby. Finding your TH-cam channel helped me understand what kind of sound I prefer in my first keyboard build.
I got into custom keyboards after getting frustrated with my old, clunky one. I started researching and stumbled upon the world of mechanical keyboards. The idea of customizing switches, keycaps, and even creating my own layout was super exciting! Now I love the process of building and fine-tuning my setup - it’s not just about typing, but making it uniquely mine.
I got into custom keyboards when I visited a friend's house and typed on his custom keyboard and fell in love with the sound and build quality. I've been researching and watching videos about all the different ones ever since.
I got into keyboards when I got frustrated with my Logitech mechanical keyboard when some switches stopped working two month after purchasing it in 2019. I watched some tutorials on how to replace them. I noticed the different types of switches, and it went downhill from there. I learned how to solder and desolder, and next thing I know, my youtube recommendation algorithm showed more about custom mechanical keyboards, mods, and frankenswitches and more. Bought a secondhand Tofu 60, slapped some cherry browns on it and fell in love with. I gave in and joined my first group buy with the Satisfaction 75.
Found your channel while looking for a keyboard (settled with the Luminkey 80) and met you at MYMK 2024! Didn't know you had lost your channel at the time which was probably why you were looking pretty down! Never the less I'm glad you managed to get it back without "too much" hassle!
I always like to tinker and build things like PC and furniture. I got my first prebuilt and did not know that you can mod it until I stumbled across some TH-cam videos about modding keyboards and the different types of switches. Your channel was one of the channels that helped me get more into the hobby on the budget side with all your budget switch reviews.
I got into keyboards based off of the sound profile of custom keyboards that some of my friends had built. As a pianist, it was something that piqued my interest and have never stopped since. I am in love with the tinkering aspects of custom keyboards and will continue to develop the craft in the foreseeable future.
A colleague at work a DuckyMini in yellow at his desk. So I started to look at mechanical keyboards and was amazed by the endless posibilities to customize both estetics and sound.
I got into custom keyboards back in like 2021-22 when gaming keyboards were becoming a new trend. Then I found squashy boy and your keyboard videos and realised that building custom keyboards is way better than buying trash, expensive, low QC 'gaming' keyboards.
being a dumb 15 year old who was swayed by everything they saw. one video in my reccomended and it was all downhill from there. 6 months and $500 and im here now
I started when I kept seeing custom mechanical keyboard builds a few years back on YT. It peaked my interest and I kept finding more & more creators with really good editing. I have listened to many sound tests and watched many switch and keyboard reviews over the years. Still hoping to build a board in the future and settle down with an endgame of my own.
Two years ago I got myself a $20 mechanical keyboard from Taobao because my sister used it and the (really) loud clacky blue switches caught my attention. It scored bonus points because my wife got seriously annoyed by the clackiness of it. I got tired of the keyboard and started looking around, and fell into this pleasant and deep rabbit hole everyone here knows, and just ordered a Bridge 75; I know this isn't going to end with that, and with content creators like you giving us the detailed breakdowns of custom keyboard, I already have my eyes on the Aula F75, the Epomaker P75, the Evo80, and even a Rainy 75! Really enjoy your videos as you get straight into it, keep it up, and happy new year!
I had an old Redragon keyboard that I'd used for years, without really understanding keebs at all. In 2024 I decided to change the switches, and somehow the PCB promptly bricked itself. Buying a replacement began a spiral of learning about custom keyboards, modding, lubing and tuning stabs. This channel helped me find the Ajazz Ak820 pro, so thank you!
I got into the custom keyboard scene after a friend brought me to the Carboot Event and I bought a keyboard from you.. Now I am deep in the rabbit hole and am looking forward to trying new keyboards.
I am a PC gamer and a systems engineer. I started with a Ducky One, many moons ago, and have been revisiting the subject every few years when it is time for an upgrade. This year, I went much deeper than before.
I got into custom keyboards out of curiosity, wanting something unique that felt personal and fun to type on. It quickly turned into a creative hobby where I would spend hours watching TH-cam videos (especially yours!) for the best build, as well as finding time amidst my busy schedule to build my personal keyboard from scratch. Thank you Lewis for being a part of my custom keyboard journey. All the best in 2025!
Hi Lewis! Got into custom keyboards after my last keychron broke. Your channel's one of the first ones I saw. It's been over a month and I now have 2 custom keyboards. Eyeing a NEO Ergo real soon!
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Recently, my logitech g413 is seeing retirement after 6 years of use as some keys have stopped working and its been plagued with keyboard chatter. Cuz of this, I've been on the search for a new keyboard for the last year and discovered custom keyboards which all sounded exceptional and I've been led down a rabbit hole ever since to find the best value custom keyboard. Happy new year to everyone and take care!
I first got into the custom keyboard hobby during COVID lockdown by watching mostly Hamaji Neo, Taeha, and Alexotos(?). Yeah those three actually ignited the flame for me, but at the time, I can't really afford the keebs that they were promoting or making a video of. So, I went to other channels that has the more budget oriented options until I landed on my first and current custom keeb that I mod from start till finish. It helped me to get through the lockdown and honestly, when I have the money, I will probably upgrade to a better one.
I got into the custom keyboard hobby during the pandemic when I got my RK61 and decided to mod it. Eventually, I got my second keyboard, the TM680, and found your channel. I followed your guide and achieved my desired thocky sound! I've been watching and following you ever since 🤘
i mainly got into custom keyboards because of the popular keyboard youtuber glarses. I had already been somewhat in the niche before but i never really got into it like that but after watching my first couple of glarses videos i strated watching everything related to keyboards. i had recently stopped with custom keyboards until i bought the aula f75 and then i started getting back into them. Overall the community of custom keyboards will most likely be something that sticks with me for a long time!
When I very first heard about mechanical keyboards, I didn't know what options were out there so I went with a Corsair from Best Buy. It was better than membrane, that's for sure, but it never wowed me. One of my friends had a Ducky so I thought I should try another board, and I got a cheap Velocifire on Amazon with brown switches. Then I stumbled on keyboard content and the modding community. I modded an RK61 and an LTC Nimbleback and I was hooked. Here I am 4 years later and I'm so deep in the hobby, I am running out of room to store everything. I've been to a couple meetups now and I love this community. Thanks for being a good one!
A friend of mine got me into the hobby by chance. He got a Drop CTRL keyboard as his first custom keyboard and he was raving about it over our old standard stock Corsair keyboards at the time (original K70). Shortly after that, my son's keyboard broke, so I thought I would look at the custom keyboard route from my friend's feedback. I built my son a GMMK Pro with MX Brown switches from Micro Center. Once I built his keyboard, I was amazed the difference so I had to replace my own and went down the path of an AKKO PC75B Plus keyboard for my use. Now I'm sitting on 18 keyboards, with 2 commission builds for friends and family. It has turned in an amazing hobby and can't wait to see what 2025 holds new keyboards to add to my collection.
I got into Custom keyboards after my membrane razer Board broke. At the end of 2022 I wasted nearly 300$ on the kbd67 lite and it didnt even sound good in the end. This year i bought the Bridge75 mainly because of your recommendation actually, and I'm really happy with it! Love the style of your videos btw keep it up
I got into custom keyboard when the pandemic started in 2020 and i think it is a very interesting hobby. Since then i learned a lot about switches, keycaps, modding, and so on. Glad to see how the custom keyboard rabbit hole has grown in recent years!
I just got into keyboards after my coworker lent me his Razer Huntsman Mini. I went down the keeb rabbit hole and now I'm about to get a keeb for myself while also challenging myself with learning dvorak!
Had a colleague with a very nice sounding keyboard in office, and asked her what keyboard it was. The rest is history!
oh yes, that first time when u see/hear it always hits hard
Why was the Crush 80 not there? It's a perfect keyboard!😅
What about the rainy 75?
I got hooked on custom keyboards after watching a TH-cam video showcasing the satisfying sound tests and builds of mechanical keyboards. Intrigued, I decided to dive in and built my own Keychron Q2. From choosing the perfect switches to finding the right keycaps, the entire process was both exciting and rewarding, and now I have a keyboard that feels truly personal.
Hey Lewis, I first got into custom keyboards during quarantine after obsessing over custom PCs. I watched countless videos and all night long and even during online school (haha) and researched everything I could about keybboards. I really fell in love with keyboards, and after building my first PC in 2020, I got a Keymove Snowfox to go along with it. I have had it since then and modified it a lot over the years, but I have really wanted to upgrade recently.
What about the Rainy 75?
Got into mechanical keyboards when my friend gave me his spare board, and when looking for guides on yt how to make it sound better I stumbled on the countless build videos and reviews of custom keyboards online. Currently am using a keychron Q1 with 8008 keycaps and lubed cream yellows, and it serves me great!
What about the boog75 ?
I remember the first time I got introduced to mechanical keyboard that weren't the loud gamery ones was the Taeha Types video on TFue's board. Didn't get into it immediately, but eventually my interest increased enough to get me where I am now.
nice!
My youtube algorithm showed me shorts showing off how mechanical keyboards sound. I fell in love with how they sound and look and now I own my first mech keeb that I use as my daily driver at home.
Are there generally other benefits of choosing a aluminum case over a plastic case other than the quality feel of the solid metal?
Started with needing a keyboard to complete my desk set up, stumbled upon a hipyo video and ended up here 2 years deep into the hobby
Hey Lewis!!! Super exited to be entering this giveaway, I am a student and have been looking into custom builds since 2020, but I haven't been able to find the money. I love your videos and videos form switch and click, and hipyo tech. I actually started out watching your channel, and after a while I asked my parents for a custom keyboard for Christmas, though I'm not really sure they understood the assignment, hence the membrane razer I'm typing this on :D (still very grateful!!). Thanks for the opportunity to win this keyboard, and merry belated Christmas/New year.
The pewdiepie keyboard video from glarses popped up in my recommended and I watched it and I found it pretty funny so I watched more videos and that led me deeper into this rabbit hole and now I’m here
I got into keyboards from Linus Tech Tips but gradually fell (exponentially) down the rabbit hole. I fell hard, from an azio levitron to a CoolerMaster to a super modded Keychron and now I just ordered a Bridge75+. Thanks Lewis for being so entertaining and knowledgeable!
I got into custom keyboards after going down a rabbit hole of watching ASMR Keyboards that are thocky and got interested in how to build one that produces the same sound. After that I started watching keyboard TH-camrs like Lewis, Hipyo Tech, Glarses, Shoobs and many more. I currently use one of the cheapest 65% keyboard that you have coincidentally bought from a Chinese shopping app last year and got featured on your video. I plan on building my own keyboard that sounds and feels amazing while typing. Happy New Year to you Lewis and to everybody else! God Bless!
Hi Lewis, I got into custom keebs because of my friend, he introduced us to this never ending keyboard hobby pit and somehow, I really loved this hobby and the community. Hoping to add more keebs on my collection.
I started getting into keyboards when I started working at a PC store and I just happened to play type on an Aula F75. The sound and feel blew me away and I started to watch videos on keebs to see which one I wanted as a starting mechanical keyboard and I went for the aula f75 as my starter!
I got into keyboards when I realized how much time I spend typing and wanted a setup that's both functional and enjoyable. My first dive was a simple gaming mechanical keyboard from FNATIC, but once I learned about switches, layouts, and custom builds, I was hooked. It's become a hobby where I can combine my love for technology with creativity, from designing keycaps to experimenting with sound profiles. Plus, there's something special about typing on a board you've built yourself-it's like crafting your perfect weapon (for gaming) or tools for your work. Building my own keyboard taught me patience and creativity, and every stroke feels like a reminder of the effort and love I put into it. It's not just a hobby; it's a connection to something I've created with my own hands.
Started getting into custom mechanical keyboards recently and that Evo 80 is on my shortlist. With the help of channels such as yours I’ve started to learn a lot and looking forward to eventually owning my first one😉
I got into keyboards when I was looking for one back in 2022. I watched a couple videos and was hooked from there. I really like learning about all the different keyboards and watching how they get built. I decided to get the akko 3084b plus in 2022. Haven’t upgraded yet but seeing how much keyboards have improved since then made me want to partake in this hobby again
I got into custom keyboards because they offer endless possibilities for customization, which lets me create something that's uniquely mine. I also love experimenting with the sound of different switch types, it’s so satisfying to find the perfect click or thock! Plus, I’m a huge fan of the retro styles you can create with keycaps and layouts. It’s such a fun and creative hobby!
Channels like yours, hipyo tech, and squashy boy helped and persuaded me to build custom keyboards. My first two were actually directly from your videos 2 yrs ago!
I love how personalized the keyboard is and how you can make it
I was into smartphones first, and later I got a better PC and I had to buy better equipment, then I stopped at keyboards and wanted to build my own. That's how I got into custom keyboards (but I still love smartphones). I love to see that you hit the 100k subs. Do you think the NuPhy Halo65 HE fits into a black and wood setup?
What would u recommend for an Alice layout?
I got into this hobby all thanks to some handcrafted artisan keycaps I found at a local art market- it really was a cart before the horse situation, but now I’m 2 keyboards in and couldn’t be happier with my decked out ak820 pro which I found from your reccs 😌
Thank you for the awesome vids, and it’s perfect timing for a 2024 summary now that I’m on the hunt for a 3rd keeb!
I first got into custom keyboards when I got into custom PCs. I first got into PCs when I jumped into building my own PC and learning all the bells and whistles that goes into that. Naturally that led me to having to get a full setup (monitor, mousepad, etc.) and of course I wanted a keyboard that reflected my first new build and from one rabbit hole to another, my everlasting interest into custom keyboards began. I've tried my hand at some light mods on them which I've had ups and downs with such as stripping a screw in a tight place causing me to be unable to actually open the keyboard for modding but it was satisfying to see the end product on some of them. Still debating on if I prefer tactile or linear switches though. So far I've tried 3 budget prebuilts of varying quality and size from full sized to 60% and I can't help but swap between them from time to time since the difference make a, well, difference to me and another one in the rotation wouldn't hurt to have one bit for me.
Customizing keyboard wasn't in my bucket list until I started to watch some videos on TH-cam. Initially, it was quite daunting to understand and couldn't get the whole gist of it (even until now sometimes I don't) but I'm glad I took the first step to get my first mechanical keyboard to try out. Ever since then I have never looked back and I can't get out of the rabbit hole. My partner and friends always joke to me saying that I'm an octopus because of the numbers of keyboards I bought and used but I take that as a compliment because only I have coolest/ cutest keycaps and keyboards. It's been about 2 years now and I have 5 keyboards. More to come in the future!
Have you checked out GT-65 byon as a budget option?
will search it up!
I got into custom keyboards through a rabbit hole that started when I clicked on a Glarses video. Built my very first custom with the Portico75 a few years ago, after lots of internet research.
I have membrain keyboard that I have been using for so long, I actually don't plan to change it because I'm already familiar with my keyboard so I already memorised most of the keys without looking into my keyboard while typing which is not a problem. Then my mouse have a problem which is double clicking so I plan to upgrade my mouse and keyboard that have a Bluetooth connection to it so that there is no more wire getting in my way. Because of that I searched wireless mechanical keyboard and mouse and watched multiple reviews and unboxing on TH-cam that hook me so much into keyboards Im looking for 100 percent layout wireless mechanical keyboard but I can't find any available on my country. I'm having a second thought whether I buy cheap wireless mechanical keyboard or buy a quality keyboard. Im doubting cheap mechanical keyboard that they might be broke like less than a year so I bought an Akko MOD007b HE PC that can be my investment when it comes to longevity that might be with me for very long time. I bought my mouse and keyboard on November and I'm supper happy with it. Happy New Year!
Hi Lewis, I got into custom keyboards during covid when I was rotting on my couch. It seemed very interesting after watching you build these boards and creating different sounds signatures, though I'd give it a go. Anyways thanks so much for constantly reviewing new keebs, really appreciate it!
Great video that covers a lot of information but I wish the typing sound test would be slightly longer with different variations per board.
As for how I started within the hobby, I got into keyboards during the lockdown. My wife was going through nursing school remotely at home and I wanted to get her a nice keyboard so she can be comfortable in her space and down the rabbit hole I went...I now go to every mechanical keyboard convention I can find within my area! haha
I got into custom keyboard initially from watching youtube videos about custom keyboard reviews and the satisfying typing sounds. I eventually look deeper into the different keyboards and now plan to build my own QK65.
i got into keyboards just by browsing youtube and finding videos about how good they sound and look. and eventually i found squashy which led me to you! and now you're videos are some of the best i watch, great quality and info
Bro right when I saw the thumbnail and the title, I read “keyboards” EXACTLY how you say it. Love the videos man, keep it up!
love that, thank you
I got into a custom keyboard through exposure in OSU! Specially back when Squashyboy was wilding osu and keyboard back in the day. He transitioned into keyboarding seeing you both as friends and eventually consumed more content in keyboading. Since you upload more than squashy i have become a fan and really admire your ideas and expertise. I hope 2025 will be a great year for all of us keyboard enthusiasts
i got into custom keyboards because im a performance freak and i love in depth searchs for stuff that will give me the best performance, so i started to search the market to know what is the best bang for my buck and got really deep into the rabbit hole lol.
I used to game on a membrane keyboard, but after I saw my friend's gk61, I knew I had to investigate. And so, thanks to your videos as well as the whole of youtube, i got sucked into the keyboard rabbit hole.
pretty similar to what i went through
Happy New Year Lewis!
A year ago, I bought a full-size mechanical that looks like a typewriter from Royal Kludge, and enjoyed typing on it every night before I go to bed, on Feb of this year I started looking into a 60/65 for competitive gaming or rather more practical as my fullsize has circular keycaps that was kinda bad for my fingers, the 65 being Miya Pro keyboard I fell in love with, eversince then to this day I fell in the rabbit hole and been enjoying the vibes of the hobby and most of its community.
I actually initially got into custom mechanical boards with the sole intention of increasing my wpm. But after modding my rk61 and seeing the improvements to sound and feel I delved further into the rabbithole
I got into keyboards coz i was fascinated by the multitude of customisation you can do to a keyboard to really make it your own!
I bought a custom keyboard a few years ago and it was pretty bad, so I went back to using the keyboard I had dug out of my parents closet. Eventually, the spacebar broke and I had to buy a new one. I bought the case, the switches, and the keycaps, and I really enjoyed the process, which is what got me into custom keyboards.
I got into custom keyboards after spilling some hot chocolate on an old Corsair keyboard. I'd found an alright hotswappable keyboard on Amazon, tried it out, found out how to customize it, and the rest is history!
i hope you dont spill anymore hot chocolate onto ur boards
I got into mechanical keyboards a long time ago when I heard people say that it just gave a much better gaming experience. This was before the hobby had really taken off, so there weren't really many options around, and my first mech keyboard ended up being a DasKeyboard with Cherry Brown switches. I've been in the hobby ever since!
I got into custom keyboards after seeing a coworker rocking one at the office. Then i found SO many keyboard videos...much more than meets the eye with keyboards!
Always been a fan of aesthetics especially minimalist desk setups. I’ve watched way too many videos and seen some really awesome products. My first keyboard I purchased myself was a keychron. This lead to my fascination in how various keyboards sound.
Hey lewis, I got into custom by a random video popping up on my recommended and I haven’t stopped looking at videos since. I love the variety and how different each keyboard can be.
I got into custom keyboards in 2021 when I replaced my broken SteelSeries keyboard with the Tofu65. Currently, I use an Alice keyboard, but I still keep my Tofu65 as a memento of my first custom keyboard experience. Also thank you for being part of my custom keyboard journey! Happy New Year 2025.
got my first ever PC in 2021...along with that started searching for a mechanical keyboard, came across Hamaji Neo and ever since it has been down the rabbithole. Started with the RK71 in 2021 and now currently using a Neo Ergo going into 2025.
hamaji is the goat
One of my very close friend was into custom keyboards and enlightened me on how good keyboards can actually sound.
First of all happy new year to Lewis and everybody watching this video!
I started this hobby like most ppl when i just feel i need an extra keyboard that is not those general office keyboard.
So while doing some homework i got my first keychron k8, then slowly i feel the itch to switch keycaps, switches, then voila I'm totally in this rabbit hole!
Got my bridge 75 few months ago from your recommendation and absolutely love it! I hope there are more awesome board like this out there in 2025!
just like magic
The freedom to customize for the best performance and typing experience is what drew me into this hobby.
I got into custom keyboards 4 years ago because of taeha types and watching those custom keyboards video on YT. Thanks to that, i started watching squashyboy videos and you started coming along so i subscribed to you when you first collab with him. Been a journey bro and im proud to see where you at now.
I started my keyboard journey in 2020 maybe. At first I heard from my elder brother that there are some keyboards that are smooth and sounds good too. He only told me about keychrone and I thought it was the god of all mecha boards lol. Back then I was using a membrane, and knowing about mechanical keyboard for the first time opened a new world to me. I was mesmerized by the sounds and variations of the boards. So I bought my first mecha board which was Keycool/yunzii KC84. After that I have used a couple of plastic boards like xingmeng, aula etc. And now I am using the Hi75 custom built.
hi75 is pretty goated
@@LewisToh Yep, I like the sound so much!
My call into keyboards happened subtly around... 2015. I started with Cherry MX blues for gaming, tactile and clicky, yum. However, my taste changed overtime, decided to go towards the silent linear... And suddenly, I have an obsession with keyboards. That's how I got into keyboards.
Happy New Year Lewis! I received a Razer full sized keyboard years ago and wanted to customize it which lead me down the rabbit hole of this hobby
hi I got into custom keyboards because I was captivated by the seemingly infinite opportunities for customization and personalization, allowing me to dive into a world where I could meticulously select and experiment with key switches tailored to my preferred typing feel and sound, explore an array of stunning and artistic keycap designs made from different materials, and even craft the overall aesthetic and functionality of a keyboard to reflect my unique personality and needs, all while discovering the unparalleled satisfaction of assembling something both highly functional and deeply personal that transforms everyday typing into an immersive and joyful experience like no other.