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IAlwaysReplyLate t1_ixngpu8 wrote

Every Canon typewriter I see, I wonder if it's got an interesting Alps switch. Going by Deskthority's wiki this might well have some sort of Alps - could be worth taking a look.

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Kronocide OP t1_ixpkojd wrote

I looked up what Alps switch were and I can confirm this keyboard has similar looking switches, with the rectangular cutout

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IAlwaysReplyLate t1_ixq7val wrote

Great - now you can identify which of the Alps variants you've got. Some Canons had the "complicated" Alps SKCL/M that are still loved now - others had curiosities like the double-action switch or the integrated dome switch that has a little rubber dome inside the switch body. If the sliders are coloured rather than black or white, they're probably one of the better switches.

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