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nikostephen OP t1_j1lmzo4 wrote

if i were to keep one keyboard in my collection, it would be this. topre is just so fun to type on.

  • Norbauer Heavy-6 (Maritime Blue)
  • 60g Deskeys Carrot Domes
  • Deskeys #3 Silencing Rings
  • biip 2048 stealth caps
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madmax252 t1_j1lvzi7 wrote

Never seen a maritime blue H6 before, it's beautiful!

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nikostephen OP t1_j1mph1n wrote

I'm actually considering trading the case, the blue is very vibrant in person, but the more I sit with it, the more I love it!

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madmax252 t1_j1mqww8 wrote

It's a stunning blue. I picked up a H6 in PC this year, and I'm happy with it. Norbauer makes great, really high quality cases.

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nikostephen OP t1_j1on6pg wrote

how do you like the PC? I was thinking of trading this for a PC…

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madmax252 t1_j1pzjr3 wrote

I like the PC, I think it's nice looking and sounds great!

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La_minore t1_j1mkr6y wrote

How do you type backtick/tilde on these kinds of board? I’m eyeing one but still hesistant due to that.

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nikostephen OP t1_j1mpk6f wrote

For this board, it's CTRL + Fn + Esc. The HHKB's have a tilde readily accessible, if you can adjust to the control and backspace placements!

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Pinkisacoloryes t1_j1otmcf wrote

Actually on my fc660c with the stock controller, you can make escape tilde by default, then fn esc for escape. There's a toggle (fn q?)

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Mrfuzon t1_j1svarp wrote

How does one obtain a norbauer case? Do you also own MX style boards?

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nikostephen OP t1_j1t1t2v wrote

Sadly, they're currently available on the after market. Though I'm not certain, Norbauer doesn't seem like he'll be releasing anymore. There are other alternatives, however, like a Noxary case, or a Sho60 / Sho66. I'm hoping more aftermarket cases get developed in the future for Topre boards.

I've had many, most are sold off now. Here's what I have / had:

  1. Tofu 60 (First board)
  2. Bakeneko 65 (Upgrade from the Tofu, now given to my brother)
  3. Gentleman 65 (Sold)
  4. Rama U-80A + Kara (Sold -- I didn't love these)
  5. ai03 Vega (Sold today, I loved this board, so so much. But I couldn't reason keeping it, as I wanted to get a Venn by Gok.)
  6. In group buy limbo / waiting period for: Monokei Standard, XOX70, Hibiki 65, January

Keyboards have been a fun hobby, though sometimes I fall victim to thinking that there is a next best thing, or quickly feeling dissatisfied. MX Boards are so fun for their customizability; though the same can be said for the Topre space, its simplicity is what intrigues me most. Gives me less to stress over, lol.

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