r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 9h ago

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY Keyboard question, get an answer - October 28, 2026

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Ask ANY Keyboard related question, get an answer. But *before* you do please consider running a search on the subreddit or looking at the r/MechanicalKeyboards wiki located here! If you are NEW to Reddit, check out this handy Reddit MechanicalKeyboards Noob Guide. Please check the r/MechanicalKeyboards subreddit rules if you are new here.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

News / Meta Important Update for 21XX Keyboards Purchased Through KeyGem

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We have fully received and QC'd the 21XX Keyboards and addons originally meant for KeyGem. Here is what we are offering for KeyGem buyers, and what we need from them to get them their order.

KeyGem buyers qualify for the following

  • Their full order at original GB pricing (USD)
  • A $200 discount per 21XX Keyboard ordered

KeyGem buyers need to provide us with the following via screenshot/PDF by emailing us at [support@cannonkeys.com](mailto:support@cannonkeys.com)

  • Name and shipping address (we will allow address changes if you have moved, just let us know)
  • KeyGem order number
  • Order date
  • Order contents
  • Email (This must match the email you contact us with)

The keyboards and addons are ready, so once we get everything we need and make the custom discounted orders, they should be shipped out relatively quick. Within a few business days. We also want to extend a huge thank you to the designer of the 21XX, Pontus, who is giving up their design cut on the units purchased by KeyGem during this period to help us offer this discount.

Here is some additional information

  • We will hold off selling any extras to the public for at least a week. If a KeyGem buyer contacts us after this period, we will do our best to get them their order, but we might need to swap the specs of the keyboard or offer different addons. The discount will still be applied
  • If you have an issue with your order, you will be treated the exact same as if your original order was made on CannonKeys.com. This includes support should you have questions about your order/keyboard, or run into any issues.
  • KeyGem buyers can remove items from their order, but cannot add items. For example, if the original order had an addon aluminum plate, the plate can be removed from the order but not swapped for a carbon fiber plate. We only have a limited amount of items so this is necessary.
  • If a customer orders a 21XX Keyboard directly from our website and later requests the $200 refund, we will evaluate the request on a case-by-case basis.
  • We offer delivery duty paid (DDP) shipping to most EU countries, and this discount will hopefully help bridge the price gap between international and domestic shipping.

Thanks for sticking with us,

The CannonKeys Team

We are posting this to reddit as we do not have the emails of those who joined 21XX with KeyGem. This is our best option to try and let those who joined know about the situation.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 12h ago

Photos Got this for only $5

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524 Upvotes

The Shrimp Pinkey. It comes with a wrist rest. I think it got discounted because it seems like the company does not produce these anymore. The website is at least not updated. I just thought it was cute and colors fitted my setup.
Really wish it was a bit longer so I could play CS on it without messing with settings.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 8h ago

Photos Luminkey98v2 with a convertible Southpaw layout

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68 Upvotes

Keyboards with southpaw support are pretty rare!

I'm right-handed, but I actually find it more comfortable to have the numpad on the left when using my mouse.

The Luminkey98 V2 is pretty cool since you can switch the numpad between the left and right sides while keeping the 98-key layout. Such a neat feature!

The design is really clean too. I especially love the machining marks on the weight. They look so good!


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 16h ago

Photos Finally did it!

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302 Upvotes

I am sure there are many who type way faster but I just wanted to get to 120 for a while now.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 11h ago

Photos Nut65 Teal setup

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105 Upvotes

Review and buying experience in the comments.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 16h ago

Builds New build

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106 Upvotes

Obsessed with how this came out!

- Weikav Nut65
- Zealios v2 78g
- GMK CYL Windbreaker

Types like a dream! I may have been a bit enthusiastic with the 78g, fingers get tired but the weight and bump is unmatched. The photo doesn’t do the colors justice, and my coworkers can hear me typing from a mile away (they describe it as “meditative legos”)


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 11h ago

Review This keyboard is so good I never had a good ketboard before this

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I love how heavy it it rainy


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 16h ago

Builds My first 65% build (Nut 65)

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64 Upvotes

Nut 65 (silver)
Gateron x Sillyworks Type R (Tactile)
Chinese black and silver keycaps
First 65% build im stoked


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Photos Skullomania

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286 Upvotes

TKC Candybar case, Checkerboards Ortho Candy Bar, Kailh Box Autumn switches

Mictlan Rebirth Centinela, and both Centinela Extension kits.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 7h ago

Group Buy [GB] Retro UI Deskmats - Live through October 28th!

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8 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 6h ago

Builds My first mechanical keyboard, bought with my own money: URX Core 75

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8 Upvotes

Got my URX Core 75 today and I’m still grinning like an idiot.

Until now I was typing on the built-in keyboard of an old Dell laptop, so this is a massive jump for me. It’s the first keyboard I’ve ever bought with my own money, and I was a bit nervous about whether it would be worth it. It is. The build feels premium, the sound is really satisfying, and I’ve been typing random stuff in Notepad for an hour just to hear it 😅

Build details:

  • Keyboard: URX Core 75 (75% layout with a knob)
  • Switches: Stock switches that came with the board (not sure of the exact model yet, will update when I find out)
  • Keycaps: Stock black set with red legends
  • Lighting: Stock RGB
  • Mods: None yet, completely stock
  • Firmware/customization: Nothing yet, still learning

Nothing fancy, just a stock board, but it means a lot to me as my first one. Planning to explore the hobby slowly from here.

Thanks for reading!


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 12h ago

Photos My F77 Kishsaver finally arrived after 3 months.

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21 Upvotes

Weighs 5KG, took me over two hours to assemble, and sounds amazing. The buckling springs feel and sound perfect. The end game of heavy clicky keyboards. I have an original IBM Model F XT from 1983 but this modernised version is sooo nice. Modelfkeyboards.com if you want one.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 20h ago

Group Buy [GB] GMK CYL Blanks | Approaching Week 2!

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75 Upvotes

r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 5h ago

Builds His and Hers Builds (Gmmk pros)

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been using the black gmmk pro (brass plate, filmed lubed spring switched jwk quartz ,tempest and tape modded ) or at least 5 years now or so.and ive decided to replace the pcb since there are rgbs that are always on already.but functionality wise its still a solid board.i found a used barebones with an alu plate and rk linears for a aolid price and was able to snag and transplant the board to the one im using (i dont use rgb.) and i decided to build the 2nd board out for my so since the board is fine and the rgb she uses.the donor kb was scratched up so i decided to have it powdercoated in a rose gold color and it turned out great! will now decide on a cap set for this (maybe white or something) and give it to her when she comes back to my city


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 15h ago

Photos Grand Machina Orbit R2 w/ GMK Modern Materials

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23 Upvotes

Grand Machina Orbit R2 with GMK Modern Materials, Alu plate, and HMX Rain


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 25m ago

Promotional Crookey artisan raffle [Gargoyle R1] live

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Keycap of this raffle is Gargoyle R1.

⌛Form open ~ closes :

2026/10/28/pm 10:00 (GMT+9 / KST) ~ 10/29/pm 10:00 (GMT+9 / KST) 24 hours

<Link>

Images

Form link

Instagram (artisan account) / Instagram (silver account)

Discord (WIP)

Keycaps:

Gargoyle : Qty 10

Pricing: $130

wax carving & silver casting & 3d sculpting

material: [sterling silver]

Type of stem: MX stem


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 27m ago

Photos My Zen65 with Virtuoso keycaps. Do you often change keycaps on pre-builts or leave them stock?

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Wobkey Zen65 Lite
E-coated White with brass weight
HMX Hydra tactile switches
PC plate + all foams
PBTfans Virtuoso dye-sub keycaps


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 19h ago

Builds Raw Tofu and Yellow Milk....

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29 Upvotes

Raw Tofu and Yellow milk......

Tofu 60 3.0 RAW WKL

KKB WOB , Dark RGB Mods

Milky Yellows L/SS 18mm 55g

Knights stabs

PEI plate , NO foams


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Builds New build

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130 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

What do you think about this build?

- Tofu 3.0 60 HHKB

- CHERRY MX2A Black linear switch

- yuzu keycaps

- TX "AP" STABILIZERS REV. 4


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Photos What's better than 1 EVO 75? yes! 2 EVO 75!!

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120 Upvotes

1 FR4, light sage.

1 PP, basalt grey.

personal preference was PP plate for me. I'm looking for black keycaps, for the basalt grey one. already use FBB Dragon well tea for the light sage.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Builds A little whimsy

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55 Upvotes

A little warning before anyone starts typing away, the layout is wrong cause I was too impatient to build it and see how it looked overall. I'll be receiving some new stabs very soon so the layout will have proper symmetry.

Build:

Gmk bkre

Hmx Yogurt S

Random Frankenstein stabs I found lefover

Pom plate


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 19h ago

Builds Oh my frogs... It's too cute.

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22 Upvotes

Aula WIN68 HE. This board sucked when I first got it, sounded terrible, switches were crappy and un lubed, keycaps were cheap and crappy, but what do you expect for a $40 HE keyboard?

I swapped the switches for some Pre lubed epomaker creamy jades, and this super cute frog themed keycap set. I also added some silicone to the case and taped the back of the PCB and it sounds and feels MUCH better now. This is a great starter HE keyboard if you don't mind doing some fairly affordable mods.

This thing is CREAMY sounding, albeit the tiniest but hollow but hardly noticeable.


r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Photos I tried giving it a vintage finish myself!

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59 Upvotes

I tried giving this board a vintage finish using Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black (bluing solution).

I originally had a vintage Orca look in mind, but as I worked on it, it started leaning more toward a baiolenja aesthetic instead!

*keyboard : transition lite alu top

Process:

  1. Strip the anodizing or coating.
  2. Apply the bluing solution.
  3. Create distressed marks by dabbing with sandpaper.
  4. Apply another layer of the bluing solution over the surface.
  5. Finish with a matte clear coat.

r/MechanicalKeyboards • • 1d ago

Photos Photography

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Just wanted to show of some photography of a recent rebuild I did. Took these a while ago but never shared. Professional photographer but first time shooting a keyboard.