Just to let you know, there are different brands of blue switches which have subtle sound and design differences according to mechanical keyboard enthusiasts. There is outemu, kailh, gateron, and cherry switches. And probably more. Qwerkywriter has cherry blue switches and that keyboard you have for this video are outemu blue switches for example. Theyre all clicky and tactile switches, just different brands.
I have such a soft spot for typewriters that I models quite a couple of my custom mehcnical keyboards after them. My favorite one is the keyboard I assembled recently in appreciation of the Smith-Corona Skyriter. They even had Skyriter keycaps commission for it.
I went ahead and bought this 7Keys RetroTypewriter Style keyboard based on your review. I just got a new mini PC and I needed a keyboard for it. All the keyboards I have around here are for Mac. I chose this one in particular for the backlighting and the gapped font used for the keycaps. I just thought it looked sharp. I'm really impressed with the packaging. This in no way seems to be a cheap keyboard. I really like that the coiled USB cable adds to the retro look. That back wire paper (phone, iPad) support does't seem to be removable on mine, but that's fine. I'm disappointed that it doesn't include a "keeper" for the USB Bluetooth dongle that many wireless mice have. I have no use for the RGB, but it's fun. But when I set it on constant backlight, the color is blue which isn't particularly visible. The brightness control is about what I've come to expect from LEDs. Some variation, but mostly off and on. And this In No Way FEELS like a typewriter keyboard. As you mentioned, the keycaps are a bit too large and too closely set together, more like a computer keyboard than like any typewriter. I haven't noticed the keyclick to be particularly loud, though it's louder than the keyboard on my MacBook Air. I'm still considering getting Brown switches for more of a tactile click. I really like that swapping key switches is an option. Also, switching between Mac and PC is seamless, though you get only one Option key with a Mac. And that wrist rest is included. That's nice. I appreciate having a Bluetooth-capable keyboard because you never know when a wired connection might not make sense. This one is a dandy that works well and looks great.
This one looks nice. I like the look of the letters on the keycaps and I appreciate the look of the old glass-topped keys but I do wish they were tombstone shaped like on the Royal KMG I grew up with. I also prefer a wired connection to reduce any lag, but that's not always available, so the BlueTooth option is nice. The controls seem to be focused on the RGB which is a very un-typewriter thing to do. I won't be constantly changing my RGB pattern, maybe others will. The glow-through keycaps is great as are the replaceable switches. I'm not looking for sound, I'm looking for more of a tactile experience so I'll probably swap out the ""blue" switches for "brown" switches to get more of a specific click feel when the keys are pressed. It seems nice for the price. I may get one.
The same style but very different. A real typewriter keyboard gets it's sound and feel from the type bars actually hitting the platten. That's not something a computer keyboard will ever be able to duplicate.
At that price point, I really wish that they would have added linear and tactile switch options. I realize it's hotswap but the switches they included were probably the Outemu blues, which are horribly pingy imo. Probably one of the lowest quality clicky switches. If anyone is buying this, and find that you don't like the sound but still want a clicky switch, check out the Gateron Melodic, which are far more mild in the click sound but so satisfying. Either that or Kailh box clicky switches like the Autumn switches.
Howdy 🤠 thanks for this video. I truly hate my computer keyboard and have been considering a typewriter keyboard because the clicky clack is not only satisfying but I hope would also slow me down.
Interesting, and it begs a question I’ve sometimes pondered: why are there typewriter-ish keyboards being made in 2024? I mean, logically they’re silly and arguably unnecessary. At the same time, they’re warm and inviting in a way a cold, standard digital keyboard isn’t. Not to get philosophical, but there’s a peculiar soulfulness to the best of them. Perhaps we humans are somehow drawn to mechanical things. Ever see a little kid light up upon seeing a working, breathing steam locomotive? Compared to modern engines, they’re clunky, cumbersome, dirty, noisy and inefficient. And yet we love them. It’s a weird paradox I’ve never quite understood. Oh well! (Full disclosure: my dad was an electrical engineer and my mom was an artist, so that could be part of my problem, lol.) 🙂
Just to let you know, there are different brands of blue switches which have subtle sound and design differences according to mechanical keyboard enthusiasts.
There is outemu, kailh, gateron, and cherry switches. And probably more.
Qwerkywriter has cherry blue switches and that keyboard you have for this video are outemu blue switches for example.
Theyre all clicky and tactile switches, just different brands.
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I have such a soft spot for typewriters that I models quite a couple of my custom mehcnical keyboards after them. My favorite one is the keyboard I assembled recently in appreciation of the Smith-Corona Skyriter. They even had Skyriter keycaps commission for it.
I went ahead and bought this 7Keys RetroTypewriter Style keyboard based on your review.
I just got a new mini PC and I needed a keyboard for it. All the keyboards I have around here are for Mac.
I chose this one in particular for the backlighting and the gapped font used for the keycaps. I just thought it looked sharp.
I'm really impressed with the packaging. This in no way seems to be a cheap keyboard.
I really like that the coiled USB cable adds to the retro look.
That back wire paper (phone, iPad) support does't seem to be removable on mine, but that's fine.
I'm disappointed that it doesn't include a "keeper" for the USB Bluetooth dongle that many wireless mice have.
I have no use for the RGB, but it's fun. But when I set it on constant backlight, the color is blue which isn't particularly visible.
The brightness control is about what I've come to expect from LEDs. Some variation, but mostly off and on.
And this In No Way FEELS like a typewriter keyboard. As you mentioned, the keycaps are a bit too large and too closely set together, more like a computer keyboard than like any typewriter. I haven't noticed the keyclick to be particularly loud, though it's louder than the keyboard on my MacBook Air.
I'm still considering getting Brown switches for more of a tactile click. I really like that swapping key switches is an option.
Also, switching between Mac and PC is seamless, though you get only one Option key with a Mac.
And that wrist rest is included. That's nice.
I appreciate having a Bluetooth-capable keyboard because you never know when a wired connection might not make sense.
This one is a dandy that works well and looks great.
Thank you for a thorough review! Very interesting!🙂
This one looks nice.
I like the look of the letters on the keycaps and I appreciate the look of the old glass-topped keys but I do wish they were tombstone shaped like on the Royal KMG I grew up with.
I also prefer a wired connection to reduce any lag, but that's not always available, so the BlueTooth option is nice.
The controls seem to be focused on the RGB which is a very un-typewriter thing to do. I won't be constantly changing my RGB pattern, maybe others will.
The glow-through keycaps is great as are the replaceable switches. I'm not looking for sound, I'm looking for more of a tactile experience so I'll probably swap out the ""blue" switches for "brown" switches to get more of a specific click feel when the keys are pressed.
It seems nice for the price. I may get one.
I, for one, am...floored.
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thanks for review
The same style but very different. A real typewriter keyboard gets it's sound and feel from the type bars actually hitting the platten. That's not something a computer keyboard will ever be able to duplicate.
My issue with the FINEDAY, it doesn't have MacOS keys.
At that price point, I really wish that they would have added linear and tactile switch options. I realize it's hotswap but the switches they included were probably the Outemu blues, which are horribly pingy imo. Probably one of the lowest quality clicky switches. If anyone is buying this, and find that you don't like the sound but still want a clicky switch, check out the Gateron Melodic, which are far more mild in the click sound but so satisfying. Either that or Kailh box clicky switches like the Autumn switches.
@@SadWitchBree I appreciate your additional insight on this!
Howdy 🤠 thanks for this video. I truly hate my computer keyboard and have been considering a typewriter keyboard because the clicky clack is not only satisfying but I hope would also slow me down.
What a very cool item wow
THATS ONE SPICY MEATABALL OHHH!
Have you tried the Azio MK retro? It's really nice
@@Tortugadelamuerta I have not, but it’s on the list!
Interesting, and it begs a question I’ve sometimes pondered: why are there typewriter-ish keyboards being made in 2024? I mean, logically they’re silly and arguably unnecessary. At the same time, they’re warm and inviting in a way a cold, standard digital keyboard isn’t. Not to get philosophical, but there’s a peculiar soulfulness to the best of them. Perhaps we humans are somehow drawn to mechanical things. Ever see a little kid light up upon seeing a working, breathing steam locomotive? Compared to modern engines, they’re clunky, cumbersome, dirty, noisy and inefficient. And yet we love them. It’s a weird paradox I’ve never quite understood. Oh well! (Full disclosure: my dad was an electrical engineer and my mom was an artist, so that could be part of my problem, lol.) 🙂
First one here. Stick to classic typewriters 😀