UK Ultra Classic IBM style keyboard, Black USB

I had a close relative of this keyboard for many years until yellow plastics and a PS2 cable lead to a bunch of keyboard impostors. This is a joyous return to the feel and sound of a real keyboard, I had forgotten what i was missing in the intervening years. As far as I'm concerned, these switches are the pinnacle of typing keyboards, so long as your coworkers are not too annoyed by the noise. In the current isolated environment, there can be no reason not to give yourself the tactile delights of a buckling spring keyboard. You'll love every keystroke.

I know I should really give an in-depth review of the product here, but suffice to say it is brilliant (I have two). If you are looking at these keyboards you have probably either seen reviews of the model M on another website or have memories of using one 20+ years ago and are looking for the nostalgic typing experience. The Unicomp M won't disappoint. However I would like to say that the keyboard company's customer service is ridiculously good. From ordering, delivery to aftercare they are great. I had an issue recently with another product I purchased (not the other M) and it was put right immediately after a brief email exchange with customer care. I would not hesitate to purchase from them again.

Excellent, quality made keyboard. Ordered for sons Xmas present so not been used, only tested to ensure all keys ect work. He is over the moon with it and cannot wait to start using it.

I use a keyboard all day, 5 days a week. I've not used a mechanical keyboard in many many years, having used the standard rubber domed stuff that is the norm. Here's what I've noticed from a week of using it:

* The tactile keys. Because of the prominent edges it's easy to feel when you're touching the edge of a key, rather than the top, which helps accuracy.
* The clear feedback (feel and touch) when you press a key. No more wondering whether a key press registered because you were slightly too delicate. It's loud enough that if you shared an office it would likely be a problem but I don't share an office, so no problem.
* The LEDs for the num lock, caps lock and scroll lock are *very* bright. I solved this with a sticky label over the top. They're bright enough to show through, so no loss of functionality, it just looks a bit naff.
* It's higher off the desk than the keyboards I've used in the past. I purchased a wrist support separately so my wrists were not at an awkward angle.
* No media keys (which I knew before I bought it). I solved this by assigning some keyboard shortcuts.

All in all, not perfect, but very pleasant to use and a distinct improvement on the keyboard I had been using.

I first experienced the IBM keyboard in the late 80s - it was outstanding then and still is. Some would say it is noisy, but I can tolerate that as the clear snap sound and feel is unbeatable. I bought one from Keyboard Co about eight years ago. It would still be working reliably had I not drowned it with a glass of water. This happened on a Sunday; its replacement was shipped and in use by Wednesday, much to my relief.

The keyboard, and Keyboard Co, are both heartily recommended.

Simply a great keyboard! A marked improvement from Cherry MX Browns.

This is a full-size Model M in a smaller shell. It looks smart and modern with its black exterior and grey keycaps. The buckling springs are wonderfully tactile and provide a great typing feel.

The board came considerately packaged, and has no blemishes, roughness or inaccurate legends. Poor reviews of Unicomp keyboards are apparently archaic, as their current workmanship is sublime.

The keyboard is solid, with only slight flex at the bottom of the shell. Each key should be checked to see if it 'clicks' (as Unicomp mention in the enclosed documentation); some keys may get trapped during shipping. Refitting the keycap, or using the 'chopstick method' on the spring, fixes this.

Keyboard Co provide the best customer service bar none. Great price, zippy despatch and arrival time, prompt and regular communication. Looking forward to buying from you again!

Can't complain about the best keyboard in the world.
The Keyboard Company provides excellent service and prompt delivery. What more could you ask for?

UK Ultra Classic IBM style keyboard - I bought this to replace my old Cherry mechanical keyboard. I use it for everyday typing, all day - so it's important to have something I'm comfortable with. It's everything I was expecting - really nice key action - best I've ever owned.
Service from Keyboard Company was excellent - I sent a technical question out on the Friday evening I received it - and got a response back same evening.
Nothing to complain about.

Was looking forward to trying out the classic Buckling Spring keyboard. As far as I see it, the only issues I can raise are as follows:
* The Alt Gr and Windows key are swapped around
*The Plastic Case of the Keyboard has some sharp lines around where the two halves of this case connect.
* Subjectively the Unicomp logo looks mediocre, but I'm indifferent, some might dislike it.

Apart from these issues, it is an absolutely wonderful keyboard to type and program on, and it is serviceable for gaming, though I will say that I felt it required a higher actuation force for pressing some keys, which for certain types of games makes it a poor choice. The tactile response is excellent, and although people have complained about the Sounds of these keyboards, they are perfectly fine for use at home.

It should be mentioned that none of these faults are the fault of TheKeyboardCompany, but instead the fault of Unicomp. The service provided by TheKeyboardCompany was swift, I ordered on a Friday evening, and received it the following Wednesday morning.

Overall it's an excellent product.

This is my second Unicomp keyboard - I bought a beige one back in 2003 and it still works perfectly well after seventeen years' near-daily use. Its PS2 connection, however, was a tad inconvenient with my current set-up, so I bought the USB model in black. The new one is smaller and lighter-weight, but the key-press action has that same reassuring ring of quality about it. One difference; the space bar on the new one has a more 'solid' feel and a duller click then the characteristic metallic note of the old one - but that's just an observation, not a problem. A great keyboard, speedily delivered - many thanks!

The keyboard is almost as good in build quality as the original keyboard. It is not the same but its really good enough to get pass my quality standards. HOWEVER, one thing that I will never forgive them for, is that the put the right windows and alt keys in the wrong order. Completely non-standard placing which makes it almost impossible to type properly after almost 15 years of assuming alt-gr is the first key to the right from space. I'm not going to use this keyboard for my everyday typing that is for sure.

Fabulous keyboard promptly dispatched by the nice people at the Keyboard Company (C-19 notwithstanding). This replaces my trusty Unicomp Model M (which didn't survive a cleaning activity after 10 years of faithful service) and has a slightly small footprint thought the keyboard itself is exactly the same size. Totally recommended.

Bought one of these back in March 2014 from the Keyboard Company though via Amazon. It has seen daily use ever since and is still going strong now in June 2019.

Love the clackity, clack sound of the keys for audible feedback and the tactile feedback of the buckling-spring is just as good. Both together help build typing rhythm and typing is much faster than using standard cheapo keyboards. I have tried other quality keyboards in the past with various Cherry keys but none of them come up to scratch as far as feedback is concerned compared to this Unicomp keyboard.

Also worth mentioning is that the price of the keyboard hasn't increased by much since I bought mine. Good sign that The Keyboard Company and Unicomp aren't gouging at customers.

Yep, it certainly isn't the prettiest keyboard you'll ever see - but wow it's absolutely fantastic for typing on - massive clickety clackety noise, feedback and solid feel. If that's what you're into, this one's for you !! (service from the Keyboard Company brilliant as always !!). Seeya soon !

Fantastic keyboard, typing is a pleasure. I'm delighted with it.

Excellent customer service - i accidentally put the wrong address in my order and Helen was quick to reply and very helpful. Very fast delivery too :)

I am really happy with the unicomp keyboard. I have used the original Model M and this is just like it. I am glad that I opted for this and not a restored IBM model M.

Highly recommended.

I got a little scared when opening the box, as some keys had visibly fallen. I was however quickly reassured by the notice that was also in the box: this was perfectly normal, and I just had to put them back into place.

Now, as for the keyboard itself, I must say I am very satisfied, both with the build quality and the feel: my cherry mx blue boards now feel like cheap toys in comparison.

However, be aware that the noise this keyboard makes might be too much if you like quiet ones, as this might be the loudest thing before an actual typewriter (it's far from being as loud, but still... I'd say about twice as loud as a standard cherry mx blue board).

One fault though: the right windows and altgr keys are reversed. Not much of a problem with autohotkey, but still very disorienting.

All in all, I am still very satisfied with my purchase, and I would recommend getting this keyboard if you want to feel the keys and flood the room with a satisfying click clack noise when you type.

I bought my first clickey keyboard nearly 9 years ago but its had a lot work and now replaced with a new one. What a joy. Every PC user should have one!

I bought my wife a second-hand IBM model M keyboard some time ago for our office computer, and it's always been a joy to use. I decided to get one for my studio computer but the sh prices have since gone through the roof ! I was therefore pleased to find these keyboards still manufactured to the old IBM design. I love it, and it has the added advantage of the new Windows key(s) that the old IBM doesn't have. The key action is nice and positive - not as loose as the IBM, presumably because the latter has had over 30 years wear. Very pleased though. Much better than Cherry keyswitches !

And finally, I've got!
I was dreaming, to try, the legendary Buckling Spring.
I realized another little dream about mechanical keyboards, since when I began they knew me another world about writing.

I really like a bunch the sixty percent mechanical keyboards, my ideal, and I like a lot the real din bump, stiff switch, with important tactile and auditive feedback switch: Cherry MX Green, Clear, Matias Click, Fukka White, and finally: the mythical Buckling Spring.

Although by now I find 60 percent usual for me, I've been glad to come back to the standard 104 keys to try this keyboard.
I was really excited the first time I tried, and if I must be sincere I expected stiffer; perhaps because I'm used to using a stiff switch.

I don't mind going back, every now and then, to the always pleasant comfort of standard keyboards.
And the bucking springs are really very, very funny to use.

I can't don't be glad about this important new experience with this keyboard equipped with Buckling Spring.

I'm having a really good time using the legendary buckling spring, their metallic sound follows me as I write, with a good recoil under the finger, it's clear.

As always the Keyboard Company was great to give me info about I asked, and when I made the order, 4 days later I had the keyboard in my hands, in Italy.

See you soon -:)

These are superb keyboards and a joy to type on. I have one of unicomp's larger 'classic' keyboards which is still going strong after a decade of daily use - bought this for space saving and its just as good.

Fantastic well built keyboard, I can see this lasting years. Coming from blue switches which I found were a tad too sensitive for my clumsy fingers this keyboard is spot on!
The staff at KeyboardCo were very helpful at advising me about the product before purchase, right through ensuring the keyboard was delivered on time and I was to my satisfaction thereafter.

next day delivery well constructed keyboard should last years

This is the second one in the office now - a fantastic keyboard - and generates a tremendous amount of noise when we both get up to speed :)