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Mark –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Clear Layout: United Kingdom
Love the keyboard, build quality is excellent, and the keys feel great.
The customization with the dip switches is straightforward and allows a lot of options.
I especially like the mode that enables one to use the 3 bottom right keys as a 3rd pair of arrow keys. I use the arrow keys a lot, and this feels natural (though it will take me a while to get used to not being able to use right shift when this mode is enabled).
Very happy with the purchase.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
I bought the keyboard with Matias Quiet Click last month and used almost a month.
I really love its compact layout. With the fn key, it is really easy to press arrow keys and especially ~ key can be input by fn+j. I am satisfying with the layout 100%.
However, I could not give more stars in this review because of the quality of the key switch. Maybe I am just an unlucky man. One of key switch is malfunctioning: when pressed a bit slowly, it inputs twice. Sometimes when it is pressed, it doesn’t input at all. Good news is that it is the switch of the tab key, so it is less worse than any other normal keys are malfunctioning. That being said, it is annoying when I use it for alt+tab or ctrl+tab. To avoid that problem, I am pressing the key a bit stronger than usual. I am sorry for that this will be my last keyboard with Matias switch.
Daniel –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
I didn’t think that this keyboard was going to be my main driver because of the reduced size, but after 2 months I am in love.
In fact, now it is weird even to use a TKL, because with this 60% I don’t have to move my hands to reach for cursor keys. After a while you get use to use Fn for this.
The feel and the sound of the keys are amazing and the construction quality is very good.
I only miss my spanish layout, but if you know where your symbols are, it is a great mental exercise to press a key with a certain character printed, but to expect for another 🙂
The DIP switches for customization of special keys are sufficent for me. For the spanish prospect buyers I woudl like to comment that AltGr can be obtained, furthermore, kudos to the company for including the key with AltGr printed in the package.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Linear Layout: USA
Quick delivery. It took only 3 days to have the product, even with the free delivery. The product is quite satisfying. So far so good!
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
Nice feeling keyboard in general, looks good, feels solid and the extra optional keys it comes with are a nice touch. Just rather disappointed it uses such a dated connector as a mini USB-B. It’s a nightmare trying to find a shorterbraided option to replace the stock rubberised one.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
Lots of customisation options which is great for a keyboard this size, very nice sounding switches, solid construction. Amazing keyboard so far.
Matsch –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
Mechanical, compact, tactile but quiet. I just love those ALPS switches. My second favorite switch after the mighty buckling spring, of course. Normally I prefer loud and clicky, but recently I happen to be in an open-plan office unfortunately. This keyboard feels very satisfactory.
Lily –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: United Kingdom
An absolute joy to type on. I had been using an IBM model M but needed something smaller for use on an under desk draw.
I felt dubious about the key feel on individual considered strokes when it first arrived. It has a nice initial tactile bump but following it there is a second bump. This didn’t seem ideal, I thought I’d find it distracting. In practical use it hasn’t been at all distracting and I’m finding the extra after actuation tactility a delight.
I like the idea of having WASD work as arrow keys so this was a nice plus. However I wish a function lock was available (you can lock the right side arrow cluster).
The keycaps 🙁
They are like having a bag of those chocolate coins covered in gold foil, only you’ve eaten the chocolate. You could still ‘spend’ or even bury them but they just feel a bit worthless.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: United Kingdom
Excellent keyboard! Solid construction with minimal table-presence. The Matias Quiet Click switches have very nice tactile feedback and feels solid. The secondary layer, accessible by the fn-key, are well layed out and I quickly got used to the various keys (arrow keys, F-keys, etc.), though it must be said I am en Emacs user, and thus am used to using keyboard shortcuts in stead of the arrow keys.
A slight caveat is that the switches are a bit heavy for my puny little hands, and I’m not sure if it will cause trouble in the long run, but that is not a fault of the keyboard.
Would most definitely recommend this keyboard.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: United Kingdom
This is my first 60%, I have a 75% mx clear. Keyboard is great but I’m still getting use to the arrow keys with fn key, especially while programming. It’s a bit more louder than I expected, at least compared to MX Clear but still quiet enough. The switches feels like a quiet mx blue and it feels really nice to type in.
The instructions are very clear and let you change a couple of keys positions. For me these was useful to arrange keys as a mac keyboard because I use a mac at work.
The keys are a bit hard to pull out but with some force them come out nicely.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: USA
The keyboard was delivered swiftly and meets my expectations perfectly: It’s small and light enough for travel, robust enough for longevity, quiet enough for silent rooms, and it delivers a great tactile typing experience. That it came with everything I needed to switch the keycaps to a Mac layout was the icing on the cake. I’m very happy with my order.
Moritz –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
This is my favourite keyboard so far!
Bad things first:
– A 60% keyboard requires some time getting used to it. There are quite some keys that need to be accessed with a key combination. Especially the arrow keys and the delete key will take some time until you can use them as fast and comfortably as before.
– I got the model with the matias quiet switches. It is close to impossible to find other key caps for them. This will not be a problem with cherry switches.
Now the positive:
– With a 60% keyboard you got a lot more space on your desk
– With a 60% keyboard everything will be faster, as your hands do not need to travel far distances.
– With a 60% keyboard you got the feeling that everything you have is necessary and there is no unused clutter on you desk (like numblock etc.)
– The matias quiet switches feel amazing and are very quite. Not as quiet as a rubber dome, but who wants a rubber dome anyway?
– The keyboard looks amazing. That is because 60% keyboards look great in general, but also because of the vintage color scheme.
– The keyboard allows for some customization. You can use the left shift, ctrl, win and context keys as arrow keys (which is amazing), and you can decide where the fn key is going to be.
– The keyboards overall quality is good
Conclusion:
I was not sure about whether or not Im going to like the 60% layout, but now I know I love it. The matias quiet switches feel amazing and are as quiet as it gets. The only downside is that Im not going to get other key caps for them. I can fully recommend the keyboard if you want a 60%.
This is my first purchase at the keyboardco and I can highly recommend them. The support is nice and fast, so is the delivery of the keyboard.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
The keyboard is small, but quite heavy, making it rest securely on the tabletop. Since I wanted a Swedish layout, I fitted it with the https://www.keyboardco.com/product/double-shot-filco-105-key-swedish-finnish-keyset.asp, which fitted excellently and without any problems, and makes the board sound with a wonderful elegant thok.
Mephisto –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
This keyboard is awesome. Nice retro style, satisfying switches, customisation options about fonctions keys, nothing but love for this product so far.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Clear Layout: United Kingdom
Keyboard is excellent. It’s not as lound as I exected and nobody in my office is complaining about it. Buttons are nice to push and everything is easy to reach.
The instructions are straight forward and there is barely any room to do anything wrong. The quality is very good and nothing has broken so far.
Sometimes Linux reports errors that it can’t read the name or description of the USB device, however this does not affect the functionality at all.
Some buttons are kind of hard to remove and sometimes require several attempts with the key-remover.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Speed Silver Layout: USA
I love this KB, I was looking for a 60% kb that had a sensible alternative for arrow keys, ideally I was looking for hjkl but wasd is pretty convenient too. Also the added flexibility with the dip switches is excellent. The only things I’d want over this is an aluminium case but I’m looking to buy an aftermarket one and they’re TEX compatible. keyboard.co are awesome too, the customer service is second to none. All in all I am delighted.
Andrea Bancora –
Switch Type: Matias Click Layout: USA
It’s a good keyboard for its price. The keycaps, though ABS, are ok-feeling. The space bar is a little warped. I bought the Matias Click variant. The feel of these switches is absolutely wonderful, the only drawback is a little inconsistency with the clickiness across the board. The tactility feels consistent with all the switches to me. One major problem with this product is the included keycap puller though. Don’t even TRY to use it, you will end up breaking one or two switches. It simply doesn’t grab enough and the keycaps are on there way too hard.
Felice –
Switch Type: Matias Click Layout: USA
Better late than never.
Just few months ago I began to interest about mechanical keyboards.
I knew at once I would have liked hard click keyboard with a good sound of switches, I like a lot to listen its and to feel good sensation under the fingers while I’m writing.
In KBParadise V60 I found my favourite mechanical keyboard, I found it right cut for me, I almost never use numeric keypad or functions keys, and to have all the keys close to fingers, is good, for me the right tool for writing at PC.
Matias click are the switches I was searching, real tactile din bump, good feedback for touch and sound.
This is my second purchase on The Keyboard Company, and it means I trust in them, I’m glad for the quality product and for the fast and quality service.
Second purchase and second same keyboard: with different switch.
I appreciate a lot my KBP V60 with Cherry MX green, I like a lot the resistance, the resilience of switch under the fingers, with a high precision typing, but Matias click are really another kind of music, a recoil under the fingers, and I’m glad to have both this KBP keyboard, same in the shape with different hearts.
Matias click has an actual tactile bump, a great satisfaction writing, something that bring in my mind the sound of typewriter even if I used it few time in my life.
This is a keyboard built to last and switches too, for people love tactile and good sound switch while listen their writing.
Some weeks I’m using this and each time I push the keys is a satisfaction, switches really hold on the caps, for me a good sensation.
I think KBP makes interesting keyboard, something built to last as each quality product should be, the touch on the keys are nice, and vintage style too.
A good product, great switches, great feeling to type.
I’m very glad.
gordonm –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
These are my impressions of the V60 keyboard after a few days of use. This is the also first time I’ve tried Matias Quick Click switches.
First the key switches. I’ve used Cherry MX Brown switches for some time and really like them but was keen to try something different which might prove quiet enough to use in a shared space. Well, first impressions, the Matias Quiet Click feel good and are pleasing to type on. The click is not obvious and they are certainly quiet compared to Cherry MX Brown – but obviously not completely silent. A different feel but just as satisfying.
The second big consideration was layout flexibility. I use a Filco Minila – also a 60% keyboard – in my every day work (programming) and have that laid out just the way I like. The V60 is also USAANSI layout which suits me fine. I use emacs and like Escape and Ctrl to be handy as they are frequently used in combination with other keys. On this keyboard (using easily accessible DIP switches and the spare keys) I swapped the Escape (positioned to the left of ‘1’ as is typical for 60%s) so it’s available without having to use ‘Fn’. Ctrl can be positioned to the left of ‘a’, old-school UNIX style. Most other keys are positioned spot on and, unlike on the Minila, there are no compromises as to the size of any of the keys. The main layout drawback is, for me, the lack of dedicated arrow keys. These can be accessed in two locations but my preferred is to use Fn (positioned at the bottom left after relocating Crtl) in combination with WASD. It’ll take a bit of getting used to. The other main drawback, having swapped Escape, is access to tilde ‘~’ – often needed at the Linux command-line. I’m getting used to Fn-j and can also live with it.
Physically the keyboard is sturdier than I was expecting. Overall the keyboard appearance has a clean, functional vibe. The keys feel good but as has been mentioned elsewhere there is a slight ‘ring’ from the wide keys with stabilizers – especially backspace. I havn’t tried to correct it as its not too obvious. The keys rock very slightly but that’s part of their ‘character’ and not a drawback for me.
Overall, this is an enjoyable, fun keyboard with a throw-back retro look which feels natural and pleasing to type on and, for me, nicely compares favourably with the Filco Minila.
Tidus –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
First up: This is my first Keyboard with Matias Quiet Click Switches. I do own several high quality boards with Cherry switches though and I will try to compare both the switches and the board itself.
Things I didn’t like first, so we got that out of the way:
The big stabilized keys rattle pretty hard. It’s kind of annoying and I havn’t had that issue with comparable Cherry-MX Boards like the Vortex Pok3r. It makes typing louder than necessary, wich is a shame, cause the switches itself are at least as silent as Cherry Browns with additional damping rings installed. However I was able to fix that with some lubing (try thick products) and now the big keys sound very pleasent.
I also noticed some very minor pinging, but I think most people wouldn’t.
The keycaps sit very stiff on the switches. In fact so stiff, that I had to use quite a bit of force to remove them. And that is with a wired keypuller. My guess is, that you will have a very hard time trying to pull them of with the included plastic puller. There is also some danger to damage the switches. Keep that in mind if you can get your hands on some aftermarket keycaps.
Now the good stuff:
Switches (Matias Quiet Click) feel very pleasent. They are quite tactile with a tactile bump right at the beginning. After the bump the key falls into buttom-out with reduced force needed. For comparison: Cherry Switches get stiffer after their bump till buttom-out. The bump with Matias is much sharper and more pronounced than a Cherry Brown and may be comparable with Cherry Clear. They do feel much lighter however and your fingers don’t fatique, cause you only need to overcome the initial bump and don’t get much resistance after that. They also are smoother than Cherry switches. I can type with these as accurate and fast as with Cherry Blue, but without the annoying high pitched click. I consider them superior to Cherry tactile switches.
Buttom-Out is not as hard as with Cherrys without being mushy.
Neutral:
Keycaps aren’t that bad. Many keycaps are, if you’re not looking into after market. Texture is ok and lettering not really feelable. It’s no GMK-Set though. Keep in mind that I can only describe my experience with the vintage set, as dark lettering on bright caps usually makes less problems than the other way round. I expect the legends not to fade away. With dark keys you most likely get a white infill for the legends, that gets dirty and feels scratchy.
The keys do wobble a little bit more to the sides than Cherrys. Doesn’t bother me or affect my writing though.
The keyboard case is not the nicest thing in the world (it’s plastic, over all) but it does its job. Doesn’t crack or bend or squeake or anything. You can always install a after market case with decent materials if you wish. Nothing to complain really, wich is seldom with keyboards.
Over all I’m pretty happy with the board. Writing is pleasent and efficiant and there aren’t many things that bother me. Lubing the stabilizers however is a must do!
Pricing is a little bit on the high side imo. You will get a Pok3r with same layout, Cherry switches, a metal case and superior PBT keycaps for not that much more money. If I had the choice, I would still pick the KBP v60 with Matias Quiet Click, cause the switch and therefore the writing experience is that much better.
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The KB Paradise V60 ‘Vintage’ is a mini 60% keyboard, roughly 60% of the size of a standard keyboard with 60% of the keys, and vintage themed keycaps, light beige and dark beige.
The KBP-V60-MTS-QL-VINTAGE features dip-switches to customise your layout with additional key caps to match your preferred layout, a key puller to help swap your keycaps, and Matias Quiet Linear switches.
The V60 also comes with a detachable cable, to help when transporting your keyboard.
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Mark –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Clear Layout: United Kingdom
Love the keyboard, build quality is excellent, and the keys feel great.
The customization with the dip switches is straightforward and allows a lot of options.
I especially like the mode that enables one to use the 3 bottom right keys as a 3rd pair of arrow keys. I use the arrow keys a lot, and this feels natural (though it will take me a while to get used to not being able to use right shift when this mode is enabled).
Very happy with the purchase.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
I bought the keyboard with Matias Quiet Click last month and used almost a month.
I really love its compact layout. With the fn key, it is really easy to press arrow keys and especially ~ key can be input by fn+j. I am satisfying with the layout 100%.
However, I could not give more stars in this review because of the quality of the key switch. Maybe I am just an unlucky man. One of key switch is malfunctioning: when pressed a bit slowly, it inputs twice. Sometimes when it is pressed, it doesn’t input at all. Good news is that it is the switch of the tab key, so it is less worse than any other normal keys are malfunctioning. That being said, it is annoying when I use it for alt+tab or ctrl+tab. To avoid that problem, I am pressing the key a bit stronger than usual. I am sorry for that this will be my last keyboard with Matias switch.
Daniel –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
I didn’t think that this keyboard was going to be my main driver because of the reduced size, but after 2 months I am in love.
In fact, now it is weird even to use a TKL, because with this 60% I don’t have to move my hands to reach for cursor keys. After a while you get use to use Fn for this.
The feel and the sound of the keys are amazing and the construction quality is very good.
I only miss my spanish layout, but if you know where your symbols are, it is a great mental exercise to press a key with a certain character printed, but to expect for another 🙂
The DIP switches for customization of special keys are sufficent for me. For the spanish prospect buyers I woudl like to comment that AltGr can be obtained, furthermore, kudos to the company for including the key with AltGr printed in the package.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Linear Layout: USA
Quick delivery. It took only 3 days to have the product, even with the free delivery. The product is quite satisfying. So far so good!
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
Nice feeling keyboard in general, looks good, feels solid and the extra optional keys it comes with are a nice touch. Just rather disappointed it uses such a dated connector as a mini USB-B. It’s a nightmare trying to find a shorterbraided option to replace the stock rubberised one.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
Lots of customisation options which is great for a keyboard this size, very nice sounding switches, solid construction. Amazing keyboard so far.
Matsch –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
Mechanical, compact, tactile but quiet. I just love those ALPS switches. My second favorite switch after the mighty buckling spring, of course. Normally I prefer loud and clicky, but recently I happen to be in an open-plan office unfortunately. This keyboard feels very satisfactory.
Lily –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: United Kingdom
An absolute joy to type on. I had been using an IBM model M but needed something smaller for use on an under desk draw.
I felt dubious about the key feel on individual considered strokes when it first arrived. It has a nice initial tactile bump but following it there is a second bump. This didn’t seem ideal, I thought I’d find it distracting. In practical use it hasn’t been at all distracting and I’m finding the extra after actuation tactility a delight.
I like the idea of having WASD work as arrow keys so this was a nice plus. However I wish a function lock was available (you can lock the right side arrow cluster).
The keycaps 🙁
They are like having a bag of those chocolate coins covered in gold foil, only you’ve eaten the chocolate. You could still ‘spend’ or even bury them but they just feel a bit worthless.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: United Kingdom
Excellent keyboard! Solid construction with minimal table-presence. The Matias Quiet Click switches have very nice tactile feedback and feels solid. The secondary layer, accessible by the fn-key, are well layed out and I quickly got used to the various keys (arrow keys, F-keys, etc.), though it must be said I am en Emacs user, and thus am used to using keyboard shortcuts in stead of the arrow keys.
A slight caveat is that the switches are a bit heavy for my puny little hands, and I’m not sure if it will cause trouble in the long run, but that is not a fault of the keyboard.
Would most definitely recommend this keyboard.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: United Kingdom
This is my first 60%, I have a 75% mx clear. Keyboard is great but I’m still getting use to the arrow keys with fn key, especially while programming. It’s a bit more louder than I expected, at least compared to MX Clear but still quiet enough. The switches feels like a quiet mx blue and it feels really nice to type in.
The instructions are very clear and let you change a couple of keys positions. For me these was useful to arrange keys as a mac keyboard because I use a mac at work.
The keys are a bit hard to pull out but with some force them come out nicely.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: USA
The keyboard was delivered swiftly and meets my expectations perfectly: It’s small and light enough for travel, robust enough for longevity, quiet enough for silent rooms, and it delivers a great tactile typing experience. That it came with everything I needed to switch the keycaps to a Mac layout was the icing on the cake. I’m very happy with my order.
Moritz –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
This is my favourite keyboard so far!
Bad things first:
– A 60% keyboard requires some time getting used to it. There are quite some keys that need to be accessed with a key combination. Especially the arrow keys and the delete key will take some time until you can use them as fast and comfortably as before.
– I got the model with the matias quiet switches. It is close to impossible to find other key caps for them. This will not be a problem with cherry switches.
Now the positive:
– With a 60% keyboard you got a lot more space on your desk
– With a 60% keyboard everything will be faster, as your hands do not need to travel far distances.
– With a 60% keyboard you got the feeling that everything you have is necessary and there is no unused clutter on you desk (like numblock etc.)
– The matias quiet switches feel amazing and are very quite. Not as quiet as a rubber dome, but who wants a rubber dome anyway?
– The keyboard looks amazing. That is because 60% keyboards look great in general, but also because of the vintage color scheme.
– The keyboard allows for some customization. You can use the left shift, ctrl, win and context keys as arrow keys (which is amazing), and you can decide where the fn key is going to be.
– The keyboards overall quality is good
Conclusion:
I was not sure about whether or not Im going to like the 60% layout, but now I know I love it. The matias quiet switches feel amazing and are as quiet as it gets. The only downside is that Im not going to get other key caps for them. I can fully recommend the keyboard if you want a 60%.
This is my first purchase at the keyboardco and I can highly recommend them. The support is nice and fast, so is the delivery of the keyboard.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
The keyboard is small, but quite heavy, making it rest securely on the tabletop. Since I wanted a Swedish layout, I fitted it with the https://www.keyboardco.com/product/double-shot-filco-105-key-swedish-finnish-keyset.asp, which fitted excellently and without any problems, and makes the board sound with a wonderful elegant thok.
Mephisto –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Brown Layout: United Kingdom
This keyboard is awesome. Nice retro style, satisfying switches, customisation options about fonctions keys, nothing but love for this product so far.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Clear Layout: United Kingdom
Keyboard is excellent. It’s not as lound as I exected and nobody in my office is complaining about it. Buttons are nice to push and everything is easy to reach.
The instructions are straight forward and there is barely any room to do anything wrong. The quality is very good and nothing has broken so far.
Sometimes Linux reports errors that it can’t read the name or description of the USB device, however this does not affect the functionality at all.
Some buttons are kind of hard to remove and sometimes require several attempts with the key-remover.
Anonymous –
Switch Type: CHERRY MX Speed Silver Layout: USA
I love this KB, I was looking for a 60% kb that had a sensible alternative for arrow keys, ideally I was looking for hjkl but wasd is pretty convenient too. Also the added flexibility with the dip switches is excellent. The only things I’d want over this is an aluminium case but I’m looking to buy an aftermarket one and they’re TEX compatible. keyboard.co are awesome too, the customer service is second to none. All in all I am delighted.
Andrea Bancora –
Switch Type: Matias Click Layout: USA
It’s a good keyboard for its price. The keycaps, though ABS, are ok-feeling. The space bar is a little warped. I bought the Matias Click variant. The feel of these switches is absolutely wonderful, the only drawback is a little inconsistency with the clickiness across the board. The tactility feels consistent with all the switches to me. One major problem with this product is the included keycap puller though. Don’t even TRY to use it, you will end up breaking one or two switches. It simply doesn’t grab enough and the keycaps are on there way too hard.
Felice –
Switch Type: Matias Click Layout: USA
Better late than never.
Just few months ago I began to interest about mechanical keyboards.
I knew at once I would have liked hard click keyboard with a good sound of switches, I like a lot to listen its and to feel good sensation under the fingers while I’m writing.
In KBParadise V60 I found my favourite mechanical keyboard, I found it right cut for me, I almost never use numeric keypad or functions keys, and to have all the keys close to fingers, is good, for me the right tool for writing at PC.
Matias click are the switches I was searching, real tactile din bump, good feedback for touch and sound.
This is my second purchase on The Keyboard Company, and it means I trust in them, I’m glad for the quality product and for the fast and quality service.
Second purchase and second same keyboard: with different switch.
I appreciate a lot my KBP V60 with Cherry MX green, I like a lot the resistance, the resilience of switch under the fingers, with a high precision typing, but Matias click are really another kind of music, a recoil under the fingers, and I’m glad to have both this KBP keyboard, same in the shape with different hearts.
Matias click has an actual tactile bump, a great satisfaction writing, something that bring in my mind the sound of typewriter even if I used it few time in my life.
This is a keyboard built to last and switches too, for people love tactile and good sound switch while listen their writing.
Some weeks I’m using this and each time I push the keys is a satisfaction, switches really hold on the caps, for me a good sensation.
I think KBP makes interesting keyboard, something built to last as each quality product should be, the touch on the keys are nice, and vintage style too.
A good product, great switches, great feeling to type.
I’m very glad.
gordonm –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
These are my impressions of the V60 keyboard after a few days of use. This is the also first time I’ve tried Matias Quick Click switches.
First the key switches. I’ve used Cherry MX Brown switches for some time and really like them but was keen to try something different which might prove quiet enough to use in a shared space. Well, first impressions, the Matias Quiet Click feel good and are pleasing to type on. The click is not obvious and they are certainly quiet compared to Cherry MX Brown – but obviously not completely silent. A different feel but just as satisfying.
The second big consideration was layout flexibility. I use a Filco Minila – also a 60% keyboard – in my every day work (programming) and have that laid out just the way I like. The V60 is also USAANSI layout which suits me fine. I use emacs and like Escape and Ctrl to be handy as they are frequently used in combination with other keys. On this keyboard (using easily accessible DIP switches and the spare keys) I swapped the Escape (positioned to the left of ‘1’ as is typical for 60%s) so it’s available without having to use ‘Fn’. Ctrl can be positioned to the left of ‘a’, old-school UNIX style. Most other keys are positioned spot on and, unlike on the Minila, there are no compromises as to the size of any of the keys. The main layout drawback is, for me, the lack of dedicated arrow keys. These can be accessed in two locations but my preferred is to use Fn (positioned at the bottom left after relocating Crtl) in combination with WASD. It’ll take a bit of getting used to. The other main drawback, having swapped Escape, is access to tilde ‘~’ – often needed at the Linux command-line. I’m getting used to Fn-j and can also live with it.
Physically the keyboard is sturdier than I was expecting. Overall the keyboard appearance has a clean, functional vibe. The keys feel good but as has been mentioned elsewhere there is a slight ‘ring’ from the wide keys with stabilizers – especially backspace. I havn’t tried to correct it as its not too obvious. The keys rock very slightly but that’s part of their ‘character’ and not a drawback for me.
Overall, this is an enjoyable, fun keyboard with a throw-back retro look which feels natural and pleasing to type on and, for me, nicely compares favourably with the Filco Minila.
Tidus –
Switch Type: Matias Quiet Click Layout: USA
First up: This is my first Keyboard with Matias Quiet Click Switches. I do own several high quality boards with Cherry switches though and I will try to compare both the switches and the board itself.
Things I didn’t like first, so we got that out of the way:
The big stabilized keys rattle pretty hard. It’s kind of annoying and I havn’t had that issue with comparable Cherry-MX Boards like the Vortex Pok3r. It makes typing louder than necessary, wich is a shame, cause the switches itself are at least as silent as Cherry Browns with additional damping rings installed. However I was able to fix that with some lubing (try thick products) and now the big keys sound very pleasent.
I also noticed some very minor pinging, but I think most people wouldn’t.
The keycaps sit very stiff on the switches. In fact so stiff, that I had to use quite a bit of force to remove them. And that is with a wired keypuller. My guess is, that you will have a very hard time trying to pull them of with the included plastic puller. There is also some danger to damage the switches. Keep that in mind if you can get your hands on some aftermarket keycaps.
Now the good stuff:
Switches (Matias Quiet Click) feel very pleasent. They are quite tactile with a tactile bump right at the beginning. After the bump the key falls into buttom-out with reduced force needed. For comparison: Cherry Switches get stiffer after their bump till buttom-out. The bump with Matias is much sharper and more pronounced than a Cherry Brown and may be comparable with Cherry Clear. They do feel much lighter however and your fingers don’t fatique, cause you only need to overcome the initial bump and don’t get much resistance after that. They also are smoother than Cherry switches. I can type with these as accurate and fast as with Cherry Blue, but without the annoying high pitched click. I consider them superior to Cherry tactile switches.
Buttom-Out is not as hard as with Cherrys without being mushy.
Neutral:
Keycaps aren’t that bad. Many keycaps are, if you’re not looking into after market. Texture is ok and lettering not really feelable. It’s no GMK-Set though. Keep in mind that I can only describe my experience with the vintage set, as dark lettering on bright caps usually makes less problems than the other way round. I expect the legends not to fade away. With dark keys you most likely get a white infill for the legends, that gets dirty and feels scratchy.
The keys do wobble a little bit more to the sides than Cherrys. Doesn’t bother me or affect my writing though.
The keyboard case is not the nicest thing in the world (it’s plastic, over all) but it does its job. Doesn’t crack or bend or squeake or anything. You can always install a after market case with decent materials if you wish. Nothing to complain really, wich is seldom with keyboards.
Over all I’m pretty happy with the board. Writing is pleasent and efficiant and there aren’t many things that bother me. Lubing the stabilizers however is a must do!
Pricing is a little bit on the high side imo. You will get a Pok3r with same layout, Cherry switches, a metal case and superior PBT keycaps for not that much more money. If I had the choice, I would still pick the KBP v60 with Matias Quiet Click, cause the switch and therefore the writing experience is that much better.