Keycult Keyboard

[Guilleuma Deeken]

Keycultproduces limited-run, premium computer keyboard kits through regular, pre-announced releases. You can check out our schedule to get a better idea of what's coming up. While we do re-run designs, we will very rarely re-run exact colorways or configurations.

First up is the the GEONWORKS F1-8X and it impressed me for a variety of reasons. To note this is a TKL board with plated weight system on the instead. It is also isolated using rubber cord in its mounting style. I opted to use the included aluminum plate in my build and paired it with Durock L7 switches.

At first I thought the hype around Keycults was just over blown, but I wanted to reserve actual judgement for when I finally got to try one. And I did! I built my first Keycult this year and instantly fell in love. From a gorgeous sound signature, a clever design and extremely fun build experience, I loved every moment of this board and continue to love it.

Next comes a board that I am pretty passionate about. The RAMA KARA. It is a visually impressive entry level board into the world of custom keyboard. One interesting thing about the KARA is that the product is made using injection moulding techniques. This process essentially allows for a lower cost during production of the product. The KARA came in a variety of colors and featured a hotswap PCB by Wilba.tech. The interesting thing about this build is the Mute mount and the PCB assembly. It makes for a solid yet dynamic typing experience. The board is also swappable with any of the other colors of the KARA, which can make for some cool color combos.

I had the privilege of working on some identity work for keyboard-creating collective Keycult. It's no secret i have an unhealthy obsession with collecting keyboards so this was an awesome project that was close to my heart. Lots more stuff was produced in the process but these are the pieces i felt were the strongest and most solidified.

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