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Are Key Travel and Keycap Top Shapes Compatible? Three Shapes Considered Through Low-Lift Typing
A column. I once had the chance to discuss preferred key travel with a keyboard designer from overseas. I generally prefer around 2.8–3.4 mm of key travel. M... -
Danner Light and the “Parallel Lane” Strategy for Premium Keyboards: How Brands Can Protect Their Position in the Keyboard Market
This is an opinion column. I’ve worn Danner boots for many years. Danner Light 2 Cedar Rainbow Of them all, Danner Light has a special place for me personall... -
Why Can Some Keyboard Brands Launch New Products Faster Than Others? — A Look at How They’re Made
This is a column. On September 24, 2026, Topre officially announced the “REALFORCE RS1 Keyboard,” a split-design keyboard. Personally, I think the fact that ... -
Which Brand Should Collaborate on a Keyboard?
If a dream collaboration were to happen, which brand would you most like to see it with? On September 11, 2026, NuPhy launched "Custom Keyboard Projects," a ... -
JIS vs. ANSI Keyboards: Original Measurements Reveal the Real Differences
Is an ANSI keyboard really harder to use for Japanese typing? To find out, Greenkeys compared JIS and ANSI layouts using original measurements of Enter and B... -
How to Choose a 40% Small Keyboard Layout: Comparing Three Layouts by Finger Travel Distance from the Home Position
40% small keyboards are at an interesting turning point. Until recently, there were few options for small keyboards beyond custom builds, so they were not so... -
Does an Ortholinear Layout Really Reduce Finger Travel? Measuring Finger Travel Distance on a 75% Japanese Layout Keyboard
Most keyboards used in the world today feature a "row-staggered layout," where the keys are offset horizontally. This layout dates back to the typewriter era... -
Why Gasket Mounts Are Rare in Electrostatic Capacitive Keyboards: A Look at HHKB and REALFORCE
This gets a little niche. In an earlier article, “Is There a Reason for Hybrid Keyboards That Support Both Magnetic and Mechanical Switches?,” we noted that ... -
Does a “hybrid keyboard” that supports both magnetic and mechanical switches have a reason to exist?
In recent years, keyboards with magnetic switches have been gaining ground in the gaming keyboard market alongside traditional mechanical switches. More rece...
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