RAINY75 is a mechanical keyboard sold by WOBKEY, a Chinese keyboard brand.
The product quickly became a hot topic of conversation, as it offered a full aluminum body at a surprisingly low price.
It is also famous for being posted on SNS by film director Makoto Shinkai.
Overseas, the project has been a great success, garnering support from 4,729 people on the crowdfunding site Kickstarter in January 2024.
In Japan, the product appeared on the crowdfunding site Makuake and became very popular, with a total of 308 people purchasing the product and raising approximately 5.6 million yen in support.
After that, the product is sold by KIBU Corporation, which sponsored the crowdfunding campaign, acting as the sales agent.
The product can be used with peace of mind as it has been certified for technical conformity.
This article will tell you about the appeal of Wobkey Rainy75.
Sales Information
Rainy75 is available at KIBU Shop and Amazon.
*Split space bar and JIS layout style switch plate are available only for “Lite series”. The availability of backlight is a major difference from other models.
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He launched his own media as a site operator and web writer, and now plans and manages multiple corporate media. He often types heavily in his work, and in his search for greater efficiency, he became addicted to the keyboard swamp and established “GreenKeys”.
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Conclusion: I can recommend Rainy75.
In conclusion, I can highly recommend Rainy75.
- Excellent keystroke sound
- Excellent cost performance
- Layout can be changed
Frankly speaking, the aluminum alloy body, gasket-mounted construction, luxurious sound-absorbing materials, wireless compatibility (with technical certification), high-quality keycaps… It is “astounding” that such a full-featured, top-quality keyboard can be purchased for as little as 20,000 yen.
The Rainy75 is a must-have for anyone looking for a custom keyboard with a good typing feel.
Choose the “Lite series” if you want to use the pseudo-Japanese alignment and split space bar.
If you have no problem with the normal US layout, we recommend the “Color series” if you prefer a softer keystroke feel, and the “Pro series” if you prefer a harder keystroke feel with more repulsion.
Sales Information
Rainy75 is available at KIBU Shop and Amazon.
*Split space bar and JIS layout style switch plate are available only for “Lite series”. The availability of backlight is a major difference from other models.
Product Specifications and Overview
Rainy75 is available in three types, Lite, Color, and Pro, depending on the difference in use.
Be careful when choosing the color and weight combinations you can select, and the key switches used by default, as they differ.
In particular, if you would like to use a pseudo-JIS layout (ISO layout) or a split space bar, please note that only the Lite series is supported.
Keyboard Overview
| Lite | Color | Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (including tax) | 20,000 yen | 22,000 yen | 25,000 yen |
| variety | black silver | silver blue (colour, color) white | black blue (colour, color) white pink purple |
| keycap | Double-shot PBT | ||
| key switch | HMX purple Violet / 45±5gf AP 2.0±0.6mm Travel 3.5mm | JWK black and white WOB / 40±5gf AP 2.0±0.4mm Travel 3.5mm±0.04mm | |
| plate (often as in “tectonic plate”) | PP | FR4 PP | |
| Tilt Angle | Approx. 7 degrees | ||
| Case Material | Aluminum alloy | ||
| access method | Type-C / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth | ||
| hot swap | support | ||
| weight | Approx. 1.8kg | ||
| Battery capacity | 3500mAh | 7000mAh | |
| Size | 320 x 135 x 35mm | ||
| weight | glass | stainless steel | |
| Plate Options | JIS layout US split space bar layout | incompatible | |
| RGB | incompatible | support | |
Differences between each model
Rainy75 is available in three models (Lite/Color/Pro), each with a different red section in the table above.
The critical difference between the Lite series and the Color/Pro series is “whether or not the switch plate can be replaced.
If you want to use a Japanese-style layout or a split space bar layout, choose the Lite series.
Color/Pro is also an option for those who are comfortable with US layout.
The Pro has a longer battery life, uses stainless steel weights, and uses FR4 plates, so the key feel is slightly harder and more resilient than other models.
The key switches have also been changed.
Key switch specifications
Purple Keyswitch｜MX Compatible Keycaps
- Manufacturer: HMX
- Switch type: Linear
- Operating force: 45±5gf
- Operating travel: 2.0±0.6mm
- Total travel: 3.5 mm
- Spring: 22mm
- Factory lube: Factory lubricated
Black-white key switch
- Manufacturer: JWK｜ Compatible with MX compatible keycaps
- Switch type: Linear
- Operating force: 40±5gf
- Operating travel: 2.0±0.4mm
- Total travel: 3.5 ±0.04mm
- Spring: 18mm
- Factory lube: Factory lubricated
We also sell individual key switches at the KIBU store.
sales destination
Sold by: Wobkey (China)
Authorized distributor in Japan: KIBU Co.
Where to Buy
included thing
- keyboard body
- keycap puller
- Three replacement key switches
- handling instructions
- USB Type-C Cable
- 2.4GHz wireless receiver (dongle)
Rainy75 Review
- Aluminum alloy case
- Gasket mount for good keystroke feel
- Two connection methods can be selected from wired and wireless. Certified for technical compliance
- Easy to purchase (available from 20,000 yen)
- Hot-swappable and replaceable keyswitches
Appearance and Features
Let’s take a look at the exterior.
The white color of the Lite series is the one we will be reviewing.
The coloring is based on white, with black 3-key accents that are very crisp.
The keycaps are made of PBT material, which is highly resistant to abrasion and oil, so there is almost no risk of shine even after long-term use.
Another major advantage of the double-shot (two-color molding) is that the printing never disappears.
The Rainy75 consists of a top case and a bottom case; the screws connecting the top and bottom are located off the keyswitch.
The structure has no visible set screws from the exterior, and the back of the device is also very beautiful.
You can see in the image that the glass mirror is also really beautiful in the reflection.
The back has a USB Type-C port, presumably communicating from the top of the switch plate, as there is no “slit” for wireless communication, which is common on keyboards with full aluminum alloys.
KawamuraIt is likely that this is the reason why metal switch plates are not used.
The typing tilt angle is just right at about 7 degrees, and it is very heavy at about 1.8 kg, so it is unlikely to be unstable or shift when typing.
The fact that these specifications can be purchased starting at 20,000 yen is an amazing cost performance.
The keyswitches are linear axes made by HMX, and the bottoming sound of these keyswitches is excellent.
This is probably one of the factors that create the so-called “rain-like” keystroke sound.
KawamuraHowever, it is thought that the rigidity of the aluminum alloy body, gasket-mounted structure, and multiple layers of sound-absorbing material, as well as the key switches, combine to produce “that sound.
Of course, key switches are hot-swappable.
How to disassemble Rainy75 and replace it with pseudo-Japanese alignment plate or split space bar specification
Only the Lite version of the Rainy75 is available with a replacement keyswitch plate.
The following two types of keyswitch plates are available
- Plate for split space bar (PC material)｜Yellow part can be changed
- ISO layout (pseudo-Japanese layout) compatible plate (FR4 material)｜Red part can be changed
Let me disassemble it a bit.
First, remove all keycaps and keyswitches.
Remove all six screws securing the top frame.
When the aluminum frame is removed, the plate can be replaced.
This time, it will be converted to a split space bar.
The stabilizer mounted on the switch plate should also be transplanted.
Note, however, that a 2U stabilizer must be provided separately for the split space bar.
A keycap is attached to complete the process.
keystroke impression
In this case, we recorded two types of keystroke sounds, one with the default PBT keycaps and the other with ABS keycaps.
There is no major difference in the nature of the sound, but the PBT keycaps have a slightly harder sound.
The overall impression is of a core, high-frequency keystroke sound.
We appreciate that the typing sound, which is closer to the high frequencies, is a characteristic of the HMX Purple keyswitch.
For those who prefer a lower “kotokoto” sound, we recommend the Gateron Pro Ultra Groly Yellow.
Sales Information
Rainy75 is available at KIBU Shop and Amazon.
*Split space bar and JIS layout style switch plate are available only for “Lite series”. The availability of backlight is a major difference from other models.
software
Rainy75 is a software that supports the “QMK/VIA” system, which allows the user to change the keymap.
How to change keymap
Click Authorize device to allow connection to Rainy75.
Change to the keymap of your choice.
Advantages of recommending Rainy75
- Excellent keystroke sound
- Excellent cost performance
- Layout can be changed
Excellent keystroke sound
After all, The most attractive thing about Rainy75 is the sound of the keystrokes.
The recent popularity of the so-called “thocky” typing sound. The “thocky” typing sound has a very strong ASMR-like element and makes the typing experience wonderful.
The sound is described as “like the sound of rain,” and I felt it was exactly what it sounded like.
Low price not commensurate with massive looks
Rainy75 can be purchased starting at approx.
When we say “20,000 yen” for a keyboard, many people may imagine that it is expensive.
However, the price quotation for a keyboard with the following features is “40,000-50,000 yen”.
- Full Aluminum Body
- Equipped with weights
- Gasket mount structure
- Multi-layered sound absorbing material
- Double-shot PBT keycap
- High quality key switches
- preassembled
As someone who has used many custom keyboards, this price is “unbelievably low”.
If you are looking for an introductory custom keyboard that will satisfy your needs, this is the one to start with.
Sales Information
Rainy75 is available at KIBU Shop and Amazon.
*Split space bar and JIS layout style switch plate are available only for “Lite series”. The availability of backlight is a major difference from other models.
Layout can be changed by replacing plates (LITE series only)
The Rainy75 can accommodate multiple layouts by replacing the switch plates.
- Plate for split space bar (PC material)｜Yellow part can be changed
- ISO layout compatible plate (FR4 material)｜Red part can be changed
After all, a split space bar would be useful.
It is very convenient to be able to operate frequently used “Space”, “Enter”, and “Backspace” with the thumb.
Also, although it is pseudo, JIS layout style (pseudo Japanese layout) is also possible. It is also important to be able to use a pseudo-JIS layout.
Disadvantages to check before buying Rainy75
- Wireless switch is hard to push
- Japanese layout is not perfect
- Unable to set up Anykey
Wireless switch cannot be pressed without removing the keycap.
Perhaps to take advantage of the aluminum appearance, the wireless on/off switch is located next to the CapsLock key.
To turn this keyswitch on and off, the keycap must be removed once.
Although it is unlikely to be turned on and off that frequently, it may seem a bit inconvenient.
Japanese layout is not perfect
Compare these two.
There is no “ro” in the ISO layout of Rainy75.
The plates used in Rainy75 are “ISO layout”, which is slightly different from the customized JIS layout based on ISO layout.
Thus, one key is missing in this way.
In addition, the fact that the keycaps must be changed to accommodate Japanese key layouts and the keymap must be changed to a key layout that is compatible with Japanese key layouts also adds to the preparation effort.
Unable to set up Anykey
Anykey is a function that implements “simultaneous key presses” and “changing the role of the key being entered depending on the time it is pressed”.
As for Rainy75, the official response was that these features are not available.
Therefore, if you want to use Tap-Hold a lot or use combination keys as shortcuts, you should consider a different keyboard.
summary
This is my review of Rainy75.
- Excellent keystroke sound
- Excellent cost performance
- Layout can be changed
A metal keyboard satisfies the “desire for ownership” more than just a good keystroke sound, due to its heft and looks.
Who can sympathize with me when I say that just having a keyboard on my desk makes me feel happy…?
The Rainy75 is a must-have for anyone looking for a custom keyboard with a good typing feel.
Why not buy one?
Sales Information
Rainy75 is available at KIBU Shop and Amazon.
*Split space bar and JIS layout style switch plate are available only for “Lite series”. The availability of backlight is a major difference from other models.
