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Phenom Mini review¶
The Phenom Mini by eh.industries is a versatile 40% split keyboard featuring keywells and a range of modular pointing-device options.
Keyreative adds ISO layout to Asimov transparent keycaps¶
Keyreative has added an ISO layout option to their Asimov transparent keycap set.
MelGeek MADE68 Ultra V2 HE review¶
A refined Hall-effect gaming keyboard with extreme customizability: MADE68 Ultra V2 HE by MelGeek.
Custom KLP Lamé keycaps at YUZU (on sale)¶
The popular KLP Lamé keycap profile is now available for dye-sub customization at YUZU – 10% off for a few days.
Best-selling keyboard switches of September 2026¶
Here are September’s top mechanical switches, the community’s favorites based on vendor sales data.
CannonKeys announces GMK Rainy Day keycap release¶
CannonKeys has made the GMK Rainy Day keycap set available for purchase on their website.
Dygma Sonsei review¶
A sleek prebuilt unibody split keyboard: Sonsei by Dygma – for those looking for a high-quality in-stock option.
CannonKeys announces GMK Rainy Day R3, PBS Kids Typewriter, and GMK CYL Blanks group buys¶
CannonKeys scheduled group buys for GMK Rainy Day R3 (Oct 2), PBS Kids Typewriter (Oct 9), and GMK CYL Blanks (Oct 16), alongside restocks of TX stabilizers and deskmats.
NuPhy releases Air75 V3 Raycast Edition¶
NuPhy has launched a special edition of the Air75 V3 keyboard in collaboration with Raycast.
Kemove K94 review¶
The Kemove K94 is a tri-mode wireless keyboard in the 96%/1800 form factor. Display, volume knob, VIA support. Great offer, now on sale.
DarkBeacon Devil Breaker review¶
The Devil Breaker, a one-handed magnetic gaming keyboard by DarkBeacon, comes with TMR switches and various AI features.
KBD Digest #216: IQUNIX EC75 HE review and Hall-effect updates¶
Issue highlights include an IQUNIX EC75 HE review, August's top switches, and Hall-effect variants for the Silakka54 and Cantor keyboards.
CannonKeys Touchstone Full Size Keyboard and Dwarf Factory Artisans¶
CannonKeys opens pre-orders for the Touchstone full-size keyboard with solder/hotswap options and a limited-time Dwarf Factory artisan keycap collection.
Keyreative PBS Granite Keycaps Now In Stock¶
Keyreative has released the PBS Granite keycap set, now available for purchase with free delivery on orders over $70 in selected regions.
LumeKeebs adds Morkblade MK87, Womier Spade keycaps, WLMOUSE Ying¶
LumeKeebs store updated with Morkblade MK87 HE keyboard ($249), Womier Spade Cherry profile keycaps ($42.99), and WLMOUSE Ying magnesium mouse ($139).
Omnitype Firsty Thursday: GMK Dualshot¶
Omnitype announces the GMK Dualshot keycap set as the latest Firsty Thursday release.
SingaKBD Stinga60 regional pricing and groupbuy status update¶
Official regional pricing for EUR, GBP, AUD, and KRW is now listed; groupbuy page shows zeroed raffle counters with no confirmation on entry status.
CannonKeys Satisfaction75 V2, Optical Illusion Deskmats, Retro UI, GMK Rainy Day R3¶
CannonKeys announces Satisfaction75 V2 updates, Optical Illusion and Retro UI deskmats, GMK Rainy Day R3, and a pop-up shop event.
Omnitype Firsty Thursdays: GMK Redline¶
Omnitype released a GMK Redline keycap set as part of their Firsty Thursdays collection.
CannonKeys MW Norse keycap group buy ends tonight¶
MW Norse keycap group buy ends Aug 16; PBS BoB group buy ends Aug 16; Chocolate Bar deskmats pre-order ends Aug 17; Cipulot EC PCBs restocked.
Omnitype Firsty Thursday: GMK Botanical Bundle¶
Omnitype is offering a GMK Botanical keycap bundle as part of their Firsty Thursday promotion.
GMK Finer Things R2, MW Norse, PBS BoB, GMK BRG Group Buy Updates¶
CannonKeys announces closing dates for GMK Finer Things R2 and MW Norse group buys, plus new pre-orders for PBS BoB and GMK British Racing Green, with ETAs in late 2026.
✉ MKBDfans opens Tofu TKL R2 group buy¶
KBDfans has opened a group buy for the Tofu TKL R2 keyboard, running from July 15 to August 15, 2026.
Omnitype Firsty Thursdays: GMK Symbiote at 45% off¶
Omnitype is offering a 45% discount on the GMK Symbiote keycap set as part of their Firsty Thursdays promotion.
Royal Kludge RK R99 review¶
The Royal Kludge RK R99 is a nice mechanical keyboard in the 1800 form factor. Wireless, hotswap, with huge RGB firepower.
Epomaker Glyph review¶
The retro, mid-century modern Epomaker Glyph is a typewriter-style tri-mode wireless keyboard with huge displays.
KiiBOOM Phantom 98 Lite review¶
I reviewed KiiBOOM's Phantom 98 Lite, a cute wireless keyboard with 1800-ish layout and the silly froggy keycap design.
Mictlán Centinela¶
Synth60 build featuring GMK Mictlán R1 and Unity switches.
Show your boards the_world¶
MB44 V1 build with Scandivan PCB and Cherry Milkshake keycaps.
Reign + GMK CYL Salamander¶
Renders of a potential Reign variant with GMK CYL Salamander; currently in IC/prototyping.
Keychron V3 8k and V0 Ultra¶
Comparison/showcase of Keychron V3 8k and V0 Ultra; user switching to wired for reliability.
My new-to-me Prime L southpaw¶
Prime L southpaw with DSA Lightcycle keycaps and white LEDs.
My new favorite keyboard - completed build¶
Keychron Q6 Ultra build with Durock Ice King and Chosfox Arctic Fox switches.
my eyes keep going back to it all day 😭¶
Keychron K4 Pro with cute keycaps from Malaysia.
Git Core Alice¶
Keychron Alice Q10 build with Epomaker Sea Salt Silent switches and GMK Dracula V2.0.
What to do with miss colored batch of GMK alters¶
Discussion on what to do with off-color GMK Alters keycaps from a past group buy.
TGR Lena Mini¶
TGR Lena Mini Carbon build with Cherry MX2a Blacks.
Awaiting use¶
Showcase of accumulated keycaps from various builds.
Omnitype Firsty Thursdays Symbiote¶
Omnitype is offering a 50% discount on the Symbiote keycap set via their Firsty Thursdays collection.
[GB] DCS Grass Valley | Live now till June 1st¶
DCS Grass Valley group buy is live, hitting MOQ with price drops at higher tiers.
Finally bought new switches¶
Review of BSUN Strawberry Cheesecake R2 switches on a Rainy 75 Pro, noting quieter/muffled sound.
QK80 Brown in 2026¶
Showcase of a second-hand QK80 with PBTFans Retro 100 caps and HMX Orange Grape switches.
I admit I've become dependent on this little guy.¶
Long-term review of the Geonix Rev.2 compact keyboard, praising its weight and portability.
Glitter Q4¶
Showcase of a Keychron Q4 with PC plate, PBTfans Neon R2 Glitter caps, and Gateron Oil King switches.
Omnitype restocks Dualshot Substance Deskpad and GMK Dualshot Accent kit¶
Omnitype has restocked the Dualshot Substance Deskpad and GMK Dualshot 2 keycap accent kit.
Omnitype Firsty Thursday: GMK Dracula under $88¶
Omnitype is selling a GMK Dracula keycap set for Firsty Thursday at a price under $88.
Omnitype releases GMK Burgundy keycap set¶
Omnitype has released the GMK (CYL) Burgundy keycap set, coinciding with the end of the Bauer 65 preorder.
Omnitype Bauer 65 groupbuy ends soon¶
The Bauer 65 groupbuy is closing in one day, with the Dune colorway available.
Keyreative KAP Capo Soda keycap group buy¶
Keyreative has opened a group buy for the KAP Capo Soda keycap set.
You may not like it, but THIS is peak split keyboard¶
High-engagement photo/post showcasing an eye-catching split build — good visibility in the community.