Every week, the Men’s Folio Team shares the latest tech items that they desire, not limiting to whether these gadgets will actually end up in their possession. This week, it’s all about mechanical keyboards.
The keyboard was never really fussed about until the rise of live streaming platforms started to host a new age of customisable tech gadgets, including the mechanical keyboard. They are different from keyboards normally found in laptops or at department store checkouts because they use ‘mechanical switches’ to register keypresses.
These consist of moving parts, often a spring and metal contact points, that complete a circuit, but different types offer different typing sensations and sounds.
That’s why the mechanical keyboard has the potential to be personalised to a tee, in many more ways than just looks. Which explains its popularity. See here the Men’s Folio team’s picks on mechanical keyboards that they desire.
Izwan Abdullah, Associate Creative Director: Rymek Christmas Limited Edition Black Mechanical Keyboard
This Rymek Mechanical Keyboard is a sensory overload in the shape of a retro typewriter. It also boasts Bluetooth connectivity, making it possible to have this experience on the go.
Charmaine Tan, Senior Digital Writer: Keychron Q3
I’m a die-hard Apple user but their keyboards don’t crunch the way I want them to. The Keychron Q3 in Retro or Shell White gives that minimalist aesthetic with all the clicky, heavy-weight keys I’m looking for. And the programmable knob; why don’t all keyboards have this?
Bryan Goh, Deputy Editor: Akko Hello Kitty 3096 Keyboard
Frankly, I am such a technophobe that it took me years to finally convert to an iPhone or even consider using wireless earbuds (I bought my first pair three months ago!!!) but if you need to convince me to swap something technological out from what I’ve been used to, just brand it with any character from Sanrio. Yes, even Hangyodon.
Art Assistant, Lance Aeron: Whimsy Keyboard Kit with KAM Artisan Keycaps
I’ve been wanting to invest in a better keyboard with different keycaps and add-ons. This Whimsy keyboard comes with a volume dial and also a small LED screen for decoration purposes, as well as pink switches that work great for both gaming and work!
Senior Fashion Stylist and Writer, Manfred Lu: Redragon K585 DITI One-Handed RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
I have no idea why it is only one-handed, I would assume it makes gaming much easier, but I need it for just how cool it looks.
Asaph Low, Managing Editor: Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Razer Chroma RGB
Something black, but something that can light up with a bit of colour when I game at night. This also has good wrist support too.
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