Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
For some minimal direct comparison, here are the white-paw, pink-pad versions of both keycaps. KeyKollectiv: https://i.imgur.com/z9Eo0y3.jpg
Hopefully, this helps any potential buyers decide whether or not they're comfortable buying the Zomo keycaps. I don't intend to express support or rejection of either side; only to add something which has helped me form my own opinions (along with reading through the discussions here).
What are these adorable little things even MADE of?
I'm going to buy one that is "close enough".... it's cute... not quite ADORABLE, but cute.. I'll keep my eyes open for an original (now that I know they were made). If I happen to fall into finding one for sale, I will think I'm the luckiest person in the world, but I'm not going to spend a horrible amount of money for the privilege to purchase it... (but sure would be nice if I could find one that needs rehoming.) I could give it a really loving home. My cat would LOVE it.
UGH -- I just went to order one, and the sale is CLOSED!! ARGH!!! If anyone ordered an extra one, and would like to rehome it, I would *LOVE* to buy it from you... sigh.