A writer's daily companion

For writers spending hours at a desk, a well-designed mechanical keyboard can turn tedious typing into an aesthetically pleasing experience. The author got a Keychron K2 two years ago and has never looked back.

“For a writer, the mechanical keyboard is a beautiful thing.”

Keychron's rise from Kickstarter

Keychron is one of the most prominent brands in the mechanical keyboard industry. The company launched via Kickstarter back in two thousand seventeen and has since produced dozens of keyboards, keypads, and mouse models.

Simple setup, wireless option

Mechanical keyboards are straightforward to own. The K2 comes with tilt legs for better typing angle and a USB cable, but also offers Bluetooth connection for those who value a clean, minimalist workspace.

Range of models and prices

Keychron has released upgraded versions over the past two years with varying features and price tags.

Customisation and sound appeal

One appealing element of mechanical keyboards is versatility.You can swap key caps for different styles or make custom caps.

Retro aesthetic wins over users

For the author, Keychron's biggest selling point is its retro form factor.The keyboard brings to mind a different era of computing with a workman-like style, less minimalist than modern electronics.

“I get really nostalgic for old school electronics, and Keychron scratches this itch pretty well.”