A person’s keyboard preference is as pivotal to my feelings about them as the music they listen to, the clothes they wear and even their hobbies. Although this is a farfetched idea, you’d be shocked at the array of keyboard types there are and how personalized you can make them. 

The most basic, widely-used keyboards are the ones attached to your laptop or the typical membrane ones. Unfortunately, that is as personalized as these keyboards can get. This was also the kind of keyboard I was used to using, as well, until I was introduced to the incredible world of mechanical keyboards. 

From the base to the key caps, you can alter each and every aspect of this build to support your personal tastes and uses. Since keyboards are used for all kinds of things in people’s daily lives, the modifications to a keyboard are both tedious and technical to the point where some mods are unimaginable. 

I am not sure if I prefer cats or dogs, or if I like sweet or salty more, but one thing is for certain – I am a hardcore linear switch lover. Nothing brings me more joy than a board with silky switches where you can feel the sides of the stem bounce within the housing of the switch, creating a satisfying “thock” sound when it hits the bottom of the housing. Some stock, non-modded switches that I’ve kindled a strong love for are the Akko Rosewood and Black Ink V2 switches. If I were stranded on an island and had to pick a switch type, I would say one of those two. 

The mods my dream board would come with are as follows: a wood case to dampen any pitchy vibrations, clipped, lubed and holee-modded stabilizers and only slightly concave, DSA profile, customized keycaps. These terms may sound like gibberish to many. I will admit it is a silly hobby, but I take my typing seriously. Keyboards are one of the best inventions ever!