That looks really good! Is it yours? If so, where'd you get the blank greens from?

Oh, and does anyone here know where I can get a Tekmat locally? They would look really nice as a keyboard+mouse mat.



This post has been edited by combataran: Apr 13 2014, 12:24 PM

I don't really fancy the AK47. I'm looking at the AR-15 mat.

Where can I find Filco keycap pullers?

Okay, thanks.

UGPM about the Filco keycap puller.

Do you mean the keyboard or the Tekmat in the photo?

Still waiting for my Ruby Red Topre Gas mask keycaps

Anyone here waiting for the CMStorm Novatouch?

First impressions here,

and here's a typing test video.



More pics here.

This post has been edited by combataran: Apr 15 2014, 03:25 PM

You don't ahve to ask him to bring one in. You can just get one yourself, preferably a second hand one. I got my Realforce 87U from Geekhack.org's Classified section(their Garage Sale thread) for RM600, about RM400 cheaper than buying it new from Elitekeyboards.com. You can usually get my board for about $160~$190 depending on the condition of the board, modifications(55g domes for example), or a Leopold FC660C for about $160~$170, or if you're feeling splurgy, a HHKB Pro 2 for about RM800~RM900.

If anything, you can ask belfong, he's a regular on that site, much more than me. Any Topre related questions he should be able to answer.

Also, someone's selling his Leopold FC660C in the KB+M section. Judging by the age of the product, his price is reasonable. It's just that the 660C has inherent mini-usb problems(it sometimes die after a small number of plug-in/outs), it's keycaps are thin PBT, and there might be some flex in the casing, the seller might not have noticed it.

This post has been edited by combataran: Apr 15 2014, 07:29 PM

The guy was listing it for $175 shipped within CONUS, but luckily he was going to Taiwan for a business trip, so I got it with Taiwanese shipping rates, arrived in Malaysia in 2 days. Price is including shipping.

Here's a 87u modded from a silent model, with swapped backplate and sliders, as well as a swapped case(Stormtrooper edition), but it's 2 years old with noticeable shine on the space bar. He's from Singapore.

Realforce 87U variable weight Stormtrooper edition

I did not get the 87u variable, that's in Singapore. Mine's a 45g from Taiwan.

Good night people.

This post has been edited by combataran: Apr 16 2014, 09:24 AM

You're welcome.

How well did you adjust to the layout when you first got it? I'm tempted to get one(it looks so so delicious), but it's price and lack of useful keys are a huge drawback(I don't cope well with function layers), that's why I went with a Realforce instead of the HHKB or even a Leo660C. Though it is said that the LEo thocks more than the 45/55 RFs, I don't give a damn because it has some manufacturing issues that I cannot seem to look past.

I wanted to get a Filco TKL before I set my eyes on Topre, but the Poker 2 before that ruined Cherry switches. I will never go back to Cherry ever again.

This post has been edited by combataran: Apr 18 2014, 12:07 PM

What Korean custom do you recommend that has board feet? I'm not a fan of the angled look, since that would potentially cause scratches on the bottom surface. I'm currently looking at the GONs and KMACs. Lightsaver...not my cup of tea. LZ, OTD and 456GT way over my budget.