Hello typing enthusiasts, I'm finally looking to take the plunge into Topre switches, currently using the Romer-g based Logitech G810 and really like the feeling of it. The keyword here is "really like", not love. So I'm still in search for the perfect keyboard for me.

So far I have the pros and cons for the two keyboards I'm looking at, I'm open to suggestions btw!

Leopold FC980C
+Generally hear good things about Leopold and their build all over the internet
-Navigation keys (Ins, Del, Home, End, PgUp, PgDn) is absent
-Out of stock

Realforce R2
+Standard keyboard layout
+In stock right now
-Could be inferior feeling, sound and build compared to Leopold?

Will I be missing out a huge difference in experience from getting a Realforce over a Leopold? I could be wrong, this is just what I've observed based on searching around. Cheers!

My IKBC F108 has been suffering key chattering on the 'O' key, based on google I would need to solder a new switch. Could you guys recommend me solder iron and solder (Never soldered) before, or alternative fix

Thanks man. if i were to up the budget up to rm500 what are my choices?

Nice. You test your builds on a hotswap board first right? Is there an appreciable difference in sound and feel after you move it to a non-hotswap board and solder it?

Ok thanks. That's what I was afraid of. Was just considering a hotswap board for my daily driver. Will have to reconsider.

Thats how I end up having 6kb and 3 more otw for 2PC and a notebook. Wasting money only. But the last one I 'built' /modded was very satisfying.

Wow that plate looks dodgy as heck. And some of the pics show the diodes are so close to the switch pins, really need to be mindful about it when soldering.

Interesting shop though. It has a full alu 100%, integrated plate, Kailh hotswap, SMD RGB, plate mounted stabs.
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10....id=583494774730

Again, questionable quality though. The last pic with the numpad shows at least 2 badly aligned switches. The 2U Zero/Insert is super obvious.

Thank you for your guidance 

corrected 

Lazada got. I know Topre is expensive, but damn:
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/realforc...JrY7C4&search=1

i agree to this. once i had my hand on a stock topre, the bounciness and tactileness of the topre. hnngghhh. cant imagine after tuning. hnnggghhhhx2 mebbe.
but i read someone here said that downside of topre is less customization + astronomical pricing.
but the feels, hnngghhhh. cant get it elsewhere mannn.

Hey guys, I've trying using air duster on 1 of my key. But problem come back again after a while. The same key will randomly register multiple times or wont register when pressed.

Just wondering should I use WD-40 Contact Cleaner and spray the inside of the switch?

IINM custom full sized boards are very expensive

I think you are better off finding a swappable keyboard instead, like what niakulah said

Also, another option is to DIY 80% keyboard, then DIY another numpad

Too bad full sized boards are not popular in the MKB community (myself also prefers full size boards too, never liked those super small ones)

Thanks! But so far no stock for topre so I'll just have to wait. Any reason why you didn't like topre? I know mkbs are all about preferences, would just like to know. Since way back I've been hearing mostly praises about topres.

any suggestion for a 65% keyboard?
linear, with moderate to heavy actuation force
usb c
the cheaper the better. i honestly just care about the form factor

Hello guys, I try to fix my spacebar key and I found out that the stabilizer insert broke one side, any information on where I can find it here in Malaysia? The one that I'm looking for is Cherry MX keycap stabilizer insert

any idea where to get GMMK keyboard in Malaysia?

Yes I've been searching around for hotswappble TKL's. The only problem I have with the tecware is the cable which is fixed on, but saw a few posts regarding mods to fix that.

Any thoughts on the armaggedon hotswappble mechs tho?

Thank you so much for your opinion! This is one of the best topre switch description I've read.

It sounds like I would like linear as well, but I've always thought I would like switches with tactile bumps are the early stages. Only one way to find out

That is a not a very flashy statement but after receiving my new kb today, it's just too true. I've tried mx red in the past and didn't like it much, after researching around hearing that different board materials and builds used could completely change the experience, I gave it another chance and it's really night and day 

May I know where can I buy genuine cherry switches replacement?

The keyboard 'V' key is facing issue once again... I'm thinking to get a replacement switches and replace myself.

TQTQ!

Holy sheeeeet!

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CNC alu case
Gasket mount alu plate with brass and possibly polycarb option.
Screw in stabs
Rotary encoder
QMK/VIA
Hotswap 5-pin
Per key RGB
USB C
Case foam

From USD 170!!!!!!

Talking about better after tuning, I realized my new keyboard's Windows key has a faulty key I think there is something wrong about the switch, pressing down feels like I'm brushing something against the wall with a lot of friction and on the release the key might just stay there a while. Quite a bummer since I really like this keyboard and I use Windows key a lot and wasn't expecting it from a brand that is very well known for quality.
Oh yes! I'm looking for how smooth (or generally how nice it feels to type on) and the sound from the keyboard. So far typing on this keyboard's mx red is like typing on creams with very minor scratching. Which brand of Topre keyboard(s) have you tried before? I'm looking to try 30g since the lightest I've tried is 45g 

Hello horns, yes I have searched through lazada and Shopee... Can see some of them selling but with my limited knowledge, I can't even tell if they are genuine switch...
I search through eBay, 10 x RGB brown switches cost about RM50, is it normaly that expensive?

Thank you Sir! that help alot! Definitely going to get some of them...

One last question - 【CHERRY RGB 茶轴】三脚*4颗 官方标配 数量：1

Does it mean 1 pack of 4 switches?