KEEBS Project seems pretty legit.

Anyways, if you want to start getting one for typing the main thing to be aware of is that there are 3 main types of mechanical keyboard switches:

1. Clicky - considered the original style, "heavier" feel, noisy, least amount of fans and switch types but a wonder to type on in the right conditions and my personal favourite. Video of how they sound like: https://youtu.be/B3K2j1zuYyw 

2. Tactile - has feedback when you press, less noisy, the middle route of switches between clicky and linear. Video: https://youtu.be/JdY8mgOxbVE

3. Linear - smooth feeling and fast, silent, good for light typists. Most popular type nowadays. Using this in office. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=129W9M-e9DQ

Since you mentioned sound, the videos linked above should give you a decent impression of how each type sounds like to you. I'd still recommend going to shop and test each type to see if you like them or not.

As for buying, the easiest entry point right now is buying Keychron boards, specifically their V-series or Q-series boards that come with either ABS plastic or aluminum case. V-series is cheaper and sounds more muted, Q-series is their premium line and has the corresponding feel. There is an official store for keychron on Lazada with vouchers applicable right now if you want to buy now: https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/keychron/?pa...m&tab=promotion

Another key thing you need to take in consideration is the LAYOUT of the keyboard, as there is a wide choice of them from 65% to 101%, which keychron does have. While this seems like a minor thing, but I'd say to start with a keyboard layout you're more familiar with at first to minimize the regret. I bought an uncommon layout from a Chinese brand and really regretted losing some keys so I bought another fuller-sized board to replace. Here is a good article that describes the common layouts available nowadays: https://www.keyboard.university/100-courses...s-layouts-gdeby

In any case, I'd choose a new one following the criteria below from most important to least:

1. Budget
2. Switch type
3. Layout

Other nice things you can consider to have are:

1. Hotswappable sockets - meaning the keyboard supports easy changing of switches if you want to test other types of switches
2. RGB - well some gamers love it.
3. Wireless - sometimes the most important thing ppl want, but you'd want to get tri-mode which means they support BlueTooth, 2.4ghz Wireless and Wired input. 

Hope that's good enough info and good luck with your foray in the mechanical keyboard world!

Since this is your first keyboard, just follow the staff recommendation and let them handle everything as long as it fits your budget and confirm the warranty with them. I honestly dont get the need to lube the switches.

For keycaps, try to get decent quality ones like double shot ABS or high quality dye-sub PBT. They should have a number of designs to choose from. My personal recommendation is getting Aifei keycaps as they have great quality for the price.

Yes they are a GMK clone keycap maker.

Yes, if you don't feel comfortable you can go back to the shop and get them to lube it instead.

More importantly just get a feel for the keyboard first. No point going so crazy for your first keyboard.

lmao, there's a whole crazy drama with those back in the day from what I've heard. Honestly just get the one in ur budget first and change if you dont like

MMD holy panda me using on office pc, for non-alphabet key.
no complain for its price, and type feeling actually better, at least decrease my double press or missed key.

same time i got buy graywood v3 too..  i think this key only suitable for gaming not for typing.