Reddit mentions of Realforce 87U Tenkeyless 55g (Black)

I'd get a RealForce 87u (since I don't have a topre yet).


https://www.amazon.com/Realforce-87U-Tenkeyless-55g-Black/dp/B00MV84Y2Y

They're a little pricy, but you can get them on Amazon here or here

Topre Keycaps - Here keyboard https://www.amazon.com/Realforce-87U-Tenkeyless-55g-Black-x/dp/B00MV84Y2Y

Realforce 55g Topre with silencing rings so there's no upclack

Sure that's fine, IF YOU WANT THE CHEAP VERSION. Here's the real thing.

Something something HHKB

Wait, what's all this about "Korean customs?"

https://www.amazon.com/Realforce-87U-Tenkeyless-55g-Black/dp/B00MV84Y2Y

Newbie here. After several days of obsessive research and of haunting this board (thanks everyone for your great answers!) I have finally decided on my new keyboard: the Topre Realforce Tenkeyless 87U 55g. I originally got the black one and loved it, but the black-on-charcoal legends were a bit hard to read, especially towards the end of the day... (I type by sight). I am now trying out the white one, but somehow it seems a bit different - the keys feel less textured than the ones on the black, and somehow the press and 'thock' is less solid and less satisfying. If anyone used both the white and the black models of the TKL 87u 55g, did you find any difference (or is it just me)? Which would you advise me to keep? I am leaning towards the white one - the black one isn't hard to see, but I am concerned it might cause eye-strain gradually. But the black somehow feels a bit better to type on than the white one. Aesthetically, I prefer the black one too, but the white is just a relief to look at. Would appreciate your advice. Thanks!


I have copied the links of both boards below if that helps verify the model; they definitely seem like the same model (I hope copying links is allowed):

https://www.amazon.com/Realforce-87U-Tenkeyless-55g-Black/dp/B00MV84Y2Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/Realforce-87U-Tenkeyless-White-Gray/dp/B00MV7TMNQ/ref=lp_13968672011_1_2?srs=13968672011&ie=UTF8&qid=1521159944&sr=8-2

I'm between the 87u 55g and the 660c (45g only). I love keycaps as much as, if not more than, keyboards, so the 660c is problematic with the double left shift. I'd also need to pick up a bunch of sliders and I'm not sure whether that would impact the feel of the board. Annnd, I don't know if 45g would be an acceptable weight for me, sounds super light, and I want something heavier like the clears and blacks I'm used to.

I have and love the KBC Pok3r.

I want arrow keys & a delete key without needing to press fn, though. I also really really like the super compact, heavy aluminum body of the pok3r.

I was thinking maybe https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1323

or maybe

https://www.amazon.com/Realforce-87U-Tenkeyless-55g-Black/dp/B00MV84Y2Y/

Anyone know if either of these feels as rock steady on your table as the pok3r? I like it when things are heavy.

HHKBs can be obtained from Amazon. But if you like your TKL, then you can always get a Realforce 87U

I bought myself a Topre Realforce and it feels like typing on piano keys, except a little snappier. It's expensive, but I spend almost everyday typing, so that justified the cost for me.

I would try and get a keyboard that has PBT keycaps. They're basically indestructable and any PBT keyboard you find will have removable caps

I have this one:

http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/products/mechanical-keyboard/wasd-104-key-doubleshot-pbt-black-slate-mechanical-keyboard.html

and this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Realforce-87U-Tenkeyless-55g-Black/dp/B00MV84Y2Y

Both have PBT keycaps

Just want to make sure, this realforce is the exact same as this out of stock one on elitekeyboards. Thanks in advance.

On Amazon Japan they are also temporarily out of stock, but if it's not too urgent for you, getting it from there is significantly cheaper than Keyboardo. About €210 including shipping and import duty - all handled through Amazon. I ordered a CoolerMaster board from the US in the same way and it was a super smooth experience:


Realforce 87UB 55 @ Amazon JP