Antares introduces Notare, a TKL keyboard inspired by Japanese swords, featuring a seamless, screwless design. This custom keyboard offers multiple colorways, a magnetic badge, and an isolated gasket mount for a softer typing experience. The project is in its interest-check phase, with plans for future revisions and updates.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (8)
"The design is aesthetically pleasing and inspired by Japanese swords."
"The magnetic badge feature was well-received."
"The Vino color variant was particularly liked."
"The overall design and color scheme were appreciated."
"Comments express a strong interest if a vendor is involved."
"The knife-like side profile received positive remarks."
"There's excitement about the seamless design."
"Comments praised the aesthetic integration of concepts."
Negative (6)
"Concerns expressed about the high price without vendor support."
"Criticism that the design could be too easily scratched."
"Doubts about accountability without a vendor."
"Concerns about lack of hot-swappable options."
"Commenter expressed uncertainty regarding the fulfillment of 500 units privately."
"Some comments noted the design includes a logo that they found unappealing."
Suggestions (4)
Request to show the internal structure of the keyboard.
Suggestion for color coding in the interest check.
Opinion that a blue-grey color would look good with the design.
Expression of a desire for ISO support in the GB phase.
Questions (2)
What vendors have been considered for the project?
Clarification on the presence of hot-swap options.
Duckeebs Analysis
Thread contains 27 unique comments with a good mix of positive, neutral, and negative feedback. The overall positive sentiment shows a strong interest, particularly if a vendor can be secured for sales.
Project Specs
- Name
- Notare TKL
- Release year
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- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Isolated Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- Crimson Red, Mother of Pearl, Meridian, Vino, Blood Moon
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum, 5052 Aluminum, Stainless Steel
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 4.1 kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes