The ESNTL TKL is a gasket-mounted keyboard available for group buy. It features a 7-degree typing angle, built with 6061 aluminum in multiple color options, and supports both ANSI and ISO layouts. With custom PCB designed by Yiancar, it's priced starting at £265 including essential components.
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Feedback Highlights
Positive (10)
"The design looks great overall and will be closely followed."
"Love the look of the blue-grey with carbon fibre plate."
"Finally, the perfect board for my GMK Rainy Day."
"Unique design without going overboard."
"The maroon wine colorway is stunning."
"Very nice board. Perfect for newcomers to the hobby."
"This board looks really good and the price is attractive."
"I dig the modest use of curves in the design."
"Big love for this board! Definitely getting these when available."
"I'm very interested in this for my first build."
Negative (10)
"The weight design kills it for me; I'd prefer a more subtle logo."
"Disappointed at the lack of a right short shift."
"The pricing structure is a little confusing."
"Not a fan of the KCK logo on the back."
"Some doubts about the PCB support for Alps switches."
"WKL layout is limiting."
"The color options should be clarified to avoid confusion."
"Ignoring gasket mounts and weighing options could compromise functionality."
"Would have preferred to see a hot-swap option included."
"Maroon wine weight option should be more subtly designed."
Suggestions (5)
Consider adding underglow options.
Introduce hot-swap PCB option.
Look into custom weights post-group buy.
Explore offering a more muted purple color for options.
Add clarity on required components for assembly.
Questions (5)
Will you be considering Asian vendors as well?
How come polycarbonate pieces are so expensive?
Are the gasket mounts included in the base price?
Will there also be an option for a hot-swap PCB?
What color would an FR4 plate have?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 76 comments with significant engagement indicating high community interest. Duplicate filtering was applied, focusing on unique opinions. Positive sentiment substantially outweighs negative responses.
Project Specs
- Name
- ESNTL TKL
- Release year
- 2020
- Mount Style
- Gasket mount
- Typing Angle
- 7 degrees
- Material
- 6061 aluminium
- Case Colors
- Black, E-White, E-Black, Silver, Maroon Wine, Violet, Aquamarine, Blue Grey, Frosted Polycarbonate
- Layout Standard
- ANSI & ISO
- Layout Size
- TKL
- Plate Material Options
- Aluminium, Brass, Carbon Fibre, FR4, Frosted Polycarbonate
- PCB
- Matte Black Custom Per-Key RGB USB Type-C PCB
- Switch Options
- MX style switches only
- Connection
- USB Type-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- Dimensions
- -