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Novus 60 (IC)

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The Novus 60 keyboard, a 60% aluminum top mount, is now live with 100 units available. It offers customizable options like split backspace and ANSI layout, designed by Cutie Club. Available from Mechs & Co., it will have a limited release with prices starting at $229.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 50%
Neutral – 31%
Negative – 19%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (8)

  • "Looks much better than previous iterations."

  • "I like the WK layout."

  • "Love the clean design."

  • "The design differentiates itself with lower pricing."

  • "Nice refined aesthetic."

  • "The plum color is beautiful."

  • "Appears to be better than the Brutal 60 in many ways."

  • "The polypropylene plate is a welcome addition."

Negative (3)

  • "WK layout is not appealing, making it an easy skip for some."

  • "Comparison to the Cannonkeys Brutal 60, which is cheaper."

  • "Disappointment with other keyboard options affecting interest."

Suggestions (1)

  • Include an exploded view image of the keyboard.

Questions (2)

  • How many people are participating in the GB?

  • What's the weight with the brass plate?

Duckeebs Analysis

16 total comments provide a mix of excitement for the product with significant positive sentiments outweighing the negatives. The conversation is diverse, indicating robust engagement with many users expressing interest.

Project Specs

Name
Novus 60
Release year
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Switch Options
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Profile
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Layout Size
60%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
5° typing angle
Connection
USB-C
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Mount Style
Top mount
Case Colors
Plum, Jet Black, Dark Grey
Case Material
6061 aluminum
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Hot Swappable
-
Knob Support
No
Display Support
No
Mac/Win Support
-
Multi-Media Keys
-
USB-C
Yes
USB passthrough
No
Hall Effect Support
No
QMK Support
Yes
VIA Support
Yes
N-Key Rollover
-
Rapid Trigger
-
Screw-in Stabilizers
-
Sound Dampening
Yes
Backlight
No