René 65 is a typewriter-inspired 65% keyboard by Rationalkeys, featuring CNC machined aluminum, customizable parts, and a gasket-mounted design. The team is refining prototypes and manufacturing in Istanbul. Follow their Instagram for regular updates on their progress and upcoming group buys.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (6)
"The keyboard design is really cool."
"The design looks great and intriguing."
"Looking forward to the project."
"The design is gorgeous with the gray colorway."
"Excited about what I'm seeing!"
"Love the design, it's cool and heavy."
Negative (2)
"The bottom design might sacrifice stability."
"A bit disappointed it's 65% instead of a different layout."
Suggestions (1)
Consider a different color scheme for the case.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had 12 comments with a strong positive sentiment; the feedback was diverse, showcasing a mix of enthusiasm and constructive criticism.
Project Specs
- Name
- René 65
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 8-degree typing angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- CNC Machined Aluminum 6063
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 354.5 x 178.5 x 24.5 mm
- Weight
- 3.5 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
- -
- Backlight
- -