The Ciel65, inspired by the Bakeneko design, is a 65% gasket-mounted keyboard featuring a 6063 aluminum case and through-brass weight. It offers various finishes, QMK/VIA compatible PCBs, and customizable external engravings. The group buy starts on August 12th, priced from $200.
Project Gallery
Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many users are excited about the design and engraving."
"Community members appreciate the unique aesthetic of the keyboard."
"There's strong enthusiasm for the overall project, with statements of being keen to participate."
"Some appreciate the fulfillment timeline and progress made."
Negative (4)
"Concerns raised about the lack of ISO layout support."
"Some dislike the external engraving choice, preferring alternatives."
"Feedback indicates dissatisfaction with the absence of foam in the kit."
"Users expressed concerns about the blocker affecting typing feel negatively."
Suggestions (3)
Requests for ISO layout support to be considered.
Suggestions for alternative engraving options rather than just the chicken.
Ideas to make the blocker design float to improve typing feel.
Questions (3)
Will there be support for screw-in stabilizers?
Can the cloud design be placed on the outside?
Are there plans for a re-run of the Ciel60?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 36 comments, indicating strong community interest. The positive feedback is notably higher than negative, reflecting excitement for the project despite some valid concerns.
Project Specs
- Name
- Ciel65
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Gummy Worm O-Ring
- Case Colors
- Burgundy, Black, Silver, Lavender, Forest Green
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum and PC
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 1.1kg unbuilt, 1.6kg built
- 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
- Yes
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- Yes