FEEL'S 65% is a gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard by The Key Factor, featuring a minimal, industry-inspired design tailored for typing comfort. It integrates pre-existing techniques, aiming to deliver a mid-level keyboard with a premium feel. Customization options include materials, colors, and PCB layouts.
Community Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive38%
Neutral23%
Negative40%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Medium Interest
Positive–38%•Neutral–23%•Negative–40%
Positive (5)
"Many find the design clean and minimalistic."
"Some users appreciate the gasket mount and typing feel."
"Support for the unique color options and materials."
"Interest in the PCB design and assembly process."
"Encouragement for the project and recognition of its potential."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about visible screws detracting from the minimal aesthetic."
"Criticism of the design being unoriginal and too similar to existing boards."
"Questions on the price point being too high for the features offered."
"Feedback highlighting unresolved design issues with assembly and mounting."
Suggestions (4)
Consider removing front screws or changing their placement.
Introduce new plate material options like POM.
Adjust design for better machinability and aesthetic appeal.
Tweak the back design for a more distinct look.
Questions (3)
Why is $400-450 considered mid-level pricing?
How will the screws affect typing feel and assembly?
Can the name be changed for better clarity?
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Duckeebs Analysis
Thread features a mix of passionate responses with varied opinions, reflecting both support and skepticism about the designer's approach. The total engagement is moderate, with a solid number of replies suggesting a fair level of interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- FEEL'S 65%
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI/ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
- 7°
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket-mounted
- Case Colors
- E-White, Annodized Gray, Annodized Navy, Annodized Black, Annodized Bronze
- Case Material
- Aluminum-6063
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- Yes
