Ferrum is a 40% mirror-polished stainless steel keyboard designed by a team from Latvia and Germany. This 1.6kg keyboard offers a clear reflection, distinguishing it from aluminum and brass options. Currently a prototype, it includes neoprene dampeners and is exploring unpolished versions.
Community Sentiment
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Neutral20%
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Positive (17)
"The unpolished finish looks absolutely stunning."
"Really like the unpolished look."
"This looks great, I vote unpolished."
"This is like the perfect intersection of P4CK3R and Menhir."
"Great design that convinced me into considering a 40% keyboard."
"Excited about the idea of a matching numpad."
"Fantastic look with machined metals."
"I really need this project in my life."
"The keycaps look cozy and affordable."
"I love the unpolished raw look!"
"Perfect size for ortho layout."
"Definitely keeping an eye on this interesting project."
"The prototype's design is fantastic."
"Love this concept, I'm definitely in."
"The dimensions and features sound appealing."
"I'm interested in both polished and unpolished variants."
"It's a great conversation piece for enthusiasts."
Suggestions (3)
Explicitly state the availability of an ortho version.
Consider an unpolished version for affordability.
Look into options for communication updates.
Questions (2)
What is the idea behind the raised edges?
Will there be updates on Discord or only in the thread?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high engagement with 25 total comments, predominantly positive feedback expressing excitement for the project. No negative comments were found, and the suggestions mainly focus on communication and clarification about variant offerings.
Project Specs
- Name
- Ferrum
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
- DSA
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
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- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
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- Case Colors
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- Case Material
- Stainless Steel
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
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- Weight
- 1.6kg
- Hot Swappable
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- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
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