The Lan is an Alice-style keyboard inspired by Dolch designs and features a sandwich mount. Named in memory of the designer's grandmother, this keyboard offers hotswap PCB options and a 6-degree typing angle in a 6063 aluminum case. Available for $400-450 USD with a 6-month lead time.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive60%
Neutral20%
Negative20%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–60%•Neutral–20%•Negative–20%
Positive (6)
"Community members are excited about the unique design and layout."
"Interest in the group buy is expressed by multiple users."
"The board's appearance is appreciated for its aesthetic qualities."
"Encouragement is offered to the GB runner for the keyboard project."
"Support for the color choices and finish quality is noted."
"A member expresses anticipation for the group buy."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the lack of curves on the ergonomic board are raised."
"One user expresses dislike for the rectangular Alice-style design."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding cerakote colors like crushed orchid.
Make the USB port cutout more rounded for better fit.
Keep the rough texture anodization and purple color.
Questions (1)
Will the 1.2mm PCB cause any issues during stabilizer installation?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread generated a moderate number of responses (10 unique comments) with a favorable positive feedback ratio, indicating strong community interest and engagement. Positive sentiment is largely driven by excitement about the design and upcoming group buy, while negative feedback primarily reflects personal preferences regarding the design style.
Project Specs
- Name
- Lan - Dolch-inspired Alice
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Alice
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6-degree typing angle
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Sandwich Mount
- Case Colors
- Purple
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No
