The OGR - Retro 65XT is a mechanical keyboard inspired by vintage models like the Cherry G81-3077. With its unique design and top-grade materials like 6063 aluminium, it offers customizable layouts and features such as USB-C compatibility. A group buy is planned, aiming for a price of around £440.
This Group Buy Has Ended
OGR Retro 65XT by Alchemist Keyboards · Posted 06 May 2022
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"The design is stunning and evokes nostalgia."
"Excited that this project is finally happening."
"The retro look is awesome and appealing."
"Great attention to detail in the design."
"The project has exceeded expectations from the community."
Negative (3)
"Pricing may be too high for some potential buyers."
"Some comments expressed concern about the 65% layout not being suitable for everyone's preferences."
"Initial quantity of units was too low, causing uncertainty."
Suggestions (3)
Consider adding a beige color option.
A WK layout option was suggested to accommodate more users.
Providing dimensions for specific features like the pencil tray would be helpful.
Questions (3)
Will the numpad be available as a standalone purchase?
Can you clarify available color options for the board?
What are the dimensions of certain parts of the keyboard?
Duckeebs Analysis
98 total replies with active engagement signals throughout the discussion indicate strong interest. Multiple points of excitement and positivity dominate, with a few constructive criticisms and practical suggestions noted.
Project Specs
- Name
- OGR - Retro 65XT (IC)
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 10°
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top mounted
- Case Colors
- Two colourways (Dolch & Blue/grey)
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminium
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- 2.9kg / 0.9kg with numpad
- Hot Swappable
- -
- 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
- -