Scarab is a 60% keyboard influenced by Ancient Egyptian aesthetics, featuring a Djed pillar design and a Scarab Beetle brass weight. Co-created by Mandzukic and savageastr0naut, it pairs with the GMK Aegyptus keycap set. Designed with premium materials, it's currently in the prototype phase.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive68%
Neutral23%
Negative9%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–68%•Neutral–23%•Negative–9%
Positive (3)
"Community loves the design and aesthetics of the keyboard."
"Many users express excitement and intent to buy."
"Comments highlight the collaboration with GMK Aegyptus and its visual appeal."
Negative (2)
"Concerns about the product's relevance and actual Egyptian themes."
"Criticism about the price point and market evolution."
Suggestions (2)
Request for specific layouts like hhkb or wkl.
Suggestion to incorporate more authentic Egyptian elements.
Questions (2)
Inquiry about the project's progression and details on prototypes.
Question about the design choices related to the weight of the keyboard.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 22 comments with substantial positive sentiment and active engagement. Many users express ongoing interest and excitement, contributing to the high interest level.
Project Specs
- Name
- Scarab - 60%
- Release year
- 2021
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- standard 60%
- Layout Ergonomics
- 8°
- Connection
- -
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- tray mount
- Case Colors
- Hedj (cream), Wadj (malachite green)
- Case Material
- aluminum, brass
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
