THE JOURNAL / TECH & KEYS
The Magazine.
Guides, sound and insights from my desk - everything I've learned about mechanical keyboards, without unnecessary jargon.
How to choose keycaps for a mechanical keyboard: The complete guide to materials, profiles, and compatibility
ABS vs. PBT, profiles, printing methods, and compatibility - everything you need to know to choose keycaps that suit your keyboard and you.
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Custom vs. Prebuilt keyboards - what is the actual difference?
Prebuilt, Barebone, or Custom? The real differences between a keyboard that is ready out of the box and one you assemble yourself - and which suits whom.
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What makes a keyboard Creamy or Thocky
A guide to mechanical keyboard sound: switches, keycaps, plate, foams, construction, case and stabilizers - and what really makes a difference.
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How to Choose a Mechanical Keyboard
Your first mechanical keyboard - how to choose without getting lost among Linear, Tactile, Hot-Swap, Gasket, and 75%.
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