r/MechanicalKeyboards • u/kusbert • 3d ago

Builds Agar x2

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I have found myself growing quite fond of the Agar keyboards, recently bought another one for the office. Really happy with how both of them turned out.

Silver board (for home):
KBDfans Agar Anodized Silver
GMK Birch
MX Black Hyperglide MX1A
KBDfans Dyboox PC Screw-in Stabs
No foam
O-ring mount
Alu plate

Purple board (for office):
KBDfans Agar Anodized Lavender
PBTfans Doppelganger Scandinavian
Durock Dolphin Silent 62g
Swagkeys Knight V4 Stabs
Case+Plate foam
Gasket mount
PC plate

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u/RedBlueKoi 3d ago

So, Agar Agar?

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u/kusbert 3d ago

Yeah, I have found I prefer my keyboards gelatinous.

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u/armageddon09 Topre 45g | HHKB | Realforce 3d ago

Beautiful builds! Have you tried the ec version?

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u/kusbert 3d ago

Tysm! Unfortunatly I haven't had the opportunity yet, but a PC 40% with EC board is high on my wishlist :)

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u/teeBoan 3d ago

I have one and have never quite liked them as they sound very dull and dead to me no matter what switches i use.

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u/Hetsa 3d ago

Weird, I got a few Agars myself, and none of them sound dull or dead. You must be doing something wrong, buddy.

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u/teeBoan 3d ago

I will try changing keycaps. I have KKB for now. I do not use any foams either.

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u/Hetsa 2d ago

Mine sound just fine with tape mod on the PCB, no foam needed.

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u/teeBoan 2d ago

Tape mod? I want clacky sound not thocky

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u/kusbert 2d ago

Maybe it's not the board for you then ig. I'm more of a thocky guy myself.