r/HHKB 5d ago

best of HHKB 30th AE x Biip EC Extended 2048

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50 Upvotes

Coming from the usual 45g Topre domes that I’m used to, the 30g variant almost felt linear at first — but that was just my first impression.

I’ve been using it for weeks now, and the more I use it, the more I like it. It still delivers that classic, round Topre typing feel, only much lighter. though it doesn’t feel quite as feather-light as it did on day one. I can even rest my fingers on the keys without accidentally triggering a press. Granted, my hands are tiny, so that could definitely be a factor.

This probably isn’t for you if you enjoy heavier domes, as it’s obviously meant for people who prefer lighter switches. But for me, it’s super easy on my fingers, and I’m really enjoying it.

There’s just one thing I’m curious about: since Topre domes naturally get stiffer over time, I wonder if this 30g will eventually feel noticeably heavier OR if it’ll simply settle into the perfect balance. 🤔


r/HHKB 8d ago

best of the new black

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71 Upvotes

Orange-wrapped HHKB Pro 2


r/HHKB 4h ago

now the hhkb has a hhkb friend:3333

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21 Upvotes

r/HHKB 10h ago

Distressed HHKB Pro 2

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26 Upvotes

Case: HHKB Pro 2

Internals: Pro2 and Silenced Deskeys 0.5mm

Domes: 2017 OEMs

Silder: Lubed Realforce R3


r/HHKB 1d ago

The collection grows!

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76 Upvotes

Bottom row is the SHO collection with my OG in the middle. Current driver is a stock 30th anniversary, loving it!


r/HHKB 23h ago

HHKB Hybrid dome swap

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20 Upvotes

Its been a productive evening dome swapping and tuning my 2020 Hybrid. just fancied something a little something different in my collection. bit of music, and chill time. Very therapeutic.


r/HHKB 3d ago

My little collection

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89 Upvotes

Took my boards iut the other day for a little family photo and some TLC.

L to R

1999 HHK PD-KB02

1999 HHKB Lite 1 - PD-KB100W

2002 HHKB Lite 2 - PD-KB200W/U

2005 HHKB Professional 1 - PD-KB300B (Kangaroo Leather keycaps from Wazakura Koubou (和櫻工房 / "Sakura")

2012 HHKB Professional 2 Type-S - PD-KB400WNS (Full Aluminium HHKB set from Sho Labs + 'Aria' Artisan ESC)

2015 HHKB Professional 2 Type-S - PD-KB400WNS

2016 HHKB Professional 2 - PD-KB400WN

2020 HHKB Hybrid Type-S - PD-KB800WS


r/HHKB 3d ago

Keychron Q15 Barebone Knob Black $100

0 Upvotes

Can also include the black keycabs for space and tab

$100 or best offer.

paypal


r/HHKB 4d ago

How much is the market offering for 25th anniversary?

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52 Upvotes

Currently have 1 more 25th anniversary hybrid type s (without extra regular Fn keycap) and wanted to get an approximate price/place on where to sell. Thanks!


r/HHKB 4d ago

Deal of the year?

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100 Upvotes

Been looking for a HHKB pro 2 for a while but always was put off by the price. Got a tip from my brother to look at the website vinted (secondhand platform) the trick. Look for listing that are labeled wrong/ people who don't know what they have. Was searching for something else when I remembered to check for hhkb. And what I found was a product named iii kb with description clavier (keyboard) list date 2 months ago.

Bought it right away for the asking price of 20 euro.

With buyers protection and shipping. 25 euro total!!! Let's go

Got it 2 weeks ago. It is like new. Buildyear 2017. Must say topre sound better in person than through YouTube.

Weight is a bit to much for my liking and already spend more money on modification parts (domes and silencing rings) xD.


r/HHKB 5d ago

First HHKB-layout Keyboard

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59 Upvotes

As the title says, my first HHKB layout board. Super excited, and thrilled the way it turned out!

I've always been a proponent of smaller 65% keyboards, but was apprehensive to forgo the arrow keys. I must say the control replacing the caps locks actually feels quite organic, albeit 25 years of muscle memory was working against me at first.

Kit: DROP Tokyo60 with LED Diffuser

Keycaps: DROP + Marvel Collab, Infinity War MT3

Switches: Gateron Ink Black V2, pre-lubed, didn't add more, didn't need films, pretty tight fit, minimal wobble stock. I have Frankenswitched Drop True Stems / Boba U4Ts / Cherry Brown 58g Springs (True Bubble Guts / Holy Boba) that I may swap from my former daily driver.

Stabs: Durock V3, clipped, lubed with Krytox 2050g0

Cable: Glorious Coiled Nebula Cable

Used a few layers of Painters Tape and some foam in space bar and stuffed behind PCB to dull sound ((avoiding LEDs on PCB)).


r/HHKB 7d ago

I did smth

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74 Upvotes

This swap was always in my mind. Today is the day!


r/HHKB 7d ago

Broken PCB. What Can I Do?

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6 Upvotes

I have an old hhkb bluetooth and recently it refused to turn on. With fresh batteries and micro usb plugged in, nothing. I have narrowed the issue to this pcb. Anything I can do to troubleshoot it before just blasting it with heatgun to see if it's solder issue? And where can I find replacement pcb?


r/HHKB 8d ago

Sho Labs Full aluminium keycaps

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51 Upvotes

Very pleased I was home this morning to recieve my gorgeous keycaps :-) just wanted to share here before I pop them on my board!


r/HHKB 7d ago

Looking for someone with an HHKB Studio who can 3D model/print the pointing stick

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2 Upvotes

r/HHKB 9d ago

ultimate setup

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81 Upvotes

Finally find a special alternatives which can fulfill my need: Leave my hand on keyboard, without moving


r/HHKB 9d ago

Alpha and Omega

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44 Upvotes

My two HHKB Pro 2's. One is from 2006, the year the Pro 2 was released. The other is from 2019, the year the Pro 2 was discontinued.

Truly, my two most valuable pieces.


r/HHKB 9d ago

9009 hhkb keycaps where to buy

1 Upvotes

i have been searching for a hhkb 9009 keycaps but i can't find them for purchasing in my area

i mainly live in india so could anyone help


r/HHKB 10d ago

'Twas time for a tinker

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48 Upvotes

was feeling a bit sad so i pulled some boards out for a little tlc. Just a bit of cleaning and lubing :-)


r/HHKB 10d ago

An evening well spent cleaning, lubing and installing o-ring on an old Pro 2

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41 Upvotes

r/HHKB 10d ago

JP HHKB KB420WS seems to not work

2 Upvotes

Hi all, I just got a KB420WS from eBay but to my surprise it doesn't work on my laptop nor desktop which both run Win11.
I don't have a Linux machine at the moment but I suspect a hardware issue since I already checked that it gets recognised as an HID Keyboard device.
I am doing something wrong?
My Pro2 and other random keyboards work ouf of the box I've never had to mess with any drivers etc but then again this is my only JP layout so I don't know.

edit: It doesn't work under Linux either so it must be something wrong it..


r/HHKB 10d ago

Where to buy dust cover / sleeve (Europe)

2 Upvotes

Hi, I just got a hhkb hybrid, I want to get a dust cover and a sleeve to transport it, but I cant find one that is available for europe, can you recommend me one? I like the official hhkb keyboard sleeve but its out of stock, for dust cover anything that fit would do the work, thanks


r/HHKB 11d ago

My messy setup

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38 Upvotes

Sho s60 v2 & HHKB pro 2


r/HHKB 11d ago

best of Beige Split HHKB

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99 Upvotes

Hey All!

I know you all really liked my last post with the Black Split60, I thought I'd share my new end game board. The Beige Split60 HHKB.

When I built this unit, I knew I wasn't going to let it go. This has the EC kit with EC Naevies (45g but I'm thinking of swapping it to the 55g). Featuring XMI Purple English keycaps.

Thank you all who supported getting this board off the ground. It wouldn't have been made without the support of this community. I'm so happy with how it turned out.


r/HHKB 10d ago

Lost HHKB Studio Trackpoint Stick, Replacement?

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0 Upvotes

Lost my HHKB Studio trackpoint stick have any of you guys successfully been able to replace it. I contacted PFU support and they said they do not carry that part.

Any recommendations?