Most available typewriters sell via customer requests before being listed. Prices are based on condition, make, model, color, font, scarcity, rarity, warranty (90 day, 1 year, 2 year, 3 year, 4 year or 5 year) and consumer demand. So at that point, I will go with what my design instincts tell me is the right call for the Qwerkywriter. Investment grade typewriters range in price from the low 600s to the high 900s. If I decide that contoured feel is ultimately the right decision for long term comfort, we could sacrifice this functionality but face the wrath of some purist who want more rustic, vintage feel! Ultimately, it's possible on these details, we will not be able to please everyone. If I decide to pursue the relengendable glass/vinyl transparent top, then we can keep it flat. But contoured keycaps are way more comfortable. The FLAT ness of the keycaps are very vintage and stays true to the old aesthetic. ![]() When we do our final CAD render and design, I was planning on addressing that very thing about typing on these keycaps. It's a struggle and honestly it's purely my own interpretation of how to balance it. Typewriter Inspired Retro Vintage USB/Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard with Integrated Tablet Stand, Dual Scroll wheels and Macro Programmable Return Bar. There was a lengthy debate on this on another forum (geekhack) between staying true to the vintage aesthetic versus modernization. Laser wrote:Are the keys, apart from being so nice, also *comfortable* to type on? ![]() It has a piece of paper protruding from the top of it.) ANGELA: Lets see if we can figure it out. (Angela and Teddy are on the screen with the typewriter between them. It has a keyboard like a computer, but thats not what it is. Through transparency and really listening to the community, I think we can achieve something fun and beautiful! A cloud shape pops into the coloured stripes containing an image of an old fashioned typewriter. But at its core, Kickstarter is about passionate and disciplined creative people doing projects that just can't be made any other way. Are there some rotten apples in the barrel? Sure. I chose Kickstarter because I've been through a few of them already with others and I really believe in what Kickstarter stands for. I looked at a lot of ways to see if I could mass manufacture these. ![]() But sometimes, it's also fun to see if maybe if others share your passion for creative objects. I wanted to see if I could create something fun and beautiful. I promise there will be more info in the coming weeks. Below is a teaser pic of the Qwerkywriter, a typewriter inspired mechanical keyboard. It's been a year and a half in the making and I'm about to launch my Kickstarter in 2 weeks. This is a repost from Geekhack but I wanted to post this on Deskthority because I value this community's insight and expertise tremendously.
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