98wpm on Filco Majestouch /w Cherry MX Blue Switch

* USB with PS/2 adapter (PS/2 must be used for full N-key Rollover) * 104 Key US ANSI Layout * Cherry MX series 2.1oz actuating force keyswitch with tactile click feel and silver/gold contacts; aka "Cherry Blue Switches", 4.0mm travel, 50 million actuations * Dimensions: 440 x 138 x 38.5mm (17.3 x 5.4 x 1.5in) * Cable Length: 1.5m (4.9 ft) * Weight: 1.2kg (2lbs 10oz) * Green LEDs * Red "Esc" and Violet "WASD" keycaps shown in video

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Science & Technology

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• Filco
• cherry mx blue
• switch
• mechanical keyboard
• 98wpm
• typist
• speed

[MikeDiswhoibe]

I find it interesting that you don't use your ring fingers to type. Is there any particular reason you do this, or is it just a habit?

[avexdevil]

@MikeDiswhoibe

never been taught to touchtype so i don't position my fingers correctly. that's how i learnt to type and it works :)

[didjamatic]

That black bulbous red tipped thing in the foreground looks out of place in this video.

[avexdevil]

@didjamatic

that's a giotto air blower, usually used with camera lenses :)

[devilirium01]

@ItsAzureBlue It's not about the speed: it's about the feel and the sound of it =)

[shrumpkin]

what kind of keyboard are you using in this video? i have three mechanicals, and i love all three for their different switches––it depends on what kind of mood i am.

Filco Majestouch with Cherry MX Blue switches

Unicomp Customizer 104 (Model M) with Buckling Spring Technology

Matias Tactile Pro 3.0 with Alps White (tactile) switches

Love each of these. I want to get the Deck with Cherry MX Clears. I want the actuating force to be tougher than the Browns.

[thomashradecky]

@didjamatic looks like a douche bag

[ItsAzureBlue]

@crowfaceltd I agree, I didn't mean to make it sound like I was talking trash about the Filco, because it is an amazing keyboard. I tried one out and you're correct; it feels A LOT nicer. I'm definitely picking one up soon.

[crowfaceltd]

@ItsAzureBlue i have a model m; It is less about the speed of typing, but it is SO much easier. More ergonomic

[fistman4]

Singapore?

[ItsAzureBlue]

Just to let you know, I use a generic keyboard, actually manufactured by a company called 'Trust', and I average 105wpm~ with my max, and not impossible-to-reach again max, being 124wpm.

[erikRairden]

Have you used a mx brown switch? If so, which do you like better. brown or blue? cuz i type the exact same speed, but use browns. kinda want to try out the leopold blues when they come out.