"With a cultlike following and a fairly simple construction, it can be easy to assume that these keyboards aren't worth the high price-and they aren't for most people. However, the HHKB brings something unique to the table: A design that has been refined over the years, creating an out-of-the-box experience that can't be improved. In an age of planned obsolescence and enshittification, a mechanical keyboard like this is hard to find."
"Classic "Thock" For the uninitiated, the Topre electro-capacitive switch is ... unique. Some people swear by them, refusing to type on anything else. They're distinctly different from the standard Cherry MX-style switch for a few reasons. They use a rubber dome instead of a spring, they are not hot-swappable, and they are only available as tactile switches. No linear option here."
The Happy Hacking Keyboard emphasizes a compact, utility-driven layout paired with Topre electro-capacitive switches developed over nearly 30 years. Topre switches use a rubber dome and cone-shaped spring, are tactile-only, and are not hot-swappable. Typing produces a strong, rounded tactile bump and a gradual loss of tension rather than an immediate click, creating a distinctive feel many users prefer. The HHKB provides solid build quality, new customization software, and an out-of-the-box experience refined through iteration. Tradeoffs include a high price, a niche layout and switch feel that do not suit everyone, and the switches are not actually silent.
Read at WIRED
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