After my beloved Logitech keyboard died, I decided to switch to a mechanical keyboard and see what all of the fuss was about. I'm a software developer, and asked some friends for recommendations. The Filco was highly regarded for its minimalist look and quality build. Other options were models from Corsair, WASD, and Das Keyboard. I ultimately decided on the Filco because of its no-frills design, heavy weight, and virtually unanimous rave reviews. I absolutely made the right choice.
The keyboard is heavy, perhaps not quite as heavy as a model M or any keyboard of that era, but it's heavy by today's standards. I really pound away on this thing some days, and it never moves, not a millimeter. It feels solid as a rock - almost as if it's built into my desk. The quality rubber pads on the bottom likely help as well.
There's not much to note about the design. It's minimalist. There's virtually no bezel. It's just keys. The Filco name is on the bottom right of the keyboard, facing you, beneath the arrow keys. Looking down on the keyboard, there's no branding.
Using the keyboard is obviously a pleasure. This should probably be credited to the Cherry MX switches, and not necessarily the Filco, but that's coming from someone without much experience with other mechanical keyboards. It is an absolute pleasure to type on, though. If you've never used a mechanical keyboard before, it will ruin you forever. My MacBook feels like a children's toy now, and I hate typing on it more than I did before getting the Filco. Keyboards that I thought were good, like an older Logitech (membrane) gaming keyboard that I have, feel likely mushy garbage now.
My only real complaint about this keyboard is its keycaps. Others commented on their low quality as well, so I wasn't surprised. Even with the negative reviews, though, I was surprised that my Shift key is half worn off after just about a month of use. And it was a light month, too, since I bought the keyboard right before the holidays. The caps are easy enough to replace, though, so it doesn't bother me. I'll probably wait a bit and replace all of them at once. I didn't bother docking a star for this since the keyboard is so wonderful in every other way. But be warned: the caps are cheap and apparently wear quickly.
If you're looking for replacement caps, the ones that WASD sells fit perfectly on the Filco. But be warned: their black doesn't quite match the black keys that come on the Filco (you can see this in the picture I attached). They're not too far off, but enough to notice if you're looking for it.
If you're a Mac user, WASD sells Command keys and a set of Function keys if you'd prefer a more native look. They're cheap enough, and very easy to replace. My escape key, function keys, command keys, and arrow keys are all from WASD.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
After my beloved Logitech keyboard died, I decided to switch to a mechanical keyboard and see what all of the fuss was about. I'm a software developer, and asked some friends for recommendations. The Filco was highly regarded for its minimalist look and quality build. Other options were models from Corsair, WASD, and Das Keyboard. I ultimately decided on the Filco because of its no-frills design, heavy weight, and virtually unanimous rave reviews. I absolutely made the right choice.The keyboard is heavy, perhaps not quite as heavy as a model M or any keyboard of that era, but it's heavy by today's standards. I really pound away on this thing some days, and it never moves, not a millimeter. It feels solid as a rock - almost as if it's built into my desk. The quality rubber pads on the bottom likely help as well.There's not much to note about the design. It's minimalist. There's virtually no bezel. It's just keys. The Filco name is on the bottom right of the keyboard, facing you, beneath the arrow keys. Looking down on the keyboard, there's no branding.Using the keyboard is obviously a pleasure. This should probably be credited to the Cherry MX switches, and not necessarily the Filco, but that's coming from someone without much experience with other mechanical keyboards. It is an absolute pleasure to type on, though. If you've never used a mechanical keyboard before, it will ruin you forever. My MacBook feels like a children's toy now, and I hate typing on it more than I did before getting the Filco. Keyboards that I thought were good, like an older Logitech (membrane) gaming keyboard that I have, feel likely mushy garbage now.My only real complaint about this keyboard is its keycaps. Others commented on their low quality as well, so I wasn't surprised. Even with the negative reviews, though, I was surprised that my Shift key is half worn off after just about a month of use. And it was a light month, too, since I bought the keyboard right before the holidays. The caps are easy enough to replace, though, so it doesn't bother me. I'll probably wait a bit and replace all of them at once. I didn't bother docking a star for this since the keyboard is so wonderful in every other way. But be warned: the caps are cheap and apparently wear quickly.If you're looking for replacement caps, the ones that WASD sells fit perfectly on the Filco. But be warned: their black doesn't quite match the black keys that come on the Filco (you can see this in the picture I attached). They're not too far off, but enough to notice if you're looking for it.If you're a Mac user, WASD sells Command keys and a set of Function keys if you'd prefer a more native look. They're cheap enough, and very easy to replace. My escape key, function keys, command keys, and arrow keys are all from WASD.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 20, 2016
The keyboard is heavy, perhaps not quite as heavy as a model M or any keyboard of that era, but it's heavy by today's standards. I really pound away on this thing some days, and it never moves, not a millimeter. It feels solid as a rock - almost as if it's built into my desk. The quality rubber pads on the bottom likely help as well.
There's not much to note about the design. It's minimalist. There's virtually no bezel. It's just keys. The Filco name is on the bottom right of the keyboard, facing you, beneath the arrow keys. Looking down on the keyboard, there's no branding.
Using the keyboard is obviously a pleasure. This should probably be credited to the Cherry MX switches, and not necessarily the Filco, but that's coming from someone without much experience with other mechanical keyboards. It is an absolute pleasure to type on, though. If you've never used a mechanical keyboard before, it will ruin you forever. My MacBook feels like a children's toy now, and I hate typing on it more than I did before getting the Filco. Keyboards that I thought were good, like an older Logitech (membrane) gaming keyboard that I have, feel likely mushy garbage now.
My only real complaint about this keyboard is its keycaps. Others commented on their low quality as well, so I wasn't surprised. Even with the negative reviews, though, I was surprised that my Shift key is half worn off after just about a month of use. And it was a light month, too, since I bought the keyboard right before the holidays. The caps are easy enough to replace, though, so it doesn't bother me. I'll probably wait a bit and replace all of them at once. I didn't bother docking a star for this since the keyboard is so wonderful in every other way. But be warned: the caps are cheap and apparently wear quickly.
If you're looking for replacement caps, the ones that WASD sells fit perfectly on the Filco. But be warned: their black doesn't quite match the black keys that come on the Filco (you can see this in the picture I attached). They're not too far off, but enough to notice if you're looking for it.
If you're a Mac user, WASD sells Command keys and a set of Function keys if you'd prefer a more native look. They're cheap enough, and very easy to replace. My escape key, function keys, command keys, and arrow keys are all from WASD.
Fantastic, no-frills mechanical keyboard with crappy caps that you'll likely want to replace in the future
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 20, 2016
After my beloved Logitech keyboard died, I decided to switch to a mechanical keyboard and see what all of the fuss was about. I'm a software developer, and asked some friends for recommendations. The Filco was highly regarded for its minimalist look and quality build. Other options were models from Corsair, WASD, and Das Keyboard. I ultimately decided on the Filco because of its no-frills design, heavy weight, and virtually unanimous rave reviews. I absolutely made the right choice.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 20, 2016
The keyboard is heavy, perhaps not quite as heavy as a model M or any keyboard of that era, but it's heavy by today's standards. I really pound away on this thing some days, and it never moves, not a millimeter. It feels solid as a rock - almost as if it's built into my desk. The quality rubber pads on the bottom likely help as well.
There's not much to note about the design. It's minimalist. There's virtually no bezel. It's just keys. The Filco name is on the bottom right of the keyboard, facing you, beneath the arrow keys. Looking down on the keyboard, there's no branding.
Using the keyboard is obviously a pleasure. This should probably be credited to the Cherry MX switches, and not necessarily the Filco, but that's coming from someone without much experience with other mechanical keyboards. It is an absolute pleasure to type on, though. If you've never used a mechanical keyboard before, it will ruin you forever. My MacBook feels like a children's toy now, and I hate typing on it more than I did before getting the Filco. Keyboards that I thought were good, like an older Logitech (membrane) gaming keyboard that I have, feel likely mushy garbage now.
My only real complaint about this keyboard is its keycaps. Others commented on their low quality as well, so I wasn't surprised. Even with the negative reviews, though, I was surprised that my Shift key is half worn off after just about a month of use. And it was a light month, too, since I bought the keyboard right before the holidays. The caps are easy enough to replace, though, so it doesn't bother me. I'll probably wait a bit and replace all of them at once. I didn't bother docking a star for this since the keyboard is so wonderful in every other way. But be warned: the caps are cheap and apparently wear quickly.
If you're looking for replacement caps, the ones that WASD sells fit perfectly on the Filco. But be warned: their black doesn't quite match the black keys that come on the Filco (you can see this in the picture I attached). They're not too far off, but enough to notice if you're looking for it.
If you're a Mac user, WASD sells Command keys and a set of Function keys if you'd prefer a more native look. They're cheap enough, and very easy to replace. My escape key, function keys, command keys, and arrow keys are all from WASD.
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The best keyboard I've used so far.
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