Mechanical keyboards are becoming more and more popular, and car culture is also thriving. Now Liberty Walk and Original Konbini have just put them together. That’s what the two men call the world’s first JDM mechanical keyboard.
Liberty Walk, known for their JDM-style tweaks to the Ferrari F40 and other over-frame kits, have put their signature touch on this limited edition keyboard. With only 500 sets in production, it features a somewhat unconventional design. It is not a popular 60%, 65% or 75% keyboard. Instead, you can simply describe it as a 60% compact with the addition of a row of purpose and arrow keys, or perhaps a 75% TKL layout that is missing edit keys and is unnecessarily extended.
The keyboard incorporates graphics reminiscent of Liberty Walk’s tuned cars, a USB-C connection, low-profile keys, and a body crafted from two aluminum blocks. Beneath each key, RGB lighting pairs with “precision-engineered” tactile mechanical switches.
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“It’s a piece of JDM heritage that lives on your table,” said Caleb Chandra, co-founder of Original Konbini. “We want to bring the hobby and charming modifications of these machines to your space, an extension of the love for one of the most iconic builds in JDM’s recent history. “In terms of design aesthetics, there is no doubt that this keyboard stands out. It is also available as a set with a diorama table mat.
In particular, the platform mimics “parking regions popular with car enthusiasts in Japan,” whatever that means. Each space is large enough for a die-cast car and the mat has enough space on both sides for the mouse, appealing to users from the left and right.
At the same time, there are many unanswered questions about this keyboard. Liberty Walk doesn’t provide any pricing guidance, but don’t expect it to be cheap. If you’re even remotely familiar with the traditional mechanical keyboard scene, you’ll already know that the word “limited edition” is code for “prepare your wallet. ” We’re talking several hundred dollars, and that might even be on the conservative side.
The main points also remain a mystery. We do not know the main points of the keys or switches, nor whether they are soldered or hot-swappable. And honestly, we don’t even know much about the original Konbini.
The organization says that it’s “a pioneering brand at the intersection of car culture and technology.” We’ve reached out to Original Konbini for more information about their brand, the keyboard, and pricing. We’ll update you here if we hear back from them.