Heavy brass weights and mirror finishes - U80 and M65 as artifacts of peak custom keyboard aesthetic
RAMA WORKS creates timeless, collectible pieces through meticulous industrial design. Founded on the principle that industrial designers bear responsibility for environmental impact, the studio focuses on durable, machined metal products that people keep forever rather than discard. Every detail from packaging to custom fasteners is considered to provide the best end-user experience.
Signature$270-$430
60% keyboard representing the benchmark between function and design. Milled from solid brass and aluminum, hand polished to mirror finish.
Signature$500-$600
TKL keyboard with monolithic structure machined from high-end metals. Features MUTE mounting technology and mirror-polished PVD brass weight.
Signature$400-$500
65% layout with per-switch RGB, MUTE mount, and fully machined brass switch plate. Available in aluminum, polycarbonate, and brass editions.
Signature$160
Accessible 60% keyboard in injection-moulded ABS with MUTE mounting. Retro-modern aesthetic with mix-and-match translucent and opaque housings.
$97
Compact 6-key macropad with the same meticulous build quality and aesthetic as full keyboards. Perfect desk companion.
$100-$150
Industrial-themed PBT keycap set with yellow and grey colorway. The signature aesthetic that defined the brand's visual identity.
🇺🇸 US · $300-$500
Mode Designs creates thoughtful, purposeful mechanical keyboards designed to feel just right, from the sound of each keystroke to the finish of every material. Every detail is considered from first sketch to final assembly, with a belief that beauty plays a role in utility and the tools you use every day should bring joy.
🇨🇳 CN · $400-$700
Angry Miao creates 'Future Art Community' products blending hardware engineering with artistic expression. Their philosophy centers on 'integration of appearance and structure' - exceptional rigidity while reducing weight. Inspired by the Lotus Type 79, they build boutique keyboards with aerospace-level precision that deliver cultural and emotional value beyond function.
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🇺🇸 US · $200-$400
Work Louder creates modular keyboards for digital creators with a philosophy of 'all work & no play' - making professional tools that feel playful, versatile, and above all else, creative. They believe people do their best work when it doesn't feel like work at all, blending the desire for innovation with a willingness to break from convention in a product category typically seen as a mere plastic shell around a motherboard.
🇨🇳 CN · $$
Keychron believes keyboards are personal tools that should reflect the user's personality. Founded by keyboard enthusiasts frustrated with the lack of Mac-compatible mechanical keyboards, they pioneer open-source firmware (QMK/VIA/ZMK), bringing enthusiast-grade customization to mainstream products. Their design ethos centers on modularity, hot-swappable components, and accessible premium quality.
🇯🇵 JP · $250-$350
HHKB embodies the philosophy that 'a keyboard is an interface deeply adapted to our bodies' - tools that outlast the computers they connect to. Co-created by computer scientist Dr. Eiiti Wada in 1996, HHKB strips away unnecessary keys to create a hyper-efficient 60-key layout optimized for UNIX programmers, placing the Control key on the home row and eliminating finger travel distance.
🇨🇳 CN · $30-$200
MHW-3BOMBER integrates expert craftsmanship of professional coffee tools with accessible daily use, guided by their 'Triple B' philosophy: Bold (embracing new brewing methods), Balanced (precise control with humanized design), and Boundless (technology innovation breaking geographical restrictions). Founded by three baristas who sought precision, texture, and artistry lacking in available coffee tools.