Leopold FC900R, should I order it?

Entropia · 28 Dec 2016, 12:55

Hi. I'm the user of Tesoro Durandal G1N with blacks and now I want to upgrade to a more high-end keyboard (100% keyboard). I've been considering the acclaimed Filco Majestouch 2 (maybe with browns), but, looking at its price, it's a shame it comes with thin abs keycaps and even with printed legends. Ordering pbt keycaps for it is an option, but it's more money and a hassle, considering I'm in Europe. An option that is very interesting for me now is to get a Leopold FC900R. I've read it's almost as well built as a Filco, but it has superb pbt keycaps. It's also a bit less expensive. Another pros are that is has a detachable cable and a sound absorbing pad. What worries me is what everybody say about Cherry stabilizers and their mushy feel. I like all keys sounding and feeling similar. Is it true that Leopold has recently modified their stabilizers to feel less mushy and almost like Costars? Have you tried both keyboards (Filco and Leopold) and can tell me how they compare each other? I've also taken a look at the Matias Tactile Pro, which has a very nice typing sound, and they say it's a pleasure to type on, but the glossy finish is terrible, apart from the fact that it's very very expensive, even with standard abs keycaps.

MperorM · 28 Dec 2016, 23:42

consider a keyboard like this:

http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/usa- ... yboard.asp

It has fuhua clicky switches (white simplified alps very similar to the matias clicky switches).

Entropia · 29 Dec 2016, 09:59

Only 100% keyboards, not tenkeyless. But, thanks anyway for the recommendation.

seebart · 29 Dec 2016, 10:24

I agree with you 100%, if your going to spend $$$ for a premium keyboard it should have nice PBT keycaps. I can tell you that any current Leopold is built as well as any Filco or better. I had the same issue with my Ducky Zero that I got very nice PBT keycaps for much later. If your choosing between the Filco Majestouch 2 and the Leopold FC900R I'd go with the Leopold although I own neither. Good luck!

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