I use an IQUNIX Magi65 keyboard at home, and absolutely love it. I didn’t get the Pro version, as I don’t really need a dial or media keys, and I preferred the smaller size anyways. The only real criticism I noticed in reviews was that the keyboard is pretty heavy, but this turned out to be a good thing for me. I don’t want to carry the thing around with me, and I love the solidity as I type. The typing experience is fantastic.

I wanted a nice keyboard at work, too, and felt weird about buying 2 of the same keyboard. I figured this was a good opportunity to try something else, so I got the NuPhy Air75 V3 for the office. This was also well-reviewed, and is quite a bit lighter. It seems like people who want low-profile mechanical keyboards also value portability, which makes sense.

I’ve been giving it a fair chance, but I have to admit that I really don’t like it very much. For lack of a better vocabulary, the keys just feel too light. I find myself mistyping a lot for some reason, and I think it has to do with the keys being pressed very easily without a lot of bounce-back. Maybe I just have to learn to be gentler with my typing? I’m not sure, but it’s been a while and I still haven’t gotten used to it.

Then, I came across the Toucan, which is just absolutely gorgeous. I had never really considered a split keyboard, but I fell in love with this one.

I still haven’t bought one. I’m worried about losing so many keys, but this has definitely triggered an interest in split keyboards, and the Corne layout especially. I can’t justify getting this as a daily driver, or spending so much money on a side-toy, but I’m been browsing used markets for a cheap entry model. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll find The One and dive off the deep end.

So what about my work keyboard? I might just get another Magi65, because it is by far my favorite typing experience.