Less is More: Compact Keyboards

Maximize your desk space. Maximize your style. Gain desk space, portability, and a clean aesthetic without losing functionality.

A compact 60% mechanical keyboard on a minimalist desk, showcasing ample mouse space next to a full-sized keyboard outline for comparison. — Transform your workspace with a 60% board, providing significant room for mouse movement or other desktop essentials.

The 60 Percent Advantage

The 60% keyboard layout distills the essential typing experience into its most compact form. By omitting the dedicated function row, navigation cluster, and numeric keypad, these boards offer a streamlined aesthetic and significant desk real estate savings.

Functionality isn't lost; it's ingeniously layered. Access F-keys, arrow keys, and more through intuitive 'Fn' (function) key combinations. For example, 'Fn + 1' can activate F1, and 'Fn + WASD' can provide arrow key navigation. This approach ensures a full typing experience within a minimalist footprint.

Enhanced Portability for On-the-Go Professionals
Ergonomic Benefits from Reduced Hand Travel
Cleaner, More Focused Desk Aesthetics

Diagram illustrating a 60% keyboard layout with function layer keys highlighted, showing secondary key bindings. — A visual guide to how function layers unlock full functionality on a 60% keyboard.

The Ultimate Customization: Hand-Wired Builds

For purists and visionary enthusiasts, traditional PCBs can sometimes limit creative expression. That's where hand-wired builds come in. When a standard PCB simply doesn't exist for the unique layout or ergonomic split you envision, we meticulously build it from scratch.

Hand-wiring offers limitless layout possibilities, allowing us to craft truly bespoke keyboards that perfectly match your exact preferences, from exotic ergonomic configurations to hyper-minimalist designs or even multi-tier boards. This is master craftsmanship, bringing your exact vision to life, one wire at a time.

Discuss Your Custom Layout

Close-up, artistic photo of a beautifully and neatly hand-wired mechanical keyboard matrix with diodes and fine wires visible on the underside of a PCB-less board. — The intricate artistry of a hand-wired keyboard matrix – precision engineering for unparalleled customization.

Perfect For...

Gamers

Gain a massive advantage with extra mouse room. A 60% keyboard frees up crucial space for wider, more expressive mouse movements, perfect for competitive gaming where every inch counts.

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Travelers & Digital Nomads

Ultra-portable yet uncompromising. Slip a 60% board into your bag to bring your premium typing experience anywhere, from busy cafes to remote workstations.

A pristine, minimalist desk setup featuring a sleek compact mechanical keyboard as the central focal point, surrounded by clean, sparse items.

Minimalists & Aesthetic Aficionados

Achieve a clean, uncluttered workspace. The compact footprint and elegant lines of a 60% or custom hand-wired board make it the centerpiece of a meticulously organized desk.

Interested in a Compact or Hand-Wired Board?

Whether you envision a popular 60% layout for its sleek efficiency, or dream of a completely unique, hand-wired creation tailored precisely to your workflow, your journey to the perfect keyboard begins with a conversation with David Wayne Cooper.

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