Why a typewriter style keyboard makes your desk feel like yours

Round keycaps, an aluminum alloy panel, and a glowing backlight. Here is what makes a retro mechanical keyboard different, and what to know before you buy one.

Shop the retro keyboard

Most keyboards are the same flat black rectangle. Yours does not have to be.

You spend hours at your desk, whether you are writing, studying, or working from home. A keyboard that looks good and feels good to type on makes those hours a little nicer.

The Retro Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard has a full size 104 key layout with a number pad, so it works for everything from spreadsheets to long essays.

What makes it different

Round keycaps with a vintage look: The round keycaps give it the look of a classic typewriter. The supplier states the spacing also helps keep long nails from slipping between keys.
An aluminum alloy panel: A solid aluminum alloy panel gives the keyboard a sturdy, premium feel on your desk.
Smooth linear switches: Linear mechanical switches have no click, so typing feels smooth and the sound is softer than on a typical clicky keyboard.
A backlight for dim rooms: The white backlight has 19 lighting modes and 5 brightness levels, so you can type comfortably in a dim room or add some glow to your setup.
A knob for volume and lighting: Rotate the built in knob to change the volume and press it to mute, which is handy in the middle of a video call. The supplier says it also works for the lighting modes.
Wired, plug and play: A USB A cable connects it to your computer with no drivers and no batteries. The supplier states full key anti ghosting, so fast typing is registered accurately.

Who it is for

Writers and students who want a desk setup they enjoy
Remote workers who need a full size keyboard with a number pad
Anyone who loves an aesthetic desk, a vintage look, and a bit of glow
People with long nails who prefer round, well spaced keys

Set up in 4 steps

Plug it inConnect the USB A cable to your computer. No drivers or software are needed.
Choose your systemUse the FN+TAB shortcut for Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS, as described in the user manual.
Set the lightPick a lighting mode and brightness level that suits your room.
Start typingUse the knob to change the volume or press it to mute.

Good to know before you buy

This is a wired keyboard, so it does not connect over Bluetooth. Use with a Mac or iPad requires a USB C adapter, which is not included. The backlight is a single white color, and the switches are linear, with no click.