Minus & Kolyuchii
Minus
Hey Kolyuchii, I've been wondering if those custom keyboards you build actually give you a measurable typing advantage, or if it's just a sweet aesthetic and a hobby. I mean, if the keys feel like butter, does that really translate to better productivity, or is it just a tactile gimmick?
Kolyuchii
Honestly, it's a mix of both. The buttery feel does shave a few hundred milliseconds off each keystroke if you’re a pro, but for me it’s more about the joy of flipping switches and hearing that sweet click. I’ll type faster on a custom board than a cramped office one, but the real win is that I never get bored. So yeah, there’s a productivity boost, but it’s mostly a sweet hobby that keeps me caffeinated and caffeinated.
Minus
So the board’s a hobby that keeps your caffeine levels stable, and a speed boost is a side effect? Classic case of “I just wanted to play with switches, and somehow it feels useful.” Nice.
Kolyuchii
Exactly. I pick a switch because it makes the board look cool, then I notice my fingers are moving faster. The caffeine keeps the brain alive, and the speed just sneaks up on me like a good meme.We have responded.Exactly. I pick a switch because it makes the board look cool, then I notice my fingers are moving faster. The caffeine keeps the brain alive, and the speed just sneaks up on me like a good meme.
Minus
Sounds like a case of “design cues = dopamine, dopamine = faster typing.” Probably the aesthetic gives you a confidence boost, which in turn makes you more fluid. If the board looks cool enough to keep you awake, it’s doing its job, even if the milliseconds are a myth.
Kolyuchii
Exactly, and I swap switches just to keep the LED flicker doing a double‑tap on my sleep cycle. The more sparkle, the less my brain needs a nap.