Alps Plate Spring (Ricoh)

[y11971alex]

More to come

[taylorswiftttttt]

removed

[y11971alex]

Damn, son. Where'd you find that?

Japan

[y11971alex]

I am using it, and so far it has not disappointed. It produces a somewhat tinny and sharp tactility, but it's a welcome change after using two months of Topre. I might even say it's more of a tactile switch rather than a clicky one, since the clicky noise is so soft.

[micrex22]

Oh nice, an IBM 5576-001 PS/55 board. The layout isn't half bad--and no winkeys!

PS/55 ftw.

[XMIT]

Very nice! Alps plate spring is one of the switch types I haven't come across. Sounds like a trip to Japan is in order!

[Chyros]

Damn, what a lovely board. Really nice, congrats! Alps plate spring switches are excellent IMO, so nice to use.

[y11971alex]

This one came at a cost of roughly CAD$100, but shipping was $65 from Japan. Granted, it only took 4 days to arrive in Toronto after the order was placed.

[DeChief]

I've got the IBM branded one, and I have to say it's one of my favourite keyboards. However I think the IBM 5576-002 is better since it produces less of a clangy noise and requires slightly more force, even though they have the same switch. I'm thinking that it must be because of the smaller case, which allows less room for the sound to reverberate around.

[Wingklip]

These you can order with services like From Japan or something. Worked for me lol

[DeChief]

These you can order with services like From Japan or something. Worked for me lol

Is From Japan any good? I've been using buyee and it seems alright.

[y11971alex]

All of them will be charging you a significant premium according to my understanding.

[Wingklip]

All of them will be charging you a significant premium according to my understanding.

Not too much for only a $200 item