A true classic, refined.

The Kei v2, powered by our all-new BT chip is our take on next generation custom mechanical keyboards.

It’s simpler, lighter, and wayyyy more fun.
Choose from classic colours or party like it’s 80s in purple.

This is not the greatest board in the world, no, this is a tribute.

“Cowboys in the western United States leave their horses when they die. But never leave their saddles, regardless of how long they need to walk in the desert. Saddles are interfaces that are deeply adapted to our bodies whereas horses are consumable items.

It should not be forgotten that computers are consumables nowadays, but keyboards are interfaces that we can use through our lives.”

All the fun, none of the fuss.

Mix and match your favourite colours, or go easy on the eyes with tried and true combinations. The Kei comes in an amazing array of colour options for the top case, bottom case, dampener, gasket socks and feet so you can make it your own.
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With 4704 permutations available, it’s your keyboard, your choice.

The new Kei includes our fancy configurator to help you visualise your new best typing companion.

These are not french fries.

Tasteful typing, well cushioned.

Easier than putting on
a pair of socks.

The new gasket socks are soft and easy to remove.
Swap them out for a new colourway anytime.
Might be food safe, we don’t know, don’t eat them.

The force is strong with this one.

The new Kei uses an array of rare earth magnets to hold the top and bottom pieces together.

It doesn’t get any easier than this.

Screw-less assembly

Screws? Where we’re going we don’t need screws.

The new Kei includes our brand new magnet mount system, pre-installed on all top and bottom pieces of the chassis. Swap between your favourite configurations in a matter of seconds.

MX linears one day and the goodness of cup rubber in the next, why choose when you can have them all?

Abang 💙 Adik

The new Kei includes choices for 60% and 65% layouts.
The silicone parts such as gasket socks and feet are interchangeable between layouts and can be reused as you swap between different core configurations.

Kaban

The new Kei Comes with a tasteful black and copper-toned Kaban with the corresponding velcro patch installed. Included with every kit purchase.

Fish are Friends, Not Food

We’ve partnered with our good friend, Elaine of SINGAKBD to bring her iconic design beautifully engraved on optional backplates.

One more thing

Introducing the world’s first wireless electro-capacitive custom, or at least as far as we know it. The Kei EC kit ² allows for a great cup rubber experience housed within an easily swappable chassis.

EC enjoyers, rejoice!

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Regional Vendors

The new Kei is also available via our regional partners. We’re proud to be working with these fine folks.

Canada

Ashkeebs

EUROPE

KEYGEM

HONG KONG

Kibou

INDONESIA

Acid&Co

Malaysia

Rebult Keyboards

THAILAND

Aiglatson Studio

TAIWAN

INPAD

UNITED KINGDOM

Prototypist

UNITED STATES

Mekibo

VIETNAM

Iconlabs

The Kei v2 will be shipping in March 2024.

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What's in the box

Your Kei v2 kit comes with:

- Top and Bottom cases with magnets and magnet caps installed (colour and material of your choice)
- Solder / Hotswap / EC PCB (EC PCB comes with EC plate screws)
- Aluminium Silver MX or EC full plate
- Bluetooth Daughterboard Pack (contains bluetooth daughterboard, 4 x daughterboard screws, daughterboard cable, and lithium-ion polymer battery)
- Silicone Pack containing 4 x feet, 8 x gasket socks, 1 x USB cover, 1 x battery sleeve and 1 x plate dampener (in Frost White)**(Includes a seion sheet in PORON® Black)
- Accessories (sticker pack, instruction booklet, and microfibre cloth)
- Kaban (Kei Edition)

To complete the kit, you will need switches, stabilisers and keycaps - purchased separately.

Technical Specifications

MONOKEI Kei v2 60% / HHKB

Typing angle

6 degrees

Supported Layout

Hotswap: link
Solder: link
EC: link

PCB / BTDB

QMK / VIA compatible.
FCC / CE / IMDA certified.
Battery capacity: 760mAh / 3.7V nominal
PCB: 1.6mm FR4

Silicone Parts

Feet: 70A
Gasket socks: 50A
Plate dampener: 50A

Mounting Style

MONOKEI Gasket Socks

Unassembled weight (approx.)

Copper top case with aluminium bottom case: 1.8kg
Aluminium top case with aluminium bottom case: 1.1kg
Polycarbonate top case with polycarbonate bottom case: 0.7kg

MONOKEI Kei v2 65%