I just received an email from Kinetic Labs stating the TG67 keyboard is now available. What is the TG67, and what makes it so special? The following is a brief summary from the website speaks for itself:

The TG67 is a 67% gasket-mounted hot-swappable mechanical keyboard kit with arrow keys and VIA compatibility. The Kit does not include switches or keycaps.

What makes this keyboard so special to command a premium price? I'm not convinced it's worth breaking the bank for this one.

Pricing

This keyboard is expensive! All pricing listed below is in US dollars. At a minimum, you will need a case, switches, and keycaps, all of which are sold separately!

• CASE: $279.99

  • All Aluminum

  • Choice of 9 colours: Baby Blue, Black, E-White, Beige E-White, Mocha, Lavender, Pink, Green, Mint

  • Split top and bottom housing

• Switches: $37.44 (72 Switches)

  • Fortunately, the TG67's PCB is hot-swap and supports 3-pin and 5-pin Cherry-style MX switches.

  • Choose the right switch for you: Silent, Tactile, Linear, or Clicky.

  • I prefer Gateron V3.0 Silver switches with two-stage springs.

  • Curious to know how WS Morandi switches sound? - (HippyoTech)

• Keycaps: $58.49 to $71.99

  • Double-shot PBT keycaps with a 1.5 mm or thicker wall and shine-through legends are preferred although they may not be as "thocky."

  • You can choose from a wide variety of keycaps.

    • WS Cthulhu PBT Keycaps: $71.10

    • WS GR Irish PBT Keycaps: $79.00 ($55.30)

Optional

• Coiled Aviator Cable: $24.99

  • Available in various coloured.

  • A 3-foot straight cable is included with the TG67 kit.

Optional Lubricants

• Carbon GS2 Switch Lube

  • 3 ml: $8.99

  • 7.5 ml: $18.99

  • This is a thick, semi-fluid lubricant that is useful for linears and tactile switches. Makes switches ultra-smooth.

• Tribosys 3204 Switch Lube: $13.29

  • 3 ml: $6.29

  • 7.5 ml: $13.29

  • 3ml is enough for 250+ switches, while 7.5ml is enough for 600+ switches

• Tribosys 3203 Switch Lube

  • Tribosys 3203 from Miller-Stephenson is an excellent choice for tactile switches.

  • 3 ml (0.2 oz): $8.99

  • 7.5 ml (0.5 o z): $18.99

  • Lubrication Amount: Approximately 600 - 750 Switches

• Krytox 205 G0 Switch / Stabilizer Lube

  • 3 ml: $7.99

  • 7.5 ml: $17.99

  • "All in one" Lubricant for switches and stabilzers

• Carbon GS1 Switch Lube

  • 3 ml (0.2 oz): $8.99

  • 7.5 ml (0.5 o z): $18.99

  • Thin grease lube that is perfect for tactiles and pre-lubed switches (even thinner than Tribosys 3203).

  • Semi fluid, grade 0 lubricant

• Carbon GS3 Stabilizer Lube

  • 6.8 g: $14.99

  • 17 g: $29.99

  • Grade: G1.5 - Specifically formulated to silence stabilizers

• Krytox Oil (5 ml): $8.95

Tools / Accessories

• Stem Holder: $5.99

• Kelowna Switch Lube Station: $13.99