# YUNZII QL75 Retro Typewriter Keyboards

I learned how to type on a traditional mechanical typewriter during my high school years (1970s). I’m not sure if they still make them anymore, but I do find it intriguing when I see modern-day keyboards posing as retro typewriters.

Years ago, I purchased a QwerkyWriter keyboard out of curiosity, and most recently backed a [Kickstarter project for the 10-Year Anniversary edition](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qwerkytoys/qwerkywriter-typewriter-keyboard-10-year-anniversary-edition?ref=9d2n9c&utm_source=jellop&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_term=SL_LL&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=newsletter&mc_cid=b2b5bbe1a7&mc_eid=c061d23fc6).

Perhaps it’s just a coincidence, but I received an email from YUNZII this morning promoting the [YUNZII QL75 Retro Typewriter QMK/VIA Mechanical Keyboard](https://www.yunzii.com/en-ca/products/yunzii-ql75-retro-typewriter-qmk-via-mechanical-keyboard?se_activity_id=164034248946&syclid=d1tnm748qhvc73br09rg&utm_campaign=New+Color+of+YUNZII+QL75+Typewriter+Keyboard_164034248946&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email). At USD 112.19 (MSRP USD 132.59), it seems like quite a deal, although Green and Pink are the only colour options available.

The features of this keyboard are typical of most:

* Hot Swappable Switches
    
    * Switch Options:
        
        * Onyx Tactile Switch: Clicky, Prelubed, five pins, 60gf bottom-out force, 43gf actuation force, total travel 3.90 mm, pre-travel 2.00 mm.
            
        * Cocoa Cream V2 Linear Switch: Clicky, Prelubed, five pins, 55gf bottom out force, 50gf actuation force, total travel 3.30 mm, pre-travel 2.00 mm
            
* Connections: Wired, Bluetooth 5.0 (up to 3 devices), and 2.4GHz
    
* Adjustable RGB Backlighting, North-Facing LED
    
* Full Anti-Ghosting
    
* QMK/VIA to Customize:
    
    * RGB
        
    * Key Assignments
        
    * Toggle and Knob Function
        
    * Macro Settings
        
* Built-In Rechargeable Battery
    
    * 23 hours with RGB ON
        
    * 31 days with RGB OFF
        
* Compatible with Windows, MAC, and Android
    

Whether or not you choose to reassign keys, the keyboard has pre-programmed FN key combinations, including media controls, calculator, email, and keyboard locking.

The keyboard features five indicator lights: Caps Lock, Power, and Connection type, indicated by BT1, BT2, and BT3 indicator lights, respectively.

## What’s Included

* QL75 Keyboard
    
* USB Cable for Type-C
    
* Switch and Keycap Puller
    
* Function Card and Manual
    
* 2.4GHz Dongle
    
* Dustproof Cloth
    
* Two Extra Switches
    

## My Order

I ordered the Green QL75 with Cocoa Cream V2 Linear Switches. I also received a 10% discount, as my order was over $100.00. They also included a complimentary YUNZII Rainbow Cloud Keyboard Wrist Rest, valued at $20.39, although I’m not sure why.

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I was also pleasantly surprised to see “FREE SHIPPING.” In today’s economy, this is a breath of fresh air.

I expect to receive my keyboard in approximately two weeks, and I will provide a “hands-on” review after trying it for a while afterwards.

Until next time, thank you for reading!