r/HHKB

I got a bit bored the other day and wanted to create a way to keep my domes in tip top condition... so i present to you.... my dome storage tray!

https://makerworld.com/models/3415944?appSharePlatform=copy

So i have been teasing this for a while now and thought it was time to share some nicer photos of this board (not just on my desk)

2005 HHKB Professional 1 with hand crafted Kangaroo leather wrapped keycaps BNIB (apart from testing function and photos)

It cost me a lot, it took a lot of effort to find its history but worth it.

**AI 'slop' now removed and original rambling is back**

It's seldom the right thing comes along at the right time and this was the wrong thing at the wrong time but..... i did it anyway. I havent actually seen any KB01 in person so when this came up despite it's battered and questionable condition i had to buy it.

But...

This is what I love about keyboards and especially the ones I own. I often see people with new boards and all shiny shimmery nice stuff but much like my Pro 1, I would worry if i could use it or not.
That's the shame about my Pro 1, It has a story but it hasnt really lived. This is really on the other extreme.

I read on the PFU site about the saddle theory, Being a horse owner i can relate. I have kit in our tack room older than this board and when looked after propperly it's going to keep going for many more years.

Treating these boards with love whilst really using them can add character. Give it life and really give the hardware chance to live it's life rather than being a show piece.

Heck i still wear my dad's Casio F91-W watch and get comments about it more often than i would have thought.

One of my friends asked if i was going to try to restore it and remove the yellowing... Personally i like it. I like the age, I like the destress. I like something having history. Some may like the shiny (don't get me wrong I do too) but perhaps some things are supposed to be 'inperfect?'

Some of you know i am making a little collection, Having sold two of my spare HHKB Pro2 i had has allowed me to aquire this board (and some other bits in life) The board will now be joining my collection as the oldest member. For anyone interested here is my 'archive' - https://codeberg.org/Dev01-D/Keyboards

Happy Hacking.

I have 3 of HHKB.

Type-S, Hybrid Type-S, Studio.

Been considering selling this one to be honest. It's an amazing board but i have used it once to check the keys work and it seems a shame to not enjoy using it :-P