Wombat Willow Pro Mechanical Keyboard (Milk Tea Edition, Silent, White Backlight, Hot-Swap)

Layout takes time to get used to but everything else is great quality

If you are switching over from a rubber membrane keyboard, this combination may be perfect

So I am going to review this in multiple parts. Overall, this is a fine keyboard, and if you were coming over from a rubber membrane keyboard (like the ones supplied with a computer purchase) you will feel right at home, and like the design and features. POSITIVES - Some thought went into the design of this. The magnetic feet are fun, although if you are traveling, the worry for loss may be great. I really like the layout of this - you get a numpad in a ten keyless shape. I want to make specific note of the kailh switches. For one, these are silent - if you type and talk on the phone, they may be perfect for you. In fact, if you are coming from a low profile membrane keyboard, it may be perfect, as they feel like a good membrane keyboard (and that is a compliment as I like membrane keyboards). The dampening creates more resistance - I couldn't find a rating, but they feel above 60 on the pressure, so this is not a light press. They are very cushioned, so hopefully there is no fatigue for you. My preference is a lighter switch, but I could see using this and getting used to it. Another positive is the spacing of the keys - I have tried a Lofree keyboard with kailh low profile, and it felt the keys were on top of one another - fine for small fingers, but not me. The spacing on the board is great here. CONS - The keycaps. Ugh. For one, which does not make an impact are the color, they are white, not the off-white you may think from the website. They have one image that captures the color more than others, just know they are white, which kind of is jarring against the shiny topplate - which also, has that plasticky texture I also saw on the Wombat Maple that I got. I only bring that color up because it makes the keyboard look cheaper than it is, as that topplate is thick, and gives the keyboard a weight I do like to see in keyboards. Back to the keycaps, I simply would be replacing these. First, I do like the size of the letter for the shine through - its almost too big as it causes the bottom of the letter to be darker since it is away from the backlight. Still, the letters are easily legible, and the backlight is bright (if a little cool compared to the color of the keyboard. It is the shape of the keys - they have round tops, with the letter keycaps being concave while the enter return shift keys are all convex. They look to square out at the end, I just wish there was a little more surface area.They are pretty, but I am not a fan of them. Overall, I rate this the way I do because this is a keyboard will be for a particular person. It is quiet, the switches have resistance, so if you like a heavier key, this is it. Maybe you will like the key shape, and you don't have to worry about a dim backlight, but a couple of things knock it, especially considering its regular price tag. You will get your money's worth.