Expected Shipping time: Q3 2026

Introducing Kafka from Typface Design Studio
Kafka is a design-first, high-performance custom mechanical keyboard made for users who value precision, material honesty, and considered design.
With Kafka, we aim to bridge the gap between high-end gaming performance and a design-first form factor that feels at home on a designers desk. Paired with our experience in tuning for great acoustics and type feel, we hope Kafka becomes an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a keyboard in this form factor.

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A Dialogue of Materials

kafka is a 65% keyboard engineered for feel and designed to belong in your favorite spaces. Drawing from mid-century sensibilities, its form balances warm wood and anodised aluminium in quiet contrast.

Hall-Effect Precision

No compromises on performance, with adjustable actuation, rapid-trigger and full analog control, available at your fingertips.

Engineered for Feel and Sound

With a hefty brass weight and two different gasket mounts, kafka delivers the feel of a bespoke build without any of the fuss.

No Assembly Required

This board arrives fully assembled and professionally configured, delivering near custom-level performance without the need for additional setup or tuning.

Specifications:

Kafka Case:

• Width: 313.9 mm / 12.4 inches
• Depth: 111.9 mm / 4.4 inches
• Height: 29.5 mm / 1.2 inches
• Effective Front Height: 22.4 mm / 0.9 inches
• Weight: 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs (built)
• Materials: 6061 Aluminium / C360 Brass / Walnut or Maple
• Finishes: Anodisation / Water-based Urethane (Wood)

Venom65 HE PCB:

• PCB Polling Rate: Up to 8KHz
• PCB Scan Rate (per key): Up to 14 KHz
• PCB Latency: 0.16 ms
• RGB Support: None

Hall Effect Prebuilt Confuguration:

Choose Case Colour:

• Black
• Silver
• Warm Gray

Choose Accent:

• Walnut
• Maple

Choose Pre-installed Switches:

• GEON Raw HE (40.0gf)
• AGS Radiant HE (45.0gf)
• UR Studio Ultra Ice HE (50.0gf)

Choose Keycaps:

• WoB
• Beige

PCB Details:

• Venom65 HE PCB by Geon
  • Web-based firmware (https://venom.how/)
  • RISC-V32 architecture applied
  • Supports 8KHz polling rate / 14KHz scan rate per key
  • 0.16ms latency
  • 1.6mm thick
  • No per-key RGB

Layout compatibility:

Contents Hall Effect Prebuilt Kit:

• Case x1 (Aluminium & Brass)
• Accent x1
• Venom65 Hall-effect PCB x1
• Switches of choice
  • GEON Raw HE (50.0gf)
  • AGS Radiant HE (45.0gf)
  • UR Studio Ultra Ice HE (50.0gf)
• Keycaps of choice
  • WoB or Beige
• Weight x1 (Brass)
• Plate x1 (Aluminium)
• Feet x4 (Black)
• O-ring 205*3.5mm x1 (50A Silicone)
• Plate Gasket x5 (60A Silicone)
• Carrying Case x1
• Fly Daughterboard x1
• EZmate-JST 150mm cable x1
• Hardware (Pre-installed)

Materials & Natural Variation

Kafka uses the following materials:

• Walnut/Maple
• PC
• Brass

Natural variances and changes in these materials are to be expected.

Below are specific notes for some of the materials used in the Kafka:

Wood Components

• Wood is a natural material and will vary in:
  Grain pattern
  Colour
  Texture
• Small knots, mineral streaks, or natural figuring may be present.
• Minor changes due to temperature and humidity are normal.
• Any variations that do not affect the assembly will not be considered as defects.

PC Components

• PC materials may show faint surface marks.
• These marks are normal and not considered scratches.
• PC material may yellow over time due to environmental exposure.

Brass Components

• Brass may naturally oxidise over time.
• Protective coatings are applied, but light oxidation may still occur during transport or use.
• Light oxidation is considered normal and not a quality defect.

QC Standards:

Kafka units are inspected according to defined QC standards before shipment.

• QC applies toexternal, visible surfacesandfunctional components.
• Internal surfaces or areas not visible during normal use are not considered for cosmetic QC.
• Minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect function or durability are acceptable.

A unit is considered defective only if:

• There is a functional failure, or
• There is visible damage beyond acceptable tolerances (1x1mm) that affects normal use.

Vendors:

• US: Divinikey
• CA: Unikeys
• UK:
• ES: Eloquent Clicks
• DE: Monacokeys
• CN: Typist Club
• CN: zFrontier
• KR: Geonworks
• SG: Pantheonkeys
• MY: Mecha Malaysia
• TH: Aiglarson Studio
• AU: KeebznCables