Starting Small: A KBT Pure Review.

So, with this being my first review and all, I figured, why not start small?

Not only small in size, but a small investment, a small part of your “battlestation” that makes a big difference, and of course, a short review.
The KBT Pure is a 60% size keyboard that uses Cherry MX switches and can come with or without backlighting.

I chose to buy this keyboard at first because of its elegant 60% design, and simple layout.
It simply looks beautiful. I own the backlit version, so the key-caps have transparent lettering, which isn’t so appealing if you choose to have the backlighting off.
The one thing going into this keyboard that I wasn’t so sure about was how I would adapt to a new layout. after all, I, like many others, have been using Tenkey or Tenkeyless boards my entire life.

Even though the key layout does take some getting used to, its entirely possible to get used to with time.
Unfortunately, I think that there are other 60% size keyboards that implement the function layer of keys a bit more successfully.
The arrow keys feel a bit… off. I feel like the KBC Poker did a slightly better job with the arrow keys.
That being said, I rarely use the arrow keys for anything anyway. Most games now stick to W, A, S, D keys for movement.

The key-caps feel solid. They aren’t the highest quality, but they feel just fine to type on.
I’ve seen some people complain that some of KBT’s key-caps are low quality, and have a tendency to wear quickly, but thus far, I haven’t experienced anything of the sort.
While we’re on the subject of key-caps I should mention that the right shift on this board is not a standard right shift like you would see on the KBC Poker, but rather a 1.75x shift.
This odd size on the right shift makes replacing the key-caps with a custom set a slight bit more of a challenge unless you want to shell out for a “Tsangan” kit, which would include the necessary 1.75x right shift.
Since receiving the keyboard I have replaced the key-caps with a set of my own found on TechKeys.us after I stupidly missed out on the group buy on GeekHack.org.

Wrap up:
Overall, I feel like the KBT Pure is a very solid board.
The backlighting is nice and the form factor is perfect.
The price point of the keyboard is extremely reasonable for what it offers when compared to other, similar boards.
Of course, the odd sized right shift makes replacing the keycaps a slight bit more of a hassle.
If you’re looking for a Cherry MX keyboard with backlighting in a 60% form, this is the way to go.

I realize this was a short review, but for the time being, thats how i would like to keep it. Short, Sweet, and to the point. This may change in the future.
Thank you for reading.