I type on tactile switches almost exclusively and I can recommend Gazzew Boba U4T, Panda Clones (Glorious, MMD/Feker), Gateron Anubis, and Tecsee Coffee Chip Ice Cream for equally as deep / deeper alternatives to Holy Panda. AFAIK they are less mainstream except for the first one. Mind that the tactility can be different, Holy Pandas have pre-travel before the bump hits, while Boba U4T bump will hit you immediately.
Linears I think SOTC sounds really good like marbles colliding but not as popular (at least around my area)
Although I have to mention that sounds also rely on the built of the board. Aside from the standards like plate and case materials, the weight, shape, also forms the sound. Keysets also affect this, in terms of their thickness, material, and profile (High Profiles such as SA/MT3 generally sounds deeper).
As for your post, I started with $50 full-sized non-hotswap mechanical keyboard. But here I am now with the so called “piece of arts” HHKB Layout Boards. For me, the sound and feel helps me calm down and focus when typing/writing codes/architecture, ofc aesthetics helps with being nice to look at.
Hi, I see you ask about switch recommendations.
I type on tactile switches almost exclusively and I can recommend Gazzew Boba U4T, Panda Clones (Glorious, MMD/Feker), Gateron Anubis, and Tecsee Coffee Chip Ice Cream for equally as deep / deeper alternatives to Holy Panda. AFAIK they are less mainstream except for the first one. Mind that the tactility can be different, Holy Pandas have pre-travel before the bump hits, while Boba U4T bump will hit you immediately.
Linears I think SOTC sounds really good like marbles colliding but not as popular (at least around my area)
Although I have to mention that sounds also rely on the built of the board. Aside from the standards like plate and case materials, the weight, shape, also forms the sound. Keysets also affect this, in terms of their thickness, material, and profile (High Profiles such as SA/MT3 generally sounds deeper).
As for your post, I started with $50 full-sized non-hotswap mechanical keyboard. But here I am now with the so called “piece of arts” HHKB Layout Boards. For me, the sound and feel helps me calm down and focus when typing/writing codes/architecture, ofc aesthetics helps with being nice to look at.
Sorry for the wall of text.