Mechanical Keyboards - I Get It Now

My first ever mechanical keyboard, the Epomaker RT85

For a long time, I was more than happy with my keyboards. I owned three Logitech MX Keys models -two full-sized and one MX Keys Mini. They were quiet, low-profile, dependable, and easy to live with. They did their job well, and I never felt short-changed. As far as I was concerned, mechanical keyboards were loud, bulky, and unnecessary.

That changed almost overnight.

I stumbled across a video by HipyoTech talking about thocky keyboards. Then another about creamy keyboards. Until that point, I didn’t even realise keyboards could be described that way. Curiosity took over. One video led to another, and before long, I was learning about switches, sound profiles, stabilisers, mounting styles, materials, and mods. My initial scepticism didn’t slowly fade - it flipped.

What really hooked me wasn’t performance or productivity gains. It was enjoyment. Mechanical keyboards aren’t just tools; they’re experiences. The way they sound, the way they feel, and the way they invite interaction is deeply personal. Every small choice changes the outcome, and that sense of control is strangely compelling.

This is the moment it clicked for me. Mechanical keyboards didn’t make me more productive in any measurable way. They made productivity more enjoyable. They made sitting down to write, plan, and think feel intentional rather than routine. And when work feels better to do, you naturally want to do more of it.

This is why I like mechanical keyboards. Not because they’re faster or more efficient, but because they turn everyday productivity into something I actively look forward to.

I'm going to try and catalog this journey of mine in the hopes of sharing this enjoyment to others. I’ll start off by reviewing the first mechanical keyboard I bought, the Epomaker RT85. This was followed by the second mechanical keyboard I bought, a Womier WD75. I also have a third on the way, and a fourth that I’ll be assembling myself from parts. Yup, I'm very much going deep into this rabbit hole. Someone send help!