@Chigaze I think it comes down to the keyboard I used to learn typing as a kid - first those Performa keyboards and then those huge, heavy IBM ones - both very clacky and noisy.
I just ordered a new Blackwidow with green clacky keys, so if, on Saturday, you hear CLICKCLICKCLICK just holler at me to slow down
Hmmm. I learned to type on black manual Corona (not even Smith Corona!) typewriter and happily developed excellent muscle memory and strength for quick and accurate typing.
I definitely prefer lighter-touch keyboards and also smaller ones, such as those sized for iPad Mini, for less finger-travelling distance.
YMMV
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I also enjoy alternate keyboards.
I'd be happy to promote the Tap2 chorded wrist module except that it runs very hot and only lasts ~3 hours at best, ffs. (The finger-ring version ran for DAYS!)
Most fun typing is on a #brailler, which is also chorded but with three fingers from each hand. Alas, I only have a manual #PerkinsBrailler so haven't had the chance to braille directly to a computer.
I'm happy to setup an outdoor typing session with you sometime if you like. I have a couple of models that are still quite functional (and a couple more that need my time and attention first).
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IMO there is a real joy in how typing on a #mechanicalTypewriter feels and sounds when writing. 🙂
But I'm also glad I didn't have to work in a typing pool with a room full of those in use! A classroom was MORE than noisy enough to make me bonkers! 😱
That's a good point re rhythmic noise. Alas,
My fellow typing class students were not so quick on the rhythm part! 😂
And yes, a love of the heft and tactility of things makes lots of sense to me! ❤️
senanthic
Likely Jan Lukas