HIBIKI - SOOT

- $-465.00
  • $465.00

Meet HIBIKI, our 65% keyboard.

HIBIKI is a 65% keyboard with a strikingly curved profile and a visually stunning polycarbonate base.

Back by popular demand

After the success of HIBIKI's first run, we're back with an exciting second run. 

In addition to the limited edition MATCHA and FORGED CARBON FIBRE variants, we're excited to offer HIBIKI in SOOT.

By this point, you all know HIBIKI looks and sounds great - so why not enjoy a black option that goes with everything?

THE BASE

Like HIBIKI 'R1', we've again used polycarbonate as the base material. However, this time, we've changed the approach to achieve a smoked-out black look—the perfect complement to the black top piece.

The polycarbonate base is machined and then hand-polished to remove imperfections and prepare it for dying. The bases are then bead-blasted and dyed black to achieve the final finish.

 

Click here if you're looking for HIBIKI FORGED CARBON FIBRE

Click here if you're looking for the HIBIKI in MATCHA.

Click here for extra PCBs.

 

📅 PRODUCTION TIMELINE 📅

 Pre-order open 14 November 2024
Pre-order close 15 December 2024
Manufacturing + shipping 6 - 9 months
Estimated fulfilment October 2025


BUILD GUIDE


Important details: 

  • 65% layout
  • 6-degree typing angle
  • Isolation mount using 1.6mm PORON foam pads with a leaf spring plate (choose from aluminium or polycarbonate)
  • Aluminium Top
    • Machined, bead blasted and then anodised
  • Dyed Polycarbonate Base
      • Thick CNC polycarbonate is post-machined to remove markings and is finished with additional polishing. Bead-blasted and dyed black
  • wilba.tech WT65-H3-HIBI PCB (Hotswap) or WT65-G3-HIBI PCB (Solderable) 
    • Hotswap: supports full and split backspace, 7U and 6.25U spacebar
    • Solderable: supports ISO, 6.25U+5 mods, stepped capslock
    • Over-current and ESD protection
    • Kailh hot-swap sockets rated at 5,000 cycles
    • QMK and VIA support
  • 4.0mm PORON foam sheet compressed between PCB and plate to optionally change the sound profile by filtering out higher frequencies to create a warmer tone
  • OPTIONAL: Order extra PCBs here


Overall Dimensions

Hotswap Layout Options

    Contents
    • 1 x Aluminium top 

    • 1 x Polycarbonate base

    • 1 x wilba.tech WT65-H3-HIBI PCB (hotswap)

    • 1 x 1.5mm polycarbonate OR aluminium plate 

    • 1 x PORON sheet (Gaskets)

    • 1 x PORON sheet - Plate foam

    • 4 x HIBI rubber feet

    • 8 x M2.5*12 mm Anodised Aluminium Hex Socket Head Screw 

    • 4 x M2 X 4 mm Stainless Steel Torx Socket Head Screw
    • 6 x M2 X 3 mm Stainless Steel Torx Countersunk Screw

    • 6 x M2 X 3 mm Stainless Steel Torx Socket Head Screw

    • 6 x M2 X 3.5 mm Stainless Steel Spacer

    • HIBI travel case (purple)

    • HIBI screwdriver 

    This product is sold without switches, stabilisers, keycaps or USB cables.

     

    Disclaimer

    This product contains soft plastic that will wear/age with time, as per HIBI’s injection moulded part standards. HIBIKI is constructed with Polycarbonate, a soft material that will scratch and scuff over time. It's intended to develop character over time, unique to each user - but if this isn't for you - we recommend you take extra caution when handling your keyboard. Please note that the anodised colour shown in product renders is an approximation based on samples and may vary slightly in lightness or hue on the final product due to batch production processes. These minor variations are typical for this type of finish. Thank you for your understanding.