Taiahiro Retro Typewriter Mechanical Keyboard, Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 LED Backlit Office Computer Keyboards with 83-Key Clicky Blue Switches, Vintage Design for PC/Laptop/Mac/Pad/Phone/Gaming, Black

First of all, hats off to the designer—this keyboard is a work of art. I have the version with the wooden base, and it truly feels like something pulled straight out of the 1960s. I haven’t touched a manual typewriter since I was a child, but using this brings it all back. At first, I almost returned it. I couldn’t type three words without a typo! But it was too beautiful to give up on so quickly, so I committed to giving it a solid day. I’m glad I did—now I’m clicking away just fine, and it’s here to stay. That said, I’d recommend a wrist rest. I’m used to my hands lounging comfortably on my Logitech with full wrist support. This keyboard has none, and it sits quite high compared with modern designs. That’s not really a flaw—it’s intentional and part of its old-school charm—but it’s worth knowing. There is one drawback if you hope to use this with a large iPad: the tablet slot is too shallow, and the back support is too short for my 13-inch iPad. Initially, mine either fell backward or threatened to tip the whole keyboard over. I eventually discovered a simple solution: leave the iPad in a case. The additional thickness and friction hold mine securely in the slot. I still wouldn’t trust the setup while bouncing around on a train, but on a stable desk it works quite well. Bluetooth pairing with my Mac was seamless. The backlighting is a fun touch, and the clicky keys are deeply satisfying. It’s a wonderful little keyboard—equal parts useful tool, nostalgia, and conversation piece. UPDATE — More Than a Year Later After collecting and using quite a few mechanical keyboards over the past year, I can say something I certainly couldn’t have known when I wrote the original review: this is still one of my absolute favorites. In fact, this typewriter-style keyboard and a gaming keyboard made by the same company have become the two standouts in my collection. I also want to give this company some well-deserved recognition for standing behind its products. More than a year after purchasing this keyboard, I had what I would consider a relatively minor problem and contacted the company to ask whether they might be able to help. There was initially a delay in communication, which was disappointing and which I mentioned in an earlier update to this review. Well, I’m very happy to update the story again. Once the company understood the situation, they went far beyond anything I had requested or reasonably expected. I was genuinely astonished by the lengths they went to in order to make sure I was completely satisfied. Keep in mind that this was more than a year after my original purchase and involved a relatively minor issue—not some catastrophic failure of the keyboard. I’m deliberately not going into the specifics of what they did because I don’t want anyone reading this to assume that my experience represents a standard policy or something every customer should expect; I specifically don’t want anyone to take advantage of their kindness as I did not expect them to go this far to correct a missing keycap. I’ll simply say that their response was extraordinarily generous and completely restored the confidence I had expressed in their customer service before this issue occurred. Over a year after purchase most companies would simply do nothing at all, especially since the problem was due to me losing a key cap. There’s nothing wrong with the machine. Companies are easy to praise when everything goes perfectly. What tells you much more is what happens when there’s a problem. In this case, they ultimately went above and beyond to take care of a longtime customer. So, more than a year later: I still love the keyboard, it remains one of the favorites in my collection, and I can once again say without hesitation that my experience with this company’s customer service has been outstanding. Five stars—still very happily earned.

Although I prefer keyboards with an extended numerical keyboard, I saw this and fell in love. I love another brand as well, but those keyboards are north of about $200. No bueno. When this arrived, I was not disappointed with the look. OF COURSE there's not real wood, but it has the look of wood. Because I'm a touch typist, I appreciate the raised knobs on the f and j keys, which keep me focused. The carriage knob for the sound is perfect, and that surprised me. No more searching the keyboard for the right volume key. So why don't I LOVE it the way I wanted? It's the backlight. Or, more accurately, the way the backlight refuses to cooperate. Sometimes I can get it to turn on, but more often than not, it'll just randomly turn off and not do anything. Or, it'll turn on. I know my house isn't haunted, so this is a little weird. Sometimes when it comes on, it's the racing lights which can be very distracting in a dark room. Ultimately, when I tried to adjust the lights with the "carriage return" during one of the keyboard's tantrums, it fell off in my hand. Ugh. I will return it and hope I can get an exchange. I obviously don't hate it, but sometimes, I just like for something to work. FWIW, I have a PC-oriented gaming keyboard with lots of lights that I use on my Mac Mini, and it works perfectly, whether I want crazy lights or just something soft in the background while I'm concentrating on the task. I wanted this keyboard because it's Mac-centric and I don't have to guess at the various control keys. I'll update with any hiccups or resolution. UPDATE! I updated to five stars because the replacement keyboard does everything promised. As I noted earlier, I love the clicky-click keys and for some reason, they allow me to type faster. I'm typing this using the keyboard onto my MacBook Air laptop. (I a laptop ever made a keyboard like this, I'd snatch one up immediately!) With this keyboard having the Mac keys clearly marked, it is so much easier to type without having to guess through the corresponding Windows keys. Mac users, take notice! Of course, the most important part in this situation is that the lights work! While I'm not sure of the rationale behind providing some of the odd patterns, the main thing is that I can now easily type in a room with dimmed lighting. The return/replace process was dead easy, and now I have the fully functional keyboard. Love it!

This keyboard is a standout in both style and functionality. The retro typewriter design is unique and adds character to any desk setup, while the mechanical keys offer satisfying tactile feedback for typing and gaming. The wireless connection is reliable, and battery life is solid for extended use. The only minor drawback is that the mechanical keys can be a bit noisy, which might be a concern in shared spaces or quiet environments. Overall, a high-quality, fun, and functional keyboard that combines nostalgia with modern performance. Great for typists and gamers alike, earning a solid four stars.

Bought for my office. It came pre-charged. I have never had a mechanical keyboard before but I do have distant memories of using typewriters to prepare school reports way back in the 80s. The feel of pushing the keys is somewhere in between your standard basic keyboard and a genuine typewriter. It's pleasantly soothing somehow, and it makes typing enjoyable. If you're typing while on a zoom meeting, please make sure you are muted. While not too loud, the sound is loud enough to be noticed by others on a virtual call. Visually, it's cute-looking. Not quite like the typewriters I was using in the 80s (more old-fashioned-appearing I guess). I don't place a tablet in the back slot so I haven't had the problems others have had with it. I do place my iPhone horizontally into the slot though, and it's perfect for that. Totally happy with this purchase.

The quality of the keyboard was nice. I love the color. That more wood design with the keyboard. the backlight was great for the quality. Though the biggest issue I had was the connection. Would not keep a Bluetooth signal at all. would disconnect all the time. Wired connection would not work at all. showed it was charging while connected but would not work. so maybe i just had a defect

Really I thought I had no need for this, but I'm an English teacher and a bit of a nerd for retro items so I got it. Now, though, when I'm at my computer grading while my students work they can hear every clack of the keyboard and they know to quietly keep going with their work, as grades are incoming soon. The look, the feel, and everything about this makes me happy. They keys light up, or not, so you can make it as modern or as old fashioned looking as you like. My one small complaint is that the metal looking lever on the top left is plastic, and does nothing (or at least so far as I found out so far), but the faux paper feeder knows control volume on the computer which is a great touch. It is harder to type on than a regular computer keyboard, but with a little practice you get used to the difference in size and shape of the keys and it works great. I do wish it had a Num Pad on the right side as I keep reaching for it to type on and then remembering it isn't there, like a strange digital phantom limb, but I knew it didn't have one when I bought it and thought I wouldn't care, and I don't mind but it'd be nice have if possible on future models. I don't recommend it for people who don't love the tactile sensation of typing, but if you do love it, as I do, then I think you'll find it to quickly become your favorite keyboard ever.

I absolutely love it!! I probably should’ve gone with the wood grain one to match my office aesthetic but it’s still so cute. The only downside is it doesn’t have the numerical keys on the right but that’s okay because what actually typewriter does? I love the back lighting and the options for it. It was easy to sync with my computer but I did decide on using the usb connector that it comes with. It really does look like an actual typewriter. The only thing I’d want to add is something at the bottom to tilt it or something to make it higher if that makes sense. Overall 10/10

I like how clicky it is and you can set them up with multiple things. Also the light settings are pretty. Sometimes it has an issue with reconnecting, but with a little effort I've gotten it working well with my laptop and a tablet and even my phone (though it struggles the most with my phone, personally) Seems like the battery lasts a while, but I don't use this daily or anything so I'm not sure.

Es un teclado compacto con la disposición de teclas en inglés. Si estás acostumbrado a esta disposición no tendrás problema pero sino es una lata estar buscando los símbolos. El sonido al teclear sin duda es el una máquina de escribir, a mí me gusta. Y con la palanca puedes cambiar el patrón de iluminación del teclado. Es muy versatil porque lo puedes usar en cualquier dispositivo sin importar el sistema operativo debido a que trae en la parte trasera selectores, para sistema operativo y modo de conexión USB o BT. Ya lo probe en todas las opciones y funciona bien. Me gusta tanto que lo llevo a todos lados, para usarlo con mis diferentes dispositivos, incluso en mis computadoras de escritorio. Cuando las pesonas entran a mi oficina y lo ven, lo primero que exclaman es ¡que bonito teclado!. Los materiales son de buenos, luce de buena calidad...en fin estoy muy satisfecha con mi compra.

El teclado no viene en español. Debiera advertirse en mayúsculas, si se vende en España.

購入したさい他のレビューが外国ばかりだったので説明書も英語だろうと思っていました 付いて開けると日本語の説明書が入っていたのでとっても嬉しかったですし説明書の参考図もとても見やすく助かりました！ キーボードをたたく音も良かったです。

I bought this retro typewriter keyboard because apparently my subconscious has decided that what my life really lacked was the ability to feel like a 1940s war correspondent while replying to WhatsApps about compliance meetings. Reader, I regret nothing. The moment I opened the box, I half expected Hemingway to appear behind me holding a whisky and demanding tighter prose. The keyboard looks less like a peripheral and more like it belongs in the office of a slightly unstable detective who solves murders between jazz sets. The build quality is absurdly good. Heavy. Clicky. Gloriously theatrical. Every keystroke sounds like a tiny legal declaration. You do not “send an email” anymore. You issue correspondence. Preferably while wearing tweed. I connected it to my laptop and instantly became 17% more opinionated on geopolitics and 42% more likely to begin sentences with: “Per my previous telegram…” The typewriter lever on the side serves absolutely no meaningful modern function whatsoever, which naturally makes it my favourite feature. Pulling it after finishing a sentence gives the same emotional satisfaction as stamping APPROVED on a government file in 1956. There are side effects. My normal keyboard speed has dropped from “investment banker under deadline” to “Victorian novelist trapped in candlelight”. But every sentence now feels handcrafted by artisanal keyboard monks in a walnut forest somewhere. Colleagues who walked past my desk stopped, stared, and asked: “Does that thing actually work?” which is the modern equivalent of peasants seeing a steam engine for the first time. The clicking noise is magnificent. Not subtle. Not polite. This keyboard does not whisper productivity. It announces it to the entire floor like a cavalry charge. Potential buyers should know: • You will immediately begin writing longer emails. • You will develop irrational confidence. • Simple meeting notes will start sounding like declarations from the East India Company. • You may refer to your office as “the study”. • You will absolutely judge people with silent membrane keyboards. Would I recommend it? Unequivocally yes. In an age where every piece of technology looks like a depressed black rectangle designed by accountants, this keyboard arrives like a caffeinated time traveller carrying walnut wood, chrome, and glorious nonsense. Five stars. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to draft a strongly worded memorandum to someone who forgot to attach the PDF.

Este teclado es muy bonito, tiene luces que se pueden cambiar, se puede usar con Bluetooth o con cable, es pequeño y no pesa. Se tardo un llegar un poquito pero arribó antes de lo esperado, muy bien empacado. Sin duda una gran compra. Btw suena como una máquina de escribir 🥰