(Group Buy) Kafka Hall Effect Prebuilt Keyboard

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This is a Group Buy - that means this product has not yet been manufactured. This product will ship at a later date, as detailed in the product description below.

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This Group Buy Ends: Feb 22, 2026, 11:30 pm

Expected Shipping time: Q3 2026

Introducing Kafka from Typface Design Studio

Kafka is a design-first, high-performance custom mechanical keyboard made for users who value precision, material honesty, and considered design.

With Kafka, we aim to bridge the gap between high-end gaming performance and a design-first form factor that feels at home on a designer’s desk. Paired with our experience in tuning for great acoustics and type feel, we hope Kafka becomes an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a keyboard in this form factor.

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A Dialogue of Materials

kafka is a 65% keyboard engineered for feel and designed to belong in your favorite spaces. Drawing from mid-century sensibilities, its form balances warm wood and anodised aluminium in quiet contrast.

Hall-Effect Precision

No compromises on performance, with adjustable actuation, rapid-trigger and full analog control, available at your fingertips.

Engineered for Feel and Sound

With a hefty brass weight and two different gasket mounts, kafka delivers the feel of a bespoke build without any of the fuss.

No Assembly Required

This board arrives fully assembled and professionally configured, delivering near custom-level performance without the need for additional setup or tuning.

Specifications:

Kafka Case:

Width: 313.9 mm / 12.4 inches
Depth: 111.9 mm / 4.4 inches
Height: 29.5 mm / 1.2 inches
Effective Front Height: 22.4 mm / 0.9 inches
Weight: 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs (built)
Materials: 6061 Aluminium / C360 Brass / Walnut or Maple
Finishes: Anodisation / Water-based Urethane (Wood)

Venom65 HE PCB:

PCB Polling Rate: Up to 8KHz
PCB Scan Rate (per key): Up to 14 KHz
PCB Latency: 0.16 ms
RGB Support: None

Hall Effect Prebuilt Confuguration:

Choose Case Colour:

Black
Silver
Warm Gray

Choose Accent:

Walnut
Maple

Choose Pre-installed Switches:

GEON Raw HE (40.0gf)
AGS Radiant HE (45.0gf)
UR Studio Ultra Ice HE (50.0gf)

Choose Keycaps:

WoB
Beige

PCB Details:

Venom65 HE PCB by Geon
- Web-based firmware (https://venom.how/)
- RISC-V32 architecture applied
- Supports 8KHz polling rate / 14KHz scan rate per key
- 0.16ms latency
- 1.6mm thick
- No per-key RGB

Layout compatibility:

Contents Hall Effect Prebuilt Kit:

Case x1 (Aluminium & Brass)
Accent x1
Venom65 Hall-effect PCB x1
Switches of choice
- GEON Raw HE (50.0gf)
- AGS Radiant HE (45.0gf)
- UR Studio Ultra Ice HE (50.0gf)
Keycaps of choice
- WoB or Beige
Weight x1 (Brass)
Plate x1 (Aluminium)
Feet x4 (Black)
O-ring 205*3.5mm x1 (50A Silicone)
Plate Gasket x5 (60A Silicone)
Carrying Case x1
Fly Daughterboard x1
EZmate-JST 150mm cable x1
Hardware (Pre-installed)

Materials & Natural Variation

Kafka uses the following materials:

Walnut/Maple
PC
Brass

Natural variances and changes in these materials are to be expected.

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Below are specific notes for some of the materials used in the Kafka:

Wood Components

Wood is a natural material and will vary in:
Grain pattern
Colour
Texture
Small knots, mineral streaks, or natural figuring may be present.
Minor changes due to temperature and humidity are normal.
Any variations that do not affect the assembly will not be considered as defects.

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PC Components

PC materials may show faint surface marks.
These marks are normal and not considered scratches.
PC material may yellow over time due to environmental exposure.

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Brass Components

Brass may naturally oxidise over time.
Protective coatings are applied, but light oxidation may still occur during transport or use.
Light oxidation is considered normal and not a quality defect.

QC Standards:

Kafka units are inspected according to defined QC standards before shipment.

QC applies to external, visible surfaces and functional components.
Internal surfaces or areas not visible during normal use are not considered for cosmetic QC.
Minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect function or durability are acceptable.

A unit is considered defective only if:

There is a functional failure, or
There is visible damage beyond acceptable tolerances (1x1mm) that affects normal use.

Vendors:

US: Divinikey
CA: Unikeys
UK: Prototypist
ES: Eloquent Clicks
DE: Monacokeys
CN: Typist Club
CN: zFrontier
KR: Geonworks
SG: Pantheonkeys
MY: Mecha Malaysia
TH: Aiglarson Studio
AU: KeebznCables

Disclaimers

Please note that images may be of 3D renders and are for illustration purposes only. The final colours may differ slightly under different lighting.

Only the products detailed in the description are included. Other products are shown for demonstrative purposes only and are not included. Please check Keyset kitting images carefully for included keys. Please check Keyboard layout options carefully to ensure it meets your requirements.

Shipping Time and GB Agreements (PLEASE READ):

Please note that this is a Group Buy. There can be delays and set backs. The timeline is only an estimate. By adding this item to your cart and purchasing you agree that you understand everything above. You will be charged immediately for this item. There are no refunds or cancellations on these orders due to their bespoke nature. Please do not purchase this item with other group buys or pre-orders as this will delay shipping till all items are available. Only the items specified in each product picture are included with that particular product.

These products are set to be shipped out at the date specified above, but please check our updates for the latest information.

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