Expected Shipping time: est Q1 2027
Sonoma introduces a distinctive take on custom mechanical keyboards by blending circular elements into a predominantly rectangular landscape — a minimalist, symmetrical aesthetic carried through the entire board.
The name "Sonoma" is rooted in a Native American term for "valley of the moon." That celestial inspiration shapes the design: gentle curves, multiple optimal viewing angles, and a harmonious balance of elegance and functionality.
Lead Designer: Beni Klein
Features:
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Layout: 65%
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Four colourways — Flux, Sterling, Lunar, Blood Moon
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Two mounting systems in one case — gummy O-ring mount and a proprietary gasket mount (plate or PCB)
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Hotswap and solder PCBs, QMK/VIA support
- Includes branded carrying case
Specifications:
- Layout: WK 65%
- Dimensions: 115.82 mm × 339.61 mm (top) / 325.87 mm (bottom)
- Typing Angle: 6.85°
- Front Height: 20.89mm
- Case Options: Anodised Aluminium (6063) & Polycarbonate (Frosted)
- Weight Options: Stainless Steel (Polished / Coated / Black PVD) & Copper (Coated)
- Plate Options: ALU or CF
- Mounting: Gummy O-ring mount or proprietary gasket mount (plate / PCB)
- Gasket Durometers: 50a & 80a
- O-ring: 50A silicone, AS568-263
- PCB: 1.6mm USB-C, Hotswap or Solder, QMK/VIA
Colourways:
| Colourway |
Case |
Badge / Accent / Weight
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| Flux |
Polycarbonate (Frosted) |
Copper (Sandblasted / Coated) |
| Sterling |
Silver Anodised Aluminium |
Stainless Steel (Sandblasted / Coated) |
| Lunar |
Cream Coated Aluminium |
Copper (Sandblasted / Coated) |
| Blood Moon |
Red Anodised Aluminium |
Black Ano Badge / Black PVD Stainless Steel |
Detail:
The rear accent locks via neodymium magnets — satisfying to install, impossible to misalign. Tested to zero rattle; tight tolerances hold acoustic isolation intact. Internal buffering absorbs metal-on-metal contact so swaps don't add wear. Change colorways without lifting a screwdriver.
The gasket-mounted plate-on-PCB sandwich isn't decorative — it's tuned. Press a key and the entire assembly absorbs into the silicone gaskets, returning energy back into the typist's hand.
Three Ways to Mount
Three mounts in every box — O-ring, gasket-mounted plate assembly, or gaskets on a bare PCB. The same gasket set fits both the plate sandwich and the bare board, so the feel is yours to dial in. Rare flexibility for a unibody.
O-Ring Mount: A single silicone O-ring suspends the plate off the case. The softest, bounciest mount.
Plate Mount: Gaskets cushion a plate-and-PCB sandwich. Balanced flex with structure underfoot.
PCB Mount: Gaskets straight onto a plateless PCB. Maximum flex — direct, soft, and lightweight.
Tuning: Silicone gasket sets in 50A (orange) and 80A (black) ship in every box. Soft cushion or firm direct — swap them like guitar strings to tune the typing feel.
In the Box:
- Sonoma Chassis inc Weight, rear Accent & Badge
- Plate - ALU or CF
- Silicone Gaskets - 50A Orange + 80A Black (2 sets)
- Silicone Feet - Black or Light Grey
- PCB - Hotswap or Solder
- Daughterboard
- Poron Force Breaks
- Assembly Screws
Vendors:
- USA: Wired In
- Asia: Pantheonkeys
- UK: Prototypist
- EU: Monacokeys
- CA: Keybay
- Oceania: KeenzNCables
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