Vertical keyboard with a black front panel and wooden frame on a white background
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
Vertical keyboard with a black front panel and wooden frame on a white background
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT
TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT

TYPFACE KAFKA MECHANICAL KEYBOARD KIT

  • Preorder

kafka is a 65% Hall-effect 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.

With this mechanical version, barebone allows ultimate customization. Includes layouts like ANSI or ISO.
Price
Regular price $20000
Regular price Sale price $20000
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What's in the box?

Included in each Kafka Mechanical:

  • Case x1 (Aluminium & Brass)
  • Accent x1
  • MX PCB x1 (Soldered/Hot-swap)
  • 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)

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Shipping info

Pre-orders open:
28 January 2026

Pre-order window:
18 days - ends 15 February 2026

Fulfilment model:
Batch-based production following the close of the pre-order window

Estimated shipping:
June-July 2026
Specifications

Specification

  • Layouts : 65%
  • Mount : Gasket Isolation Mount
  • Typing Angle : 6 degrees
  • Front Height : 22.4mm
  • Materials : 6061 Aluminum, C360 Brass, Walnut or Maple
  • Weight : 1.6kg (Built)
  • Colors: Silver, Warm Gray, Black
  • Size: Width 313.9mm, Depth 111.9mm, Height 29.5mm

PCB

  • Soldered (ANSI & ISO), Hotswap ISO, Hotswap ANSI
  • Web-based firmware (https://vial.rocks/)
  • Microcontroller: RP2040
  • 1.6mm thick
  • No per-key RGB
  • NKRO: Yes
  • Connector: JST-SH 4 Pin


Materials

Kafka uses

  • Walnut/Maple
  • PC
  • Brass

Natural variances and changes in these materials are to be expected. Wood is a natural material and will vary in grain pattern, colour, texture. Any variations that do not affect the assembly will not be considered as defects.

Designed by TYPFACE
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