Did u know u can buy a keyboard that looks like a typewriter? | DIDUKNOW #10

The Penna is a new Kickstarter project from a company called Elretron that looks to cash in on the current retro-tech craze by fusing the old-time aesthetics of a typewriter with the technology of a modern-day mechanical Bluetooth keyboard.

The Penna comes in two versions: the far nicer-looking (but presumably harder to type on) chrome-edged circular typewriter keycaps, as well as a more conventional square-shaped version. The mechanical switches offer a choice between Cherry MX Blue, Red, or Brown options, depending on the level of resistance and “clickiness” that you like from a keyboard. The keyboard itself comes in a choice of five colors.

The Penna connects over Bluetooth, and claims to be compatible with Windows, iOS, and Android devices. It runs off AA batteries instead of a rechargeable option, which is a bit annoying, and while Elretron notes that the keyboard lasts up to six months when idle, it isn’t giving any estimates for how much time you'll get in active use.

You can support this project and found more info and price on the official website: https://www.elretron.com/penna