Typface Kafka - MX Mechanical Keyboard Kit [Group - Buy] - MonacoKeys

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Group-Buy Timeframe: January 28th, 2026 to February 15th, 2026

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Typface Kafka - MX Mechanical Keyboard Kit [Group-Buy]

Name: Typface Kafka - MX Mechanical Keyboard Kit [Group-Buy]
Brand: Typface
Price: 185.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€185,00 Pre-order

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Case Color: Black

Black Silver Warm Grey

Accent: Walnut

Walnut Maple

Keycaps: Barebone (No Keycaps)

Barebone (No Keycaps) White on Black (only ANSI) Classic Beige (only ANSI)

Product variants

Subtle design. Radical performance. Two worlds – one standard.

The Typface Kafka is a 65% keyboard that blends uncompromising engineering with an exceptionally clean design language. Available either as an MX barebone for classic mechanical builds or as a fully assembled Hall‑Effect variant for maximum speed and precision.

Crafted from 6061 aluminum, refined with a brass weight and walnut or maple wood accent, Kafka combines premium materials with an acoustically optimized construction.

🔧 MX Barebone – For classic mechanical‑keyboard enthusiasts

Perfect for anyone who wants to build and tune their own setup.

MX PCB: available as soldered, hotswap ANSI, or hotswap ISO
RP2040 microcontroller, VIAL‑compatible
1.6 mm PCB, no RGB
Gasket mount with 60A plate gaskets + optional 50A O‑ring
Ideal for users who want full control over switches, keycaps, and sound profile
Offers a rich, controlled typing feel with a deep, pleasant sound

🏗️ Materials & Construction

Case: CNC‑milled 6061 aluminum
Weight: Solid C360 brass for stability & deep acoustics
Accent: Real wood (walnut or maple)
Plates: Aluminum included; optional CF, PP, POM, PC, FR‑4 as extra plates
Mounting: Gasket isolation or O‑ring – two distinct sound & feel profiles
Weight (built): approx. 1.6 kg

🎧 Acoustics & Typing Feel

Kafka is designed to deliver the experience of a refined custom build without requiring complex modding.

Gasket mount: dampened, controlled, bassy
O‑ring mount: bouncy, lively, brighter sound character

🎨 Design & Aesthetics

Minimalist lines and clean geometry
Three case colors: Black, Silver, Warm Gray
Keycaps (optional): White on Black or Classic Beige
No RGB distractions – focus on form, materials, and sound

📦 Included in the Box

MX Barebone:

Aluminum case
Wood accent
Brass weight
MX PCB
Aluminum plate
4 feet
50A O‑ring
5× 60A plate gaskets
Carry case
Fly daughterboard + JST cable
No stabilizers included

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

Kafka MX PCB (Soldered):

MCU: RP2040
Daughterboard: Fly DB by Geon
Connectors: JST-SH 4pin
Compatible Software: Vial
ESD Protection: Yes
Compatible Layouts: Refer to Layout Compatibility

Kafka MX PCB (Hot-swap):

MCU: RP2040
Sockets: Gateron
Daughterboard: Fly DB by Geon
Connectors: JST-SH 4pin
Compatible Software: Vial
ESD Protection: Yes
Compatible Layouts: Refer to Layout Compatibility

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.

Quality Control 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.

Switch Tester

Switch Tester

Typface Kafka - MX Mechanical Keyboard Kit [Group-Buy]

PCB Layouts

Venom65 HE PCB Layout

MX ANSI Hotswap PCB Layout

MX Solder PCB Layout

MX ISO Hotswap PCB Layout

Keycap Set Kittings

White on Black

Classic Beige