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I never thought the words "my dream keyboard" would come out of my mouth. Two and a half years ago, I didn't really care much about keyboards — and I was then introduced to the vast world of mechanical and Hall Effect decks. Things haven't been the same ever since. I've come to realize that a good keyboard can really uplift your mood, and make you a better typist — and as someone whose bread and butter depends on typing, I need a powerful deck.I've reviewed nearly 100 keyboards during those last two and a half years, and I think my search for the best mechanical keyboard is finally over. I've spent the last two weeks typing on the typewriter-style Epomaker Glyph, and it upstages every other productivity keyboard in more ways than one.The Glyph is perhaps one of the best built and most beautifully designed keyboards I've ever tested. Its rounded, typewriter-like keycaps and creamy sound profile are sure to draw eyeballs to your desk — in the best way possible. Dual screens that show the board's vitals (or GIFs) are a nice touch, and honestly, there's nothing I'd change about the Glyph. Here's why it's my dream keyboard.Drool-worthy design
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)There's so much to love about the Epomaker Glyph, and its typewriter-like design is one of its most striking features. The Glyph's body is covered in Retro White while its rounded keycaps utilize a combination of sage green and off-white. It's soft and glossy to look at and touch, and when you throw in south-facing RGB lighting as well as an ambient light strip that falls on the surface the keyboard is sitting on, you've got yourself a winner.The Glyph isn't a "typewriter-style" keyboard only by name, and it's got a specific typewriter-like function to prove it. A return lever is located in the top-left corner which acts as the Enter key when pushed up and Backspace when pulled down. I know that you're thinking that's so gimmicky, and I thought the same when I first saw the keyboard — but I've been using it every so often while typing, and it's great fun.(Image credit: National Geographic / Tom's Guide)What I love about the Glyph is its dual screens which help it strike a balance between modern functionality and retro aesthetics. These screens display the date and time, and the keyboard's vitals, such as battery life, connection mode, active operating system, CPU usage, and more. Or you could display a GIF of puffins, like I did!Call me a speed demon
