Enso-E: split ergo HHKB with EC/MX support (GB: Dec 8-22, 2025)

[IC → GROUP BUY] Enso-E — A Split Ergo HHKB with EC/MX Support




Overview
The Enso-E is now live for Group Buy! This project has evolved through multiple prototype iterations, top-down assembly refinements, and hybrid EC/MX innovations. Today marks the beginning of the official preorder window.

Highlights:

• Custom split ergo HHKB layout with separated bottom row
• Hybrid PCB by Cipulot supporting both EC and MX
  
• Pogo pin connection between main body & daughterboard
  
• Custom silicone gasket socks enabling softer or stiffer configurations
  
• 8.125° typing angle
  
• 17.3 mm front height
  
• Injection-molded PC top shell (transparent or smokey)
• Multiple metal weight + accent options

Vendor List
The Enso-E is available globally through the following authorized vendors:

• Omnitype (USA) — Main Vendor
  
• Prototypist (UK)
  
• Oblotzky (EU)
  
• Ktechs (Singapore)
  
• Keebzncables (AU)
  
• Deskhero (CA)
  
• KBDFans (CN)
  

Colorways & Limited Editions

Sand
— sand-inspired powder coated bottom
— smokey transparent injection-molded PC top
— copper weight + copper border accent

Stone
— custom stone-textured powder coat bottom
— smokey transparent injection-molded PC top
— stainless steel weight
— light grey anodized aluminum border accent

Snow (previously “Lunar”)
— white e-coated bottom
— clear transparent PC top
— silver anodized aluminum weight + matching border accent

Botanical
— color-matched to GMK Botanical
— light green anodized aluminum bottom
— clear PC top
— dark green anodized aluminum weight + matching border accent

Titan (Limited Edition — Omnitype Exclusive)
— Titanium alloy bottom (rough sandblast)
— Titanium alloy weight + matching border accent (soft sandblast)
— CNC’d acrylic amber-tinted top
— Includes both EC + MX titanium plate kits
— Serialized with extensive QC
— Limited to 50 units
— Only available on Omnitype

All finishes subject to refinement before fulfillment.


Titan Edition — Image Showcase







Official Group Buy Colors — Image Previews

Botanical



Snow



Sand



Stone




Prototypes

Prototype A

• Early silicone “tab screw” isolation mount
• JST connection
• CNC’d acrylic top

Photos — Prototype A:












Prototype B

• Pogo pin connection
• Custom silicone border gasket
• Optional bottom-mount gasket socks
• Hotswap socket cutouts added
• Increased top-shell gap (double-wall glass inspiration)
• Extra magnetic attachment point for border accent
• Updated zen garden engraving

Photos — Prototype B:








Prototype C (Pre-Production)

• Isolation mount removed (may return in future HHKB variant)
• Improved silicone gasket border with proper keycap clearance
• Elongated/optimized border standoffs
• Custom magnetic top screws
• Reduced number of required screw/bit types
• Pogo pins moved to DB for easier assembly

Next Steps

• Visit your regional vendor’s page as they go live
• Join the Discord for updates, QC previews, and build content
• Group Buy closes December 22 — do not miss your window
• The IC is closed and no longer accepting responses.
  
• You may still view the (read-only) IC form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSet3PA69itmJITNyaZzJB7d_wM9BaHotThtJW2m_a-VBLeebQ/viewform

Thank you for your support — this project has been years in the making, and I'm thrilled to share it with the community.

— Clever / Clever Keebs