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[Instock] Aalto by Tom x Antipode Studio, a 60% XT board

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Introducing the Aalto by Tom, released by Antipode Studio

Specs:

Priced at $460 instock, includes carrying case, pcb and aluminium plate(the board is currently priced at 1000 on our website, if you win a spot through the raffle you will receive a discount code)
Includes 5052 aluminium plate as standard in a fixed split bs, ansi layout
QMK/VIA/VIAL compatible PCB designed by Martin in a fixed split bs, ansi layout
Carrying case included
1.2mm PCB.
1.75mm front heigh
Typing angle 6.9 degrees
Silver / Brass - Clear top and bottom, beadblasted and coated brass weight, navy aluminium plate
Black / PVD - Anodized black top and bottom, matte rainbow PVD weight, black aluminium plate

A word from the designer:
Having used a variety of 60s I found myself wanting something in a similar form factor with just a little bit more. Instead of a traditional 65% layout, Aalto features a set of macro keys to the left which I find more convenient in day-to-day use.

We tried a number of small adjustments in prototyping to optimise the typing experience by finding a balance between sound and feeling, and I believe that our final product satisfies this as best as possible. While the board features a lot of the more modern design ideas, assembly was quite deliberately kept as straightforward as possible - top mount has always been my preference, and despite the internal fastening design I believe that Aalto is a very easy board to put together.

There’s a lack of visible branding on the board that I believe satisfies the vision of a very high-end typing instrument that’s focused on user experience first and foremost. The name is a nod to architect Alvar Aalto, as well as its Finnish translation to ‘wave’, which is reflected in the undulating corners. I hope you enjoy this keyboard as much as I do.

Sales format:
Will be sold as an instock raffle currently live at https://raffle.antipode.studio/, there are extra plates in different anodized colors, Pom, PC, CF and brass - raffle ends tomorrow, all orders will be shipped next week.

Photos of Black Aalto: