Over two years I have tried over 50 custom keyboards, and here's what I have learned. If you are someone trying to join the hobby, or someone who is already in the hobby we all have that one constant question. What keyboard should I buy, or what keyboard is next for me. Today I'm basically gonna run through what I think of the hobby as of now. After being in the hobby for about two years. I'm gonna talk about different recommendations of four keyboards and switches. Let's start from the beginning. if you're looking for your first custom keyboard or looking into building one for yourself you should first answer this four simple questions number one what is your favorite layout number two do you intend to build it or buy it number three what is your budget and lastly do you have any specific requirements about the board you want to build or buy so the best way to start your Search is with your layout are you into 65 75 are you looking for something with function role something with arrow keys if you are looking for something with a numpad you need to know all the different layouts basically Research into which keyboard that you are about to use in your daily life once you figure that out it is a lot simpler for you to narrow down the boards to a select few of which you can start with next up is Do you want to build it or do you want to buy it there are a ton of assembled custom keyboards.