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Re:Coolest custom mechanical keyboards by Symbiote on Monday December 28, 2020 @11:15AM (#25560363)
> 100% keys with no gaps

The purpose of the gaps is orientation: you can feel that you are going to press F4, because there's a gap below and to the right of it.

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Re:Coolest custom mechanical keyboards by IneffablePigeon on Sunday January 03, 2021 @06:55PM (#25626479)
Sure, that's a nice perk. It's one I'm personally willing to give up for aesthetics and space on the desk. I'm aware it's not the most practical choice :)

Funnily most laptop keyboards get away with no spaces between any keys even when there might be space. Granted, there are more considerations there, but I think convention has a little to do with it too.

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