Typface Kafka 65% HE Keyboard

Name: Typface Kafka 65% HE Keyboard
Brand: Typface
SKU: DK006419
Price: 229.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$229.00

Color

Black Silver Warm Gray

Accent

Walnut Maple

Type

Assembled - Venom65 HE Barebone - Solder PCB Barebone - Hotswap ANSI PCB Barebone - Hotswap ISO PCB

Product variants

This item is a groupbuy!

Groupbuy Period: January 28 - February 16
Estimated Fulfillment: August 2026

Shipping Information

All items are shipped from our facility in Southern California, US. No
additional custom fees or tariffs will be charged once checked out.

Typface Kafka HE Keyboard aims to bridge the gap between high-end gaming performance and a design-first form factor that feels at home on a designer's desk. Built for great acoustics and type feel; powered by Venom.

GB Period: January 28 - February 16, 2026

Estimated Fulfillment: August 2026

Typface Kafka HE Keyboard Features:

65% Layout
Hall Effect
Fully Assembled or Barebone Available
Mount: Gasket Isolation (60A Plate Pre-assembled, 50A O-ring optional)
Case Material:
- 6061 Aluminum
- Accent: Walnut or Maple
- Note: Wood is dried to a moisture of about 7-9% and then applied a thin layer of matte water-based polyurethane coating. This is to prevent excessive warping
Weight: C360 Brass
PCB:
- Hall Effect: Venom65 HE
  - RISC-V32 Architecture
  - 8KHz Polling Rate / 14KHz Scan Rate
  - 0.16ms Latency
  - Thickness: 1.6mm
  - No RGB
  - Venom Firmware
- MX: Solder, Hotswap ANSI, Hotswap ISO
  - Microcontroller: RP2040
  - Thickness: 1.6mm
  - No RGB
  - VIAL Compatible
Plate: Aluminum 1.5mm (CF, PP, POM, PC, FR-4 Optional)
Switches:
- Geon Raw HE - 40g
- AGS Radiant HE - 45g
- UR Studio Ice Ultra R2 HE - 50g
Case Colors: Black, Silver, Warm Gray

Also see:

Typface Kafka PCB, Plates, and Parts

Includes:

1 Aluminum Case
1 Wooden Accent
1 Brass Weight
1 PCB
1 Aluminum Plate
4 Feet (Black)
1 50A O-ring
5 60A Plate Gaskets
1 Carrying Case
1 Fly Daughterboard w/ EZ-mate to JST Cable (150mm)
Fully Built Includes:
- Set of Switches
- Set of Keycaps

Disclaimer: Free shipping does not apply to Groupbuy items. Please read our Shipping and Handling page for details prior to ordering.

Materials & Natural Variation

Kafka uses the following materials:

Walnut/Maple
PC
Brass

Natural variances and changes in these materials are to be expected.

Below are specific notes for some of the materials used in the Kafka:

Wood Components

Wood is a natural material and will vary in: Grain pattern, colour, texture
Small knots, mineral streaks, or natural figuring may be present.
Minor changes due to temperature and humidity are normal.
Any variations that do not affect the assembly will not be considered as defects.

PC Components

PC materials may show faint surface marks.
These marks are normal and not considered scratches.
PC material may yellow over time due to environmental exposure.

Brass Components

Brass may naturally oxidise over time.
Protective coatings are applied, but light oxidation may still occur during transport or use.
Light oxidation is considered normal and not a quality defect.

QC Standards

Kafka units are inspected according to defined QC standards before shipment.

QC applies to external, visible surfaces and functional components.
Internal surfaces or areas not visible during normal use are not considered for cosmetic QC.
Minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect function or durability are acceptable.

A unit is considered defective only if:

There is a functional failure, or
There is visible damage beyond acceptable tolerances (1x1mm) that affects normal use.

A Dialogue of Materials

kafka is a 65% keyboard engineered for feel and designed to belong in your favorite spaces. Drawing from mid-century sensibilities, its form balances warm wood and anodized aluminum in quiet contrast.

Hall Effect & MX PCB Available

Kafka is offered with two distinct PCB paths, depending on how you choose to build.

The Venom65 HE PCB by Geon is designed for a no-fuss, high performance Hall effect keyboard ready to elevate your space out of the box.

For traditional mechanical builds, Kafka is also available with MX PCBs barebone kits so you can build and customize how you wish with your favorite switches and keycaps of choice.

Engineered for Feel and Sound

With a hefty brass weight and two different gasket mounts, kafka delivers the feel of a bespoke build without any of the fuss.

Hall Effect Precision

Powered by Hall effect switches, Kafka delivers precise, low latency performance with an 8K polling rate and 0.1 mm actuation sensitivity. Adjustable actuation, rapid trigger, and full analog control allow each key to be tuned to your preferences. The result is near instant response and highly accurate input without compromise.

Available Hall Effect Switch Options

GEON Raw HE – 50 gf
AGS Radiant HE – 45 gf
UR Studio Ultra Ice HE – 50 gf