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Qwerkytoys, Inc., the company behind the charming retro Qwerkywriter keyboard is celebrating its 10th anniversary. What started as a passion project to bring back the tactile joy of old-school typing has now grown into a popular brand with a dedicated fanbase of writers, creatives and tech enthusiasts who love the old-school feel of a vintage typewriter with all the convenience of a computer keyboard.
Founded in 2014 by Brian Min, Qwerkytoys had a mission to combine the timeless aesthetics of a manual typewriter with the cutting-edge functionality of a modern wireless keyboard. The result was the Qwerkywriter, a keyboard that helped spark the renaissance of retro desktop accessories.
For the past decade, Qwerkytoys has been tweaking and evolving the design of the Qwerkywriter by integrating new features through a program of in-house assembly and rigorous quality control and testing.
The 10th Anniversary Qwerkywriter uses hot-swappable Cherry MX2A Speed Silver switches.
“When we launched Qwerkywriter on Kickstarter, we had no idea how far it would go,” says Brian Min, founder of Qwerkytoys, Inc. “Ten years later, we’re so privileged to have built a brand that celebrates craftsmanship, nostalgia and creative expression.”
To mark a decade of business, Qwerkytoys is releasing a limited-edition 10th Anniversary Edition of its Qwerkywriter keyboard. The new version now has hot-swappable Cherry Speed Silver MX2A linear switches topped off with PCB keycaps and a limited-edition dark chrome stealth finish. The keyboard’s layout has a full row of function keys which also double as multimedia shortcuts.
“Qwerkywriter was a far-fetched idea that I made up while tinkering in my garage over a decade ago,” says Brian Min. “Kickstarter helped us make it happen so I am once again grateful to be able to launch our 10th Anniversary Edition Qwerkywriter on Kickstarter. Everything we’ve learned from the past decade, we have poured into this Anniversary Edition and we guarantee you are going to love it.”
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A couple of years ago, I came across the Qwerkywriter and thought it had all the charm of an old-school typewriter like an Underwood, but it also had the latest wireless technology. Now this 10th Anniversary Qwerkywriter is being launched and the new version has some significant improvements and features.
To begin with, the Qwerkywriter now runs on Bluetooth 5.0 and it can be switched between three paired devices. The new version also offers wired connectivity but with an upgrade from Micro USB connector to the more modern and robust USB Type-C connector.
To hold a smartphone or tablet, the new version includes an integrated tablet stand that can take iPads and Android tablets measuring up to 13 inches. The battery that powers the device has been massively boosted from a 1,000mAh to a 3,500mAh capacity, which needs less-frequent recharging.
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Another major change is the decision to use Cherry’s next-generation MX2A Speed Silver mechanical switches. As well as being positive to type on, the switches can be hot-swapped with other MX-type switches. The two-piece typewriter keycaps now have a lower profile which gives the Qwerkywriter a sleek and businesslike look.
Like the previous version of this classic-looking keyboard, the new Anniversary Qwerkywrirter includes a macro-programmable return bar and a few more enhancements such as dual function scroll knobs for browser scrolling and a volume control. The keyboard is finished with high gloss electroplating with a dark chrome finish. To round things off, this new version of the Qwerkywriter has stabilized and padded rubber feet and a two-piece spacebar.
Pricing and Availability:
The new Qwerkywriter 10th Anniversary Edition keyboard is available exclusively via Kickstarter from June 3, 2025, with prices starting at $199.
