Mechanical keyboards have a dedicated customer base. Once a rarity, they are increasingly widespread for people who enjoy their click performance and robust keys when typing or gaming. The new Freewrite Wordrunner keyboard is the latest addition to this range, adopting a writer-first approach and eschewing the traditional gaming market for mechanical keyboards.

Presented in a tenkeyless layout that omits the standard number pad included on other keyboards, this keyboard delivers a range of additional optimizations that writers can take advantage of. This consists of a refreshed f-row that sets aside the standard functions of this feature in favor of writing and editing shortcuts, covering undo, find, page up and down, and more.

The Freewrite Wordrunner keyboard streamlines writing tasks through a series of macro keys that the user can customize, each labeled to assist with workflows. Likewise, including a pedometer sets it apart from other mechanical keyboards, allowing writers to track the number of words written over time to improve their touch typing capabilities.

The Freewrite Wordrunner keyboard also includes an additional timer that users can assign to specific tasks, making it ideal for optimizing project time management. At the same time, there’s a built-in red rotary encoder for controlling media and other customizable functions, further streamlining processes without requiring mouse control and inputs.

With exceptional build quality thanks to Kailh mechanical switches and overall durable construction, the Freewrite Wordrunner keyboard successfully blends rugged design with impressive versatility. Lock in priority access to Wordrunner with a refundable $1 reservation, ensuring exclusive early-bird pricing at the February Kickstarter launch and first notification when the campaign goes live. The company anticipates shipping by the end of 2025.

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