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I got a lot better and faster at typing when I switched to a das keyboard without key labels. It forced me to learn and not rely on looking down at the keys. 1

I got a lot better and faster at typing when I switched to a das keyboard without key labels. It forced me to learn and not rely on looking down at the keys. 10/10 would recommend.. also it stops noobs from using your box.

dataanalyst1 7y ago
I did the same thing, however I thought I knew the keys! Took a few weeks but now I'm typing far faster.
sojournerc 7y ago
I think I could manage this with alpha-numeric characters. How do you fare with programming symbols and such?
StavrosK 7y ago
I did the same, but the only thing that happened was that I couldn't type symbols (quick, type a $ without looking at the keyboard). I exchanged it with one with keycaps afterwards.
- cuddlybacon 7y ago
  Eventually you do learn where they all are. That did take noticeably longer than anything else.
  - StavrosK 7y ago
    Did you get faster than before in the end?
    - cuddlybacon 7y ago
      Probably. I've never measured them specifically. But since I can 'just' type them without looking or frequent mistakes, I'm probably faster since I never have to stop and look.
- cyberbanjo 7y ago
  I've been using a glyphless keyboard for about 2 weeks now (accidentally) and I have definitely gone up in accuracy. Now I can hit $&% in the second try
nudemanonbike 7y ago
Das was great, but starting with the 4 they changed manufacturers to china and have lame quality for the price. (I say this as someone who has a 12 year old das in front of me that I'm using to type this) I do totally recommend a blank keyboard, though! Just check out wasd or kb paradise or something Here's a up to date buying guide, find one that lets you get blank or has a standard layout you can swap with a set of caps you like https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_guide https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_gui...
MathsIsMusical 7y ago
The budget option would be to cover all of your keycaps with masking tape. Fun for an afternoon.
Symbiote 7y ago
Just put a towel or whatever over the keyboard / hands while practising. That way, when you're using the mouse and just need to press "#" you can glance at the keyboard to do so.

dataanalyst1 7y ago

I did the same thing, however I thought I knew the keys! Took a few weeks but now I'm typing far faster.

sojournerc 7y ago

I think I could manage this with alpha-numeric characters. How do you fare with programming symbols and such?

StavrosK 7y ago

I did the same, but the only thing that happened was that I couldn't type symbols (quick, type a $ without looking at the keyboard). I exchanged it with one with keycaps afterwards.

cuddlybacon 7y ago
Eventually you do learn where they all are. That did take noticeably longer than anything else.
- StavrosK 7y ago
  Did you get faster than before in the end?
  - cuddlybacon 7y ago
    Probably. I've never measured them specifically. But since I can 'just' type them without looking or frequent mistakes, I'm probably faster since I never have to stop and look.
cyberbanjo 7y ago
I've been using a glyphless keyboard for about 2 weeks now (accidentally) and I have definitely gone up in accuracy. Now I can hit $&% in the second try

nudemanonbike 7y ago

Das was great, but starting with the 4 they changed manufacturers to china and have lame quality for the price. (I say this as someone who has a 12 year old das in front of me that I'm using to type this) I do totally recommend a blank keyboard, though! Just check out wasd or kb paradise or something Here's a up to date buying guide, find one that lets you get blank or has a standard layout you can swap with a set of caps you like https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_guide https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/buying_gui...

MathsIsMusical 7y ago

The budget option would be to cover all of your keycaps with masking tape. Fun for an afternoon.

Symbiote 7y ago

Just put a towel or whatever over the keyboard / hands while practising. That way, when you're using the mouse and just need to press "#" you can glance at the keyboard to do so.