Portal 65

by Parallel Limited

Specification

Layout: 65%

Color: Navy
Material: Aluminum Case; Stainless Steel Reflective Weight
Mount: Gasket - Gummy O-Ring
Plate: FR4
Stabilizers: Durock v2 (Clear)
Switches: Snag, lubed with Krytox GPL 205g0
Keycaps: Bolsa Supply PBT WoB Hiragana

Mod: Polyfil

Build Info

On the surface, this looks like an understate board with simplistic side and a slanted front. Flip this board over and you are greeted by the centerpiece of the design - a Stainless Steel Reflective Weight. The design philosophy behind this is to “think of the keyboard as a tool that can ‘take us somewhere.’” The board utilizes a Gummy O-Ring Mount, which provide some flex and uniform typing feel. When built stock, it does sound a bit hollow, that’s why I opt to add polyfil in the case to dampen the resonance without negatively impacting the flex.