Phi 65 Keyboard Kit
Overview
A 65% isolated gasket mount with custom molded silicone gasket socks in various hardnesses to customize typing feel. The board has both EC and MX compatibility and is designed with inspiration from the number Phi, the golden ratio, and ancient Green and Roman architecture. Precision cuts, reminiscent of the illustrious columns from ancient Greece. Clean, sweeping curves and details that are driven by measurements derived from the golden ratio. A comfortable cherry-lip. A beautiful profile with a subtle curve, and a timeless design.
What's Included
- Phi 65 keyboard (aluminum top + bottom, copper pass-thru weight, and copper USB port accent)
- Anodized, aluminum MX plate that is color-matched to the bottom of the Phi 65
- MX65X Solderable PCB
- Unified S1 Daughterboard with JST cable
- Accessories & goodies
EC plates and PCBs sold separately as optional accessories
Stats
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Typing angle | 7.16 degrees |
| Cherry-lip front height | 14.1 mm |
| Front height | 17.9 mm |
| MX layout support | Stepped vs non-stepped caps, split vs full backspace, 6.25u vs 7u bottom row |
| EC layout support | Non-stepped caps, Split vs full backspace, 7u bottom row |
| Mounting style | Isolated gasket mount with custom silicone gasket socks in various hardnesses |
| Case parts | Alu top, alu bottom, pass-thru copper weight, copper usb port accent |
| Plate options | Copper or Alu for EC & MX |
| Feet | Custom silicone, press-fit feet, spherical in shape to minimize table surface contact to as close to a single point as possible. These feet also conceal the four case mounting screws and are color-matched to each colorway. |
| Gasket socks | Unsymmetrical, flippable gasket socks to customize feel, vibration, and keycap height. One side is thicker than the other with icons on the top to distinguish which side you’re using from the top view. Two hardnesses available at launch: 10a silicone and 30a silicone. |
| Optional poron gaskets | Optional stick-on poron gaskets for those that prefer a more tried-and-true isolated gasket feel. |
| Carrying case | Custom molded and branded carrying case designed specifically for the Phi 65, complete with a cleaning cloth, name tag, and custom molded silicone zippers. |
Vulcan Ratio
The vibe: Forged in flame. Metal and fire. Balanced by design. Restrained and resolute.
This colorway draws its essence from the Roman god of fire and metalwork—an homage to creation through heat, precision, and strength. This color-way melds a deep carbon black base with a refined titanium grey top, grounded by copper accents that glow like embers in a forge. It’s an architectural tribute to industry and myth, where classical order meets elemental force.
| Part | Material | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Aluminum | Sandblasted, anodized a warm carbon black |
| Bottom | Aluminum | Sandblasted, anodized titanium grey |
| Weight | Copper | Sandblasted, clear-coated |
| USB port accent | Copper | Sandblasted, clear-coated |
| EC and MX plate | Aluminum | Sandblasted, anodized a warm carbon black |
| Copper | Sandblasted, clear-coated |
Aegean Ratio (~25 units)
The vibe: Marble and patina, sea and sculpture, aged elegance—feels like a sunlit atrium in a Mediterranean villa.
Inspired by the Aegean sea’s teal color and sandy beaches, this color option features a mix of warm white tones, teal anodization, and copper accents.
| Part | Material | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Aluminum | Sand colored e-coat |
| Bottom | Aluminum | Sandblasted, anodized teal |
| Weight | Copper | Sandblasted, clear-coated |
| USB port accent | Copper | Sandblasted, clear-coated |
| EC and MX plate | Aluminum | Sandblasted, anodized teal |
| Copper | Sandblasted, clear-coated |
PCB Layouts
MX Solder
MX Hotswap
EC65X
Pairs well with