Introduction
The best part about having a #KeebWeeb roommate:
I get to test drive other keebs for free! 
Leopold FC750R
Owner is the same person that lent me their NK65 - Milkshake Edition a while back. 
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Layout | TKL |
| Case / Frame | Plastic |
| Mounting Plate | Steel / Aluminum? |
| Keycaps | Doubleshot PBT, Cherry Profile, White-on-Black |
| Stabilizers | Plate-Mounted, Clip-In |
| Switches | Cherry MX Silent Red |
| Connectivity | Detachable Mini-USB |
| Other Features | Soldered PCB, Padded Spacebar* |
* Uncertain whether the roommate did some keeb modding, or whether this is the stock FC750R.
Sound Samples
Leopold FC750R - Stock Cherry MX Silent Red Switches (Fast)
Leopold FC750R - Stock Cherry MX Silent Red Switches (Slow)
Interesting Stuff
- Doubleshot PBT Keycaps: Wonderfully matte, beautifully simple. Good stuff.
- Detachable Cable, Underside Cable Routing: Thoughtful and appreciated feature.
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Caps Lock, Scroll Lock LEDs (Blue): Bright, visual indicators for when Caps Lock / Scroll Lock is toggled on are useful.
- The FC750R doesn’t have any backlighting. Methinks it’s more of a non-issue than a strict downside, but I figure it’s worth mentioning for peepos that like their visible keycaps.
Meh Stuff
- Stem Wobble: Noticeable stem wobble, comparable to Gateron Silent Ink Blacks.
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Housing Wobble: Noticeable housing wobble, less secure / more movement compared to Gateron Silent Ink Blacks.
- Could benefit from switch films.
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Scratchiness: Scratchiness with each keypress. Not as smooth as stock Gateron Silent Inks, IMO.
- Could benefit from lubing.
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Spring Ping: Noticeable (and annoying) metallic ping noise from the spring on the upstroke, especially with the spacebar.
- First time I’ve experienced this from a switch. None of my other linears or my other switch springs squeak as much as these Cherry MXs.
- Could benefit from lubing and / or a spring swap
- Other Acoustics: Downstrokes are muted, but not silent. Upstrokes have even less sound dampening.
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Mini USB Port: Bruh.
No teardowns because, erm, I don’t own this keeb. 
