Onibi

Keyboard Overview

Introduction “Beware the Onibi, for their beauty is a deadly trap, and their light a beacon to the afterlife. In the presence of these ghostly flames, one must tread carefully, lest they become another lost soul, forever wandering the night.” Designed by Serajiman, in partnership with KBDFans, Onibi is a dual mounting-style TKL keyboard with design inspiration taken from Japanese folklore. It emphasises customisation, comfort and tasteful classicism with a twist. Design Features Onibi is a TKL with a comfortable 6.5 degree typing angle, 18mm front height and a variety of attractive design elements, taking inspiration from Japanese folklore and architecture. The side profile was designed to somewhat resemble a Shinto shrine, apt given the namesake. Featuring beautiful variable filleted edges which, when viewed from the top, provide a distinct and alluring shape and a comfortably rounded front lip. The aim of the design was to aptly reflect the theme of Onibi – a flaming spirit that guides lost souls to the afterlife – the Shinto shrine being what I imagine their ‘natural habitat’ would be. The flaming skull is my interpretation of Onibi, and it’s presence can be seen externally and internally. Aesthetic Design We've incorporated extensive curved surface machining to elevate the overall aesthetic appeal of the keyboard. From the front, it transforms from a cold piece of metal into a work of art. For a unique tactile experience, we've utilized a "super-silky" anodization process, featuring ultra-fine sandblasting and subtle anodization, allowing the keyboard to display varying textures under different lighting conditions. Weight Design This keyboard boasts a 3kg+ weight from a unique, through-body copper weight design, chosen over brass and stainless steel for its superior mass, machinability, and cost-effectiveness.The design integrates sound channels and a continuous skull motif from the weight into the case. External Screwless Design:After seven revisions, and leveraging the advantages of the upper and lower case structure and dimensions, we adopted an internal screw locking design.The benefit is clear: a clean, screwless external appearance. However, there's a trade-off: to access the screws, you'll need to remove the top and bottom rows of keycaps. The Onibi's tilted screw specifications are smaller, and after full assembly, the top cover can be removed without desoldering the switches. Cherry Lip Design: The "Cherry lip" front edge is a tribute to the design of venerable Cherry OEM keyboards (similar to the G80-3000's front lip). This sloped front edge has been adopted in many custom keyboards, allowing the palm to rest more comfortably against the front of the keyboard, enhancing the typing experience. Video Mounting style Onibi is a Top Mount and gasket mount keyboard Top Mount "The greatest invention of this century," Top Mount has been prevalent for over a decade, valued for its superior consistency and accurate tactile feedback to the switches. It's a foundational experience for every custom keyboard enthusiast. The industrial design of the Onibi TKL offers a fresh interpretation of Top Mount, with the designer implementing a new understanding of this structure. For the top case mounting points, the designer opted for a 7-point layout: 4 points above the F-row, a common choice for most TKL keyboards. Gasket mount The gaskets are made of silicone with a moderate hardness of approximately 50A Exploded view Dimensions Solder and hotswap PCB Layout Specs Layout: F12 TKL WK and WKL, angled "screwless" Mounting: Top mount and gasket dumbbell Typing Angle: 6.5 degrees Materials: Aluminum Front Height: 18 mm Plate Options: Aluminium flex-cut, Carbon Fiber flex-cut, PC non-flex-cut, and PEI non-flex-cut PCB: 1.6 mm solder/ Hotswap PCB, support VIA/VIAL/AVA Weight (Built): around 3kg Plate file: Download Update GB date：26th, Sept to 16th, Oct Estimated shipping date: Q1, 2026 Firmware ydkb_kbdfans_onibi_via.json ydkb_kbdfans_onibi_vial.uf2 2 Include Price $332 $289 (discounted price during GB period) of the kit only includes the following items: Top and bottom case x1 Copper weight bar x1 Silicone gasket x1 set Rubber feet x1 set Daughterboard x1 Screws x1 set Force break tape x1 set Light guide block x1 Carrying case x1 The PCB, Foam kit, and Plate are not included in the keyboard kit and must be purchased separately as an add-on. Vendors US: Divinikey EU: Eloquent Clicks AU: Soupkeys UK: Thocc Exchange SG: Ktechs CA: Deskhero VN: BYS Global: KBDfans Photos Renders Introduction “Beware the Onibi, for their beauty is a deadly trap, and their light a beacon to the afterlife. In the presence of these ghostly flames, one must tread carefully, lest they become another lost soul, forever wandering the night.” Designed by Serajiman, in partnership with KBDFans, Onibi is a dual mounting-style TKL keyboard with design inspiration taken from Japanese folklore. It emphasises customisation, comfort and tasteful classicism with a twist. Design Features Onibi is a TKL with a comfortable 6.5 degree typing angle, 18mm front height and a variety of attractive design elements, taking inspiration from Japanese folklore and architecture. The side profile was designed to somewhat resemble a Shinto shrine, apt given the namesake. Featuring beautiful variable filleted edges which, when viewed from the top, provide a distinct and alluring shape and a comfortably rounded front lip. The aim of the design was to aptly reflect the theme of Onibi – a flaming spirit that guides lost souls to the afterlife – the Shinto shrine being what I imagine their ‘natural habitat’ would be. The flaming skull is my interpretation of Onibi, and it’s presence can be seen externally and internally. Aesthetic Design We've incorporated extensive curved surface machining to elevate the overall aesthetic appeal of the keyboard. From the front, it transforms from a cold piece of metal into a work of art. For a unique tactile experience, we've utilized a "super-silky" anodization process, featuring ultra-fine sandblasting and subtle anodization, allowing the keyboard to display varying textures under different lighting conditions. Weight Design This keyboard boasts a 3kg+ weight from a unique, through-body copper weight design, chosen over brass and stainless steel for its superior mass, machinability, and cost-effectiveness. The design integrates sound channels and a continuous skull motif from the weight into the case. External Screwless Design:After seven revisions, and leveraging the advantages of the upper and lower case structure and dimensions, we adopted an internal screw locking design.The benefit is clear: a clean, screwless external appearance. However, there's a trade-off: to access the screws, you'll need to remove the top and bottom rows of keycaps. The Onibi's tilted screw specifications are smaller, and after full assembly, the top cover can be removed without desoldering the switches. Cherry Lip Design: The "Cherry lip" front edge is a tribute to the design of venerable Cherry OEM keyboards (similar to the G80-3000's front lip). This sloped front edge has been adopted in many custom keyboards, allowing the palm to rest more comfortably against the front of the keyboard, enhancing the typing experience. Video Mounting style Onibi is a Top Mount and gasket mount keyboard Top Mount "The greatest invention of this century," Top Mount has been prevalent for over a decade, valued for its superior consistency and accurate tactile feedback to the switches. It's a foundational experience for every custom keyboard enthusiast. The industrial design of the Onibi TKL offers a fresh interpretation of Top Mount, with the designer implementing a new understanding of this structure. For the top case mounting points, the designer opted for a 7-point layout: 4 points above the F-row, a common choice for most TKL keyboards. Gasket mount The gaskets are made of silicone with a moderate hardness of approximately 50A Exploded view Dimensions Solder and hotswap PCB Layout Specs Layout: F12 TKL WK and WKL, angled "screwless" Mounting: Top mount and gasket dumbbell Typing Angle: 6.5 degrees Materials: Aluminum Front Height: 18 mm Plate Options: Aluminium flex-cut, Carbon Fiber flex-cut, PC non-flex-cut, and PEI non-flex-cut PCB: 1.6 mm solder/ Hotswap PCB, support VIA/VIAL/AVA Weight (Built): around 3kg Plate file: Download Update GB date：26th, Sept to 16th, Oct Estimated shipping date: Q1, 2026 Include Price $332 $289 (discounted price during GB period) of the kit only includes the following items: Top and bottom case x1 Copper weight bar x1 Silicone gasket x1 set Rubber feet x1 set Daughterboard x1 Screws x1 set Force break tape x1 set Light guide block x1 Carrying case x1 The PCB, Foam kit, and Plate are not included in the keyboard kit and must be purchased separately as an add-on. Vendors US: Divinikey EU: Eloquent Clicks AU: Soupkeys UK: Thocc Exchange SG: Ktechs CA: Deskhero VN: BYS Global: KBDfans Photos Renders