Work Louder Nomad [E] Chalk

Work Louder’s approach to mechanical keyboards is equal parts form and function, and the Nomad [E] showcases both, empathically. This ultra-low-profile, 65-percent keyboard looks something like the platonic ideal of sleek, minimalist boards—and that’s not a bad thing, because at just 34 centimeters by about 11 centimeters, it’ll slide right into a bag with ease. It’s all the extra bells and whistles, though, that make the Nomad [E] truly exceptional. There’s a dedicated IPS display on the side that serves as a widget-oriented macro space that comes preloaded with a Pomodoro timer to boost productivity, a Tamagotchi-style pet game to foster inspiration, and a classic clock to keep your workday moving. Work Louder is also promising to open up this development environment so third-party enthusiasts can use this screen to develop new tools. You’ll also find three rotary encoder knobs, a magnetic riser to increase the typing angle (which also features a measurement ruler), plus full RGB backlighting. The Nomad [E] ships with a set of redesigned PBT, reverse dye-sublimated keycaps with exaggerated indentations for your fingers, and a set of Gateron’s impressive 37-gram Atomic low-profile switches.