About 7KEYS
Founded in San Francisco in 2014, 7KEYS is dedicated to bringing the spirit of the typewriter into the digital age. Our carefully crafted keyboards capture the satisfying click and timeless design of classic typewriters, seamlessly blending vintage craftsmanship with modern reliability. Each key is designed to last, ensuring a deeper connection with every word you create.
Ryan Bennett, Founder of 7KEYS
“Typing isn’t just about words; it’s about the experience.”
— Ryan Bennett, Founder
When I was a kid, every evening I’d listen to my mom typing on her old typewriter. The rhythmic click-clack sounds filled our home with warmth. I loved sitting beside her, watching her hands dance across the round keys. Each press came with a soft, satisfying snap—like every letter had its own heartbeat.
Those moments stuck with me.
Years later, I found myself staring at a modern keyboard—flat, plastic, and lifeless. The sound was dull. The feel was empty. That’s when I realized just how much I missed that old typewriter—and the feeling it brought.
So, I decided to bring it back.
Not just the shape, not just the sound, but the experience—the satisfying click, the vintage aesthetics, the solid feel beneath your fingers. I designed our typewriter-style keyboards to recreate that sense of nostalgia, with modern functionality for today’s creators.
Initial Design Sketch of Our First Retro Typewriter Keyboard: TW1867
Every keyboard we make is a tribute—not just to my mom, but to anyone who remembers the joy of real typing.
With every keypress, I’m not just working. I’m remembering.
And now, you can too.
Our Mission
At 7KEYS, our mission is simple:
To bring back the soul of typing.
We believe typing should be more than silent clicks on a lifeless keyboard.
It should be tactile. Intentional. Joyful.
Just like it was when I first sat beside my mom and listened to her type—each keystroke full of rhythm, purpose, and heart.
That’s why we create retro typewriter-style keyboards that combine vintage charm with modern performance—so that everyone can rediscover the magic in every word they write.
Because at 7KEYS, we don’t just make keyboards.
We make moments.
TW1867 Retro Typewriter Keyboard
7KEYS’ first vintage typewriter-style keyboard has sold over 300,000 units worldwide. It perfectly replicates the iconic features of a typewriter—lever switches, metal knobs, and round keys. For many users, it’s their first typewriter-style keyboard, offering a timeless design and a delightful "click-clack" sound for an unparalleled typing experience.
TW1868 Retro Typewriter Keyboard
Building on the shortcomings of the previous TW1867 vintage typewriter keyboard, we've optimized and upgraded it. The new design features a larger size, more stable structure, and improved tactile feel. It also includes an ergonomic wrist rest, RGB lighting with 112 customizable modes, support for both multi-color and single-color lighting effects, and three connection modes.
TW1869 Typewriter Keyboard
The 7KEYS’ first portable mini typewriter keyboard perfectly fuses the timeless charm of vintage typewriters with modern convenience. It features mechanical switches topped with classic round keycaps, a precision-machined metal plate and metal knob, all crafted with exquisite attention to detail for an unparalleled typing feel. Compact and lightweight, it’s designed to go wherever inspiration strikes—anytime, anywhere.