“Oh, Is It for Gaming?”
Why Mechanical Keyboards Deserve More Than Just That Question
Whenever we tell someone we design and produce mechanical keyboards, the first response is almost always the same:
“Oh cool — for gaming?”
It’s not a bad question. But it’s also not the whole picture.
Because the truth is — most people use their keyboard far more for work than for gaming. Emails. Writing. Coding. Planning. Creating.
If your keyboard is the main way you interact with your computer, why shouldn’t it be built with as much intention as any other tool on your desk?
A Keyboard Is Not Just for Gaming — It’s a Tool
Some people obsess over their mouse. Others fine-tune their monitors or speakers.
But keyboards? Still misunderstood.
We use them for hours every day — yet most people still see them as “that thing that came with the computer” or “that loud RGB board gamers like.”
But a keyboard is so much more than that. It’s the interface between your thoughts and your screen. Every keystroke is a signal — so how it feels, how it sounds, and how it looks matters.
Not All Keyboards Are Made Equal
Once you step into the world of mechanical keyboards, you realize how diverse they actually are.
Some people prefer:
• Slim bezels for a clean, compact look
• Others love wide borders that give a keyboard presence and weight
• Some want clicky, tactile switches
• Others want smooth, silent linear strokes
• Some want it light and portable
• Others want something that stays put — like furniture
That’s the beauty of it.
A keyboard can be quiet or loud. Subtle or expressive. It can disappear into your desk — or become the center of it.
For Us, It’s a Statement Piece
At Atelier Magnus, we see the keyboard as more than just a functional object.
It’s part of your workspace identity — a reflection of what inspires you, calms you, or makes you feel focused and in control.
The slate75 wasn’t designed to blend in.
It’s intentional. Bold. Minimal — but substantial. A tool you’ll touch thousands of times a day, and still look forward to using.
You don’t need RGB lights and aggressive styling to make something feel special.
You just need craft, clarity, and confidence in every detail.
So, Is It for Gaming?
It could be.
But it’s also for:
• Writers
• Designers
• Founders
• Developers
• Dreamers
• Photo editors
• Video editors
• 3D artists
• Architects
• Musicians and composers
• Streamers
• Financial analysts
• Researchers
• Data scientists
• Project managers
• Engineers
• UX/UI designers
• Anyone who works between text, code, color, and sound
• And anyone who appreciates using something built with thought and purpose
Gaming is just one use case.
The keyboard is the medium.
The real goal is to make work feel better.