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Dev tools · January 20, 2017

Iofree

The first mechanical keyboard inspired by typewriters

Iofree launched on January 20, 2017 with 251 votes, #91 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

Iofree is a mechanical keyboard designed to evoke the aesthetics and feel of classic typewriters. It combines retro styling with modern mechanical keyboard technology, appealing to designers, writers, and developers who appreciate vintage-inspired peripherals. The keyboard bridges nostalgia and contemporary productivity, offering users a tactile typing experience with typewriter-like design elements for both work and everyday use.

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From the sources

Lofree focuses on the space at your fingertips, aka 2m², whether at your office, in a living room, go outdoors for fun. Lofree creates mechanical keyboards, keycaps, mouses and more gadgets in other space to spice up your boring life.

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