Experience the genuine feel of a real wood keyboard with the Womier WD75 V2 Ukiyoe edition. If you have been searching for a true wood keyboard, this model deserves your attention. The housing crafted from solid black walnut wood maximizes visual satisfaction while delivering a typing experience that is both solid and shock-absorbing. While the fixed typing angle is a bit disappointing, it remains a practical keyboard with a 75% layout. Above all, it combines natural wood with Ukiyoe art!
Basic Package Contents
The contents inside the box are very straightforward. Along with the keyboard body, it includes a manual, a USB-C cable, a 2.4GHz wireless receiver, and a combo-style puller that removes both switches and keycaps. Since the PCB supports hot-swapping, three spare Mint Blizzard switches are provided to prepare for any initial defects or switch failures. Another noticeable accessory is the set of black anti-slip rubber pads.
Stunning Visuals, A Unique Desk Setup Item
The 82-key ANSI layout is both compact and practical. What stands out first is the solid black walnut wood housing. Rather than mimicking a wood texture on plastic or aluminum, it uses actual processed wood, boasting an overwhelming presence.
The MOA profile PBT dye-sublimated keycaps feature Japanese Ukiyoe art themes and sub-legends. This gorgeous yet classic design harmonizes with the wood housing to create an unrivaled atmosphere. Instead of functional elements like knobs or screens, it is designed so you can fully enjoy the texture of the wood itself.
Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” Ukiyoe artwork.
※ What is Ukiyoe?
Ukiyoe is a traditional genre of vibrant genre painting that flourished in Japan during the Edo period from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The fields, boats, and red Mount Fuji painted on the keycaps belong to this artistic style.
Softness Hidden Inside Sturdiness: Internal Structure Design
Structurally, it adopts a tray-mount design. While tray mounts are usually evaluated as having a stiff typing feel, this product uses a non-flex-cut PC plate to absorb shocks smoothly. The 1.2mm FR4 PCB also lacks flex cuts, supporting a firm typing feel.
The interior is densely packed with multiple dampening foams including Poron, IXPE, and PET. This blocks pinging wire noise and hollow cavity resonance. However, it is a bit unfortunate that there are no bottom height-adjustment kickstands, making it impossible to change the angle to suit individual preferences.
Sharp and Sensitive Input: Mint Blizzard Switches
It is equipped with Womier POM Mint Blizzard switches. These are linear switches with factory lubrication applied. The actuation force is very light, meaning they react with just a slight press. While this provides fast response speeds in gaming environments, it can increase typo rates during typing, requiring some getting used to.
The sensitivity of these switches may divide opinions depending on user preferences. They seem better suited for games requiring rapid consecutive pressing rather than tasks requiring precise control.
Connecting Visual Satisfaction to Typing Feel: MOA Keycaps
The MOA profile offers a round and wide typing surface. Combined with the soft tactile feel of the PBT material, it enhances satisfaction during typing. The wider surface area touching your fingertips allows for stable typing.
While the flashy design of the keycaps might seem excessive at first glance, the rounded MOA profile and wood housing meet to create a dual charm that is both cute and luxurious. Be careful, though, as the MOA profile can be a typo-generator for some people.
Solid and Refined Sound with Minimal Impact on Fingertips
The typing sound is a bit different from expectations. Rather than highlighting the resonance typical of a solid wood housing, multiple dampening foams produce a somewhat muted and refined sound. You might be disappointed if you were expecting the deep resonance of natural wood.
However, pinging sounds and hollow resonance are well controlled. The stabilizers are tuned quite well, though the spacebar is slightly disappointing. On the other hand, thanks to the PC plate, the typing impact felt on your fingertips is surprisingly less fatiguing than expected for a tray-mount keyboard.
Convenience of VIA Support and Large-Capacity Battery
For software, it provides great support for VIA. It can be used via a web browser, though loading a separate JSON file is required. You can conveniently change key mapping and RGB settings. It only recognizes the device if you have the json file. You can download it from the link below if needed.
Attachment File
WD75.json
Equipped with a large 8000mAh battery, it can be used for a long time in wireless environments without charging stress. It supports wired 1000Hz, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth tri-mode connection, allowing intuitive mode switching via the physical toggle switch on the back of the device.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Overwhelming desk setup effect with high-quality real wood finish
- Ukiyoe-style emotional keycaps
- Surprisingly smooth typing feel for a tray mount
- Convenient key mapping with VIA support
Cons
- No bottom kickstands for adjusting the typing angle
- Typing sound lacks natural wood resonance due to dampening
- MOA profile keycaps (other options like PC Green or Black use Cherry profile)
Interested in Buying This Product?
Recommended for those who pursue an exclusive wooden aesthetic. The warmth and individuality provided by wood as a material cannot be replaced by any other substance. The Womier WD75 V2 Ukiyoe is significant in that it improves practicality by mitigating the cracking issues common in solid wood keyboards. Despite some minor drawbacks, it is a truly worthwhile product for anyone willing to accept them to fully experience the charm of wood.
📸 Behind the scenes
Check out more behind-the-scenes shots on my Naver blog (Korean):
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