Pre-order dates: August 19 – September 2
Expected Delivery: November
Note:
- WK version: No nameplate, includes 2 free metal keycaps
- Default top case: Marblano finish
- Silver badge by default: Cyan Glaze, Lilac, Titanium Gray, Ice Blue, Silver
- Black badge by default: Black, Wine, Phantom Blue, Dark Gold
Marblano Weight – The Top case and weight share the same color.
The DK1-60% by GDK Lab is a high-end custom mechanical keyboard that embodies elegance, precision craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail in a compact form factor.
Inspired by the DK1-TKL series but redesigned for the 60% layout, it retains slim bezels, harmonious proportions, and clean lines, enriched by a refined stainless steel front nameplate with a dual PVD finish.
Its three-layer structure, aluminum or copper weight options, and innovative “Flowing Light” finish create a unique visual and tactile experience, while the dual gasket mount system ensures a soft, stable, and fully customizable typing feel.
A product designed for enthusiasts and collectors, where every element is part of a functional work of art.
Key Specifications
- Dimensions: 292.5 × 110 mm
- Typing angle: 8°
- Front height: 15.5 mm (16.1 mm with rubber feet)
- With aluminum weight: 1.73 kg
- With copper weight: 2.03 kg
- Main material: Anodized aluminum (optional “Flowing Light” finish)
Case colors: Available only in anodized finishes; each color can be ordered with or without “Flowing Light” treatment
Design & Build
Style: Follows the design language of the DK1-TKL but adapted to a compact 60% layout, with proportions refined for smoother lines.
Slim bezels: Narrow-frame design with internal screw assembly to minimize both top and bottom borders.
Front nameplate: Stainless steel insert placed at the “tooth” position, crafted with dual mirror + matte PVD finish and diagonally cut chamfered edges.
Side profile: Three-layer stacked structure made using precision wire-cutting, exposing the lower case color for greater depth.
Back design: Extensive chamfering for dynamic visual layering; recessed weight center reveals engraved text on the lower shell.
Flowing Light finish: Innovative surface treatment that produces dynamic, shimmering light effects, making every viewing angle visually unique.
Internal Structure
Mounting: Dual structure with plate gasket mount + PCB gasket mount
Dampening material: Silicone pillars for the plate and silicone gaskets for the PCB (same as DK1-80 design)
Adjustable firmness: Two silicone hardness options (30A and 70A) for tailored typing feel
Mounting plate: Optimized support for consistent and stable typing
Accessories & Customization
Aluminum or copper weight
Multiple anodized color options, each available with or without “Flowing Light” finish
Choice of HHKB, WKL, or WK layouts