Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Keyboard: Cannonkeys Savage 65 (Blue)
Plate: FR4
Switches: Gateron CJ lubed with 205g0
Keycaps: NicePBT Black on Gray

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Brutalist + Switches (Code: BRUTALSWITCH)
Buy 1 brutalist series keyboard, get 1 bag of in stock switches 45% off (switch bag for 45% off)

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Start - 0:00
Cannonkeys Promo - 0:31
Switch Install - 3:29
Assembly - 6:50
Typing Sounds 1 - 13:05
Typing Sounds 2 - 17:03
Keyboard Comparisons - 18:37
Final Thoughts - 20:13

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