Old two-finger typist developing arthritic fingers and imperfect vision had problems typing for some time and looking for solution.
The choice in "better" keyboards seems to be enormous but most are simply not suitable regardless of their cost.
The needs of this user is for quality keys which still work when hit at an unexpected angle, do not activate on the way down and again on the way up and can still clearly show which key is pressed.
The classic key disposition and USB connection are OK.

It seems a keyboard called "cherry" or similar is the solution but is any keyboard called "cherry" the solution?

Any hint welcome.

Thank you for your help.

better to try [a lot of] keyboards and use the preferred one.

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I still use a microsoft keyboard

Mine is white and has usb and ps connectors coming out on cable ends.
Found mine at the salvation army store. 3 bucks.
Pretty happy with it.
I am a 2 finger typer also. I have that Dupuytren contraction on my right hand as I got older.

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Cherry keyboards were good, don't know about nowadays though - I use a CiT model KB-738 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2255472004

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I assume by Cherry you are asking about keyboards with old fashioned mechanical switches. I have one and like it but I grew up on the IBM original XT keyboards... I have not looked at their complete product line but assume that most if not all use mechanical switches.

Have you tried changing the repeat delay value?

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If you are in North America, then you might look at one of System76's Launch keyboards.

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I don't want to suggest this: dygma defy, just show you: you can select from 9 different switches, and optionally you can use others too.

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For a person with mobility issues I'd suggest a keyboard with scissor switches and short key travel. Mechanical ("cherry") keyboards are good but not in this case, they are pleasant to type on only if you are doing it properly and have strength in your fingers.

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Cherry is the name of a keyboard manufacturer.

Cherry make a range of keyboards, and they also make keyboard switches which they and other manufacturers put into their keyboards.

Cherry's range of mechanical switches have widely varying characteristics, and are the ones that other switch manufacturers are compared to - it is useful to try them in person to know which characteristics one likes/dislikes.

Cherry also make scissor switches, which are cheaper but acceptable for some. Having a scissor switch does not mean a keyboard requires less strength. (Some do. Some don't.)


Unrelated to Cherry, for anyone with vision issues, there are a variety of keyboards with high contrast and large keys: https://www.keyboardco.com/category.asp?path=assistive

(One might also find a "gaming" keyboard with the ability to change key colours useful.)

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rblampain,

I have used the HP KU-0316 USB keyboard and found it to be of very good quality.

In fact I bought a job lot of new ones on ebay, sold some to others and kept a couple for myself.

There are still plenty about on ebay like this (UK):
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125551149...Bk9SR6abiNS3Yg

In Australia you can still find new ones like this:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/14483624...temCondition=3

I posted that one because it has decent photos.

Cheaper used ones will be available.

Here is a new one in Perth if that is anyway near you in WA:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/17503337...temCondition=3

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Good Lord that's pricey....

found these articles for you:
https://www.mechkeybs.com/buying-gui...tis-keyboards/

https://boardsandmice.com/keyboards/...thritic-hands/

https://www.amazon.com/arthritis-key...ritis+keyboard

https://www.amazon.com/Ergonomic-Ver...7&sr=8-21&th=1

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I have an earlier version of this Ducky keyboard with Cherry MX red switches.

The MX red switch requires little force and lacks a tactile bump. Instead, the switch makes a hard clack when bottomed. It is intended for gamers who need to press keys rapidly, but it is very pleasant to type on.

I think that it will work well since you don't rest your fingers on the keys.
Ed

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