There’s no shortage of mechanical keyboards that scream for attention.
Fluorescent backlighting. Transparent switches. Keys that look like gummy candy. But Cleaver from Serene Industries goes the other way entirely—lean, solid, and cut from a single block of aluminum like it’s got something to prove.
This isn’t just industrial chic for the sake of it.
Every part of Cleaver is deliberate. The casing is milled down to a compact 365 mm x 110 mm x 17.5 mm form. That’s enough to keep it sleek on your desk without sacrificing full-height switches.
Speaking of which, the switches are Hall effect and hot-swappable, which means they’re both precise and replaceable. No soldering. No downtime.
What sets Cleaver apart, though, is the stuff you don’t see. The silicone overmold tucked underneath does triple duty—it keeps the board stable, protects the electronics from dust and splashes, and tones the sound.
You get this firm, dampened thock instead of the usual hollow clatter. It’s the kind of sound designers and devs with open mics will thank you for.
Then there are the keycaps. Made from aluminum. Perforated with exactly 1,204 holes. Not just for show—they let the subtle backlight glow through without turning your setup into a nightclub.
It’s precise. It’s quiet. It’s the kind of flex that doesn’t need an Instagram reel to make its point.
Cleaver is available in two finishes—Clear and Black—and it ships at a cool $850. You’re not paying for trends. You’re paying for a tool built to outlast your next five laptops.
No gimmicks. Just a serious keyboard for serious work. Or at the very least, for those of us who spend more time typing than talking.
