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Bayleaf

An ultra-low-pro split ortho by Sebastian Graz: Bayleaf.

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Published March 5, 2025
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Sebastian Graz's Bayleaf, this ultra-low-profile 60% ortholinear split keyboard featuring Kailh's PG1316S switches, is a single prototype – not for sale, nor open source. That said, the author wrote a detailed article with lots of info.

The name Bayleaf is inspired by Lauriergracht, the street where our co-working office is located in Amsterdam. Which is where I spent most of my time designing this keyboard – Sebastian.

Specs

  • Layout: 60% ortholinear
  • Keys: 60 (6x5)
  • Switches: Kailh PG1316S (soldered)
  • Keycaps: MFJ (custom design)
  • Enclosure: CNC machined aluminum
  • Dimensions: W139 x L93 x H5 mm
  • Weight: 180g
  • Firmware: ZMK

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Published on Wed 5th Mar 2025. Featured in KBD #188 (source).

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