Since January 2019, AKB has been designing premium custom mechanical keyboards and keyboard accessories, with a focus on fusing timeless, classic design with modern technology and refined functionality.

Formed at the start of 2019, Alchemist Keyboards (AKB) is James, a designer hailing from the East Midlands, UK.

AKB designs premium custom mechanical keyboards and keyboard accessories, with a focus on fusing timeless, classic design with modern technology and refined functionality.

Aella

Sold in public group buy in July 2021.

About the board:

The Aella is a 75% “seamless/screwless” board that adopts a beautiful and unique side profile with clean, smooth curves and a compact design with a staggered F-row. In my opinion this is the optimal 75% layout aesthetically, while not compromising on function. I decided to go with a ‘screwless’ design to focus all attention on the sweeping curves of the side profile, as that is the real star of the show here.

It also has a pretty name so it has that going for it too.

Vendors:

  • US: CannonKeys
  • Asia: iLumkb
  • Rest of World: Proto[Typist]

Specifications:

  • Typing angle: 7°
  • Case Material: 6063 Aluminium
  • Mounting system: Top-burger mount
  • Front height: 18mm (without feet)
  • PCB: Designed by Upas, with a centered flex cut. Paired with the ai03 unified daughterboard. QMK & VIA compatible.
  • Plates: 5052 Aluminium (default) – Brass, polycarbonate and FR4 as optional extras.
  • Weight: ~1.5kg built

Colours:

E-Black

Navy/Silver

Purple/Lilac

Silver

E-White