[Pre Order] Torque-L TKL Keyboard

Design:

This TKL design here was developed in collaboration between Russworks and Grit Works.

Inspired by the aesthetics of race cars, this design moves beyond literal mimicry. Instead of chasing fine details that get lost on a keyboard, we focused on evoking the overarching spirit of speed and performance at a macro level.

The side profile was a key focus from the start. Working with Grit, we pushed every detail to reflect speed and aggression. Air-grille details run across the side, back, and C-port area for a sharper look, while the four-piece contrasting side panels add greater depth and a stacked, layered feel.

Up front, a rear-spoiler-shaped badge is accented with integrated lighting, offering a soft ambient glow that enhances everyday use.

We also ran a wraparound light strip from the side all the way to the USB-C port to mimic the look of car taillights. The idea was to give the keyboard some cool ambient lighting vibes without it getting in the way of regular use.

For the back, we wanted to channel that race car rear-end vibe. With a lot of input from the community during development, we ended up splitting the Torque's back into three sections, each with its own material and color combo. To keep it clean but not too plain, we threw in a small black PVD stainless steel badge and some intake-grille-like bits on the sides to tie it all together.

Exploded View:

When it came to the mounting structure, Torque went through two rounds of prototyping and testing before we found our answer: the Poron gasket. It simply worked best for what we were trying to achieve.

One of the most talked-about challenges with strip-style gaskets is alignment—keeping everything in place over time. For the Torque-L, Kenny introduced metal locating pins at all four corners to lock the internal assembly in position.

The result speaks for itself: no unwanted shifts, and a typing experience that strikes the perfect balance—firm yet not rigid, crisp yet not loose.

Specifications:

• Typing Angle: 9 Degrees
• Front Height:  16.78 mm
• EKH：21.98mm
• Mounting: Poron Gasket
• Top Case: Aluminium (WK / WKL)
• Bottom Case: Aluminium
• Plate: Alu
• Internal Weight: Brass Sandblasted
• Exteneral Weight: Aluminium
• Top Badge: Polished SS with Silver/Black PVD
• Bottom Badge: Polished SS with Black PVD
• PCB: Torque-L PCB (1.6mm Blackcore)
• Weight: 2263g

Each Kit contains:

• Torque-L Case x1
• Keyboard Carrying Case x1
• Aluminium Plate x1
• Hotswap PCB x1
• 2mm Poron Gasket Strips ×20
• 3mm Poron Gasket Strips ×20
• Silicone Light Blocker ×1
• Plate foam & Pet Case form x1
• Forcebreak Pad Kit x1
• Keyboard Microfiber Cloth x1
• Rubber Feet x8
• Enough Spare Screws

Quality Expectations:

• Exterior Condition:

  The exterior surfaces of the kit shall be free of any scratches, dents, pitting, or other blemishes larger than 1×1 mm. (Exterior surfaces are defined as all six visible faces — front, back, left, right, top, and bottom — after keycaps are installed.)

• Interior Condition:

  Minor internal imperfections that do not affect the keyboard's functionality are considered acceptable. These may include slight scratches on internal surfaces, such as marks around screw holes or rack marks from the anodizing process.

• After-Sales Policy:

  Please record a complete unboxing video within three (3) days of receiving the package, and inspect the keyboard's exterior through the plastic wrap. Prior to assembly, test the PCB to ensure full functionality. If any issues are found, please contact our customer service team promptly with the unboxing video.