Smurve80 R2 Lume Edition puts a typewriter-style solenoid in a curved TKL
Play Keyboard and Swagkeys pair a frosted case with tri-mode connectivity and three switch choices. The group buy runs through November 15.
Announcement date: October 30, 2026
Taiwan’s Play Keyboard and South Korea’s Swagkeys are bringing back their curved Smurve80 in a frosted Lume Edition. The group buy runs from October 29 through November 15, 2026 at retailers including DIGIART and SoupKeys. Singapore’s qwertyqop lists it at S$145 and estimates arrival in Q1 2027.
A curved case with a physical click
The Smurve80 takes its curved shape from the IBM Model M. The built-in solenoid adds a mechanical strike and vibration as you type. First Light and Last Night use frosted, translucent cases that let the south-facing RGB show through.
The Lume Edition ships assembled with switches, keycaps, a coiled cable and a silver glitter Glint Key. The 6.25u and 7u bottom rows use different PCBs, so buyers choose their layout when ordering.
Layout, connectivity and switches
The switch choices are HMX Akari linear, HMX Retro Sakura Silent linear and Cherry MX Honey silent tactile. Play Keyboard’s interest check gives Akari a 45 gf actuation force and 50 gf bottom-out. NovelKeys describes it as an HMX Snowflake derivative with a clear diffuser.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Layout | ANSI TKL, 87 keys with a 6.25u spacebar or 86 keys with a 7u spacebar |
| Case and plate | Curved injection-molded ABS case, gasket-mounted aluminum plate |
| PCB and lighting | MX hot-swap sockets, south-facing RGB, VIA remapping |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh |
| Keycaps | Translucent polycarbonate on the 6.25u Lume version, dye-sublimated PBT on the 7u Lume version |
| Size and weight | 386.72 × 178.68 × 37.7 mm, 17 mm front height, 1,384 g assembled |
Regional prices and estimates
Each retailer sets its own cutoff time and fulfillment estimate. The NovelKeys page displays a sold-out indicator alongside the listed price, so availability there is unconfirmed.
| Retailer | Listed price | Estimated arrival or dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| qwertyqop (Singapore) | S$145 | Q1 2027 arrival |
| NovelKeys (US) | US$99 listed | Q1 2027 arrival |
| Proto[Typist] (UK) | £75.83 displayed | Dispatch by June 30, 2027 |
| DIGIART (Japan) | ¥17,600 including tax | Mid to late February 2027 dispatch |
| SoupKeys (Australia) | A$159 including tax | Q1 2027 dispatch |