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You can customize the mechanical keyboard on this distraction-free digital typewriter.

Un Kyu Lee’s Micro Journal Rev.6 is a purpose-built writing tool that trades the polish of Astrohaus’ Freewright devices for a cheaper price tag. The $169 kit pairs a hot-swappable keyboard with a monochromatic LCD display, a 30-hour battery, and wireless Google Drive syncing. The design files are also available through GitHub, eventually letting anyone 3D print and build their own.

Un Kyu Lee’s Micro Journal Rev.6 sitting on a wooden table surrounded by keycaps.
A user carrying the Micro Journal Rev.6 using its leather carrying strap.
A close-up of the Micro Journal Rev.6’s keyboard layout.
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Un Kyu Lee’s Micro Journal Rev.6 lets users swap in their own mechanical switches and keycaps.
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