The “Slater” is….surprise…made from Red Vermont Slate. Measuring 3″ X 5″ X a full 3/4″ thick this is a base that will stay in place on the desktop and look very luxurious in the process.

The torsion bar mechanism is the same as my other keys and features a super smooth and effortless motion. Set up at 25gm of tension the custom and hand-formed finger pieces remain unmatched in comfort and feel. After all, the finger pieces are the primary connection between you and the device so a great deal of time is spent shaping and finishing the finger pieces. I know of no other key manufacturer that does that.

The key comes to you wired as a paddle and I include a 3.5mm stereo to mono adapter at no charge so you can quickly convert it to a cootie. It’s the cleanest and easiest way to make a single lever paddle into a cootie. Hey…two keys in one right!?

All other components are hand machined by me and are solid brass.

The first key is Red ish. Base color will vary from Graphite to Red to Green depending on what is available at the quarry. There are slight variations in color and there may be subtle striations throughout the slate which is totally normal. The slate surface is hand finished and has a very smooth semi gloss appearance.

Total weight is 1 lb 10oz. with soft flat rubber feet that keep the key from moving during use.

Price is $275 Plus $14 shipping to CONUS.

DX is $275 Plus $26 shipping to most countries.