Kai Botanica

The Botanica uses a three-part case: an aluminum top and middle section paired with a stainless steel bottom. The layered construction creates a side profile that flows outward, while keeping the contrasting materials visible in the design.

It is a compact 60% keyboard offered in WK (7U), WKL, and HHKB layouts. These layouts differ in their bottom-row and modifier-key arrangements, so choose the one that matches your preferred key placement and keycap setup.

The top and middle case are made from 6063 aluminum with a 220-grit bead-blasted finish. The bottom is 316L stainless steel with a 180-grit bead-blasted finish.

The keyboard is designed for either a Poron gasket mount or a gummy O-ring mount. These mounting styles support different typing responses; the actual feel also depends on your switches, plate, and typing style. A Poron gasket sheet is listed among the included components.

An aluminum plate is included. Carbon fiber, polycarbonate (PC), and polypropylene (PP) are listed as optional plate materials, offering alternatives to the included aluminum plate.

The keyboard uses a custom Mechlovin’ H60-footprint PCB and a JST-SH C3 daughterboard. Compatible alternatives include PCBs with the H60 JST position, such as the Hiney H60, as well as universal PCBs with low-profile connectors, such as the Mechlovin’ Zed60. Check the PCB’s connector position and dimensions before choosing a replacement.

Both PCB versions are listed as options. A hotswap PCB lets you install compatible switches without soldering, while a solder PCB requires switches to be soldered into place. Consider how often you expect to change switches when deciding.

The Botanica has a 6.9-degree typing angle and a 17.3 mm front height; its EKH is listed as 23.0 mm. Its stated weight is approximately 1.5 kg when fully built.

The listed components are the top, middle, and bottom case; an aluminum plate; a Mechlovin’ custom H60 PCB in the selected solder or hotswap version; a daughterboard and JST cable; a Poron gasket sheet; feet; and screws. Switches and keycaps are not listed among these components.