HHKB Russ.works Lesley 60%

The Lesley pairs a compact 60% footprint with a 7U HHKB-style layout. Its case also has distinctive floral-inspired accents, multiple visible and internal weights, and an 8-degree typing angle, giving it a look and feel that go beyond a plain compact board.

The layout uses a 7U spacebar and HHKB-style bottom-row arrangement, so a typical 60% keycap set may not include every key you need. Check the set’s layout support—especially its spacebar and bottom-row keys—before choosing keycaps.

The PCB choices include a 1.2 mm, non-flex-cut wired solder PCB and a wired hot-swap PCB. The solder PCB offers options for split or full Backspace, split or full right Shift, and stepped or standard Caps Lock. The hot-swap PCB has a fixed layout with split Backspace, split right Shift, and standard Caps Lock.

Yes. Plate materials include aluminum, PEI, polycarbonate (PC), and polypropylene (PP), each offering a different balance of firmness and flex. The board uses a silicone-gasket mounting system with both Poron and silicone gasket components, so the overall feel also depends on the chosen plate and build.

The design combines floral motifs inspired by Tang Dynasty art with several metal details. It has a sandblasted brass internal weight, two rear stainless-steel accents, and front and bottom accents. The external weight choices include machine-marked stainless steel or polished aluminum with engraved, multicolored anodization.

The listed kit components include the case, PCB, one plate, weights and accents, both types of gaskets, a foam kit, feet, standoffs, and screws. Switches and keycaps are not included in that component list, so plan to source those separately. The solder PCB also requires switches to be soldered in; the hot-swap option accepts compatible switches without soldering.

The Lesley has an 8-degree typing angle and a listed front height of 16 mm. Those dimensions describe the case geometry; your preferred wrist position may still depend on your desk setup and whether you use a wrist rest.

The front accent combines anodized silver aluminum with sandblasted polycarbonate, creating a contrasting detail along the front of the case. The product specifications describe it as an accent rather than a lighting feature, so it should not be assumed to illuminate.

The solder PCB offers several layout choices for Backspace, right Shift, and Caps Lock, while the hot-swap PCB is specified as a fixed layout. Choose the arrangement that matches your preferred key positions before building, particularly if you want a nonstandard split-key layout.