Introduction
Originating from J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit novel in 1937, the epic fantasy series The Lord of the Rings has stood the test of time. With a resurgence in gaming, TV, and movies, such as Amazon’s The Rings of Power series and the upcoming animated film The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim, Middle-earth continues to capture the hearts of audiences. Capitalizing on this renewed interest, enthusiast market company Drop has introduced a range of themed products including desk mats, wrist rests, keycaps, cables, keycap holders, and the Drop + The Lord of the Rings Rohan Keyboard.
Design and Features
The Drop + The Lord of the Rings Rohan Keyboard comes in two base colors inspired by the kingdom of Rohan – Edoras in brown and Aldburg in green. Both variants feature pad-printed artwork by Olivia “Ollie” Shetler, known as OSHETART. The keyboard’s design is distinctive and visually appealing, with the Aldburg model boasting a matte hunter green top, metallic green base, and embossed artwork above the arrow keys.
Inside the box, users will find the keyboard, a white USB-C to USB-A cable, keycap puller, and additional keycaps in green or yellow for customization. The keyboard is plug-and-play compatible with any computer, although certain FN hotkeys are only functional on Windows systems.
Performance and Customization
The Drop + The Lord of the Rings Rohan Keyboard comes equipped with dye-sublimated PBT DCD Rohan Keycaps and offers additional novelties by OSHETART for personalization. Swapping keycaps is a breeze with the included keycap puller, allowing users to add pictograms and CMD keys for Mac users.
The keyboard features Holy Panda X Switches and Drop Phantom Stabilizers, offering reduced stem wobble, increased consistency, and quieter activation. While the keyboard performs well in terms of noise levels, some users may find the switches require a firmer press when typing. Customization options are limited to cosmetic changes, as the keyboard does not offer software for onboard feature adjustments.
Purchasing Guide
The Drop + The Lord of the Rings Rohan mechanical keyboard is priced at $199.99 MSRP, with occasional sales dropping the price to $149.99. Interested buyers can purchase the keyboard directly from Drop.