BRUTAL V2

CannonKeys’ legendary Brutalist series design, overhauled for the new era.

BRUTAL V2

CannonKeys’s legendary Brutalist series design, overhauled for the new era.

Brutal, Evolved.

In 2019, the launch of the first-generation Brutalist series keyboards by CannonKeys changed the keyboard landscape forever.

In an era dominated by group buys, long wait times for delivery, and sky-high prices, the Brutal V1 was available in-stock and offered an accessible entrypoint to the world of custom keyboards.

Fully redesigned by ai03, the Brutal V2 series takes the family to new hights in performance and visuals - all while keeping things in-stock and available.

Brutalist to the core

Expressing the sheer scale, grandiose, and rawness of brutalism is core to the Brutal V2 visual language.

The Brutal V2 series uses careful design to express this style within the bounds of a compact, sophisticated custom keyboard.

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A Show of Strength

A bold uniform bezel wraps around the case top half, tapering as it reaches upwards at the sides for a distinct look.

The bottom case half rises against gravity at the rear in a striking angle, highlighted by the two-tone anodized finish to place a spotlight on each.

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Power Meets Precision

A visually massive rear block breaks over the case top half and creates depth on the surface, while fitting together perfectly by precision design.

Specially-formed cast weights adorn the interior and provide acoustic vibration control, custom-made for the Brutal V2 family out of molten zinc and cooled for an organic and raw texture.

Pure Form

For the most undisturbed expression of the Brutalist style and for the final touch of custom keyboard refinement, the exterior is kept completely screw-free by use of internal case screws hidden below the keycaps.

Elegant Performance

Out of sight.

Brutal V2’s complex internals which deliver its exceptional performance are hidden from view once assembled, leaving nothing but the sleek, powerful exterior.

From the internal case screws to the internal structures, everything tucks away with a front ledge only 17mm tall.

Performance at your fingertips.

At the heart of the Brutal V2 series is its unique single-sided gasket mount.

Blending the best of gasket- and top-mount internal designs, Brutal V2 cushions typing impacts with its carefully selected gasket pads while transmitting acoustic vibrations to the case top half.

The vibrations are amplified through the case and controlled by the weights, resonating the case as an instrument and highlighting your tuning skill in its fullest potential.

At the heart of the Brutal V2 series is its unique single-sided gasket mount.

Blending the best of gasket- and top-mount internal designs, Brutal V2 cushions typing impacts with its carefully selected gasket pads while transmitting acoustic vibrations to the case top half.

The vibrations are amplified through the case and controlled by the weights, resonating the case as an instrument and highlighting your tuning skill in its fullest potential.

The Personal Touch

Yours, and Yours Only

With a variety of plate materials, PCBs, and foams to choose from, Brutal V2 can be customized to your exact preferences in sound and feel.

If your preferences change, Brutal V2 adapts alongside - the internal module can be replaced and rebuilt to re-tailor the board to any new styles and switches.

A One-Stop Solution

Backed by CannonKeys, Brutal V2 is available in-stock without lengthy waiting times, ready whenever you are.

No more scrambling across multiple stores to source the required parts - CannonKeys stocks every part from the switches to keycaps necessary to assemble the board.

For Today and Tomorrow

Brutal V2 keyboards are fully repairable and customizable, with replacement and extra parts available for purchase.

With its modular USB unified daughterboard, the Brutal V2s are designed to be robust and maintainable for years to come.

Press Any Key

Inside each Brutal V2 is a custom-designed PCB, running QMK Firmware and fully remappable with VIA Configurator.

Tailor every key’s functionality to your preferences with a few clicks.

A Premium Keyboard For All

Getting the best performance out of your keyboard shouldn’t involve guesswork or difficult assembly.

Backed by a thorough build guide and assembly helpers such as automatic plate alignment built into the internals, Brutal V2 is engineered to deliver its full potential with every build - regardless of prior keyboard experience or skill level.

Build Guide