Kiboom Moonshadow 81 Mechanical Keyboard Review

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Article by Myles Goldman

Mechanical keyboard kits have blown up in popularity in recent years. So much so that big companies like Asus ROG are releasing their gasket-mount boards, like the Azoth. Today, we’re talking about the KiiBoom Moonshadow 81- a gasket mount 75% kit with a unique disassembly technique called Mortise-Tenon Technology for $200.

If you’re unaware, like I was when I heard about Mortise and Tenon, it’s an assembly method that connects two objects (typically wood). I am not a woodworker, but I have assembled a bed frame before, which utilizes the strategy.

You might ask yourself, “How does this relate to mechanical keyboards?” On the front of the board, two plastic tabs hold the board’s upper and lower case together. This implementation allows for faster disassembly, which is almost mandatory, but I’ll explain later.

The board’s construction is top-tier; the Moonshadow features an aluminum case, polycarbonate switch plate, case foam, and an external brass weight. The weight is only about 1.5 pounds, (.68 kg), but this is a nice feature that is rarely included in mechanical keyboard kits for this price. Another brass piece can be found at the top right of the board. When unscrewed, you are given the option to add another switch. The tabs that hold the board together are plastic. While they’re not the cheapest plastic, I think metal tabs would be a better move.

The Moonshadow 81 is available in four colors: grey, white, purple, and green. I received the latter. I need to give Kiiboom credit here- most boards are only offered in black or white. I’m not sure what paint they used, but the green looks fantastic and is complimented by the copper-colored accents. I only have two complaints about the case’s