this is my first mechanical keyboard, and i really like the feel of it! i chose the clear switches after comparing the brown and blue switches that my brother has, they're still very light and smooth. the keyboard itself has a good solid weight, and the characters and details are printed cleanly onto each key. the frame has some faux-wood grain which is a nice subtle detail, even if i'm pretty sure it's just a thick plastic. overall i really enjoy this keyboard so far!