Rhino60
Details
Sales
- format: ic
- period: IC opened September 23, 2026; estimated GB November 2026
- Expected Shipping time: unknown (GB has not opened yet)
Pricing
| kit | ic (USD) |
|---|---|
| base | 380 |
Lead vendor — ic: JACKY DESIGN (price quoted in the geekhack IC thread; no live vendor listing yet).
- JackyLab's own Shopify listing is a placeholder — $0, unavailable, empty description — so no price is taken from it.
- Case colors are TBD: JACKY DESIGN asks the community to suggest colors on the IC form, and will pick the final GB colorways from that feedback.
- Both WK and HHKB layout versions will be offered.
Vendors
- Designer / Official Store: JackyLab (placeholder listing — not yet priced or available)
- IC interest-check form
- Discord announcement
- Geekhack IC Thread
RHINO60 — A New Direction for JACKY DESIGN. Modernism × Retro Classic × Brutalism.
Introduction
Hey everyone! Meet Rhino60 — a new direction for JACKY DESIGN. This project has gone through a long period of refinement. Most of the studio's previous designs featured soft, rounded edges, but this time they made a significant change by shifting to a sharper, more angular case design with stronger geometric lines.
Design Language
Rhino60 gets its character from the rhino — strong, solid, and unmistakable. The case is built around bold lines, defined edges, and a substantial profile, keeping decoration to a minimum. A subtle 0.9° curve is added to the front edge of the keyboard, softening the sharpness of the angular design. A brass rhino-engraved weight comes standard on the rear of the case, echoing the rugged character of the overall design.
A Return to Classic
After extensive comparison and tuning, JACKY DESIGN found that classic retro keyboard structures, refined and proven over time, still have a unique character in both typing feel and sound. That distinctive experience inspired a return to the classic approach for Rhino60. The proven structural foundation is combined with Rhino60's geometric case design and mid-frame structure, refined through multiple rounds of testing and adjustment. The Top Mount structure is retained as well, so users can compare the typing feel and sound of both structures.
Special Mid-Frame Layer
The mid-frame sits between the PCB and bottom case, adding visual depth and character to Rhino60. The mid-frame is treated as part of the design itself, with horizontal ribs that add another layer of detail when the board is opened up.
Special HHKB-like Layout
Rhino60 keeps the familiar 60% HHKB-like layout. Space is left between the key area and the outer case silhouette, creating a distinctive stepped relationship between the two.
Specifications
| spec | value |
|---|---|
| Typing angle | 5° |
| Back weight | Brass |
| PCB | 1.6mm Hot-swap |
| Dimensions | 372 × 166 × 36 mm |
| Plate | Aluminum / FR4 / PC |
| Mounting | Top Mount / Bottom Mount (Dual Mount) |
| Case color | TBD — community feedback via the IC form decides the final GB colorways |
Designer / Manufacturer: JACKY DESIGN
Price history
| first seen | last confirmed | vendor | state | prices (native) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | — | JACKY DESIGN (geekhack IC thread) | ic | base $380 |