Optical mechanical keyboard switches are essentially new to the North American market. Wooting's optical switches were delayed due to quality control issues and A4Tech's "Bloody" brand hasn't gained traction in the United States, leaving the optical switch market open for competitors. Tesoro, a company best known in Europe, chose to step in with their brand-new optical switch technology in a bid to capture American buyers.
The Excalibur SE Spectrum arrived in a box with one remarkable feature: its printing. The glossy graphics on its front and back give an impression of quality. In addition...