What keyboard is best for typing practice?

For learning touch typing, any standard full-size keyboard (104-key) with good tactile feedback is fine. Preferred features:

• Mechanical keyboard with tactile switches (Cherry MX Brown, Blue, or similar) – provides physical confirmation of key actuation.
• Scissor-switch laptop keyboard (e.g., ThinkPad, MacBook) – short travel, quiet.
• Avoid flat membrane keyboards (e.g., cheap Dell/Logitech) – they feel mushy and increase errors.
• Keycaps with concave shape (like SA or OEM profile) help finger placement.
• Backlit keys are unnecessary (you shouldn't look).

For absolute beginners, a full keyboard with a numpad is better than a 60% layout to learn proper pinky reach. Popular affordable options: Keychron K2, Logitech K380, or Microsoft Surface Keyboard.