Lofree Launches Its Low-Profile Flow 2 Keyboard On Kickstarter

A few years back, a startup called Lofree launched a new low-profile mechanical keyboard. The Flow was aimed at Mac users and had a sleek layout. Lofree was founded by Tim Chu, a designer with more than 20 years of experience in consumer electronics. When Chu’s Flow keyboard hit the market, it was an instant success thanks to its stylish design with low-profile mechanical switches. The original Lofree Flow made Apple’s Magic Keyboard look rather ordinary.

Now Lofree has announced the successor to Fl0w. The new Flow 2 keyboard is launching on Kickstarter and builds on many of the innovations contained in the original Flow. The new Flow 2 will be available in gray and silver finishes and with a choice of 68, 84 or 100-key layouts. There’s a Flow 2 model to suit most people’s preferences depending on their available desk space and whether they need a numeric keypad.

Refined Texture And Appearance

The new and improved Flow 2 now has keys with a more tactile feel. The keyboard’s casing has a new and refined textured surface. It also now has interactive options and each key can be easily programmed and remapped using the VIA configurator. This is very a custom keyboard with an off-the-peg price.

The silver version of the Flow 2 is available with a choice of Surfer Linear or Void Silent Linear switches. Users can choose between a silent keyboard for use in a busy office or a keyboard with a slightly louder sound with a more tactile typing action.

The gray version of new Lofree Flow 2 has Pulse tactile switches as standard which are suitable for anyone who prefers a keyboard with a little more clack when typing. Both variations of the Flow 2 have hot-swappable, low-profile switches that can be easily changed or upgraded to give the keyboard an alternative typing style.

Milled From Single Block Of Aluminum

The Lofree Flow 2’s case is crafted from a solid billet of high-grade aluminum, CNC-milled to form a unibody construction that gives the keyboard a cleaner and more minimalist look than the original Flow. The texture is created from #205 grit anodized aluminum that has a smooth surface with an ultra fine texture for durability and a modern appearance.

The Flow 2’s keycaps have also been upgraded and are now made from a high-purity PBT material that’s Lofree says is more resistant to developing a shine that comes from long-term use. The keycaps are a double-shot construction instead of dye-sublimation printing. The legends are shine through, enabling the backlights to clearly illuminate each keycap. The profile has also been redesigned to provide a better fingertip fit for a more comfortable typing experience.

The hot-swappable switches used in the Flow 2 include high-quality diffusers that improve the transmission of light from the white LED backlights on each switch. This provides improved illumination for the shine-through keycaps, ensuring the legends can be clearly identified, even in a dark editing suite.

The switches have an improved tactile feeddback and come with actuation force set at 40g on both the linear and tactile versions. Thanks to higher precision in the manufacturing process, the switches have smaller tolerances which means less friction and smoother key travel.

New Side Touch Bar

On the right edge of the Lofree Flow 2 there’s a touch slider that can be adjusted simply by running a fingertip up and down its length. The slider can be used to adjust the computer’s volume level and screen brightness if using an Apple display, iMac or MacBook. It’s a faster and easier than using function keys.

For connecting to the host device, the Flow 2 offers 2.4GHz RF mode, three Bluetooth channels and USB-C wired connectivity. The Flow 2 comes with a 2.4GHz wireless dongle which has a lower latency than Bluetooth, making it suitable for gaming or typing at high speeds. Lofree also includes Windows and macOS modifier keycaps.

Finally, the Flow 2 is now fully compatible with VIA firmware which means every key can be remapped and programmed with commands and macros to suit the user’s workflow. The keyboard’s firmware can be updated using Google’s Chrome browser and a visit to the VIA web-based configurator.

Pricing and Availability:

The new Lofree Flow 2 mechanical keyboard launches on Kickstarter on July 10, 2025. Retail prices range from $189 to $209 for the larger layouts. However, discounts of up to 40% are available on the Kickstarter page.