All-aluminum mechanical keyboard under 1,400 CZK. Dark Project ALU Bushido got a great discount

An aluminum mechanical keyboard under fifteen hundred is still more of an anomaly than a rule. You can now buy the Dark Project ALU Bushido on Alza for 1,343 CZK with a discount for AlzaPlus+ members, whose annual membership costs 299 CZK. It’s better to check the stock and discount amount on Alza’s product page — member prices change faster than regular ones.

✅ It makes sense if you want a heavy metal keyboard that won’t slide around your desk during gaming, and you’re attracted to gradually tuning switches.
⚠️ Consider the US layout without Czech diacritics on the keycaps, ABS keycaps, and a weight of 1.43 kg — this is not for travel.
💡 For 1,343 CZK, you get a build that you’d usually only see on paper in this class, rather than in actual equipment.

Why this keyboard is interesting

The Bushido isn’t a new model, but its price has long hovered around the full 1,790 CZK. In European e-shops, the same keyboard sells for €54.90–€59.90, which translates to roughly 1,350 to 1,470 CZK. In other words: the current member price of the Bushido is at the lower end of what it sells for across Europe. The difference compared to the regular Czech price will cover an annual AlzaPlus+ membership, with enough left over for coffee.

Key parameters explained in plain language

Gasket mount means that the plate with switches is not screwed in rigidly, but sits in rubber mounts. Practically: a key press doesn’t sound like hitting metal, but rather muted and full. This is also aided by a polycarbonate plate with flex cuts and a layer of PORON underneath.

The g3ms Moonstone switches come pre-lubed from the factory, so right from day one, they don’t have that scratchy sound of cheap mechanical keyboards. The manufacturer rates them for 80 million presses — with typical typing eight hours a day, you won’t reach the limit even in a decade. And if they don’t suit you, the hotswap sockets accept both 3-pin and 5-pin switches, so replacement is a matter of minutes.

Practical aspects: weight, cable, and software

The 1.43 kg is a double-edged sword. The keyboard won’t budge on the desk even during aggressive gaming, but lifting it out of the box with one hand is a different sport. The USB-A to USB-C cable is detachable, so you can use your own braided one.

Settings run in the browser — no installer, no extra icon in the taskbar. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, which is still not a given for gaming keyboards. The package also includes a Fast Tap feature, which registers the last of two opposing keys pressed simultaneously; this speeds up direction changes in shooters.

What users say

On Alza, the Bushido has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 157 ratings and 75 written reviews, which is a decent sample for a keyboard from a smaller brand. The product discussion forum has 27 posts — it’s worth checking out, as it addresses key layout issues.

And here’s the most common snag: the version labeled “US” has an American ANSI layout. The nine included keycap sets cover other languages, but don’t look for Czech legends with diacritics among them. Those who type Czech by touch won’t notice a difference. Those who look at the keys while typing will have to get used to it.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you carry your keyboard between work and home, an aluminum brick weighing as much as a laptop will annoy you every day. The same goes if you need a numpad — the TKL format doesn’t have one. You won’t find wireless connectivity here at all; those who want to type on a tablet or switch between devices should look for low-profile wireless keyboards. And PBT keycap lovers will have to account for the fact that ABS will start to shine on the most used keys after a year of intense typing.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

For 1,343 CZK, the Bushido is an offer for someone who wants one keyboard for the next five years and doesn’t mind tuning it. Aluminum, gasket, dampening, hotswap, and pre-lubed switches in one package for this price are a combination you won’t typically find on a regular sale — and 447 CZK below the regular price is a significant shift for a model that long stayed at 1,790 CZK. Only a few pieces are in stock, and member prices disappear without warning.

If the Bushido sells out, it’s worth clicking through to an overview of current discounts for AlzaPlus+ members — keyboards appear there regularly.

What’s more important to you — an aluminum body and typing sound, or Czech legends on the keycaps?