Created 04/07/2026
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All Micro Journal models are designed and hand crafted by Un Kyu Lee. This site represents my own views and I in no official way represent Un Kyu Lee. So, opinions and mistakes here are mine and mine alone. I just truly appreciate these great machines.
The Micro Journal Rev 3 (Nadia) is very different from the other Micro Journals in that it is nott actually a Writer Deck in and of itself. It is an ortholinear mechanical keyboard that can be attached via USB-C to a phone or tablet. It is small and more portable than a full size staggered Qwerty keyboard, while giving you a excellent mechanical keyboard for use with your mobile devices. There is no battery to install or charge. Just an excellent keyboard that turns your tablet or phone into a digital typewriter.
The design is simple. You get a small footprint keyboard which has a USB-C port (It comes with a cable) and a ccenter panel behind the keyboard that holds a phone or tabler at various viewing angles.
The key map can be modified using Vial on your computer. That's why the two part USB cord. You just separate the USB segments and plug the USB-A connector to your computer and open Vial. I modified the Key Map to match the custom key caps in the picture above.It's so easy. Brilliant!
This Micro Journal mobile keyboard works great with Android. I am assuming it will also work with iOS, but I have no way to personally test that. I can say that this is such a boon for working with my tablet to become a portable editing device. However. it is also perfect for any text intensive phone or tablet task.
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You need to understand that Un Kyu Lee not only designs all his Writer Decks, he also builds them by hand. Because both things take time and care, ordering is tricky. Watch the date for the next restock, but you have to act quickly as he will only put up as many as he thinks he can build in the next reasonable period of time. Be patient. It's worth it. There is also a lot of other good information on this page. |
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This "user guide" for the Rev 3 (Nadia) |
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