NovelKeys announced a preassembled version of its Classic‑TKL Underscore tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, priced at $189 and available immediately. The Classic‑TKL has been offered as a kit for several years, and the new Underscore Edition provides a ready‑to‑use unit with factory‑installed switches, keycaps, and stabilizers. The keyboard features a plastic case with a high profile similar to the Realforce 86U, a silicone mat for sound dampening, hot‑swap MX switches, RGB backlighting, and Via web programming support. It ships with Classic Blue linear switches, GMK CYL Classic Beige doubleshot keycaps, a USB‑C cable, and pre‑tuned TypePlus stabilizers. Available color options include clay (beige), boulder (taupe), and lichen (dusty green). The prebuilt model costs $189, roughly $100 less than assembling a comparable kit, which the reviewer built for $276. Competitors such as the Evoworks Evo80 ($169) and Wobkey Crush 80 ($179) offer wireless connectivity and aluminum chassis, while the 8BitDo Retro 87 provides a lower‑priced alternative with a different aesthetic. The reviewer praised the retro aesthetic, component quality, and typing feel but noted limited keycap and switch choices, lack of extra accessories, and absence of wireless capability. The Underscore Edition targets users seeking a retro‑styled tenkeyless board without the need to assemble components, though it remains a niche product in the broader mechanical keyboard market.