Severance IRL: The Keyboard That Won’t Let You Escape is Now Available

Apple’s Severance blurred the lines between eerie retro-futurism and corporate sci-fi dread—and now, one of its most iconic props has broken into real life. Enter: the MDR Dasher Keyboard , an actual, working replica of the machine used by Lumon’s Macrodata Refinement crew.

Designed by the crew over at Atomic Keyboards , this unit isn’t just an aesthetic homage. It’s a fully functional 70% mechanical keyboard with Cherry-style switches—built for die-hard fans of Severance and brutalist tech design alike. But here’s the kicker: there’s no Escape key , no Control, and no Option/Alt. Because at Lumon, there is no escape. Praise Kier.

A Tribute to Terminal Tech

The MDR keyboard's design pulls straight from the Data General “Dasher” terminals of 1977—those off-white, blue-accented, cathode-ray, clicky-key dinosaurs that defined a whole era of dystopian design. The result? A timeless retro-futuristic object that feels both like a relic and a prophecy.

This thing isn’t just for looks, either. It's got the full molded case, signature trackball on the right, and minimalist legend keys that scream "controlled efficiency" (or maybe just scream). Whether you're typing reports or refining scary numbers, this board goes hard on the immersion.

Severance Season 2 Fueling the Hype

With Season 2 of Severance bringing more fan theories, deeper mysteries, and viral fan culture than ever before, the demand for show-themed merch is peaking. And while Apple isn’t offering much in terms of physical memorabilia, Atomic Keyboards is filling the void.

They’ve basically made the keyboard that the Apple Store should’ve sold. It’s weird, it’s niche, it’s slightly impractical—and that’s exactly why it’s perfect.

The Preorder Rundown

The keyboard is now available for preorder , and while the original listing price is marked at $399, we wouldn’t be surprised to see some early bird or hype-limited discounts drop (tariffs and all that).

Your best bet? Head to the Atomic Keyboards website , spot the Lumon logo, and sign your soul—err, email—over for updates.

Final Thoughts

The MDR Dasher isn’t just a keyboard—it’s a conversation starter, a fandom flex, and a reminder that sometimes, design is better when it’s a little unsettling. Whether you're a productivity junkie or a Severance superfan, this is the one piece of desk gear that’ll make coworkers do a double take.

Just remember: no escape. No control. No alternative.