Begali Finger pieces - The little extra for your Begali Morse key The aluminum finger pieces from Begali enhance the whole key enormously. They are available in different shapes and colors. Here we offer the perforated version in 3 colors. The aluminum finger pieces are only available for the following models: SIMPLEX (Palladium, Gold, Professional, white, Turtle and Basic) SIMPLEX MONO (Palladium-Gold-Professional and Basic) MAGNETIC CLASSIC (Palladium-Gold-Professional) SIGNATURE EDITION (Palladium-Gold-Professional)

Dust cover for Begali keys The Begali Morse keys are a work of art. They are far too beautiful to want to hide them under a cloth to protect them from dust. This dust cover, made of 3 mm thick, high-quality acrylic glass, is manufactured in Italy and reliably protects your Begali key from dust while still allowing its beauty and precision to shine through.Engraving of the callsign is possible. However, delivery will then take longer as we have the cover made for you by the manufacturer in Italy. Engraving of the callsign is possible. However, delivery will then take longer. We will then order the cover for you from the manufacturer in Italy.

The Simplex Basic may be our least expensive key, but it is a very capable CW instrument that can hold it’s own against many far more expensive keys on the market. It is a iambic key with a heavy (1.4 kg or more than 3 pounds) cast base and gold plated components, using long springs for the return force. Like our other keys it is manufactured using NC machinery for absolute precision. Micro-threaded screws are used for all adjustments. The arms are held by 4 ball bearings that are imbedded in the base, and they are made of a light-weight alloy that provides very low moving mass - this allows excellent responsiveness at high speeds even when set fora very light touch. The contacts are 925/000 silver. The key comes with a protective dust cover. The base of this key is made by melting and casting phosphatized iron. As a result, no two bases will be identical, even though the overall shape and dimensions are ensured by the mold. A rough uneven surface with individual patterns is characteristic for this process.

Begali Spark Die Spark von Begali ist eine kompakte, gerade Morsetaste, mit einem schweren Sockel aus Gusseisen (1,6kg). Der Basissockel ist 119x62mm groß und hat eine anthrazitfarbene, phosphatierte Oberfläche (wie auf diesem Foto zu sehen). Alle anderen Komponenten sind vergoldet. Der Tastknopf im Navy-Stil liegt tief über dem Tisch, so dass Ihr Arm auch bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten bequem ruhen kann. Der Sockel dieser Morsetaste wird durch Schmelzen und Gießen von phosphatiertem Eisen hergestellt. Folglich sind keine zwei Sockel identisch, auch wenn die Gesamtform und die Abmessungen durch die Form gewährleistet sind. Eine raue, unebene Oberfläche mit individuellen Mustern ist charakteristisch für dieses Verfahren. Auch wenn Sie sich mit einem unserer iambischen Paddles wohler fühlen - die Spark ist nicht nur eine sehr präzise, moderne, gerade Morsetaste, sondern auch ein schönes Accessoire.

The Simplex is a iambic key with a heavy (1.4 kg or more than 3 pounds) gold or palladium plated base and gold plated components, using long springs for the return force. Like our other keys it is manufactured using NC machinery for absolute precision. Micro-threaded screws are used for all adjustments. The arms are held by 4 ball bearings that are imbedded in the base, and they are made of a light-weight alloy that provides very low moving mass - this allows excellent responsiveness at high speeds even when set for a very light touch. The contacts are 925/000 silver. The key comes with a protective dust cover. With its uniquely shaped base and finger pieces this key is not only a precision instrument for the CW operator but also a piece of art that you can proudly display!

The Simplex Mono is a single lever key with a heavy (1.4 kg or more than 3 pounds) gold or palladium plated base and gold plated components. This photo shows the palladium plated base - for a visual impression of the gold plated base and the dust cover, take a look at the Simplex. You can also select a base with a jet-black titanium finish - for a visual impression take a look at the Simplex Professional key. Like our other keys it is manufactured using NC machinery for absolute precision. Micro-threaded screws are used for all adjustments. The pivot uses ball bearings that are imbedded in the base, and the moving components are made of a light-weight alloy. This key uses a novel approach with a segmented lever that provides decoupling of the two sides and an exceptionally well defined neutral position. The contacts are 925/000 silver. The key comes with a protective dust cover.If you come from a history of using mechanical bugs or straight keys you may find the operation of a single lever key easier than the “squeeze” mode of iambic paddles. And even if you are using a dual lever key today you may want to get this precision key for its sheer beauty and the occasional diversion to create dits and dahs in a more old-fashioned way.

The Simplex Professional is a variation of our Simplex paddle, and it has the same technical characteristics that have made the Simplex very popular with operators of all skills. The Simplex Professional has a black (turtle, blue or Military Green) base with a titanium nitrade finish. Several other components are gold plated. The red finger pieces provide a stunning contrast to the jet-black titanium nitrate finish, as seen in the photos. Like our other keys it is manufactured using NC machinery for absolute precision. Micro-threaded screws are used for all adjustments. The arms are held by 4 ball bearings that are imbedded in the base, and they are made of a light-weight alloy that provides very low moving mass - this allows excellent responsiveness at high speeds even when set for a very light touch. The contacts are 925/000 silver. The key comes with a protective dust cover. With its uniquely shaped base and finger pieces this key is not only a precision instrument for the CW operator but also a piece of art that you can proudly display!

The Simplex Professional is a variation of our Simplex paddle, and it has the same technical characteristics that have made the Simplex very popular with operators of all skills. The Simplex Professional has a black (turtle, blue or Military Green) base with a titanium nitrade finish. Several other components are gold plated. The red finger pieces provide a stunning contrast to the jet-black titanium nitrate finish, as seen in the photos. Like our other keys it is manufactured using NC machinery for absolute precision. Micro-threaded screws are used for all adjustments. The arms are held by 4 ball bearings that are imbedded in the base, and they are made of a light-weight alloy that provides very low moving mass - this allows excellent responsiveness at high speeds even when set for a very light touch. The contacts are 925/000 silver. The key comes with a protective dust cover. With its uniquely shaped base and finger pieces this key is not only a precision instrument for the CW operator but also a piece of art that you can proudly display!

The Simplex Professional is a variation of our Simplex paddle, and it has the same technical characteristics that have made the Simplex very popular with operators of all skills. This Simplex Professional has a excluive white base with a titanium nitrade finish. Several other components are gold plated. The red finger pieces provide a stunning contrast to the white titanium nitrate finish, as seen in the photos. Like our other keys it is manufactured using NC machinery for absolute precision. Micro-threaded screws are used for all adjustments. The arms are held by 4 ball bearings that are imbedded in the base, and they are made of a light-weight alloy that provides very low moving mass - this allows excellent responsiveness at high speeds even when set for a very light touch. The contacts are 925/000 silver. The key comes with a protective dust cover. With its uniquely shaped base and finger pieces this key is not only a precision instrument for the CW operator but also a piece of art that you can proudly display!

Begali Blade Einzelstück in Roségold Bei dieser wunderschönen Begali Blade Morsetaste handelt es sich um ein Einzelstück in Roségold aus dem Hause Begali. Optisch ein absoluter Hingucker und technisch brilliant, wie alle Begali Tasten und Paddles.     Die Begali Blade ist in ihrem Aussehen eine zeitlos schöne Morsetaste. Basierend auf dem Design der "Schwedischen Pumpe", die für müheloses Morsen bekannt ist, geht die Begali Blade in Verarbeitung und Optik weit über typische Morsetasten mit diesem Mechanismus hinaus. Die vergoldeten Komponenten bilden einen atemberaubenden visuellen Kontrast zu dem schweren Gusseisenfuß, der dieser Morsetaste eine unnachgiebige Präsenz auf Ihrem Tisch verleiht. Der Knopf im Marine-Stil liegt tief über dem Tisch und ist perfekt für den europäische oder amerikanische Morsebetrieb positioniert. Die Rückstellkraft wird durch eine Blattfeder (dem Blade) erzeugt, die am Hebel befestigt ist, so dass sie fein einstellbar und über lange Zeiträume hinweg absolut konstant ist. Diese Blattfeder sorgt auch für eine reibungslose Fixierung des Hebels. Die Basis dieser Morsetaste wird durch Schmelzen und Gießen von phosphatiertem Eisen hergestellt. Daher sind keine zwei Sockel identisch, auch wenn die Gesamtform und die Abmessungen durch die Form gewährleistet sind. Eine raue, unebene Oberfläche mit individuellen Mustern ist charakteristisch für dieses Verfahren. Wenn Sie derzeit eine andere gerade Morsestaste verwenden, besteht die Möglichkeit, dass die Begali Blade diese von Ihrem Shack verdrängt.   Informationen gemäß GPSRAdresse des Herstellers:Adresse der verantwortlichen Person:Officina Meccanica Pietro BegaliVia Badia 22I-25060 Cellatica (BS)ItalyPhone: +39 030322203begali@i2rtf.comwww.i2rtf.com

The Blade is probably the ultimate straight key. Based on a “Swedish Pump” design, which is renowned for effortless keying, the Blade key goes far beyond typical keys with this mechanism in finish and visual appearance. The gold plated components provide a stunning visual contrast to the heavy cast iron base, which gives this key an unyielding presence on your table. The Navy-style knob rides low above the table and is perfectly positioned for European or American style keying.The return force is created by a blade spring that is attached to the lever, making it finely adjustable and completely consistent over long time periods. That blade spring also provides a frictionless way to hold the lever in place.The base of this key is made by melting and casting phosphatized iron. As a result, no two bases will be identical, even though the overall shape and dimensions are ensured by the mold. A rough uneven surface with individual patterns is characteristic for this process. If you are currently using another straight key, chances are that the Blade will displace it from your operating table.

The HST Single Lever key was inspired by a design that several of the top competitors at the High Speed Telegraphy Competition in Pordenone (HST 2008) were using. Their keys were home made from simple materials, but they were capable of very high speeds in the right hands. So, we couldn’t resist trying to take that basic design and improve on it - and the result was the original HST key. Meanwhile it has further evolved into the HST Mark III that you see here. It uses a heavy cast iron base which makes sure that it will not move. The single lever is made from aluminum alloy and held by two precision racing bearings at the back. The finger piece is perforated to prevent your fingers from slipping. The contact spacing and the tension can be adjusted using gold plated screws with a fine pitch. The return force is created by magnets and an ingenious cam mechanism, which ensures consistency over a wide range of forces and a clearly defined center position. The only difference between the Mark II versus Mark III is that you can immediately plug in, thanks to the plug that we placed on the base, instead of having to solder it at the bottom ( as you needed to do with the Mark II in the past) The switch at the back of the base on the HST II ( that’s been moved on the left with the Mark HST III evolution) lets you choose between single lever mode or sideswiper (Cootie) mode ... The base of this key is made by melting and casting phosphatized iron. As a result, no two bases will be identical, even though the overall shape and dimensions are ensured by the mold. A rough uneven surface with individual patterns is characteristic for this process. The end result is an elegant key with a low profile and state of the art materials that you can push to championship speeds or, if you’re not quite up there, just proudly display it on your desk and use it at the speeds of us mere mortals.

The Expedition is a no-frills high-performance key. It is rugged enough, and not too expensive, to be tossed into the baggage for a DX expedition, and at 2.5 pounds it will not add too much weight - just enough to sit secure on your table, ready for the fun. It is, of course, an exceptional key which is equally at home in any shack, and it will work as well for a beginner as for the most accomplished expert operator. The Expedition shares many characteristics with our best keys: light weight aluminum arms, perforated aluminum finger pieces for excellent tactile feedback,precision racing bearings, solid silver contacts, finely adjustable contact gaps, magnetically controlled return force, and a heavy black base with titanium oxide coating. To make the price possible, without sacrificing performance

Begali Signatur Edition The Signature Edition embodies the experience that we have gained with the Magnetic Classic and the Magnetic Professional paddles, and it incorporates improvements that were suggested by our customers. It was designed to be one of the finest paddles using a “classic” architecture with right-angle arms and magnetic return. We start with the same heavy base that we are using in our other paddles, and you can order it with gold plating or palladium plating. The precision bearings are specially selected and matched, and they exceed the standards that are usually applied for laboratory instruments. They are concealed in the base and in the central bearing block for a clean visual design. The friction springs for the gap adjustments are hidden inside the contact posts. The cable connection is made through a 1/8” stereo jack in the base - so no unsightly cables are dangling around when it is not connected to your keyer. The finger pieces are made of an anodized aluminum alloy, and we provide two sets: one has the longer geometry that our plastic paddles for the other Magnetic paddles have, shown here, and a second set that is slightly shorter. Some of our pilot users preferred the more direct translation ratio offered by shorter finger pieces - but since there was no clear cut choice we include both shapes and leave it up to you to determine your preference. Using magnets rather than springs for the action has distinct advantages, especially if you prefer a light touch with close spacing. Since the moving magnets are imbedded in micro-threaded tubes they can be adjusted with utmost precision and maintain their setting over a wide range of temperature variation. The magnets on the arms are mounted close to the pivot which keeps the effective moving mass low and allows a responsiveness at high speeds that is unique for magnetic paddles. For that same reason the arms are made of a black anodized aircraft alloy that is very light but rigid. Each of these paddles is personally inspected by Piero to make sure that it meets our exacting standards, and it comes with a signed certificate of authenticity that also records the manufacturing date. (each paddle has a serial number engraved in the base) Once you have experienced this paddle in operation we are sure that you will join the ranks of our many enthusiastic customers

Begali Adventure Dual Das Begali Adventure Dual-Hebel Paddle wurde speziell für den Portabeleinsatz, auf Reisen, QRP, POTA, IOTA, SOTA (Summit on the Air) oder DX Expeditionen entwickelt. Es ist klein, leicht und dennoch robust. Der Sockel dieser Morsetaste ist aus rostfreiem Edelstahl, während die Paddlearme und Fingerstücke aus einer leichten Flugzeugaluminiumlegierung gefertigt. Viele Komponenten der Adventure sind vergoldet. Die Kontakte zum Beispiel, sind sogar aus massivem Gold. Der Kontaktabstand kann mit der ovalen Raste eingestellt werden. Die magnetische Rückstellkraft der Begali Adventure lässt sich mit der goldenen Rändelschraube an der Unterseite einstellen. Die beiden Paddlearme sind auf  Präzisionslager gelagert. Die Taste wird mit einer Halterung an Ihrem Radio befestigt, mit der Sie die Taste in einem beliebigen Winkel schwenken können, um maximalen Komfort für Rechts- oder Linkshänder zu gewährleisten. Dies ist die Halterung für das Elecraft KX3 und KX2, aber wir bieten auch Halterungen für das Elecraft KX1 und das Yaesu FT817 an.Informationen gemäß GPSR Adresse des Herstellers:Adresse der verantwortlichen Person:Officina Meccanica Pietro BegaliVia Badia 22I-25060 Cellatica (BS) ItalyPhone: +39 030322203begali@i2rtf.comwww.i2rtf.com

Begali Pearl Morsetaste Das Begali Pearl-Paddel kombiniert anmutig gerundete Formen und ein exquisites Finish mit einem Hochleistungsmechanismus und magnetischer Rückstellung.Präzise Einstellungen und eine perfekte Gewichtsverteilung in den beweglichen Teilen sorgen dafür, dass die Schönheit nicht nur oberflächlich ist - dieses Paddle lässt Sie auch bei den höchsten Geschwindigkeiten nicht im Stich. Der Sockel ist 1,68kg schwer und ist mit drei verschiedenen Beschichtungen erhältlich: Gold, Palladium oder auf Wunsch ein glänzendes Nickel (silber). Wenn Sie Gold oder Palladium als Oberfläche für die Basis wählen, ist auch der Lagerblock der Paddels vergoldet. Wenn Sie Nickel als Oberfläche für den Sockel wählen, ist auch der Lagerblock mit Nickel beschichtet. Die Einstellschrauben und die Kontaktstifte sind immer vergoldet. Die Kontakte sind aus 925/1000 Silber. Die Griffstücke sind aus rot eloxiertem Aluminium. Die Abmessungen vom Sockel sind: 90x96x55mm Gewicht: 1,68kgDie Pearl, verbindet Schönheit und Leistung in einer einzigartigen Hochleistungstaste.ExtrasSie möchten diese Begali Morsetaste in einer anderen Farbe, Ihr Rufzeichen graviert haben oder haben spezielle Wünsche? Dann kontaktieren Sie uns einfach über KontaktInformationen gemäß GPSR Adresse des Herstellers:Adresse der verantwortlichen Person:Officina Meccanica Pietro BegaliVia Badia 22I-25060 Cellatica (BS) ItalyPhone: +39 030322203begali@i2rtf.comwww.i2rtf.com

The Magnetic Traveler Light is a iambic key that addresses the needs of the traveling or backpacking ham in a no-compromise design. It combines constructive elements found in our Simplex and Magnetic Classic keys in a rugged package that will survive the rigors of a roving life. Using sealed precision bearings, repelling magnets, micro-threaded adjustments, gold contacts as a standard, and light-weight alloys, this is a unique key that is sure to become a classic. These pictures show the blue finish, but you can also order it with a black base. The Magnetic Traveler Light uses a unique folding base that protects the finger pieces during transport, and in the open position it provides the required lateral stability. It uses a light-weigth alloy for the base and the “wings”, and it weighs in at about 1.5 pounds - so it is still heavy enough to stay putduring desktop usage. For the backpacking user who may not have a desk the Magnetic Traveler Light is equipped with attachments and a strap to fasten it to your leg.

Begali Leonessa Die Begali Leonessa ist eine Hochgeschwindigkeits-Morsetaste mit einem einzigartigen Design. Das Dual-Hebel Paddle mit engen Abständen können Sie mit der Einstellschraube am linken Paddle in eine Dual-Action Einhebel Taste verwandeln! Mit der zusätzlichen Einstellschraube gelingt Begali das fast Unmögliche: Eine Präzisionsmorsetaste zu schaffen, die CWisten beider „Überzeugungen“, d.h. Einhebel- und Doppelhebel, gerecht wird und es Ihnen ermöglicht, mit beiden Betriebsarten präzise und auf höchstem Niveau zu arbeiten. Wie Sie auf dem Foto sehen, befinden sich die Kontaktpunkte direkt hinter den Fingerstücken und werden auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite eingestellt. Dies ermöglicht eine hervorragende taktile Rückmeldung bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten und lässt Ihnen dennoch genügend Spielraum für größere Kontaktabstände. Der Abstand zwischen den Fingerstücken ist zwischen 6,5 mm und 14 mm einstellbar. Das Geheimnis um solch außerordentliche Flexibilität der Leonessa ist die Stellschraube an einem der Finger Paddles: Je nach Einstellung, arbeitet die Leonessa als Dual-Hebel Paddel mit eng beabstandeten Finger Paddles - ideal für High-Speed-iambic Betrieb - oder funktioniert als Dual Action Einhebeltaste. Die Leonessa hat natürlich alle Merkmale unserer besten Tasten: leichte Aluminium-Arme, perforierte Finger Paddles für einen sicheren Halt, Präzisions-Rennkugellager, Kontakte aus masivem Silber, fein justierbare Kontaktabstände, stufenlos mit Magnet-regulierte Zug- und Druckstufe. Die Oberflächenbeschichtung das massiven Stahlblocks ist eine Titanoxid-Beschichtung, die sehr pflegeleicht und strapazierfähig ist. Die Stadt Brescia, die Heimatstadt von Begali, wird auch als Leonessa d'Italia genannt. Sie ist für ihre Heldentaten in ihrer langen und wechselvollen Geschichte bekannt, und deshalb trägt sie einen Löwen in ihrem Wappen. Das inspirierte uns, diesen Löwen auch auf der Leonessa zu verewigen. Abmessungen und Gewicht Gewicht: 1,8kg Abmessungen: 100x80x60mm   Informationen gemäß GPSRAdresse des Herstellers:Adresse der verantwortlichen Person:Officina Meccanica Pietro Begali Via Badia 22 I-25060 Cellatica (BS)ItalyPhone: +39 030322203begali@i2rtf.comwww.i2rtf.com  

The Sculpture key is the culmination of many years of work, combining the most desirable elements of the very best paddles in the world and adding some exclusive features of its own. The Sculpture has been featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal, and there is even a video clip that shows Chuck Adams and his Sculpture in action! All fixed parts are completely made from AISI-304 stainless steel - a virtually indestructible material that can only be shaped to this perfection with specialized machinery. It is polished to a finish that should stay perfect for a lifetime, and, unlike plated surfaces, you can always remove any blemishes with fine abrasive compounds like jewellers rouge or car polish. The arms of this paddle, with a 1:1 leverage ratio, are extremely short and are made from a lightweight alloy. The finger pieces are carved out of a very light and exceptionally stiff and robust carbon fiber material that provides excellent tactile feedback. The resulting minimal moving mass, in combination with the highest grade racing bearings and magnetic return, results in a responsiveness and precision that you will probably not find in any other paddle. The Sculpture key has the fine adjustments of our best paddles, and gold contacts made from massive 14k gold are a standard feature. A protective dust cover is also included. As an option you can order the Sculpture with metal finger pieces mounted at a slight angle (image n.5) -a design which we first introduced with our Stealth key. The Sculpture key is also available with a Cerakote/Titanium Nitrade finish that is applied over the stainless steel core. It is available in three different colors, black, copper, and gold, as shown in the following photos. Except for the surface finish these keys are identical to the plain stainless steel version shown abov We have made every attempt with this key to not only produce a technical instrument that serves its purpose with the highest possible precision, but also to make it aesthetically pleasing, as has been a hallmark of all keys that bear our name. This truly is a work of art that embodies the best we produce - a Sculpture and a monument to Morse code.

The design of semi-automatic keys has changed very little since Horace Martin sold his first “bug” more than a hundred years ago. The Intrepid, however, introduces a distinct new architecture that breaks this mold. The return forces and damping are produced by magnets for the utmost in consistency and durability. The single machined arm is held by precision bearings for reliably smooth action, and the design ensures that it always returns to the exact same neutral position. The precision adjustments are embedded in two gold plated “walls” which also protect the mechanism.Carlo Consoli, IK0YGJ, a well known and highly accomplished CW operator, has produced a video clip which shows the adjustments of the Intrepid and demonstrates it in combination with the CW Machine. The hoizontal pendulum, which produces the dits of a Morse character, is actuated by an ingenious lever mechanism, and it faces toward the operator. The sliding weights allow you to adjust the speed from about 18wpm to more than 40wpm. The base of this key is made by melting and casting phosphatized iron. As a result, no two bases will be identical, even though the overall shape and dimensions are ensured by the mold. A rough uneven surface with individual patterns is characteristic for this process.

Like Janus, the Roman God with two faces, the Sculpture Janus has two personalities.It is a high performance dual lever paddle with narrow paddle spacing and all the quality attributes that have made or line of Sculpture paddles famous. And, with the twist of a screw, you can adjust the mechanism so that squeezing the paddles will no longer produce alternating dits and dahs, in effect making the Sculpture Janus a single lever paddle. This versatile mechanism was first introduced with our Leonessa paddle. The Sculpture Janus is perfect if you like paddles with narrow spacing, and/or if you want to experiment with both modes of operation, "squeeze" mode and single lever mode.  Like the other Sculpture keys, the Janus is made from virtually indestructible stainless steel, the moving parts are light-weight aircraft aluminum, the racing bearings are instrument grade, and the contacts are solid gold 14 carats (Solid raw Gold Material). At the bottom of the base we are using a rubber ring to prevent slippage - although it would be pretty hard to get this heavy weight to slide around on your table. (This extra weight is also responsible for the slightly higher shipping charges) Also included are four rubber feet which you can install instead of the rubber ring. Paddles don't come better, and the Janus adds an additional dimension of versatility not found in other keys. OM Emil Bergmann, DL8JJ, has been an enthusiastic user of the Begali Sculpture Janus for years.  An expert like Emil naturally has a lot of experience and has already used many Morse keys and paddles in various places around the world. OM Emil appreciates the quality of the Begali Sculpture Janus and enjoys it with every CW QSO.

The 70th Anniversary key is a Special Edition of our aclaimed design of the Stradivarius key, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Pietro Begali factory activity, and only 424 pieces will ever be made. All fixed parts are completely made from AISI-316 stainless steel - a virtually indestructible material that can only be shaped to this perfection with specialized machinery and tools.  It is polished to a finish that should stay perfect for a lifetime, and, unlike plated surfaces, you can always remove any blemishes with fine abrasive compounds like jewellers rouge or car polish. The arms of this paddle, with a 1:1 leverage ratio, are extremely short and are made from a lightweight alloy. The finger pieces are also made from aluminum alloy - Perforated design - for excellent tactile feedback and low mass. The resulting combined minimal moving mass, in combination with the highest grade racing bearings and magnetic return. The 70th Anniversary key has the fine adjustments of our best paddles, and gold contacts made from solid 14k gold (not plated) are a standard feature. At the bottom of 70th Anniversary key there is the rubber ring to prevent any slippage on every desk surface (you canreplace the rubber ring strip with the tegular feed as supplied) The "Stradivarius design" shaped base of this key proudly display "Begali 70th Anniversary Logo"These key will without a doubt be sought-after collector items and, of course, they are amog the finest high-performance keys that money can buy. We have made every attempt with this key to not only produce a technical instrument that serves its purpose with the highest possible precision, but also to make it aesthetically pleasing, as has been a hallmark of all keys that bear our name. This truly is a work of art that embodies the best we produce - a fitting tribute to celebrate the 70th year of Pietro Begali company.