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Not the same ol' key...

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Straight key, twin paddle, and yest, maybe 'bug' (Vibroplex) all look pretty much as you would expect; they haven't changed much for years.
Maybe because they're perfect???? Maybe because you haven't seen some new designs, as yet not common in US:
DC-5V-CW-Morse-Touch-Sensing-Automatic-Key-Type-c-USB-Morse-Touch-Sensing-Auto-Key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
DC-5V-CW-Morse-Touch-Sensing-Automatic-Key-Type-c-USB-Morse-Touch-Sensing-Auto-Key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (11.42 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
hf-transceiver-iambic-key-single-paddle-Morse-Code-CW-Ham-HF-Mobile-transceiver-Magnetic-Iambic-key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
hf-transceiver-iambic-key-single-paddle-Morse-Code-CW-Ham-HF-Mobile-transceiver-Magnetic-Iambic-key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (6.3 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
Upgrade-Lao-Mao-Automatic-Paddle-Key-Keyer-Telegraph-CW-Morse-Code-for-Amateur-HAM-RADIO-Stainless.png_220x220xz.png_.jpeg
Upgrade-Lao-Mao-Automatic-Paddle-Key-Keyer-Telegraph-CW-Morse-Code-for-Amateur-HAM-RADIO-Stainless.png_220x220xz.png_.jpeg (9.29 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
XB-3025A-pure-copper-CW-double-propeller-automatic-key-magnetic-rebound-base-detachable-Morse-code.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
XB-3025A-pure-copper-CW-double-propeller-automatic-key-magnetic-rebound-base-detachable-Morse-code.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (16.67 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
CHR-2Z45-Magnetic-detachable-Morse-code-key-CW-Morse-double-paddle-automatic-key-Shortwave-HF.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
CHR-2Z45-Magnetic-detachable-Morse-code-key-CW-Morse-double-paddle-automatic-key-Shortwave-HF.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (8.34 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
Copper-Portable-Dual-Paddle-Automatic-Key-HF-Radio-CW-Morse-Code-For-Shortwave-CW-amateur-radio.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
Copper-Portable-Dual-Paddle-Automatic-Key-HF-Radio-CW-Morse-Code-For-Shortwave-CW-amateur-radio.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (7.74 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
UNI-715-automatic-key-Left-Right-hand-key-FT817-shortwave-radio-CW-Morse-code-key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
UNI-715-automatic-key-Left-Right-hand-key-FT817-shortwave-radio-CW-Morse-code-key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (12.96 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
Double-Propeller-Automatic-Key-QU-7025-Big-Ear-Rabbit-Morse-Button-Code-Magnetic-CW-Absorption-Shortwave.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
Double-Propeller-Automatic-Key-QU-7025-Big-Ear-Rabbit-Morse-Button-Code-Magnetic-CW-Absorption-Shortwave.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (6.29 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
Tumd-Robo-Telegraph-CW-Key-Double-Paddle-Automatic-Stainless-Steel-Magnetic-Rebound-Morse-Code-Key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
Tumd-Robo-Telegraph-CW-Key-Double-Paddle-Automatic-Stainless-Steel-Magnetic-Rebound-Morse-Code-Key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (11.19 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
Mini-CW-Key-Morse-Code-Shortwave-AmateurRadio-Two-Way-Radio-Paddle-2-8-1-6-1.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
Mini-CW-Key-Morse-Code-Shortwave-AmateurRadio-Two-Way-Radio-Paddle-2-8-1-6-1.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (12.8 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
1PC-AK02-automatic-key-switch-transmitter-exerciser-oscillator-Morse-code-shortwave-radio-CW-telegraph-with-base.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
1PC-AK02-automatic-key-switch-transmitter-exerciser-oscillator-Morse-code-shortwave-radio-CW-telegraph-with-base.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (10.74 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
Tumd-CW-Automatic-Morse-Code-Key-Dual-Paddle-Telegraph-Key-Ham-Radio.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
Tumd-CW-Automatic-Morse-Code-Key-Dual-Paddle-Telegraph-Key-Ham-Radio.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (11.39 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
QU-7025-Portable-Dual-paddle-Automatic-Key-Shortwave-CW-Morse-Code-Magnetic-Amateur-Radio-Hand-Key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
QU-7025-Portable-Dual-paddle-Automatic-Key-Shortwave-CW-Morse-Code-Magnetic-Amateur-Radio-Hand-Key.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (15.84 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
Mini-Single-Vane-Weight-200g-Size-3-8-1-8-1-8in-Morse-Key-CW-Auto.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
Mini-Single-Vane-Weight-200g-Size-3-8-1-8-1-8in-Morse-Key-CW-Auto.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (11.94 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
key01.jpg
key01.jpg (11.63 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
This lot were culled from a page on https://aliepress.com with search criteria "morse key". Not a recommendation for or against, as I haven't used any of these. Most seem to sell for $40 - 50 with free shipping.

FWIW, I use a "K4" heavy chromed brass straight key also from https://aliepress.com, currently about $40. Personal mods were some soft feet, a 1/4" plug and lessening the spring tension for a lighter range of touch.
Shortwave-radio-Morse-Morse-code-CW-telegram-Shortwave-radio-K4-heavy-key-CW-communication-K-4.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg
Shortwave-radio-Morse-Morse-code-CW-telegram-Shortwave-radio-K4-heavy-key-CW-communication-K-4.jpg_220x220xz.jpg_.jpeg (13.76 KiB) Viewed 3175 times
Odd, but there seemed to be no 'bug' in this collection.

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