Most tech companies are pushing ever more compact and silent keyboards, but gadget maker Azio is bucking the trend by launching a version that has more in common with an old-fashioned typewriter.

Imagine if the great Captain Nemo had a computer onboard his submarine The Nautilus. It’s a tantalizing idea and not a million miles from the incredible imagination of early sci-fi writer Jules Verne.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Last year keyboard maker Azio introduced the Retro Classic, a full-size luxury keyboard sporting typewriter-style keys and a real leather finish. Now ...