YMDK Double Shot 108 Dyed PBT Shine Through OEM Profile Rainbow Carbon Sunset Keycap for MX Switches Mechanical Keyboard（Only Keycap） (Carbon)

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What we particularly like about the XVX keycaps is that they include a ton of extra keys, including ISO keycaps and all the ones you’ll need for 75% layouts and non-standard bottom rows. You get more keys than most pudding keycaps, with 165 keys total. So, get these if you need a pudding keycap set to cover all the core mechanical keyboard layouts. There are a lot of different styles of keycaps sets out there so let’s go over some of the different options and features. What is the Best Keycap Material? The most crucial factor to pay attention to when buying a pudding keycap set (or any keycap set) is compatibility with your keyboard’s layout. While 75% or 65% mechanical keyboards have relatively obvious non-standard keys such as a short right Shift or 1u modifiers, even ostensibly “standard” 104-key mechanical keyboards can have some non-standard features that might trip you up.

When we talk about a “keycap profile” we are talking about what the shape of the keycaps is. This will drastically change both the feeling and ergonomics of a keyboard. It can be quite daunting deciding what profile to get with, specially if you are new to the hobby. To help you make an informed decision for your build, here is list of what is out there. The YMDK Side Lits come with 104 keys, making them suitable for ANSI keyboards that are full-size or smaller. They will not, however, fit ISO layout keyboards. The Miami color combination pictured is a personal favorite but they also come in a number of other styles. These non-standard bottom rows are widespread on mechanical gaming keyboards, especially older ones. Companies like Razer and Logitech have moved towards more standard bottom rows in recent years, but their older mechanical keyboards will still throw some curveballs if you try installing standard bottom row keycaps on them. If you really want to improve your competitive edge, we recommend that you look into a different switch instead. Low-profile or optical switches can decrease the travel distance and improve the response time when entering a keystroke. Keep in mind these switch types do make typing more uncomfortable in our experience, but they may be worth exploring. The YMDK Shine-Through keycaps bring loads of fun color combinations to liven up your keyboard setup while also illuminating the key legends with your board’s built-in LEDs. Not only is this aesthetically pleasing but it also allows you to read your keys easier in low-light situations. This way your keyboard looks cooler and works better.Finding the best keycap profile for typing usually comes down to getting a keycap set that is efficient to type on and reduces the distance the fingers need to stretch to reach each key.

The keycap profile is where things start to get a little complicated. The keycap profile refers to the overall shape of the keycap, some keycaps are flat, some are rounded, with many different shapes as well. It's a customized profile provided by the AKKO. Offers a familiar sculpted feel to cherry or cherry profile. Double shot keycaps are made from a more complicated manufacturing process where two separate plastics are injection molded to make the keycap. Doubleshot keycaps are made from a more complicated manufacturing process where two separate plastics are injection moulded to make the keycap. Offering the most durable and vibrant legends.There are many more profiles as well, they are just more uncommon are harder to get ahold of. You can see more variations in the picture below. PBT plastic is less common but is usually higher quality than ABS. ABS keycaps feel smooth and develop a greasy shine over time, while PBT keycaps feel textured and are more durable. The Razer Double-Shot keycaps are a great upgrade for anyone looking to breathe new life into their mechanical keyboard, regardless of the board’s brand. That’s because this keyboard comes with 120 keycaps in total. That means it has extra keys to support either an ANSI or ISO layout, plus standard or nonstandard bottom rows. As long as your board has Cherry profile stems, these keycaps will fit it. Gently remove your keys one row at a time and snapping the new ones one should be a piece of cake. If your keyboard is full of crumbs and dust then you may want to remove all the keycaps to do a full clean first. Description: The Vortex Bi-Color Green is a keycap set that features a balance between green and white colors that looks aesthetic and natury. Reminds me of a long walk down a trail in the middle of a forest. The keycap set is compatible with full-size keyboards and comes in the ANSI layout, does not support ISO. The keycap set also features doubleshot PBT so you can shine your RGB lights through the keycaps in a clean way. You can find the Vortex Bi-Green on mechanicalkeyboards.com for a decent price. 19. GMK Red Samurai Custom Keycaps Photo by u/Fatboychard

The keycaps are what your going to be looking and typing on during the entire lifespan of your keyboard, so shouldn’t they be one of the nicest parts of the keyboard? Pudding keycaps are a way to really show off your keyboards lighting. These are also doubleshot, but instead of just illuminating the legends, the light can also shine through the sides of the keycaps as well. But if you do have RGB, it’s definitely worth considering one of these keycap designs. Without RGB, a simple single-shot keycap will work perfectly well for you. Some keycap sets are only for 65% or tenkeyless layouts, because the larger layouts will usually require more keys so they will cost more. If you’re confused about the different keyboard sizes, we have a guide here. Make sure your keycaps are for your keyboard size. ANSI vs ISO Layout Best Pudding Keycaps Runner-Up: SteelSeries Prismcaps have large, clear fonts that let much more light through than competitors.

How to Choose the Right Keycaps

With many countries speaking different languages it’s important that the legends are correct (duh). Certain keycap sets come with two languages on them for easy translation which is pretty cool. Conclusion Like DSA, XDA keycaps are low profile and uniform, which results in this profile being widely used within the hobby. We’ll go over some of the different reasons for why you should get a new keycap set and explain the difference between the different material types and profiles. Why Get a New Keycap Set? GK2 is specifically made for Epomaker's silicone keycaps. Its design comes from the GK1 profile, but slightly adjusts the height to match the silicone soft surface. You also want to look at how familiar the keycap set feels. For example, a flat or uniform profile may feel strange if you’ve never used one before, so it may have an adverse effect on your typing speed. Use what feels familiar and what you have the muscle memory to type on.