Getting a new keycap set for your keyboard is a very exciting first step and for many people is the push they need to fall into the rabbit hole of the mechanical keyboard hobby. Det positive ved keycaps er, at de faktisk kan ændre hele tastaturet og for eksempel give dig et overblik over, hvilke taster der bruges mest under spil. At kunne udskifte individuelle taster sparer dig også for penge, fordi du giver dit tastatur et helt nyt look uden at skulle udskifte hele tastaturet. Ud over keycaps har vi også en masse tilbehør, der kan kombineres med keycaps, såsom o-ringe, smøremidler og opgraderingssæt til mekaniske tastaturer. 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. 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. If you’re looking for a keycap set to improve your gaming experience, you’re going to want to look for the keycap profile that feels the most comfortable for you so you don’t need to spend precious milliseconds looking for the next key.

ABS keycaps are the cheapest and most common plastic used for keycaps. ABS keycaps are mass produced because of how easily they are injection molded. This makes for some awesome looking keyboard set-ups. Some of our favorite pudding keycapsare by HyperX, they are quite affordable and are a nice upgrade for any mechanical keyboard. 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. 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 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.SDYZ Japanese Anime Keycap is a quality OEM Profile keycap whose entire keycaps surface is filled with images of female anime characters. This is perfect for those of you who want 60% of your keyboard to be WIBU keyboard. There are many other ways to improve at typing regardless of the keycap profile. Another option would be to look at other keyboard maps such asCOLEMAK or DVORAK. Worthy mention, for the bravest of hearts. For the users have ascended as typing gods. Blank legends keycap sets will give your board a very clean, custom, modern and understated look to your board. However sometimes can be quite irritating when trying to find a layer 2 key or number row which you are not so used to on a specific board. Once mastered, can be a satisfying feeling. 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

Description: The XDA canvas keycaps from Drop and Mito are one of my absolute favorite keycap sets available right now. These keycaps are a little bit on the pricey side, but man are they awesome. The XDA profile is definitely unique and blast to type on. The legends are quite aesthetic and come with several different colored keycaps to customize the layout to your preference. These keycaps come with different size keyboard layouts, including tenkeyless, 65%, ortholinear, or 1800 compact with the price varying by the size of the layout. You can find these keycaps on Drop.com and view the products once you sign up. 14. Drop DSA Astrolokeys Keycaps

Before purchasing your keycap set, it’s important to make sure it’s compatible with your keyboard’s layout and design. If you have a full-sized keyboard, you want to make sure you have a keycap set that enough keys for your entire layout, including the number pad. This technique offers a fast and simple solution for printing legends on keycaps. Occasionally dye-sub legends, usually in cheaper sets, might not look as clear due to the nature of how it is printed on. Dye-sub is printed onto the keycaps, which may make you think that the durability is not very good, but it is the most durable method besides double-shot. DSA is the go-to uniform profile in the hobby. First introduced by Signature Plastics - the original creator and manufacturer of DSA profile keycaps. You can expect pleasantly textured surfaces, slightly shorter profile for a flatter look, combined with spherical top is a great blend to give you a perfectly balanced feel regarding typing on this set. You will enjoy the typing sessions very much. 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?