Almost perfect keycaps; exceeded expectations in every way

I got hooked on mechanical keyboards four or five years ago, own several different models, and have spent an embarrassing amount of money on keycap upgrades -- many of which were a complete disappointment. These PBT caps from Leopold are a refreshing exception. They exceeded my expectations in every way -- quality, fit, uniformity, and appearance. Even the packaging is top notch. They are no frill in the sense that they do not allow LEDs to shine through (except on the lock keys) and the legends are not double-shot -- but I don't care about that because the printing is front-facing, so isn't subject to wear. If you want thick PBT keycaps because of the way they feel and perform, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with these caps, and I can't imagine finding a better quality set even at twice the price. Buy them! Two caveats. First, these ship from Korea, so don't expect to receive them overnight. Second, they are MUCH thicker than the stock keycaps that you'll find on most brand-name keyboards, and this can cause issues with fit. I own a Filco that uses Costar (wire) stabilizers on the wide keys, and the stabilizer touched the inside front edge of one shift key, causing the key to stick. Took me a bit of googling and experimentation to figure that out, but once I did, it was a simple fix. I just took an Xacto knife and shaved off a curl of plastic from the inside from edge of the key. Problem solved. Others suggest using a bit of sandpaper or a rotary tool like a Dremel to grind down the inside front edge a bit. I'm sure that would work as well. Not the fault of the keycaps, really, as they were designed for a board with Cherry stabilizers. Just an FYI.Read full review

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