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PBT vs ABS
jcoffin1981:
I really prefer PBT keycaps. I like the texture, the feeling of actuation, and the sound. However, as far as asthetics go, there are some really nice GMK caps. I have never owned quality, thick, ABS before. I would really like GMK Nord, Dracula, or Samurai, but I'm worried that I won't like the texture or sound. Does the thicker ABS still smooth out and get that greasy feeling? Does it still have that cheap, hollow, clacking sound? Is there anyone who prefers ABS and if so, why?
MIGHTY CHICKEN:
I'm not sure I can answer the first 2 questions, but from trying both PBT and ABS, I generally prefer a smoother feeling, while KAT/KAM do scratch that itch, most PBT has a "sandy" feeling almost which I don't really like so I stick to either ABS or smoother profiles
treeleaf64:
Pre-shined, new GMK is really nice to type on... unfortunately, it goes away in about a week for me. Becomes smooth and sad : (
PBT doesn't have the cheap hollow clacking sound; usually switch determine that sound.
I don't like ABS
MIGHTY CHICKEN:
--- Quote from: treeleaf64 on Sun, 07 November 2021, 16:59:15 ---Pre-shined, new GMK is really nice to type on... unfortunately, it goes away in about a week for me. Becomes smooth and sad : (
PBT doesn't have the cheap hollow clacking sound; usually switch determine that sound.
I don't like ABS
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hello tree, new gmk is very nice, personally I think smoother shinier better, even though GMK is rough kinda, ABS makes it feel smooth which is nice
MIGHTY CHICKEN:
Then again, it could be that texture preference is just me being used to it. There was a time when I think I liked PBT, and ABS felt weird to touch
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