PBT Keycaps Help

[Eeps]

I just ordered a Filco Majestouch 2 Ninja Tenkeyless and have heard about these PBT keycaps.

I dont really know anything about these keycaps so can someone fill me in on them?

1. Where can i order some of the highest quality PBT caps for my new keyboard?

2. What are the advantages of have PBT?

3. What are the cons? If any?

[Human]

Not sure how many "level of quality" for PBT out there but most people here getting the one made by KBC China. If you really don't have faith on China's products, then you can try signature plastic(heard that they sell it at 1bucks each). Some model of Cherry's keyboard also come with PBT keycaps.

PBT's texture(touch) is different from ABS. Most people will enjoy the texture of PBT over ABS. Also, the most significant advantage of it over ABS should be more wear and shine resistance(in case you don't know, keycaps can be worn and become shiny as it is used).

Cons = pricy.

[Awful]

Here's a link to a US seller with several sets of PBT caps.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/tangxiruotxr/m.html?hash=item4cff86156e&item=330704491886&pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&_trksid=p4340.l2562

Also Qtan has lots of stuff in PBT.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/qtan5370/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Qtan is also a member here with his own section in the members section. Great guy, very friendly, however his products are shipped from China.

[Eeps]

what kind of keycaps does the keyboard that i just ordered come with? ABS?

also, thanks for the help, i might order some later on once my keys start to shine on me.

[fossala]

what kind of keycaps does the keyboard that i just ordered come with? ABS?

also, thanks for the help, i might order some later on once my keys start to shine on me.

Pad printed abs.

[Human]

Here's a link to a US seller with several sets of PBT caps.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/tangxiruotxr/m.html?hash=item4cff86156e&item=330704491886&pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&_trksid=p4340.l2562

Also Qtan has lots of stuff in PBT.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/qtan5370/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Qtan is also a member here with his own section in the members section. Great guy, very friendly, however his products are shipped from China.

I believe the first seller you quoted is "feng", which is also a member at this forum.

[Awful]

Oh I didn't know, cool. Thanks for the info Human.

[emptythecache]

I'm 99% sure it's not, but I like to think Human's username is a reference to Speaker for the Dead.

[Human]

I'm 99% sure it's not, but I like to think Human's username is a reference to Speaker for the Dead.

You mean which part "is not"? Feng not the ebay seller?
http://geekhack.org/member.php?9194-feng

[emptythecache]

that your name "is not" a reference to Speaker for the Dead.

[msimon]

Wish there was PBT engraved Uk layouts.

[dorkvader]

Hmm, I feel like the biggest obstacle is that ISO enter key, and the extra key that UK has. While not certain, I'm pretty confident that WASD will help out ISO people once he gets his PBT in. This makes sense, as he's selling ISO keyboards, and selling ISO sets will certainly help that.

'course since you can get the keycaps fully custom from him, You can get any layout you want.

[NYC]

im getting my white pbts tmrw ^_^

[tp4tissue]

im getting my white pbts tmrw ^_^

how do you know it's tomorrow.

[tp4tissue]

that your name "is not" a reference to Speaker for the Dead.

that book sucks. orson scott card fail

[emptythecache]

Are you insane? That whole series is brilliant.

[feng]

I believe the first seller you quoted is "feng", which is also a member at this forum.

Yep that was me. I guess most people just go buy the keycaps from my eBay store instead of contacting me on this forum, which would cause a lower price. hm...