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Title: Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
Post by: Ineptsavant on Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:05:41

I recieved my new Filco MX blue keyboard and am really liking it. I ordered some cheap kforce red keycaps when I got it. I replaced some of the keys and while I like the color.. I don't like the material. They feel slimy/greasy after just a few minutes of typing.

What colored keycaps would you say are the best/most like the stock Filco keycaps(the matte powdery feeling)? Blank is a plus, but not necessary. I live in China, so keys from somewhere around Asia are a plus but not a requirement.

Thanks in advance!

Title: Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
Post by: applescript on Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:09:24

Just order the blank filco key sets.

Title: Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
Post by: Ineptsavant on Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:12:50

I know that Filco has replacement keycap sets and blank ones too, but I seem unable to find any colors but black and white. I was hoping to use red keys.

Title: Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
Post by: 7bit on Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:16:17

Quote from: Ineptsavant;328432

I know that Filco has replacement keycap sets and blank ones too, but I seem unable to find any colors but black and white. I was hoping to use red keys.

The best choice for you seems to be:
PBT 104 keycaps  (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=16260) or Do u guys want KBC colored keycaps (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=14085).

Title: Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
Post by: Ineptsavant on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:29:10

I looked on taobao(the Chinese ebay) and those KBC keys abound! I notice that the PBT ones are a little more expensive, in your experience do they feel better to type on?

Title: Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
Post by: RiGS on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:48:11

Quote from: ripster;328517

Like all things personal preference but I'd have to say I prefer the Filco chalky feel to the more slippery PBT feel.

You are the man!

Title: Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
Post by: RiGS on Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:50:31

I'm seriously considering buying that Korean TypeNow Solid with those ABS keys.

Title: Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 11 April 2011, 10:44:15

Quote from: rigs;328523

i'm seriously considering buying that korean typenow solid with those abs keys.

rofl.