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Title: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: hashish on Wed, 14 November 2012, 09:16:24
So I did some searching on  here and google and images to find  nothing. My question is, does anyone make/sell Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs?


Dibs on the copyright and trademark
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: thegunner100 on Wed, 14 November 2012, 09:20:35
It's already hard enough to see the legends on the top engraved keys, why do you want them on the sides?
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: hashish on Wed, 14 November 2012, 09:32:28
Just in case someone else wants to use the keyboard and as a stepping stone to straight otaku keys. Also its a bit different.

I also had an idea of filling the engraved region with a different material. I will have access to a laser engraver shortly, may just make them my self :)
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: remmeh on Thu, 15 November 2012, 10:18:51
something like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KBC-Dark-Gold-on-Black-Side-Printed-PBT-104-Keyset-for-Cherry-MX-Keyboards-/230852274561?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item35bfde2981
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 15 November 2012, 23:59:24
So I did some searching on  here and google and images to find  nothing. My question is, does anyone make/sell Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs?


Dibs on the copyright and trademark
Instead of looking for "ninja" keycaps, I would recommend trying "front printed", as that's the commonly used phrasing for everyone but filco (Diatec)
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: laffindude on Fri, 16 November 2012, 05:20:35
I was going to type Ninja™ but don't have numpad to type alt codes >___>
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: hashish on Fri, 16 November 2012, 09:14:43
Well I searched front printed (even though engraving does not connote printing) but no luck. I'm joining a hackerspace in December that has a laser cutter. I may just make my own :)
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: demik on Sat, 17 November 2012, 00:23:06
do u happen to be related to hashbaz?
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: hashish on Sat, 17 November 2012, 10:48:46
do u happen to be related to hashbaz?

Nope
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: kfmfe04 on Wed, 20 November 2013, 15:23:53
I recently got my first mechanical - tried to get a white Ninja TKL red, but was told that white TKLs don't get made that much any more.  To make a long story short, I ended up with a black Majestouch-2 red and a set of black 104 US Ducky PBT keys which I'm extremely happy with.  I love the texture/feel of the PBTs, and I, too, like the hidden-away legends for the same reason that the OP does.  AFAIK, these are laser etched.

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I bought them in-person from here, but was told that they have limited runs/supplies of PBTs:

http://www.b18.com.tw/ (http://www.b18.com.tw/)

for NT1200 or about USD40.  I also contacted Ducky channel directly earlier in the week about PBTs and they said they were currently out-of-stock.

hope that helps
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 20 November 2013, 15:35:50
Oooooo that's an old thread!  You missed the one year anniversary by three days though :))
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: kfmfe04 on Wed, 20 November 2013, 15:41:35
yup, I realized it's an oldie, but thought I'd just post the info in case anyone finds it useful.

As a side note, I just found this one recently (I have no idea - maybe this set was produced a while back, too):

http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/2cmold/ (http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/2cmold/)

Was about to order an US set (get a friend from Japan to buy and ship them to men) and then noticed that it was out-of-stock.

I'm quickly learning that popular sets can go really fast.
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 20 November 2013, 16:17:48
yup, I realized it's an oldie, but thought I'd just post the info in case anyone finds it useful.

As a side note, I just found this one recently (I have no idea - maybe this set was produced a while back, too):

http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/2cmold/ (http://www.diatec.co.jp/shop/2cmold/)

Was about to order an US set (get a friend from Japan to buy and ship them to men) and then noticed that it was out-of-stock.

I'm quickly learning that popular sets can go really fast.

You have no idea how quickly some sets sell out!

Also, welcome to Geekhack!
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: kfmfe04 on Wed, 20 November 2013, 19:46:56
Thank you.

I see some yummy sets in Group Buys: this is going to be an expensive hobby
Title: Re: Do Laser Engraved Ninja PBTs exist?
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 20 November 2013, 20:47:42
Thank you.

I see some yummy sets in Group Buys: this is going to be an expensive hobby

You don't know the half of it!