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Title: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Bakgrund on Thu, 07 November 2013, 14:49:40
Hey, i'm new to this forum, so i hope i do everything right.

I want metal/zinc keycaps because i hate glossy plastic-keycaps, and pbt seems that it's not that much bang for the buck? Am i right if i say that zinc keycaps don't wear out?

Where is it possible to buy full/tkl metal keycap sets? I've seen letter-key versions on ebay but i want a full set.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 07 November 2013, 14:52:01
Quote from: Bakgrund on Thu, 07 November 2013, 14:49:40
Hey, i'm new to this forum, so i hope i do everything right.

I want metal/zinc keycaps because i hate glossy plastic-keycaps, and pbt seems that it's not that much bang for the buck? Am i right if i say that zinc keycaps don't wear out?

Where is it possible to buy full/tkl metal keycap sets? I've seen letter-key versions on ebay but i want a full set.

Thanks.

they do wear out.. if they're plated...
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Oobly on Fri, 08 November 2013, 07:17:42
Quote from: Bakgrund on Thu, 07 November 2013, 14:49:40
Hey, i'm new to this forum, so i hope i do everything right.

I want metal/zinc keycaps because i hate glossy plastic-keycaps, and pbt seems that it's not that much bang for the buck? Am i right if i say that zinc keycaps don't wear out?

Where is it possible to buy full/tkl metal keycap sets? I've seen letter-key versions on ebay but i want a full set.

Thanks.

PBT is nice. Feels a lot better than ABS to me.

http://www.banggood.com/Keycool-104-PBT-White-Laser-Etched-Keycap-Laser-Engraving-Key-Caps-p-84161.html

http://www.banggood.com/Keycool-104-PBT-Grey-Laser-Etched-Keycap-Laser-Engraving-Key-Caps-p-84078.html

Hard to argue with those prices and the fonts actually don't suck.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:19:40
Zinc caps will wear out, but aluminum ones won't.

However, the scarface set (the only full metal set) goes for $400+ in the classifieds.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Latin00032 on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:39:22
Where can I find a scarface set? I've never heard of this.

Does it include all the standard keys?
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:41:43
Quote from: Latin00032 on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:39:22
Where can I find a scarface set? I've never heard of this.

Does it include all the standard keys?

I thought it was only the alphas I'm thinking longweight had some
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:43:23
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:41:43
Quote from: Latin00032 on Fri, 08 November 2013, 14:39:22
Where can I find a scarface set? I've never heard of this.

Does it include all the standard keys?

I thought it was only the alphas I'm thinking longweight had some

Alphas+

Every 1x key on the board.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Smapti on Fri, 08 November 2013, 15:31:50
Looks like feng has some alpha sets in his eBay store. I realize they're not full, but it's the best I could find.

Printed - http://www.ebay.com/itm/MKC-Printed-37-Keyset-Metallic-Zinc-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/331034660039?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d13340cc7
Blank - http://www.ebay.com/itm/MKC-Blank-37-Keyset-Metal-Zinc-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/230967844896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c6c1a020
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: tricheboars on Fri, 08 November 2013, 16:33:48
metal zinc caps will make your board feel quite differently. there was a thread on /r/mechanicalkeyboards with a few people who have bought some sets from Feng talking about the feel. they are slightly heavier than plastic caps.   people seemed to like stiffer springs with the metal caps.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 08 November 2013, 16:36:33
Did longweight ever sell his Scarface set? I know he was looking to a while back.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: longweight on Sat, 09 November 2013, 03:37:16
No.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Moosecraft on Sat, 09 November 2013, 04:13:06
Well the scarface set is very awesome :D
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: antonio on Sat, 09 November 2013, 04:47:52
I'm also looking for it. If there is a set that is available, please do share ;)

Currently I have the arrow keys and the escape key.

Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: longweight on Sat, 09 November 2013, 05:08:07
(http://i.imgur.com/Blk9fRb.jpg)
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Moosecraft on Sat, 09 November 2013, 06:05:37
Quote from: longweight on Sat, 09 November 2013, 05:08:07
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Jelly, but I would never buy em without mods. I go crazy without mods.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: longweight on Sat, 09 November 2013, 06:09:41
I like the mixture, I could have completed the set with the Hammer GB but it just doesn't interest me.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Moosecraft on Sat, 09 November 2013, 07:13:51
Quote from: longweight on Sat, 09 November 2013, 06:09:41
I like the mixture, I could have completed the set with the Hammer GB but it just doesn't interest me.
Doesn't it become like a variable board since the scarface caps are heavier?
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: longweight on Sat, 09 November 2013, 07:27:26
I guess it does, I have them on browns at the moment. They are amazing to type on, so much nicer than the zinc caps.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: terran5992 on Sat, 09 November 2013, 09:33:34
Personally I don't like the way the sound of metal keycaps bottoming out
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: longweight on Sat, 09 November 2013, 09:37:18
It does depend on how you type, I don't hammer the keys so the sound is quite nice. I hardly use them though, Topre all the way!
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: Moosecraft on Sun, 10 November 2013, 09:05:49
Quote from: longweight on Sat, 09 November 2013, 09:37:18
It does depend on how you type, I don't hammer the keys so the sound is quite nice. I hardly use them though, Topre all the way!
I hardly use my MX boards since I got my HHKB..
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: taylordcraig on Mon, 11 November 2013, 19:15:27
Sorry, I am also new here and wondering if we came to the conclusion on where we could get a full set of metal caps. [Those aluminium look amazing, where can I throw my money at?]
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: divito on Mon, 11 November 2013, 19:36:56
I love my zinc alphas on my Das. I'm considering moving them over to my QFS with greens, but I also have a Miami set on the way, so dilemma dilemma. I also have MKC modifiers (http://www.banggood.com/MKC-14-Keys-Kirsite-Keycaps-For-Cherry-MX-Keyboard-p-906863.html) on the way from Banggood, so I really don't know what to do. And that seems to be the closest you can get to a full board so far.

I'll be sure to move them all around and take plenty of pictures for those interested.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: terran5992 on Mon, 11 November 2013, 20:46:21
Quote from: taylordcraig on Mon, 11 November 2013, 19:15:27
Sorry, I am also new here and wondering if we came to the conclusion on where we could get a full set of metal caps. [Those aluminium look amazing, where can I throw my money at?]

Just the alphas

 http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/MKC-Blank-37-Keyset-Metal-Zinc-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/230967844896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c6c1a020&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/MKC-Blank-37-Keyset-Metal-Zinc-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/230967844896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c6c1a020&_uhb=1)
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 12 November 2013, 02:31:54
Quote from: terran5992 on Mon, 11 November 2013, 20:46:21
Quote from: taylordcraig on Mon, 11 November 2013, 19:15:27
Sorry, I am also new here and wondering if we came to the conclusion on where we could get a full set of metal caps. [Those aluminium look amazing, where can I throw my money at?]

Just the alphas

 http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/MKC-Blank-37-Keyset-Metal-Zinc-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/230967844896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c6c1a020&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/MKC-Blank-37-Keyset-Metal-Zinc-Cherry-MX-Keycaps-/230967844896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c6c1a020&_uhb=1)

Thanks, I saw those before registering here, and since have messaged Feng about R4s.
Once I've got my board all decked out I'll post some pics.

Thanks Again, Taylor
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: berrymxblue on Tue, 12 November 2013, 20:59:08
I really wanted to try these with my MX clears board but I saw a post of how the zinc looks like after some use and I decided against it. I didn't think it would be so heavily worn from fingers.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: divito on Tue, 12 November 2013, 21:14:22
Quote from: berrymxblue on Tue, 12 November 2013, 20:59:08
I really wanted to try these with my MX clears board but I saw a post of how the zinc looks like after some use and I decided against it. I didn't think it would be so heavily worn from fingers.

Two+ months of daily use on my board hasn't shown any signs of wear with my set. The reason that one picture is giving a bad name is because of the user's probable poor hygiene before using his keyboard, and the fact that those keys have legends. Legends on those keys mean the coating isn't as thick at that specific point. As soon as a key gets more worn, the cap is comprised where the legend is, allowing deterioration as seen in that picture.
Title: Re: Is there any full set metal caps?
Post by: terran5992 on Tue, 12 November 2013, 22:54:15
Quote from: berrymxblue on Tue, 12 November 2013, 20:59:08
I really wanted to try these with my MX clears board but I saw a post of how the zinc looks like after some use and I decided against it. I didn't think it would be so heavily worn from fingers.

Feels pretty weird as well since the keycaps are so heavy