Post by: dante on Sat, 21 June 2014, 13:16:29
Navy English/Korean Top Printed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PBT-Keycap-Set-Cherry-MX-based-Leopold-Keyboard-Top-Face-Korean-Englih-Navy-/281403275326)
Navy Blank/Unprinted (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PBT-Keycap-Set-for-Cherry-MX-based-Leopold-Keyboards-Blank-Non-Printed-Navy-/271530133899)
Navy Side-Printed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PBT-Keycap-Set-for-Cherry-MX-based-Leopold-Keyboards-Front-Face-Englih-Navy-/281374555860)
Black Side-Printed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PBT-Keycap-Set-for-Cherry-MX-based-Leopold-Keyboards-Front-Face-Englih-Black-/281377716241)
Each set $39.45 + $13 shipped from Korea. Seller has 100% feedback.
Compatible Model : FC900R / FC750RT / FC700RT / FC660M / FC300R / FC500R / FC200RT / Filco / Ducky / WASD / Etc..
edit: Interesting observation: The specs list a FC900R as a compatible model. Future fullsize FC750R perhaps?
Post by: Pacifist on Sat, 21 June 2014, 13:20:00
leo numpad w/ reds
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leopold-FC210TP-Mechanical-Tenkeypad-Cherry-MX-Red-Switches-21-Key-PBT-Black-/281363798192?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item418296d8b0
leo 750r
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leopold-FC750R-Mechanical-Keyboard-Cherry-MX-Brown-Switch-PBT-English-Korean-/281362178969?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item41827e2399
leo leather wrist rests
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Leopold-Keyboard-Palm-Rest-genuine-leather-Medium-Size-370mm-14-5-Black-/281336575763?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item4180f77713
Post by: LechnerDE on Sat, 21 June 2014, 13:22:07
Is this Cherry profile? And what size is the second spacebar?
Post by: dante on Sat, 21 June 2014, 13:24:02
Nice find!
Is this Cherry profile? And what size is the second spacebar?
I know it's shorter profile than OEM but not 100% certain if cherry profile. The second spacebar is probably because almost every Leopold model has different stem spaces and probably ran out of room on the first.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sat, 21 June 2014, 13:48:56
Post by: dante on Sat, 21 June 2014, 13:54:42
Looks pretty close to Cherry but not 100% as seen in these photo (https://imgur.com/gallery/h02Aw). I decided to try them out and grabbed a blank set. I suppose the other spacebar is for the older fullsize models as I recall they had a slightly different stem spacing for no reason.
Yes, yes it is! (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56442.msg1284601#msg1284601)
I bought a set for myself. They will be going on a MX Black KUL when it becomes available.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sat, 21 June 2014, 14:21:46
Post by: dante on Sun, 22 June 2014, 08:02:36
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 22 June 2014, 08:57:41
Post by: ideus on Sun, 22 June 2014, 09:14:31
Looks pretty close to Cherry but not 100% as seen in these photo (https://imgur.com/gallery/h02Aw). I decided to try them out and grabbed a blank set. I suppose the other spacebar is for the older fullsize models as I recall they had a slightly different stem spacing for no reason.
Please share your experience after you got your set.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 22 June 2014, 14:27:21
Post by: ideus on Sun, 22 June 2014, 14:29:49
Of course, but I guess it won't be for awhile.
You may get first your brand new Dolch set? ;)
Post by: cooldiscretion on Sun, 22 June 2014, 14:33:57
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Sun, 22 June 2014, 14:36:23
Post by: ideus on Sun, 22 June 2014, 19:17:28
Saw this post and was hoping it was for the FC660
it does not have a second 2.25u shift nor the 1u windows. I suppose its space bar fits the odd stems positions of the FC660M though.
Post by: ideus on Sun, 22 June 2014, 19:22:57
I've had a Dolch set of my own for a LONG LONG time (it's in a nice bag in a box :)) ). I'm just basically assuming it will take a few weeks for delivery.
I cannot imagine how cool your collection is, however I already know you should have most of the sought after items at GH.
Post by: Battou62 on Mon, 23 June 2014, 07:26:35
Post by: gigibecali on Mon, 23 June 2014, 08:50:54
I'm a sucker for really thick caps :)
Post by: dante on Mon, 23 June 2014, 10:42:45
Kind of a pain in the butt by only doing 3 sets in each listing. So if these listings are out of stock again do a search on ebay as he likely has creating replacement listings for them.
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 23 June 2014, 20:31:53
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 26 June 2014, 01:24:09
Looks pretty close to Cherry but not 100% as seen in these photo (https://imgur.com/gallery/h02Aw). I decided to try them out and grabbed a blank set. I suppose the other spacebar is for the older fullsize models as I recall they had a slightly different stem spacing for no reason.
Those are my pics :D Did you ever get around to asking GMK about the universal spacebar option? Seemed like it was very much possible but there was no followup in your thread
It's an amazing keyset, I bought a set from another board. Quality is great, thick like GMK.
Here's some more pics compared to Cherry keys: http://m.imgur.com/a/tWAbu
Here's the spacebar, universal same as poker ii: http://m.imgur.com/a/nUPDj
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 26 June 2014, 07:34:30
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 08:17:12
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 26 June 2014, 08:19:31
So, are these compatible with other boards besides the leopold boards?
Yes, they are compatible with every standard board like Filco or Ducky.
I will wait for Ivan's review though :p
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 26 June 2014, 11:50:57
I emailed GMK twice about it, still haven't heard an answer for that yet.
Thanks Ivan! Much appreciated! Btw you'll like the set I would think. I'll post some pics also when mine arrives
I was actually going to do a review of the FC750r with the title "the TKL keyboard you should buy, if only for the keycaps"
Post by: jameslr on Thu, 26 June 2014, 12:01:47
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 12:27:52
There are two other pictures that show what looks like an off center caps lock.
Does the set have both?
Post by: Battou62 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 12:49:42
One picture shows the capslock key like it is center stem.
There are two other pictures that show what looks like an off center caps lock.
Does the set have both?
I noticed that also. I guess we have to wait for review.
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 26 June 2014, 13:28:07
One picture shows the capslock key like it is center stem.
There are two other pictures that show what looks like an off center caps lock.
Does the set have both?
I noticed that also. I guess we have to wait for review.
No need to be so patient boys:
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=59780.0;attach=69086;image)
Anymore questions feel free to ask, I'm only missing a few keys from the eBay and will probably have the eBay set soon.
Edit: Oh, yea they might include both (or all 3) but can't say for sure just yet.
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 26 June 2014, 13:48:23
One picture shows the capslock key like it is center stem.
There are two other pictures that show what looks like an off center caps lock.
Does the set have both?
I noticed that also. I guess we have to wait for review.
No need to be so patient boys:Show Image(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=59780.0;attach=69086;image)
Anymore questions feel free to ask, I'm only missing a few keys from the eBay and will probably have the eBay set soon.
So, which caps lock does this come with?
Post by: GSimon on Thu, 26 June 2014, 13:58:00
So, which caps lock does this come with?
Heh I thought the question was more about the stem placement for some reason.
I would guess they would include both but maybe not the top printed Caps, though I'm sure that's not very re-assuring
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 08:29:57
Also there are 2 6.25 spacebars, one is 6 stem (universal) and the other is 3 stem (660m spacing, not standard)
Nothing else really notable about the set that can't be seen from the eBay listing.
Post by: LechnerDE on Mon, 30 June 2014, 08:30:43
What's your first impression of the keys?
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 08:47:46
Each of the keys are 1.5mm thick, shift keys, enter, spacebar. Quality is unmatched, the keys all have nice clean square edges, not rounded.
I'm on mobile though I have posted some gallery links of pics.
Profile height is about identical to Cherry keys, difference being the shape (squared edges) and if most GMK sets are similarity produced to the 'authentic cherry keys' on elitekeyboards.com than I would say they are better made than GMK's in that each key is 1.5mm thick, whereas with GMK only the the 1u keys are 1.5mm, the others (alt, enter keys) were noticeably thinner (1.1-1.3).
Texture is really smooth but not slick like ABS.
Great value IMO, as mentioned earlier I was thinking of writing a review for the Leopold stating 'buy this board, if only for the keyset!'
Post by: LechnerDE on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:00:23
Now I have to decide between blank and sideprinted :p
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:17:08
Took some pics of the keys on my Leopold Numpad!!
(http://i.imgur.com/6G28mOL.jpg)
More pics: http://imgur.com/a/W7eFz
Had to sub-in a few keys for the top row.
Post by: Battou62 on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:20:04
Post by: damorgue on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:23:59
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:33:56
(http://i.imgur.com/eJi8rBw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/m4Lskdw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wzNqrYM.jpg)
Gallery Links:
http://imgur.com/a/tWAbu
http://imgur.com/a/h02Aw
Set compared to these keys:
Red Esc: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=cds_redesc
Enter: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=cds_red_enter
Ctrl: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=cds_blu_ctrl
Alt Keys: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=cds_grn_alt
Arrow Keys: http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=cds_red_arrow
Also bought yet another set, because dog victimized the other: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59984.0
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:37:00
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:39:40
I would also like to find out what factory is making them. It may be a nice source for future groupbuy sets.
If I could get this in Red (other colors could work too) that would be sweett, with or without legends but would prefer with front printed.
Post by: Latin00032 on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:39:48
I think I might get these.
Post by: Latin00032 on Mon, 30 June 2014, 09:41:13
I would also like to find out what factory is making them. It may be a nice source for future groupbuy sets.
Ivan, do you think you can dyesub these with black ink? That would be hawt!
Also, are you going to dye sub test the set that you just ordered?
Post by: Lastpilot on Mon, 30 June 2014, 10:05:50
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 13:39:42
The kit only includes two caps lock keys. The stepped key and the non-stepped key with the window (both with front printed legends). The one that has caps lock printed on top is not included and is only available as an extra if you own the Leopold FC750r
The stepped key was in a tiny bag with an additional shift key, which at first glance I thought was 2 caps lock keys
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 23:11:52
Hello,
Thank you for your purchase and inquiry.
The Leopold company is residing in South Korea, and it is famous for their keyboards.
The brand is "Leopold".
They are produced in three different assembly locations depending on the models.
le.The models FC660M and FC210TP are produced (assembled) in South Korea, FC750R and FC600R are done in Taiwan, and the models FC660C and FC300R are assembled in China.
This KEYCAP is produced in Taiwan factory.
As if iPhone is produced in China, but the Apple Company is in the USA.
All the patents, designs, technologies, and the rights are owned by The Leopold Company.
thank you.
Probably not all that helpful but I tried!
Post by: LechnerDE on Mon, 30 June 2014, 23:15:04
The factory in Taiwan must have an email address. So we should just try to contact them and ask for bulk orders.
Post by: GSimon on Mon, 30 June 2014, 23:42:54
http://www.taiwanservices.com.tw/org2/0/company_detail/en_US/164012
might just be the Leopold HQ and not the factory, but might be the same city at least?
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 01 July 2014, 08:09:46
Post by: damorgue on Wed, 02 July 2014, 08:28:34
Post by: dante on Thu, 03 July 2014, 12:26:35
Post by: dante on Fri, 04 July 2014, 19:05:52
Post by: strict on Fri, 04 July 2014, 19:24:23
The seller now carries Black side-print PBT - I added the link to the OP; just incase the "Navy" color wasn't appealing to you.
Here's hoping for a blank black set ;D
Post by: GSimon on Fri, 04 July 2014, 21:03:54
The seller now carries Black side-print PBT - I added the link to the OP; just incase the "Navy" color wasn't appealing to you.
Gah, had I known I would have waited to pick up this instead. Ah well, blue ain't so bad either.
Post by: LechnerDE on Sat, 05 July 2014, 14:23:26
The seller now carries Black side-print PBT - I added the link to the OP; just incase the "Navy" color wasn't appealing to you.
Here's hoping for a blank black set ;D
Me too :p
Post by: luisbg on Sat, 05 July 2014, 16:57:36
Post by: GSimon on Sat, 05 July 2014, 20:47:13
I wish they had more colors. I want a white (or light color) spacebar that is compatible with my FC660M.
Regardless of color it wouldn't be the correct spacing.
Post by: luisbg on Sun, 06 July 2014, 01:46:51
I wish they had more colors. I want a white (or light color) spacebar that is compatible with my FC660M.
Regardless of color it wouldn't be the correct spacing.
Really? I thought it would be compatible. Sad panda.
Post by: dante on Sun, 06 July 2014, 08:00:49
I wish they had more colors. I want a white (or light color) spacebar that is compatible with my FC660M.
Regardless of color it wouldn't be the correct spacing.
The vendor lists the 660M as compatible.
Post by: GSimon on Sun, 06 July 2014, 13:16:58
I poorly reviewed this set initially, 2nd mistake I caught...
Post by: luisbg on Sun, 06 July 2014, 20:53:14
Oh ****, it does fit. The 2nd spacebar (3 stem) is the Leopold 660m spacing
I poorly reviewed this set initially, 2nd mistake I caught...
Cool! Thanks for correcting and letting me know.
Will watch out to see if they release these in other colors.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 07 July 2014, 14:38:14
Post by: luisbg on Mon, 07 July 2014, 15:37:31
Got my set today. Very nice, definitely recommend.
Share some pictures. We want to see.
Post by: dante on Mon, 07 July 2014, 19:44:54
Post by: strict on Mon, 07 July 2014, 20:40:54
Quote
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The Leopold blank black keycap set are not available yet.
i will send you info then it available.
thank you.
- widebasket
So it sounds like they will be coming in the future :cool:
Post by: Latin00032 on Tue, 08 July 2014, 05:23:21
Got my set today. Very nice, definitely recommend.
How close to cherry profile are they?
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 08 July 2014, 09:33:11
Post by: LechnerDE on Tue, 08 July 2014, 13:28:56
I asked the seller about blank black keys and this was his responseQuoteHello,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The Leopold blank black keycap set are not available yet.
i will send you info then it available.
thank you.
- widebasket
So it sounds like they will be coming in the future :cool:
Thanks for sharing this info :thumb:
Please post in this thread as soon as they are available so I don't miss them :p
Post by: dante on Tue, 08 July 2014, 18:15:51
That being said ! It feels odd being the creator of this thread and saying this ... BUT I NO LIKE THEM :eek: :p
Seriously though they are some nice keycaps to be sure - I just like POM better; that's the endgame keycap material for myself.
I may mix this up with the G81-3000 POM set that SP sells.
Post by: Battou62 on Tue, 08 July 2014, 18:33:32
:-* I received my set today. I felt like a baller getting something delivered from South Korea - like either I'm a secret agent or I've got stacks ...
That being said ! It feels odd being the creator of this thread and saying this ... BUT I NO LIKE THEM :eek: :p
Seriously though they are some nice keycaps to be sure - I just like POM better; that's the endgame keycap material for myself.
I may mix this up with the G81-3000 POM set that SP sells.
But the legends are so dark : (
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58903.0
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 10 July 2014, 12:18:50
The "navy blue" is so dark that it looks practically like black, unless you have something really black right next to it to compare against.
There are two 6.25u Space bars in the kit, one of which is a "universal" bar that fits not only some Leopold models but most others as well - including my Cherry G80-3000.
There are two centre-stemmed Caps Lock keys, one with a window and one that is stepped (1.5).
There is an extra 1.25u and an extra 1u key for the bottom row, so you would need only to add a L-shaped Return key to get a ISO set.
I did the "acetone test" on a few keys, and the keys passed, including the windowed keys and the space bars!
The profile is Cherry. The only differences are in the radiuses and sharpness of the edges to the top surface and that the sides are textured instead of gloss. There are sprues on the bottom of the keys that would make them look somewhat different if you compare them on a flat surface.
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 10 July 2014, 12:28:36
So far all first impressions were very positive. I can't wait to order a blank black set for myself :)
Post by: damorgue on Thu, 10 July 2014, 12:50:48
Post by: luisbg on Thu, 10 July 2014, 13:10:22
Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 11 July 2014, 12:15:03
Findecanor, did you compare it to Cherry PBT or Cherry ABS?It is the radius at the corners of the top surface I was referring to. The corners are sharp at the bottom like on Cherry's keycaps. It might be that the radius is a tiny bit larger only because the edges around the top surface are sharper.
ps. I would have taken pictures if my camera hadn't acted up...
Post by: RED-404 on Fri, 11 July 2014, 12:40:59
Can't stop checking tracking. https://www.aftership.com/b17WhuMp
I need help...
Edit: Spelling did I get them all this time??
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 11 July 2014, 12:50:51
Post by: Battou62 on Fri, 11 July 2014, 13:27:16
GSimon has a bunch of comparison photos on the previous page. I am not sure how much more can be shown really?
C'mon Ivan, It's not like you have GB's to run or anything :P
Post by: lightsout714 on Sat, 12 July 2014, 02:04:50
GSimon has a bunch of comparison photos on the previous page. I am not sure how much more can be shown really?A side shot would be cool. To compare the slope of the key. And height.
Post by: damorgue on Sat, 12 July 2014, 04:46:01
Post by: gigibecali on Thu, 17 July 2014, 03:37:50
Post by: gigibecali on Thu, 17 July 2014, 03:59:25
Post by: Battou62 on Thu, 17 July 2014, 08:21:14
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 17 July 2014, 12:58:46
Thank you for that comparison. I might as well go ahead and pick up a set to tide me over until my dolch set gets here. This seems like a really good deal.
Yeah, but I am still waiting for the black blanks :)
Post by: dante on Thu, 17 July 2014, 13:07:21
Post by: lazylex on Sat, 19 July 2014, 00:18:27
They feel and look absolutely fantastic -- thinking about picking up the navy set as well.
Post by: lolkey on Sun, 27 July 2014, 16:32:55
Post by: jameslr on Sun, 27 July 2014, 18:56:51
Anyone know how the navy pbt looks on black keyboard like a Filco?
I just painted my Filco flat white with satin clear coat. With these keycaps it's a nicely understated aesthetic and the caps are a dream to type on. I really want a white set of these caps with navy dyesub printing.
Post by: lolkey on Mon, 28 July 2014, 05:56:49
Anyone know how the navy pbt looks on black keyboard like a Filco?
I just painted my Filco flat white with satin clear coat. With these keycaps it's a nicely understated aesthetic and the caps are a dream to type on. I really want a white set of these caps with navy dyesub printing.
Does the stepped capslock key fit?
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 28 July 2014, 14:50:55
Does the stepped capslock key fit?It does actually have a centred stem, so it should.
Post by: dante on Tue, 05 August 2014, 20:45:14
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 05 August 2014, 20:48:07
Post by: lolkey on Wed, 06 August 2014, 17:01:43
I asked the seller about blank black keys and this was his responseQuoteHello,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The Leopold blank black keycap set are not available yet.
i will send you info then it available.
thank you.
- widebasket
So it sounds like they will be coming in the future :cool:
Does leopold even make black blank pbt besides the Leopold FC660M? I've never seen them on a standard board.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 09 August 2014, 09:14:09
Used mine today. I'm not a huge fan of pbt but these are decent caps.
I'm not really into doing reviews or anything but I'm still typing on these caps so that means I must be liking them and honestly I'm not usually a fan of PBT caps. The longer I type on these they just feel smooth as I type. It's weird and hard to explain. But for the price these are a definite buy, I'm also enjoying the side print although it makes for awkward conversation when my boss starts asking me how many keyboards I have.
Post by: LechnerDE on Sat, 09 August 2014, 09:16:03
Used mine today. I'm not a huge fan of pbt but these are decent caps.it makes for awkward conversation when my boss starts asking me how many keyboards I have.
So what was your answer?
:p
Post by: phoenix1234 on Sat, 09 August 2014, 09:19:10
So what was your answer?Used mine today. I'm not a huge fan of pbt but these are decent caps.it makes for awkward conversation when my boss starts asking me how many keyboards I have.
:p
Let me guess, his answer could be "Don't you have anything to do, boss?" :))
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 09 August 2014, 09:22:12
Used mine today. I'm not a huge fan of pbt but these are decent caps.it makes for awkward conversation when my boss starts asking me how many keyboards I have.
So what was your answer?
:p
So what was your answer?Used mine today. I'm not a huge fan of pbt but these are decent caps.it makes for awkward conversation when my boss starts asking me how many keyboards I have.
:p
Let me guess, his answer could be "Don't you have anything to do, boss?" :))
I was like oh that is the same keyboard I always use just with different caps......then has asked how many caps I had....I just avoided that question by changing the subject... :))
Thankfully no one ever asks what this stuff costs.... :-\
Post by: Novus on Sat, 09 August 2014, 23:57:11
Used mine today. I'm not a huge fan of pbt but these are decent caps.
what is your clack of keyboard (cup of tea)?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 10 August 2014, 00:17:47
Used mine today. I'm not a huge fan of pbt but these are decent caps.
what is your clack of keyboard (cup of tea)?
So far I haven't found anything that suites me quite like double shot GMK caps, specifically dolch colorway.
Post by: phoenix1234 on Sun, 10 August 2014, 01:20:44
I was like oh that is the same keyboard I always use just with different caps......then has asked how many caps I had....I just avoided that question by changing the subject... :))Indeed, we don't want to be judged based on the number of our keyboards. I kept 2 keyboards at my works so I cloaked the Leopold Ninja PBT black on the Cherry one to keep it look usual :cool:
Thankfully no one ever asks what this stuff costs.... :-\
Post by: lolkey on Fri, 15 August 2014, 06:49:37
http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1404096898
Post by: bueller on Fri, 15 August 2014, 06:56:27
Anyone know how to translate this? Trying to see if they sell black blanks.The eBay seller said that he confirmed they do and he should be putting some up for sale in the future.
http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1404096898
Post by: lolkey on Fri, 15 August 2014, 21:32:56
Anyone know how to translate this? Trying to see if they sell black blanks.The eBay seller said that he confirmed they do and he should be putting some up for sale in the future.
http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1404096898
Hmm? I asked him about black blank and he just said no. :))
Post by: qwack on Fri, 05 September 2014, 07:50:39
Just one thing, I ordered black caps (side-printed) and I think I got navy ones. They look black, except when there is something actually black next to them — then they look noticeably... bluer. And there is no color reference on the package, so I cannot check. Anybody noticed the same thing with their (supposedly) black keyset ?
I admit it's no big deal, as the bluish tint is barely noticeable, but now I'd like to know if navy blanks would be the same color as I got, or if they would have a more pronounced blue tint.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 05 September 2014, 08:28:58
Thanks for the find, I ordered one set and the quality is superb.
Just one thing, I ordered black caps (side-printed) and I think I got navy ones. They look black, except when there is something actually black next to them — then they look noticeably... bluer. And there is no color reference on the package, so I cannot check. Anybody noticed the same thing with their (supposedly) black keyset ?
I admit it's no big deal, as the bluish tint is barely noticeable, but now I'd like to know if navy blanks would be the same color as I got, or if they would have a more pronounced blue tint.
My black set is definitely black.
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 05 September 2014, 09:01:46
Post by: saturnotaku on Fri, 05 September 2014, 11:36:03
Still waiting for my set to arrive. Seriously anxious now.
When did you order? I bought a set of Realforce caps from that seller, and even though they shipped the next day, it took almost 3 weeks to arrive, despite my being in the US. You might have a similar wait, perhaps longer depending on how efficient/corrupt the Turkish postal system is.
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 05 September 2014, 11:41:53
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Post by: qwack on Tue, 09 September 2014, 06:22:01
My black set is definitely black.
Thanks for the feedback. Here is how my set looks:
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1042331/Keyboard/Misc/Leo%20on%20Pure%20Pro.jpg)
I seem to be the only one complaining, so either I'm excessively picky or it was a one-time mistake from the seller. In any case, if this is indeed Leopold's navy and not black, it's good news — their navy set is dark enough for me and I'll probably get a blank set.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 09 September 2014, 06:59:18
A crappy cell pic of mine.
Post by: oscillik on Tue, 09 September 2014, 08:50:48
They have an almost ceramic quality to the feel of them. Makes me wish I could have PBT caps on my ThinkPad :(
edit: potato pic
(http://i.imgur.com/Uof6mVq.jpg)
Post by: ynrozturk on Tue, 09 September 2014, 10:05:59
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 12 September 2014, 14:32:21
Another gripe is the space bar but that's probably my fault for not fitting it properly, it tends to stick. I'll be playing around with that a bit more. Here are some pictures I just took.
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/1_zps3448574b.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/1_zps3448574b.jpg.html)
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/2_zpscd457062.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/2_zpscd457062.jpg.html)
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/3_zps5c1c2c5d.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/3_zps5c1c2c5d.jpg.html)
Post by: Arcoril on Fri, 12 September 2014, 16:10:17
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 12 September 2014, 17:52:33
Post by: jameslr on Fri, 12 September 2014, 18:36:14
Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 12 September 2014, 18:49:02
The legends on my lasered Cherry keys don't sand off so easily....
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 12 September 2014, 19:38:39
Thick cherry profile caps don't work the best with costar stabilized boards it seems. I have these on my novatouch and I love them.
Any sets that you could suggest? I'm looking for a black blank set preferably.
Post by: jameslr on Fri, 12 September 2014, 19:55:55
Thick cherry profile caps don't work the best with costar stabilized boards it seems. I have these on my novatouch and I love them.
Any sets that you could suggest? I'm looking for a black blank set preferably.
None that I can personally recommend. I'm not a fan of blank caps, and my current favorites are all cherry profile. I do know you can get a blank black set of DSA profile PBT caps from Signature Plastics via their pimpmykeyboard.com storefront. Can't really vouch for them personally though, but I do know many people like them.
It sounds like PBT may not be for you if you don't like the texture of the Leopold caps. I personally think the leopold caps have the best finish I've felt on any PBT.
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 12 September 2014, 21:08:28
Thick cherry profile caps don't work the best with costar stabilized boards it seems. I have these on my novatouch and I love them.
Any sets that you could suggest? I'm looking for a black blank set preferably.
None that I can personally recommend. I'm not a fan of blank caps, and my current favorites are all cherry profile. I do know you can get a blank black set of DSA profile PBT caps from Signature Plastics via their pimpmykeyboard.com storefront. Can't really vouch for them personally though, but I do know many people like them.
It sounds like PBT may not be for you if you don't like the texture of the Leopold caps. I personally think the leopold caps have the best finish I've felt on any PBT.
Oh I love the finish and texture on them, it just didn't work on my other board with Costar stabilizers. I'm guessing it's a height thing with the cap itself - it just didn't feel good pressing down on the MX Blues with them on. The tactility was pretty much gone, like it had o-rings on them. And I hate o-rings. They feel absolutely amazing on my Poker II, so I am very happy with them.
I may give those DSA caps a shot, I've been eyeballing them for a while. I'm just now afraid that I'll have the same problems like I did with this Leopold set. I wonder if they're okay with Costar stabilizers.
Post by: strict on Fri, 12 September 2014, 21:13:59
Oh I love the finish and texture on them, it just didn't work on my other board with Costar stabilizers. I'm guessing it's a height thing with the cap itself - it just didn't feel good pressing down on the MX Blues with them on. The tactility was pretty much gone, like it had o-rings on them. And I hate o-rings. They feel absolutely amazing on my Poker II, so I am very happy with them.
I may give those DSA caps a shot, I've been eyeballing them for a while. I'm just now afraid that I'll have the same problems like I did with this Leopold set. I wonder if they're okay with Costar stabilizers.
It's usually the thickness of the keys that causes issues with Costar stabs, not so much the profile. The Leopold PBT keys are some of the thickest keys I think we've ever seen. I believe pretty much every DSA set produced so far is considered to be either "medium" or "thin" thickness so you should be fine to go with those.
Post by: ynrozturk on Fri, 12 September 2014, 21:30:32
Post by: Arcoril on Sat, 13 September 2014, 01:51:45
Awesome, thanks for the info.
If you're looking for medium thickness PBT caps that'll play nicely with Costar stabilizers, I actually had some great luck with these cheap Banggood PBT caps (http://www.banggood.com/PBT-87-Blank-White-Key-Caps-For-Cherry-MX-Keyboard-p-84084.html). The texture's pretty good and you can't beat the price. Plus they make a nice solid clunk when bottoming out without any rubbing.
Post by: strict on Sat, 13 September 2014, 02:05:43
If you're looking for medium thickness PBT caps that'll play nicely with Costar stabilizers, I actually had some great luck with these cheap Banggood PBT caps (http://www.banggood.com/PBT-87-Blank-White-Key-Caps-For-Cherry-MX-Keyboard-p-84084.html). The texture's pretty good and you can't beat the price. Plus they make a nice solid clunk when bottoming out without any rubbing.
+1
I love my BangGood PBT set. They could charge 2x as much and it would still be a good buy.
Post by: ynrozturk on Sat, 13 September 2014, 10:59:34
Awesome, thanks for the info.
If you're looking for medium thickness PBT caps that'll play nicely with Costar stabilizers, I actually had some great luck with these cheap Banggood PBT caps (http://www.banggood.com/PBT-87-Blank-White-Key-Caps-For-Cherry-MX-Keyboard-p-84084.html). The texture's pretty good and you can't beat the price. Plus they make a nice solid clunk when bottoming out without any rubbing.
Thanks, that's just perfect. I'm still not sure about the DSA profile, just seems weird to me. I'll definitely be going for these. Cheers!
Post by: Karura on Sun, 21 September 2014, 08:13:44
I'm tired of my keycaps, need thick PBT!
Post by: Latin00032 on Sun, 21 September 2014, 10:40:10
Imagine the navy blue caps with a black dye text. Very subtle effect.
Post by: jameslr on Mon, 22 September 2014, 08:14:15
Was there any talk of finding the original vendor of the caps and using term to dye sub?
Imagine the navy blue caps with a black dye text. Very subtle effect.
I think Ivan was looking into who was actually making the caps. Dye sub legends on these caps would be nice, but I doubt they're equipped to do it. Might as well just get a set of imsto PBT with cherry legends.
Post by: strict on Mon, 22 September 2014, 09:21:25
I think Ivan was looking into who was actually making the caps. Dye sub legends on these caps would be nice, but I doubt they're equipped to do it. Might as well just get a set of imsto PBT with cherry legends.
I don't think it would matter whether that particular manufacturer can handle it or not, I'm assuming Ivan would use the same process that the pitch black set is going through right now; KBC produced all the keys as blanks and then the ones that get dye-subbed get shipped to IMSTO.
Post by: jameslr on Mon, 22 September 2014, 16:19:58
I see. I did not think about that. Would be cool to see something like this come to fruition.I think Ivan was looking into who was actually making the caps. Dye sub legends on these caps would be nice, but I doubt they're equipped to do it. Might as well just get a set of imsto PBT with cherry legends.
I don't think it would matter whether that particular manufacturer can handle it or not, I'm assuming Ivan would use the same process that the pitch black set is going through right now; KBC produced all the keys as blanks and then the ones that get dye-subbed get shipped to IMSTO.
Post by: yomammary on Tue, 23 September 2014, 07:23:35
Any other keycaps that won't fit?
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Tue, 23 September 2014, 07:41:32
Can anybody tell me if the spacebar is 6.25 factor and if the cherry stems placing would fit my WASD v2?It is 6.25x size, and would fit perfectly in a WASD v2. They actually include two spacebars in the pack, one with the standard stem spacing, and another with Leopold's older weird spacing that made changing spacebars almost impossible(I guess if you wanted to put it on an older Leopold?). I'm glad to see they've decided to finally allow their spacebars to be interchangeable.
Any other keycaps that won't fit?
Post by: ynrozturk on Tue, 23 September 2014, 09:44:18
Post by: yomammary on Tue, 23 September 2014, 12:55:10
Thanks!Can anybody tell me if the spacebar is 6.25 factor and if the cherry stems placing would fit my WASD v2?It is 6.25x size, and would fit perfectly in a WASD v2. They actually include two spacebars in the pack, one with the standard stem spacing, and another with Leopold's older weird spacing that made changing spacebars almost impossible(I guess if you wanted to put it on an older Leopold?). I'm glad to see they've decided to finally allow their spacebars to be interchangeable.
Any other keycaps that won't fit?
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 25 September 2014, 07:09:03
Do you guys know how long it takes to ship?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 25 September 2014, 07:15:52
Just bought the font facing black set :)
Do you guys know how long it takes to ship?
Mine took 3 weeks from day of purchase to the day I received them. Of course I'm CONUS so Canada could be different.
And on a side note I'm still using these caps on my daily driver, I may buy another set. :thumb:
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Thu, 25 September 2014, 07:43:06
Your seal of approval actually helped persuade me to buy them since I know you're not usually a fan of pbt, so I knew they must be good! :thumb:Just bought the font facing black set :)
Do you guys know how long it takes to ship?
Mine took 3 weeks from day of purchase to the day I received them. Of course I'm CONUS so Canada could be different.
And on a side note I'm still using these caps on my daily driver, I may buy another set. :thumb:
Post by: ynrozturk on Thu, 25 September 2014, 09:50:13
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/IMG_20140925_174607_zps100da1fa.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/IMG_20140925_174607_zps100da1fa.jpg.html)
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 25 September 2014, 10:29:11
Thanks!Just bought the font facing black set :)
Do you guys know how long it takes to ship?
Mine took 3 weeks from day of purchase to the day I received them. Of course I'm CONUS so Canada could be different.
And on a side note I'm still using these caps on my daily driver, I may buy another set. :thumb:
Post by: LechnerDE on Thu, 25 September 2014, 10:37:22
Running these on my Poker II and they feel amazing. Potato :
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/IMG_20140925_174607_zps100da1fa.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/IMG_20140925_174607_zps100da1fa.jpg.html)
Looks great!
I like the classy look with the black gasmask and the Poker Mods :thumb:
Post by: ynrozturk on Thu, 25 September 2014, 11:54:46
Running these on my Poker II and they feel amazing. Potato :
(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu169/ynrozturk/IMG_20140925_174607_zps100da1fa.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ynrozturk/media/IMG_20140925_174607_zps100da1fa.jpg.html)
Looks great!
I like the classy look with the black gasmask and the Poker Mods :thumb:
Thanks! :thumb: All it's waiting for now is the aluminum case I ordered from Massdrop.
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 25 September 2014, 17:33:38
Post by: gigibecali on Fri, 26 September 2014, 05:58:24
Some potatos.
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vs. some taihao + qfr caps (I really need some stab lube to change them)
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vs. imsto
Post by: JustDownloadMoreRAM on Fri, 26 September 2014, 20:39:56
(http://i.imgur.com/ihodL5e.jpg)
Post by: saint_james on Wed, 01 October 2014, 22:43:24
Post by: Latin00032 on Thu, 02 October 2014, 00:58:50
I received my set of Leopold front-print keycaps from Widebasket earlier this week... absolutely satisfied. Great quality and they feel awesome!Pics?
Post by: saint_james on Thu, 02 October 2014, 11:50:13
I will add that I was concerned about the stabilized keys sticking on the Costar stabilizers... in fact my spacebar did stick on initial installation. I added o-rings to the keys and the spacebar no longer sticks. I theorize that adding the o-rings shortens key travel enough to prevent the stabilizers from interfering with the keycap.
Post by: pyroman07 on Fri, 03 October 2014, 01:31:12
I bought this as my first mechanical looking to get into the scene, and I wanted to get keycaps for it earlier but I haven't been able to find one that will have a spacebar that fits so I never bought a set.
I'm afraid the spacebar will basically be this one (https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=sb_u2) which specifically says "DOES NOT FIT Leopold FC500R!"
I can't find a pciture of the second spacebar int his set and I want to make sure I could actually use it.
Post by: gigibecali on Fri, 03 October 2014, 08:24:57
[attach=1] [attach=2]
Post by: JustDownloadMoreRAM on Sat, 04 October 2014, 15:54:51
Post by: a Horde of Penguins on Mon, 06 October 2014, 17:55:45
ordered some but thought i should make sure real quick.
Post by: intelli78 on Tue, 07 October 2014, 05:34:56
will these keycaps work with a das ultimate s? the older vs.
ordered some but thought i should make sure real quick.
Yes.
Post by: Attack on Sun, 12 October 2014, 01:38:42
Post by: LechnerDE on Sun, 12 October 2014, 03:40:49
Anybody know if either of the spacebars are compatible with an FC700R?
Yes, there are 2 spacebars in the pack. One fits the FC700R the other one is for regular stem positions.
Source: I use the sideprinted black set on my FC700R :)
Post by: sunshine on Mon, 13 October 2014, 01:32:00
Post by: yomammary on Tue, 14 October 2014, 07:36:48
http://imgur.com/a/3oczk
Post by: saint_james on Tue, 14 October 2014, 07:44:54
Here are some pics of the change.Looks great! :thumb:
http://imgur.com/a/3oczk
Post by: yomammary on Tue, 14 October 2014, 09:10:03
Post by: Jason761 on Fri, 17 October 2014, 01:11:46
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 17 October 2014, 01:41:10
Will these fit with Das Keyboard Model S Professional with media controls?
What do you mean by media controls? Do you mean the DAS 4 with the knob?
If so, this set should be compatible as it has the standard bottom row with these key sizes:
1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 6.25 (spacebar) - 1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25
1.0 and 1.5 modifiers are not included in the Leopold set!
Post by: Jason761 on Sat, 18 October 2014, 00:49:36
What do you mean by media controls? Do you mean the DAS 4 with the knob?
If so, this set should be compatible as it has the standard bottom row with these key sizes:
1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 6.25 (spacebar) - 1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25
1.0 and 1.5 modifiers are not included in the Leopold set!
I have the one with the fn key.
http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional/
Post by: LechnerDE on Sat, 18 October 2014, 02:05:34
What do you mean by media controls? Do you mean the DAS 4 with the knob?
If so, this set should be compatible as it has the standard bottom row with these key sizes:
1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 6.25 (spacebar) - 1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25
1.0 and 1.5 modifiers are not included in the Leopold set!
I have the one with the fn key.
http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional/
Looks like at least the spacebar won't fit and there is no replacement key for the FN key. I wouldn't advise mixing the Leopold and the original keys, because they have different profiles (DAS keys are considerably higher).
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sat, 18 October 2014, 11:51:58
Post by: Jason761 on Sat, 18 October 2014, 17:28:59
What do you mean by media controls? Do you mean the DAS 4 with the knob?
If so, this set should be compatible as it has the standard bottom row with these key sizes:
1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 6.25 (spacebar) - 1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25
1.0 and 1.5 modifiers are not included in the Leopold set!
I have the one with the fn key.
http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional/
Looks like at least the spacebar won't fit and there is no replacement key for the FN key. I wouldn't advise mixing the Leopold and the original keys, because they have different profiles (DAS keys are considerably higher).
Are there any keycaps that are compatible with my keyboard?
Post by: spOOfy on Sat, 18 October 2014, 17:57:50
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 18 October 2014, 18:16:29
Looks like at least the spacebar won't fit and there is no replacement key for the FN key. I wouldn't advise mixing the Leopold and the original keys, because they have different profiles (DAS keys are considerably higher).None of the Leopold Space Bars will fit, but the sets do contain eight 1.25 keys that fit the bottom row.
Post by: strict on Sat, 18 October 2014, 18:17:56
Are there any keycaps that are compatible with my keyboard?
Im just guessing the layout from the link that was posted but it looks like your bottom row is:
1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 6 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25
So as long as you find a kit that offers a 6u (not 6.25u) spacebar along with 8x 1.25u mods you should be good to go.
It's closed now but something like the Granite Set that was on MassDrop (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/granite-keycap-set?mode=guest_open#tab-description) should have easily had more than enough keys to cover your Das board.
Post by: Veridis on Sat, 18 October 2014, 20:05:11
Will post potatos later!
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 18 October 2014, 21:30:19
I think the spacebar is only 5 unit. let me check.Are there any keycaps that are compatible with my keyboard?
Im just guessing the layout from the link that was posted but it looks like your bottom row is:
1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 6 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25
So as long as you find a kit that offers a 6u (not 6.25u) spacebar along with 8x 1.25u mods you should be good to go.
It's closed now but something like the Granite Set that was on MassDrop (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/granite-keycap-set?mode=guest_open#tab-description) should have easily had more than enough keys to cover your Das board.
yeah, it's 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 5 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25
Post by: strict on Sat, 18 October 2014, 22:50:21
I think the spacebar is only 5 unit. let me check.
yeah, it's 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 5 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25
Good catch, my bad. I don't think I've ever seen a 5u spacebar offered in an aftermarket set?
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 18 October 2014, 23:17:31
I think the spacebar is only 5 unit. let me check.
yeah, it's 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 5 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25
Good catch, my bad. I don't think I've ever seen a 5u spacebar offered in an aftermarket set?
SP might have them but I'm watching TV on my other screen and don't want to pause it so I can DL SP's keycap listing, but that's where I'd check.
Other options include: TG3 BL82 (I believe Sp made the keycaps anyway) and ricercar SPOS followed by japanese keyboards. Tipro has a 4 unit I believe. G80-1800 winkey is longer than 5 I believe. I can't think of other sources right now.
It would be a lot easier to sell that thing and buy a different keyboard.
Post by: strict on Sun, 19 October 2014, 21:05:20
Quote
According to Leopold they do not have any production plan for blank Black Keycap set in the near future.
thank you.
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sun, 19 October 2014, 21:09:23
I asked widebasket if he had heard anything more about non-printed black PBT setsI find it a little weird they decided to make navy blanks, but no black ones.QuoteAccording to Leopold they do not have any production plan for blank Black Keycap set in the near future.
thank you.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 19 October 2014, 21:18:20
I asked widebasket if he had heard anything more about non-printed black PBT setsI find it a little weird they decided to make navy blanks, but no black ones.QuoteAccording to Leopold they do not have any production plan for blank Black Keycap set in the near future.
thank you.
Was there most recent keyboard navy blue? That was the only thing I could think of, I was hoping for a blank black set as well.
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sun, 19 October 2014, 21:22:31
Yeah, the 750r did have a more navyish color to it. It also came in white, but there aren't any blanks available for that either. I guess Leopold is big fan of navy blue! :))I asked widebasket if he had heard anything more about non-printed black PBT setsI find it a little weird they decided to make navy blanks, but no black ones.QuoteAccording to Leopold they do not have any production plan for blank Black Keycap set in the near future.
thank you.
Was there most recent keyboard navy blue? That was the only thing I could think of, I was hoping for a blank black set as well.
Post by: strict on Sun, 19 October 2014, 21:24:17
Post by: dante on Mon, 20 October 2014, 10:35:58
Post by: _PixelNinja on Tue, 21 October 2014, 08:10:35
Post by: pyroman07 on Wed, 22 October 2014, 02:27:18
(http://i.imgur.com/XuVXb4t.jpg)
Post by: gigibecali on Wed, 22 October 2014, 05:29:04
Why did you pick white?
Can they be easily seen in low light?
Post by: Dreamnipples on Wed, 22 October 2014, 06:12:40
Those look very nice.
Why did you pick white?
Can they be easily seen in low light?
(swithing account since I don't like the name of that other one, I don't really use tht name anymore online)
I chose white because it matches my computer case, and I want to get a few of the novelty dye-subs sometime that come in white. I also just like the black and white look. I changed the LEDs in my mouse to be white as well, but I'm not sure if I am going to keep it that way since it just looks so much different. I don't like typing in the dark, and you can see the keys reasonably well in teh dark, but you can't read the legends as easily (though that isn't really a problem since I'm sure most of us know where everything is on the keyboard).
This is what my setup looks like at the moment.
(http://i.imgur.com/yqo8Mo0.jpg)
In the future I might buy a black set so I can change up the modifiers and the F-keys. I have to stick to Cherry profile now, and I have no plans on mixing ABS into my PBT caps.
Post by: strict on Wed, 22 October 2014, 07:14:57
I got mine in today. I really like them so far. My first PBT set and the spacebar fits the Leopold FC500R! I was pretty sure it would, but I was still skeptical because no source I could find actually listed the FC500R as sharing the same stem placement as the FC660.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XuVXb4t.jpg)
Looks great! I'm a huge fan of the stormtrooper look (black and white) (http://geekhack.org/Smileys/solosmileys/thumbsup.gif)
Post by: Veridis on Wed, 22 October 2014, 09:03:11
It seems like the white side-printed caps have more visibility than the black ones, which is good if someone else uses the keyboard occasionally.
Post by: Novus on Wed, 22 October 2014, 13:48:22
Post by: navicella on Wed, 22 October 2014, 19:59:53
Post by: ynrozturk on Wed, 22 October 2014, 20:34:24
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 23 October 2014, 08:40:55
I've just replaced my old key set with this leopold key set on my Filco MJ 2. The problem is the keys with stabilizer sometimes stuck and give a sticky feeling when typing. It doesn't happen when I put my old key caps on again. I can't figure out what makes the difference, I already tried to lube the stabilizer but the problem's still there. Can anybody shed some light on it?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=63557.0
Post by: gigibecali on Thu, 23 October 2014, 10:21:42
There are actually few posts on the subject around here.
On QFR (for example) these caps work just fine. Same for imstos.
Post by: Jixr on Thu, 23 October 2014, 14:18:49
Cheapish, and looking to replace my thin PBT front printed caps.
I wish they had more color options though. Would love a classic beige/gray combo
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Thu, 23 October 2014, 14:25:54
I just ordered a set for myself.I think you'll really like them, they're fantastic quality for the price. Only downside is you'll need a bit of patience for them to arrive since they're coming from Korea.
Cheapish, and looking to replace my thin PBT front printed caps.
I wish they had more color options though. Would love a classic beige/gray combo
Post by: navicella on Fri, 24 October 2014, 01:44:58
I've just replaced my old key set with this leopold key set on my Filco MJ 2. The problem is the keys with stabilizer sometimes stuck and give a sticky feeling when typing. It doesn't happen when I put my old key caps on again. I can't figure out what makes the difference, I already tried to lube the stabilizer but the problem's still there. Can anybody shed some light on it?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=63557.0
Wow thank a lot, will try to modify them tonight :thumb:
Post by: yomammary on Fri, 24 October 2014, 07:09:53
No problem, I had the same issue haha.I've just replaced my old key set with this leopold key set on my Filco MJ 2. The problem is the keys with stabilizer sometimes stuck and give a sticky feeling when typing. It doesn't happen when I put my old key caps on again. I can't figure out what makes the difference, I already tried to lube the stabilizer but the problem's still there. Can anybody shed some light on it?http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=63557.0
Wow thank a lot, will try to modify them tonight :thumb:
Post by: eten on Fri, 24 October 2014, 10:55:33
Post by: oscillik on Fri, 24 October 2014, 12:05:52
Looking to purchase a Filco MJ2 MX-brown onsale at NCIX and popping these key caps on. Reading through the posts, is there some compatibility issues with stabilizers?
if your board uses Costar stabilizers, you may need to file down the inside of the keycap for the left shift (and possibly the spacebar) to avoid scratchy action / sticking action.
My WASD CODE keyboard (which uses Costar stabs) hasn't had any trouble though. I guess mileage varies.
Post by: awhitedev on Fri, 24 October 2014, 17:32:25
This seller actually combined shipping for me... so I got two sets and only paid $18 to the US. Not bad!
Post by: Veridis on Fri, 31 October 2014, 12:57:39
A quick potato:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Loner1337/DSC09470_zpsf92f194c.jpg)
Post by: deci on Fri, 31 October 2014, 13:26:53
The stabilizers sound much louder with these keys, on the Novatouch.
A quick potato:Show Image(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Loner1337/DSC09470_zpsf92f194c.jpg)
Because the Novatouch stabs only play nice with higher profile key cap profiles (like OEM).
The roof of lower profile keycaps like cherry profile actually hit the plastic nubs at the top of the stabilizer.
A thick or fat o-ring will work as long as it is tall enough to provide enough clearance (the thin stock ones work on some key sets but aren't thick enough for others).
Post by: Veridis on Sat, 01 November 2014, 01:36:43
The stabilizers sound much louder with these keys, on the Novatouch.
A quick potato:Show Image(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Loner1337/DSC09470_zpsf92f194c.jpg)
Because the Novatouch stabs only play nice with higher profile key cap profiles (like OEM).
The roof of lower profile keycaps like cherry profile actually hit the plastic nubs at the top of the stabilizer.
A thick or fat o-ring will work as long as it is tall enough to provide enough clearance (the thin stock ones work on some key sets but aren't thick enough for others).
Thanks for the tip! I've tested the keys and the left shift was really clacking hard when depressed. The other stabilized keys only made noises when coming back up.
I prefer not using O rings, but the left shift was hitting the plastic nubs like you said. After putting a single O-ring on the left shift it sounded more like the other keys, with slightly reduced travel.
Post by: spOOfy on Sat, 01 November 2014, 19:56:59
Anyways, I bought the white side printed ones and I'm using it now on my Filco Majestouch 2 w/ MX Blues with no major issues. The caps feel a bit tight on the keys with the stablizers but there isn't any rubbing or friction going on. I did, however, had a problem with my left SHIFT key sticking so I just applied some pressure randomly around the keycap hoping it would fix itself and it did. Doesn't stick anymore and all the keys function normally now. Keycaps feels great.
I'm also going to try them out on my KUL w/ MX Reds later tonight or tomorrow but I don't think there should be any issues seeing as the Cherry stabs are more friendly with this set.
Post by: kebby on Tue, 04 November 2014, 07:40:23
Post by: JustDownloadMoreRAM on Wed, 05 November 2014, 00:44:28
Can anyone comment on how visible the legends are compared to for example the Ducky "gold" side-printed (http://keypuller.com/golden-side-print-by-ducky/) or the Leopold FC660M top printed ones that seem very similar to the Ducky prints? In some pictures they seem very bright white and less in some others. I'd actually prefer if they were fairly stealthy.On the dark caps or the light?
The legends are a bit fainter on the navy caps than the linked Ducky set. The legends on white and blue sets are more legible than the terrible top lasered 660M caps.
Post by: kebby on Wed, 05 November 2014, 02:01:59
Can anyone comment on how visible the legends are compared to for example the Ducky "gold" side-printed (http://keypuller.com/golden-side-print-by-ducky/) or the Leopold FC660M top printed ones that seem very similar to the Ducky prints? In some pictures they seem very bright white and less in some others. I'd actually prefer if they were fairly stealthy.On the dark caps or the light?
The legends are a bit fainter on the navy caps than the linked Ducky set. The legends on white and blue sets are more legible than the terrible top lasered 660M caps.
I was thinking of the black ones specifically. I guess they could be what I'm looking for then if the ones on the ducky are more clearly visible.
Post by: Snowjay on Thu, 20 November 2014, 12:55:40
Post by: Veridis on Tue, 25 November 2014, 19:23:33
I want to ask the owners of the white keycaps: Are they snow-white or kind of creamy or beige?Not really white like bleached shirts, more on the creamy/beige side.
Post by: tepoz on Tue, 02 December 2014, 17:13:14
I just bought two sets of these. One white side printed set and a navy blank set. I want to combine them, use the blue for mods and f keys, and the white for my alpha numeric keys. Can't wait for them to come in!
This seller actually combined shipping for me... so I got two sets and only paid $18 to the US. Not bad!
Hey man, do you have an update for us? :D
Post by: spOOfy on Tue, 02 December 2014, 21:08:51
I've been using my white side printed caps for a little over a month on my KUL.
Thinking about buying a black keyset.
Post by: tepoz on Thu, 04 December 2014, 02:00:48
Post by: awhitedev on Fri, 05 December 2014, 19:07:09
(sorry for the potato)
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Post by: Rayoui on Sat, 06 December 2014, 12:27:42
(http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/stalker81598/geekhack/DSC_2949-Edit_zps7c69b209.jpg~original)
Post by: PhatCraqHo on Tue, 23 December 2014, 18:16:51
Post by: _PixelNinja on Wed, 24 December 2014, 09:16:48
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 11 January 2015, 05:37:44
Post by: bowji on Sun, 11 January 2015, 05:39:33
Does the spacebar is PBT also or ABS?
AFAIK the spacebar is also PBT.
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 11 January 2015, 05:41:48
Does the spacebar is PBT also or ABS?
AFAIK the spacebar is also PBT.
Alright thanks. When you think of it 40$ shipped for a full thick PBT set, it is quite a bargain!
Post by: bowji on Sun, 11 January 2015, 06:02:08
Does the spacebar is PBT also or ABS?
AFAIK the spacebar is also PBT.
Alright thanks. When you think of it 40$ shipped for a full thick PBT set, it is quite a bargain!
Absolutely, I got the side print version on my ducky and its great. Feel, quality and price speaks for itself :thumb:
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 11 January 2015, 06:10:48
Does the spacebar is PBT also or ABS?
AFAIK the spacebar is also PBT.
I'm thinking of grabbing for my Novatouch that I'll buy soon.
Alright thanks. When you think of it 40$ shipped for a full thick PBT set, it is quite a bargain!
Absolutely, I got the side print version on my ducky and its great. Feel, quality and price speaks for itself :thumb:
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 11 January 2015, 08:45:56
Still using these on my daily driver.Used mine today. I'm not a huge fan of pbt but these are decent caps.
I'm not really into doing reviews or anything but I'm still typing on these caps so that means I must be liking them and honestly I'm not usually a fan of PBT caps. The longer I type on these they just feel smooth as I type. It's weird and hard to explain. But for the price these are a definite buy, I'm also enjoying the side print although it makes for awkward conversation when my boss starts asking me how many keyboards I have.
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 11 January 2015, 09:49:35
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Sun, 11 January 2015, 09:56:58
Still no news of any black blank version?Widebasket himself said a long time ago that there were no plans to stock blank blacks unfortunately. I hope with all the inquires he's probably gotten, that he might pass word to either the manufacturer or Leopold that there's lots of interest! :thumb:
Also, does anyone know how these stack up with KBC/Vortex cherry profile? At first glace, they looked even lower than cherry profile, but not by much, I didn't have anything handy to compare it to though.
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 11 January 2015, 10:41:23
I was saying that I will buy one black set when I'll receive my NT.
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 11 January 2015, 16:51:12
Widebasket himself said a long time ago that there were no plans to stock blank blacks unfortunately. I hope with all the inquires he's probably gotten, that he might pass word to either the manufacturer or Leopold that there's lots of interest! :thumb:Yes — that is what he told me too when I asked him some months back. But I was hoping that maybe, by some miracle, things could have changed. It's just so silly, IMO, that Leopold does not manufacture black blanks...
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 11 January 2015, 16:54:07
Widebasket himself said a long time ago that there were no plans to stock blank blacks unfortunately. I hope with all the inquires he's probably gotten, that he might pass word to either the manufacturer or Leopold that there's lots of interest! :thumb:Yes — that is what he told me too when I asked him some months back. But I was hoping that maybe, by some miracle, things could have changed. It's just so silly, IMO, that Leopold does not manufacture black blanks...
Especially considering they already do side printed version of it. They have all the materials needed for it. Just need to forget the printing process. What kind of printing process is used by the way? Dyesub?
Post by: strict on Sun, 11 January 2015, 17:00:40
Especially considering they already do side printed version of it. They have all the materials needed for it. Just need to forget the printing process. What kind of printing process is used by the way? Dyesub?
Laser
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 11 January 2015, 17:16:13
Just need to forget the printing process.Exactly. That's why it is mind boggling to me. Anyhow...
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 11 January 2015, 18:16:07
Just need to forget the printing process.Exactly. That's why it is mind boggling to me. Anyhow...
Maybe there is something we don't know.
Post by: asgeirtj on Sun, 11 January 2015, 20:11:34
Post by: dante on Sun, 11 January 2015, 20:32:25
Just need to forget the printing process.Exactly. That's why it is mind boggling to me. Anyhow...
Maybe there is something we don't know.
This has been a mystery to me since joining GeekHack several years ago.
I think it boils down simply is that - we both know that the keycaps will eventually sell out - but they still don't want to take a risk of having to warehouse all those keycaps. Hence why they want moq's of 400 and such.
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 12 January 2015, 03:09:06
Just need to forget the printing process.Exactly. That's why it is mind boggling to me. Anyhow...
Maybe there is something we don't know.
This has been a mystery to me since joining GeekHack several years ago.
I think it boils down simply is that - we both know that the keycaps will eventually sell out - but they still don't want to take a risk of having to warehouse all those keycaps. Hence why they want moq's of 400 and such.
Maybe running the machines is quite expensive and they don't want to run them for nothing i.e really little quantity. Or perhaps they just don't give a **** about us :'(
Post by: gigibecali on Thu, 15 January 2015, 04:46:29
(I already bought few various sets from the seller - don't know if that meant something)
A very nice touch.
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 15 January 2015, 09:34:06
This is AABCDD profile right? Is the texture on these perhaps grainy like keycool and sp dcs caps?BBCDEE: yes
front-facing: yes
texture: more than Cherry/GMK, less than SP DCS.
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:04:24
Just like to mention that the thick double-shot red ESC came as a gift for the white, side printed set.
(I already bought few various sets from the seller - don't know if that meant something)
A very nice touch.
Indeed that's a nice attention there. I wish I'll have one too once I'll order :D
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 17 January 2015, 10:16:37
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 17 January 2015, 10:19:11
For those who ordered a set, how long did it take to be delivered?
Just bought the font facing black set :)
Do you guys know how long it takes to ship?
Mine took 3 weeks from day of purchase to the day I received them. Of course I'm CONUS so Canada could be different.
And on a side note I'm still using these caps on my daily driver, I may buy another set. :thumb:
Although time of year (holidays) could affect shipping time I'm sure.
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 17 January 2015, 12:22:24
For those who ordered a set, how long did it take to be delivered?Just bought the font facing black set :)
Do you guys know how long it takes to ship?
Mine took 3 weeks from day of purchase to the day I received them. Of course I'm CONUS so Canada could be different.
And on a side note I'm still using these caps on my daily driver, I may buy another set. :thumb:
Although time of year (holidays) could affect shipping time I'm sure.
Thank for the quote.
Post by: gigibecali on Mon, 19 January 2015, 02:39:03
(and another week to have them...)
Post by: bueller on Mon, 19 January 2015, 02:53:53
Post by: Rayoui on Mon, 19 January 2015, 03:17:36
(http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/stalker81598/geekhack/DSC_3054_zps3e5a3dca.jpg~original)
(http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/stalker81598/geekhack/DSC_3054-Edit-2_zpse498abee.jpg~original)
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 19 January 2015, 03:18:19
Post by: bueller on Mon, 19 January 2015, 03:18:44
It appears to be infilled. I do not believe it will come off easily.Show Image(http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/stalker81598/geekhack/DSC_3054_zps3e5a3dca.jpg~original)Show Image(http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/stalker81598/geekhack/DSC_3054-Edit-2_zpse498abee.jpg~original)
Damn it. Cheers man.
Post by: Rayoui on Mon, 19 January 2015, 03:29:00
Are you sure that's not straight lasered?
Could be, but I was under the impression if it was just lasered, it would be recessed into the surface. It's actually slightly risen from the surrounding surface.
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 19 January 2015, 03:34:13
Are you sure that's not straight lasered?
Could be, but I was under the impression if it was just lasered, it would be recessed into the surface. It's actually slightly risen from the surrounding surface.
I was asking because it doesn't look like the infilled I'm used too. Instead, it looks like the plastic was basically brought to a boiling point, causing it to raise, darken, and part of it to char.
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 19 January 2015, 05:11:06
It took 11 days to arrive in RO.Sorry but what is RO?
(and another week to have them...)
Post by: strict on Mon, 19 January 2015, 07:52:10
Are you sure that's not straight lasered?
Could be, but I was under the impression if it was just lasered, it would be recessed into the surface. It's actually slightly risen from the surrounding surface.
I was asking because it doesn't look like the infilled I'm used too. Instead, it looks like the plastic was basically brought to a boiling point, causing it to raise, darken, and part of it to char.
It looks like pure lasered to me. Infilled is usually mostly flush and smooth. Lasered doesn't always mean it indents down into the key like you see on the Ducky sets. In this instance it looks like they got the laser to the point of basically deforming the plastic in a controlled manner.
Post by: gigibecali on Mon, 19 January 2015, 09:20:48
I've seen much worse jobs.
These are just fine if you're not looking too close.
Post by: _PixelNinja on Mon, 19 January 2015, 09:47:54
Sorry but what is RO?Romania.
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 24 January 2015, 09:00:06
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sat, 24 January 2015, 16:52:55
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 24 January 2015, 21:14:48
Is this for your Novatouch, Ngt ?Yes I was looking for a PBT set that I could get quickly as most GB ATM will be received in few months. Why?
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 25 January 2015, 06:12:43
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 25 January 2015, 09:43:33
Just asking. : )
Alright. :)
Are you from EU too?
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 25 January 2015, 10:52:49
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 25 January 2015, 16:07:59
I am indeed.
Yeah that's what I recalled from reading a post of yours a while ago.
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 25 January 2015, 18:15:05
I did not see if you mentioned it elsewhere; have you received your Novatouch yet? If not what's the ETA?
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 26 January 2015, 04:11:45
J'vis actuellement dans le même pays que toi ;)Haha je savais pas que tu étais en France aussi.
I did not see if you mentioned it elsewhere; have you received your Novatouch yet? If not what's the ETA?
I did not receive my Novatouch yet. I think it is sitting in the post office atm. I just need to go there and pick it up.
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 28 January 2015, 06:05:41
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 28 January 2015, 12:33:37
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 29 January 2015, 07:26:24
The ebay photos actually make them look very close to black.
Post by: geniekid on Thu, 29 January 2015, 07:40:15
Post by: intelli78 on Thu, 29 January 2015, 07:44:58
Post by: geniekid on Thu, 29 January 2015, 07:54:19
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 29 January 2015, 08:05:26
Love these caps, by far my favorite ones. Now if only they used the font the Code uses...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ihodL5e.jpg)
I'm thinking the above pic shows black on top and blue on bottom.
Post by: geniekid on Thu, 29 January 2015, 09:48:29
Love these caps, by far my favorite ones. Now if only they used the font the Code uses...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ihodL5e.jpg)
I'm thinking the above pic shows black on top and blue on bottom.
I must respectfully disagree. Unless he said something to indicate this is the case, I think it more likely he is just mixing the white and the navy set across two boards.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 31 January 2015, 07:19:32
Love these caps, by far my favorite ones. Now if only they used the font the Code uses...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ihodL5e.jpg)
I'm thinking the above pic shows black on top and blue on bottom.
I must respectfully disagree. Unless he said something to indicate this is the case, I think it more likely he is just mixing the white and the navy set across two boards.
Oops you are correct sir! I forgot the set comes with more than one spacebar. :facepalm:
It'll use either the universal bar or the Leopold-specific one. The sets come with both (notice in my pic I'm using blue bars on the Poker and the 660M at the same time), so you'll be good to go.
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 31 January 2015, 07:47:31
Post by: geniekid on Sat, 31 January 2015, 13:59:40
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Post by: Ngt on Sat, 31 January 2015, 17:49:57
My apologies for delaying this but I completely forgot to bring the caps to work. Anyway this is a picture showing off the navy vs the black caps. Forgive the focus.
(Attachment Link)
Black is on the right? It is hard to see the difference between the two colors to be honest.
Post by: intelli78 on Sat, 31 January 2015, 18:11:05
Post by: geniekid on Sat, 31 January 2015, 22:58:33
My apologies for delaying this but I completely forgot to bring the caps to work. Anyway this is a picture showing off the navy vs the black caps. Forgive the focus.
(Attachment Link)
Black is on the right? It is hard to see the difference between the two colors to be honest.
Black in the one on the yellow keyboard. Navy is the one on the blue numpad.
Post by: animated on Sun, 01 February 2015, 02:07:31
Post by: _PixelNinja on Sun, 01 February 2015, 10:27:44
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 01 February 2015, 11:37:57
I still can't make my mind up if the Navy set will bother me or not (my keyboards are black). On some pics they look like very dark blue, on others like Vortex's dark grey.Just pick the black. That's what I got and I love it so far. It is side printed but when the sun sets you get a blank keyboard if your place is not light that much.
However I had to force to put it onto my NT.
Post by: KaLam1ty on Sun, 01 February 2015, 13:42:25
I still can't make my mind up if the Navy set will bother me or not (my keyboards are black). On some pics they look like very dark blue, on others like Vortex's dark grey.
It's all dependent on the lighting conditions of your room - that's how dark they are.
If anything, they appear to be a slightly greyer value under warm light. Otherwise, the blue is more obvious.
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 09 February 2015, 04:10:45
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 09 February 2015, 04:55:00
Did anyone try this key set on a Novatouch with some o-rings? I'd like to know if there is a difference with it on this key set. Thanks.
Have tried GMK's Dolch Key-set (bought from Ivan) and the O-rings provided by CM is extremely useless and non-effectual. Instead you have to learn to hold back the force of your typing because it's only 45g on these Novatouch's.
Nothing wrong with them just another type of keyboard that works better with a GMK set or even a BSP set. Their original thin-walled garbage key-caps are terrible to use until you replace them all with a quality set Made in Germany :thumb: .
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 09 February 2015, 07:17:39
Did anyone try this key set on a Novatouch with some o-rings? I'd like to know if there is a difference with it on this key set. Thanks.
Have tried GMK's Dolch Key-set (bought from Ivan) and the O-rings provided by CM is extremely useless and non-effectual. Instead you have to learn to hold back the force of your typing because it's only 45g on these Novatouch's.
Nothing wrong with them just another type of keyboard that works better with a GMK set or even a BSP set. Their original thin-walled garbage key-caps are terrible to use until you replace them all with a quality set Made in Germany :thumb: .
The dolch was DSA-like profil? I believe the o-ring are useful when you use low profile keys.
Or JD's SA profile. :p
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 09 February 2015, 18:40:59
The dolch was DSA-like profil? I believe the o-ring are useful when you use low profile keys.
Or JD's SA profile. :p
What on Earth are you talking about?
I bought into Ivan's, GMK Dolch Group Buy BECAUSE I wanted to have a fully Made in Germany Key-set. To me that is the ONLY Dolch set worth buying and using on any keyboard made yesterday or today :thumb: .
Another key thing of note if using an SA Profiled Key-set there is no O-ring that works with it, because it's too high in profile for it to be used, besides really good typists don't need O-rings since they can control their fingers effectively without noise emanating from their keyboards.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 09 February 2015, 21:32:36
What elrick means is gmk caps are cherry profile.The dolch was DSA-like profil? I believe the o-ring are useful when you use low profile keys.
Or JD's SA profile. :p
What on Earth are you talking about?
I bought into Ivan's, GMK Dolch Group Buy BECAUSE I wanted to have a fully Made in Germany Key-set. To me that is the ONLY Dolch set worth buying and using on any keyboard made yesterday or today :thumb: .
Another key thing of note if using an SA Profiled Key-set there is no O-ring that works with it, because it's too high in profile for it to be used, besides really good typists don't need O-rings since they can control their fingers effectively without noise emanating from their keyboards.
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 10 February 2015, 02:50:43
What elrick means is gmk caps are cherry profile.The dolch was DSA-like profil? I believe the o-ring are useful when you use low profile keys.
Or JD's SA profile. :p
What on Earth are you talking about?
I bought into Ivan's, GMK Dolch Group Buy BECAUSE I wanted to have a fully Made in Germany Key-set. To me that is the ONLY Dolch set worth buying and using on any keyboard made yesterday or today :thumb: .
Another key thing of note if using an SA Profiled Key-set there is no O-ring that works with it, because it's too high in profile for it to be used, besides really good typists don't need O-rings since they can control their fingers effectively without noise emanating from their keyboards.
Thank you, you answered the post I was about to make. :thumb:
The dolch was DSA-like profil? I believe the o-ring are useful when you use low profile keys.
Or JD's SA profile. :p
What on Earth are you talking about?
I bought into Ivan's, GMK Dolch Group Buy BECAUSE I wanted to have a fully Made in Germany Key-set. To me that is the ONLY Dolch set worth buying and using on any keyboard made yesterday or today :thumb: .
Another key thing of note if using an SA Profiled Key-set there is no O-ring that works with it, because it's too high in profile for it to be used, besides really good typists don't need O-rings since they can control their fingers effectively without noise emanating from their keyboards.
IIRC, the NT o-ring are not for noise dampening but used in order to raise the low profile keys on this particular keyboard as it causes a problem in key travel. So I was interesting in dampening the sound but only asking if it makes a difference on this key set.
I'm happy that your Dolch key set suits you well. ;)
Post by: Lpwl on Wed, 11 February 2015, 11:03:44
The dolch was DSA-like profil? I believe the o-ring are useful when you use low profile keys.
Or JD's SA profile. :p
What on Earth are you talking about?
I bought into Ivan's, GMK Dolch Group Buy BECAUSE I wanted to have a fully Made in Germany Key-set. To me that is the ONLY Dolch set worth buying and using on any keyboard made yesterday or today :thumb: .
Another key thing of note if using an SA Profiled Key-set there is no O-ring that works with it, because it's too high in profile for it to be used, besides really good typists don't need O-rings since they can control their fingers effectively without noise emanating from their keyboards.
Does it mean that you are not using the O-rings I sent you few months ago ?
:'(
Post by: joric on Wed, 28 October 2015, 07:32:11
NAVY blanks are currently available on Ebay but I don't want NAVY, I think they look godawful ugly on the black keyboard.
Recently asked widebasket on ebay if he can order BLACK caps he just answered "out of stock".
These http://leopold.co.kr/?doc=cart/item.php&it_id=1404096898
I don't really know if they are available and google translate is useless with this site.
Is there anybody from Korea that can buy them and send them out?
Or at least make sure they are available and tell how to order them?
Or maybe someone just want to sell those caps?
I also voted on massdrop for them, if someone wants them too, please vote (for side-printed blacks):
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/keycap-set-for-leopold-fc660m
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/side-printed-keycap-set
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 28 October 2015, 07:37:54
They recently started selling Leopold boards.
Post by: asgeirtj on Thu, 29 October 2015, 14:39:50
Post by: joric on Thu, 29 October 2015, 19:57:14
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1336
Post by: joric on Fri, 30 October 2015, 16:48:24
http://www.geekkeys.com/geekkeys-black-blank-thick-pbt-full-keyset/
I'm currently considering buying it. But it's pretty pricey ($59.95). Costs almost $25 more than navy caps, including shipping.
Post by: samsam on Sat, 31 October 2015, 09:57:12
He really F... me when i got a Leopold FC660M with mx clears a while ago..
The key-cap set that came with that buy was really really bad >:D
if i had to describe the keycap printing method using "Deskthority" it would be "Laser Foamed"
(just take a look at the my pics)
So i had to buy an extra set for $50 on top of the $154 for the Leopold FC660M ..Adding custom fee and tax the total came well over €200..
For that $$ i could have gotten a Leopold Topre switches from Ebay.. So be careful with that Qtang guy...
Post by: joric on Fri, 18 March 2016, 12:48:12
Does it have a non-windowed and non-stepped capslock btw? Does it have non-windowed scrolllock and numlock as well?
Post by: oscillik on Fri, 18 March 2016, 15:39:33
The black front printed set is back on sale (was out of stock for about an year) http://www.ebay.com/itm/272166685744
Does it have a non-windowed and non-stepped capslock btw? Does it have non-windowed scrolllock and numlock as well?
unless it's been changed (and I doubt it has) nope, they're windowed only.
Post by: steelcity on Fri, 18 March 2016, 23:08:31
Post by: shoehornhands on Sat, 19 March 2016, 16:49:43
BLACK - SIDE PRINT:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272166685744
WHITE - TOP PRINT:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271910439599
WHITE - SIDE PRINT:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272166676378
NAVY - SIDE PRINT:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281963267732
NAVY - BLANK:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281664522419
GREY / BLUE - TOP PRINT:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281936489670
GREY / BLUE - BLANK:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272119853961
Post by: qwack on Sat, 19 March 2016, 17:02:05
Post by: steelcity on Sat, 19 March 2016, 21:39:44
I really just wish I knew if the ones I have are actually pad printed like it says on the MK website, or if they are laser printed like the boards and caps sold on ebay by widebasket say. they are all front printed navy pbt. is it really possible that the ones sold by mk are pad printed?
Post by: joric on Fri, 25 March 2016, 04:53:23
Post by: frizzr on Mon, 27 June 2016, 15:14:37
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1806 (https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1806)
Do you think they are the same base manufacturer even though they are branded differently? They are the same price on eBay and Mechanical Keyboards after shipping, but I'm sure I would get the latter much faster...
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 27 June 2016, 15:18:03
These look amazingly like these Ducky keycaps here:
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1806 (https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1806)
Do you think they are the same base manufacturer even though they are branded differently? They are the same price on eBay and Mechanical Keyboards after shipping, but I'm sure I would get the latter much faster...
The font on the leopold caps is completely different. And the leopold caps are their own profile very similar to cherry profile.
Ducky caps are usually OEM profile but I can't tell from the info on the page you linked.
Post by: frizzr on Mon, 27 June 2016, 15:21:19
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 27 June 2016, 15:41:54
Good to know. I may go for them on eBay then and endure the wait. :) Thanks!
You could also buy a leopold keyboard form www.mechanicalkeyboards.com that comes with them :D
Post by: MJL on Mon, 17 October 2016, 04:12:29