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Title: IBM model M Selectric typewriter style keycaps on Etsy
Post by: joneslee85 on Sun, 10 May 2015, 09:28:54

Found this seller's blog. He apparently created a new set of keycaps for model M which looks like the old type writer keycaps.
He also sells bunch of different keycaps for Model M including the Super Mario keycap.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--muxcovj5qs/VAig3_xgNXI/AAAAAAAAArg/h-FHpzwGl_E/s1600/P9050153.jpg)
http://keycapdiy.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/selectric-typewriter-style-keycaps-for.html

Title: Re: IBM model M Selectric typewriter style keycaps on Etsy
Post by: berserkfan on Sun, 10 May 2015, 12:41:43

IIRC he has his own dyesub machine.

The keycaps are ultra expensive though. (Not unreasonable given the cost of his machines and investment, but even so, not something most model M owners are keen to pay.)

Title: Re: IBM model M Selectric typewriter style keycaps on Etsy
Post by: joneslee85 on Mon, 11 May 2015, 00:47:23

Oh i see, so you meant the seller is IIIRC in GH?

Title: Re: IBM model M Selectric typewriter style keycaps on Etsy
Post by: trizkut on Mon, 11 May 2015, 00:51:19

Quote from: joneslee85 on Mon, 11 May 2015, 00:47:23

Oh i see, so you meant the seller is IIIRC in GH?

IIRC = if I recall correctly

Title: Re: IBM model M Selectric typewriter style keycaps on Etsy
Post by: strafe on Mon, 11 May 2015, 01:45:53

Can Signature Plastics or Fentek Dye-sub Model M Keycaps?  Group Buy?

Title: Re: IBM model M Selectric typewriter style keycaps on Etsy
Post by: ander on Mon, 11 May 2015, 01:47:38

I think someone spotted them a while back, but they're certainly worth another look!

Indeed, these are beautiful, high-quality handmade caps. It's a hilarious idea, too—anyone who knew vintage computers and saw them would do one of those cartoon-style double takes where their eyes go out on springs.  :?)  Unfortunately, at $285.50 per set, I doubt many of us will be ordering them soon.

The same vendor (https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/DecentKeyboards?page=2) also makes a bunch of fun, unique single caps at $6 each, which is quite reasonable.