I received my first set of double-shot keycaps yesterday (thanks daageep!), which were stripped of an MY-7000 keyboard. I have begun the process of replacing the keycaps on my Ducky 1087. I have yet to attempt replacing larger keys, since I'm afraid of breaking something. (I want to do it right!) But I've replaced all the smaller keys, including 1-9 on my numeric keypad.
I just want to say that I completely underestimated the quality and beauty of these keys. They're so much prettier than the worn-down laser printed keys that came with my Ducky. I love the vintage look and feel, and they sound so much better when typing. It was so worth the hassle of trying to acquire vintage Cherry keycaps. I love them.
Oh, and the style of the F and J keys is great. Instead of having nubs for touch-typing orientation, they're indented a little deeper than the rest of the keys, so my index fingers sit in the grooves. It takes a little getting used to, but I really like the feeling of it.
Here's a picture of the F and J keys up close so you can see the shape:
Anyways, here are some pictures of the initial transplant process. If anyone has some advice for the larger keys (spacebar, enter, left shift), that would be great, but I just wanted to share in my excitement about the keycaps.
Here's the first picture I took.. arranging the keys before I put them on the keyboard (excuse the mess! Yes, that's my work desk.):
After replacing the number keys.. look at all the pretty MX blacks!
I had no idea there'd be SUCH a contrast between the double-shot and lasered keycaps. Oh my goodness! Love it. (This is after the top row of letters had been replaced.)
And here's what it looks like right now.
Thanks for all the help and advice everyone! If this thread's not in the right area, feel free to move it.
