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Offline Ineptsavant

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Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
« on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:05:41 »
I recieved my new Filco MX blue keyboard and am really liking it. I ordered some cheap kforce red keycaps when I got it. I replaced some of the keys and while I like the color.. I don't like the material. They feel slimy/greasy after just a few minutes of typing.

What colored keycaps would you say are the best/most like the stock Filco keycaps(the matte powdery feeling)? Blank is a plus, but not necessary. I live in China, so keys from somewhere around Asia are a plus but not a requirement.

Thanks in advance!

Offline applescript

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Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:09:24 »
Just order the blank filco key sets.
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Offline Ineptsavant

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« Reply #2 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:12:50 »
I know that Filco has replacement keycap sets and blank ones too, but I seem unable to find any colors but black and white. I was hoping to use red keys.

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Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 06:16:17 »
Quote from: Ineptsavant;328432
I know that Filco has replacement keycap sets and blank ones too, but I seem unable to find any colors but black and white. I was hoping to use red keys.


The best choice for you seems to be:
PBT 104 keycaps or Do u guys want KBC colored keycaps.
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Offline Ineptsavant

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:29:10 »
I looked on taobao(the Chinese ebay) and those KBC keys abound! I notice that the PBT ones are a little more expensive, in your experience do they feel better to type on?

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:48:11 »
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Like all things personal preference but I'd have to say I prefer the Filco chalky feel to the more slippery PBT feel.


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« Reply #6 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 09:50:31 »
I'm seriously considering buying that Korean TypeNow Solid with those ABS keys.
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Replacement keycaps most like the stock filcos?
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 11 April 2011, 10:44:15 »
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i'm seriously considering buying that korean typenow solid with those abs keys.

rofl.