Cherry replica dyesub + blank pbt 104 set (complete)

[IvanIvanovich]

Sure leewei, just make a note about that when you get your order confirmation.

Or rather I will just ask with or without RGB for any set...

[The_Beast]

Sure leewei, just make a note about that when you get your order confirmation.

Or rather I will just ask with or without RGB for any set...

Sweet, saves me buying the 104 RGB set just for the RGB mods. I'll make a note on my order

[Leewei]

Sounds good. Can't wait for this!

[nullstring]

Spending $75 on keycaps seems like such a silly idea, but the blue font looks nice.
Seems I have a week to figure out if I want to officially join the club or not with my first custom keycap set.

[IvanIvanovich]

$75 is actually cheap for these, they are normally $95 if you were to buy a similar set outside the groupbuy. Also keep in mind these are very high quality, and will last much longer than some cheap pad print or lasered abs set.

[ChaoticKinesis]

Spending $75 on keycaps seems like such a silly idea, but the blue font looks nice.
Seems I have a week to figure out if I want to officially join the club or not with my first custom keycap set.

I kind of felt this way before but after sampling various keycap sets being produced today, I feel these are the only way to go.

SP doubleshot ABS, which is the most popular option, tends to go for >$50 and the quality is pretty bad IMO. KBC printed (thin) PBT is generally around $45-$50 shipped, but rubs off quickly. KBC also makes engraved PBT for the same price, which is supposed to be pretty good quality if you want plain black or white keys. WASD makes ABS keycaps for around the same price, and is supposed to be fairly good for what it is—thin ABS.

And then you have these thick PBT keycaps, which I find to feel much better than the others due to their texture, lower profile, and greater weight. They are higher quality, more durable (possibly on par with SP doubleshots for durability, minus shine and crappy QC), and look very good.

Other options not being considered are Qwerkeys and SP PBT because they are even more expensive than these.

[Leewei]

One more thing, when can we expect these to be shipped by if I am based in the US. I will be moving to a different state during mid December so I might need to adjust the shipping address.

[nullstring]

$75 is actually cheap for these, they are normally $95 if you were to buy a similar set outside the groupbuy. Also keep in mind these are very high quality, and will last much longer than some cheap pad print or lasered abs set.

I'm not trying to say they aren't worth $75 or more. I'm just saying.. that I feel weird paying more for keycaps than I did my keyboard.

I kind of felt this way before but after sampling various keycap sets being produced today, I feel these are the only way to go.

SP doubleshot ABS, which is the most popular option, tends to go for >$50 and the quality is pretty bad IMO. KBC printed (thin) PBT is generally around $45-$50 shipped, but rubs off quickly. KBC also makes engraved PBT for the same price, which is supposed to be pretty good quality if you want plain black or white keys. WASD makes ABS keycaps for around the same price, and is supposed to be fairly good for what it is—thin ABS.

And then you have these thick PBT keycaps, which I find to feel much better than the others due to their texture, lower profile, and greater weight. They are higher quality, more durable (possibly on par with SP doubleshots for durability, minus shine and crappy QC), and look very good.

Other options not being considered are Qwerkeys and SP PBT because they are even more expensive than these.

Thanks for the input. I'm still on the fence, but this may help me decide.

[asura]

I'm not trying to say they aren't worth $75 or more. I'm just saying.. that I feel weird paying more for keycaps than I did my keyboard.

Easy answer there, buy another keyboard... or two...

[jdcarpe]

I'm not trying to say they aren't worth $75 or more. I'm just saying.. that I feel weird paying more for keycaps than I did my keyboard.

Easily remedied; buy a more expensive keyboard. Get yourself a Filco for ~$140, or a Korean custom like a KMAC for $400+. I would say a Topre board, such as a Realforce or HHKB, but that limits you on keycap options. And those options that do exist cost $78-110.

[IvanIvanovich]

I will have to check with imsto on the production schedule. I should have more information after I turn in the final order count next week.

[theultrazord]

I'm not trying to say they aren't worth $75 or more. I'm just saying.. that I feel weird paying more for keycaps than I did my keyboard.

Many people buy cheap cars and then spend more on modifications than the car total. I'm going to add this set to my CMstorm QFR which was cheaper than this PBT set however the construction quality of both combined will ensure a good feel and longevity of the keyboard. The default QFR keys are pad printed and will wear off VERY quickly with heavy use.

[Hyde]

Trying to decide if I want RGB on my blue letter set, because Alt from the RGB is blue.  So I'd really only be getting Red/Green on Shift/Ctrl while all the other letters are blue.

Mmmmmmmm maybe I'll just stick to all blue  >____>

[iBro]

Trying to decide if I want RGB on my blue letter set, because Alt from the RGB is blue.  So I'd really only be getting Red/Green on Shift/Ctrl while all the other letters are blue.

Mmmmmmmm maybe I'll just stick to all blue  >____>

I thought that the only option for RBG text was on the set that was all black lettering besides the RBG.

[modulor]

I thought that the only option for RBG text was on the set that was all black lettering besides the RBG.

It's been made optional for any set, as long as it's noted in the invoice (I believe).

[IvanIvanovich]

Right, since I had so many people asking, I figured I would just offer RGB legend as an option for the other sets too. The black comes with it by default. I will get all that on the order comfirmation stage.

[esoomenona]

So each set will include black/blue as well as RGB?

[IvanIvanovich]

No, you'll get to pick one.

[nullstring]

might be a bit late, but is it possible to get japanese characters?
Would be US layout + japanese legends.

[IvanIvanovich]

Sorry not this time. I will think about running a round 2 sometime next year.

[xavierblak]

In for a set. Glad you added the rgb set should look nice. 

[Hyde]

Just out of curiosity, did imsto okay this because the factory decide to let us slide at 205 set or he bought 95 sets himself 

[IvanIvanovich]

I don't know. Just took the good news, no questioning.

[Vintage]

Hmmm... so the KBC etched keys fade easily. Looks like I might get these after all. So everyone is paying through Paypal I assume?

Also any idea on the shipping charge to the US?

[The_Beast]

How white are these? Will they match with a white Filco or should I look for a "whiter" keyboard?

[esoomenona]

They look a little greyish, while the Filco is more beigish. Just me.

[Sifo]

They're not really bright white, they're light grey.

[nullstring]

I was just going to ask this.
How well it will match the rosewill ivory. It's bright white. http://imgur.com/a/98NSY

[samwisekoi]

I was just going to ask this.
How well it will match the rosewill ivory. It's bright white. http://imgur.com/a/98NSY

Not very well.

I have some Imsto "white PBT" keys and a Rosewill "white" 9000, so I went and physically compared them just now.  The Imsto "white PBT" does not match nearly as well as that white Yin/Yang key does.  The Imsto "white PBT" is definitely more gray than either of those other two whites.  It is about halfway between WASD's White and Light Gray.

I think you could get away with these keys in a white Rosewill, but you couldn't do that AND include any bright white keys.

On the other hand, these keys look great in a black Leopold!   

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[nullstring]

I was just going to ask this.
How well it will match the rosewill ivory. It's bright white. http://imgur.com/a/98NSY

Not very well.

I have some Imsto "white PBT" keys and a Rosewill "white" 9000, so I went and physically compared them just now.  The Imsto "white PBT" does not match nearly as well as that white Yin/Yang key does.  The Imsto "white PBT" is definitely more gray than either of those other two whites.  It is about halfway between WASD's White and Light Gray.

I think you could get away with these keys in a white Rosewill, but you couldn't do that AND include any bright white keys.

On the other hand, these keys look great in a black Leopold!   

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Thanks Ron. The plot thickens.
Do you know where I can get pure white keys that much the rosewill?

BTW, I'd love to see imsto white on rosewill white, if you ever feel like putting them on there =p
What do you currently have on yours?

[samwisekoi]

WASD white and black ABS keys. You can see it on my YouTube channel, 724supportTV.

I'll take a picture of all the "whites" tomorrow and post it here.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[nullstring]

WASD white and black ABS keys. You can see it on my YouTube channel, 724supportTV.

I'll take a picture of all the "whites" tomorrow and post it here.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

The wasd whites look very good on there.
Any pictures of the different whites would be awesome. Thanks.

[Hyde]

So is it safe to assume that while this will not match the beige Filco perfectly, but it shouldn't be toooooo off isn't it?

Or is it still gonna look weird because this is kinda like a cooler grey and Filco is creamy beige?

Though I'm still gonna stick to this no matter what because it's still the best option I have at the moment 

[esoomenona]

Order placed for two sets.

[Shadovved]

Placed mine for the RGB set too!

[Amarok]

Placed an order for the black font US layout. 

[DanGWanG]

I was just going to ask this.
How well it will match the rosewill ivory. It's bright white. http://imgur.com/a/98NSY

Not very well.

I have some Imsto "white PBT" keys and a Rosewill "white" 9000, so I went and physically compared them just now.  The Imsto "white PBT" does not match nearly as well as that white Yin/Yang key does.  The Imsto "white PBT" is definitely more gray than either of those other two whites.  It is about halfway between WASD's White and Light Gray.

I think you could get away with these keys in a white Rosewill, but you couldn't do that AND include any bright white keys.

On the other hand, these keys look great in a black Leopold!   

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Thanks Ron. The plot thickens.
Do you know where I can get pure white keys that much the rosewill?

BTW, I'd love to see imsto white on rosewill white, if you ever feel like putting them on there =p
What do you currently have on yours?

The thin KBC PBT keycaps are pretty white.  Definitely one of the whitest after market keycaps I've seen

[mm87]

Ordered 2 more sets.

[desal]

How much can we customize the sets apart from throwing in RGB mods? - I'd be interested in getting another set if i could get Dvorak for just the alphanumeric 1x keys  (i.e. ~ to ], ' to =, a to -, ; to z) and blanks for the rest. Even better if i could get that with blue text.

[fruktstund]

Put another order in, this time for one hangul set and one blank set. The blank set was an impulse purchase really, but it feels alright anyway. So happy this is happening! \o/

I'll probably change my Cyrillic set to a Hangul one later, and I'll be away for four days during next week and might not be able to answer to the confirmation email right away. Do I have to respond to it immediately, or can it wait a couple of days, lysol?

[Shadovved]

add a dvorak set!

[nullstring]

WASD white and black ABS keys. You can see it on my YouTube channel, 724supportTV.

I'll take a picture of all the "whites" tomorrow and post it here.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Any update on this?

[IvanIvanovich]

How much can we customize the sets apart from throwing in RGB mods? - I'd be interested in getting another set if i could get Dvorak for just the alphanumeric 1x keys  (i.e. ~ to ], ' to =, a to -, ; to z) and blanks for the rest. Even better if i could get that with blue text.

No further customization will be available, sorry.

[darkadious]

just joined the keyboard world very recently with my CM QFR purchase...why not.

in for a blank set.

[jhuh]

in for a blue legend set!

[dreamingftw]

Lysol, can you send me an invoice for my hangul set? I didn't get one yet. Thanks.

[jhuh]

Paid! thank you lysol!

[remmeh]

added a black on white set, and paid!

[chaosstep]

Hello, lysol
Did you send out emails for order confirmations?
I need to make sure all my order(quantity and options).

Thanks.

[esoomenona]

Paid up.