Where to buy Clear keycap for Model M

[joneslee85]

Hi, I would like to ask where can i buy Clear Keycap for IBM Model M? Thanks

[CPTBadAss]

Clear keycaps exist for Model Ms? Or do you mean relegendables? I'm curious either way since I'm not sure I've heard of either.

[rowdy]

I have only heard of Fentek and Unicomp making Model M keycaps, and I don't think either made clear (i.e. transparent) ones.

[joneslee85]

Yes I mean the Clear (Transparent) keycaps.

[fanpeople]

Yes I mean the Clear (Transparent) keycaps.

I have transparent Key caps for the Model M (relegendable type), if that is what your talking about.

http://www.fentek-ind.com/keys.htm#.VWEtgSuUdeo

look at the very bottom of the page, they may still have them. I have never ordered from them.

Also, mine came with the 50 key that berserkfan sold me. He has one currently for sale. It looks like that might have them.

WTS 50 key Model M/F Hybrid

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62921.0

Now I read back, I am still confused as to if you mean clear stem as well as cap, or just cap so you can make your own legend?


Also how many are you looking for?

[joneslee85]

Just the Clear Cap, not the stem. I will need around 200 Clear Caps ( I don't need the stems )
Fendtek seems to sell the cap but it's so expensive.

[fanpeople]

Just the Clear Cap, not the stem. I will need around 200 Clear Caps ( I don't need the stems )
Fendtek seems to sell the cap but it's so expensive.

I think Fentek may be your only shot. I don't think they would exist in that quantity any where else. The old ones have a browny tinge anyway. Its not really noticeable but you may have to ask if they would do a bulk discount or something.

[dorkvader]

Just the Clear Cap, not the stem. I will need around 200 Clear Caps ( I don't need the stems )
Fendtek seems to sell the cap but it's so expensive.

Note that there are at least four different generations of clear IBM keytops. the 4704 boards and some 122-key model F have them but they are usually Generation 1 &3. New fentek production is likely Generation 4 (which is much nicer and I believe made from PC)

In that QTY your best bet is to contact unicomp. They might have some. I know Webwit got some from them but I don't know if they have more.



EDIT: It is not obvious where he got them. I suspect fentek looking at it again.

[joneslee85]

Thanks for the info. Clear caps on my Model F 50 looks indeed brownish. Will need to contact Fendtek to see if they can provide bulk discount.

[MsKeyboard]

Those were purchased from us, so those are the current Clear Model M keycaps we offer. Clear and smooth sides, with a slight texture on the top which is basically invisible unless painted or tilted under the correct lighting.

[MsKeyboard]

PS.....we are basically closing out our Model M inventory, so what remains of our colored or clear stock is gone when we sell out.  If there is anything you are contemplating, you might want to jump before it is too late.
Email us with any color or quantity interests.........Thanks

PS...we only offer standard 1X size keycaps, no modifiers or stems.