JT Keycaps vs Imsto vs Enjoy PBT

[vincentalpha]

Hi guys,

Can you please give me some input regards to the quality of these two manufacturers?
JTK is a little cheaper than Imsto in where I leave and almost the same price to EnjoyPBT. These keycaps manufacturer are both making thick pbt keycap with dye sub and cherry profile. Hence the most significant differences for me is the quality (consistency & longevity of the keycaps)
Please help me to get some experience with you. It's not possible for me to test they keycaps, but I really like my GMK ABS cherry profile, so I decided to buy another key cap set for work. Hence, I rely on your experiences to make decision.
Thanks for reading.

[onmybikedrunk]

This post gives some good comparisons but doesn't include JTK....


JTK caps are original Cherry molds and they're double shot, not dye sub.  His caps are (IMO) as close as you can get to GMK without the GMK price tag.  Can't go wrong there.  JTK had some minor issues when first starting out, but from what I understand most of which has been sorted.  IMSTO used to use BSP as a base for his dye-sub genius which are thick and amazing/super beefy and highly desirable.  Recently he uses Gaterons... You know EnjoyPBT - same thing.  Totally cool, even though not as beefy as BSP and IMSTO offers them CHEAP if you got on Round 4 of his GB.  He has some of the most clear legends on the market when it comes to dye-subs, the dude is a master of his craft. 


To your original question I think you should go with JTK, as they are double shot and very high quality which will give you the most bang for your buck.  Especially since you like GMK, you will certainly like JTK.

[nubbinator]

JTK caps are original Cherry molds and they're double shot, not dye sub.  His caps are (IMO) as close as you can get to GMK without the GMK price tag. 

They're not original Cherry molds, they're Cherry profile.

[vincentalpha]

thanks for your input guys.
I did some more research and found that JTK is ABS double shot like GMK, but they are not as thick, nor as good quality. However, I can't complain about it since their price is fantastic. I definitely buy one in the future when money's available.
I would have to buy PBT because this is for my regular use keyboard at work. I will use it more often than my keyboard at home.
With the local market availability, I think EnjoyPBT suit my needs the most for a classic look and price.
Thanks for answering my question again.

[nmur]

thanks for your input guys.
I did some more research and found that JTK is ABS double shot like GMK, but they are not as thick, nor as good quality. However, I can't complain about it since their price is fantastic. I definitely buy one in the future when money's available.
I would have to buy PBT because this is for my regular use keyboard at work. I will use it more often than my keyboard at home.
With the local market availability, I think EnjoyPBT suit my needs the most for a classic look and price.
Thanks for answering my question again.

JTK has similar thickness to GMK from what i can see

the main difference is JTK's legends are inconsistent and not as crisp and defined as GMK's. i only own early sets so i don't know how much they have improved

[rowdy]

thanks for your input guys.
I did some more research and found that JTK is ABS double shot like GMK, but they are not as thick, nor as good quality. However, I can't complain about it since their price is fantastic. I definitely buy one in the future when money's available.
I would have to buy PBT because this is for my regular use keyboard at work. I will use it more often than my keyboard at home.
With the local market availability, I think EnjoyPBT suit my needs the most for a classic look and price.
Thanks for answering my question again.

JTK has similar thickness to GMK from what i can see

the main difference is JTK's legends are inconsistent and not as crisp and defined as GMK's. i only own early sets so i don't know how much they have improved

There's only been a couple of JTK sets produced so far, and lots of work has apparently gone in to the legends and other issues people have been reporting.

The JTK Sophomore GB should prove interesting.

[vincentalpha]

I do hope JTK can be improved in the future and also expand to PBT. I am definitely support them since their price is very competitive.