What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
People like ABS keycaps, and they value GMK ABS keycaps at around this price point.
The premium charged for PBT keycaps doesn't always make them better. You don't level up from ABS to PBT or POM; you just choose whichever material you like best.
This message typed by a guy using the Modern Selectric set by Signature plastics (an ABS key set). I do also own a set of double-shot OEM PBT vortex keycaps, and a set of face printed Cherry profile PBT vortex keycaps, amongst other ABS and PBT keycap sets.