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
Every keyboard available in this drop is a Leopold FC660M, though the Mint version is a special variant that has Varmilo Front-Printed Mint keycaps. I've posted some pictures of the keyboard from the back so you can see what the Mint one looks like underneath. None of the other keycap options have the word Varmilo on the spacebar.
Varmilo makes some incredible things and I'm glad you all are interested in their brand. I'll look into whether we can get some of their wireless keyboards on Massdrop in the future.
Edit: Nevermind, I just didn't realise the 'Varmilo' was hidden on the photo on the description.
- Turn the spacebar around; since the spacebar is front printed, simply turning the spacebar around will hide the ugly branding (unless you look at the keyboard from behind). This isn't a bad option, as many people prefer flipped spacebars anyway as that feels better on the thumb(s). - Sand away the branding - since these keycaps' legends are laser etched (ie, burned in), I don't think it will require much sanding at all to get rid of the outermost layer of the key to get rid of the lettering. Again, since these keys are front printed, there's no need to worry about losing texture on the keys. - Paint???! it over with a similar shade of mint?