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Drop + Matt3o MT3 /dev/tty Keycap Set

Apr 18, 2017

> As the first of its kind, not only is the set an act of encouragement to other designers, but also an expression of Matt3o’s vision to “do Hi-Profile right.” This really resonated with me since it's gutsy move and those who love typing know hi-profile keycaps often give great typing experience. Thanks for bringing this drop to us!
I have a couple of questions @ Matt3o x MD to get a glimpse of how great this set is going to be. 1) How thick are you making the keycaps? Typing experience seems to get optimized with either thick low profile keycaps or thin high profile keycaps. I'm wondering how you are netting out "right" thickness with higher and harder keycaps. 2) How will you quality control? Community reception appears overwhelming and they seem willing to overlook non-GMK/SP lineage, but I think there is lingering concern whether quality will be good enough. I don't think there has been high quality PBT dyesub keycaps manufactured at this scale from Chinese producers.
I already put in my order for basic set+some modifier sets. Knowing some additional info will help me fine tune my drop. It will also help many who are just shy of pulling the trigger.

Pulicadelavrancea

Apr 18, 2017

OracleKev GMK is completely overrated, I think you should base your assessment on a proper manufacturer, like Tai Hao for example, that has been delivering throughout the years some of the highest quality and community acclaimed sets.

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Apr 18, 2017

PulicadelavranceaSeriously? Why would I get this set if it's comparable to $30 Tai Hao set? I can only think of one Chinese maker and one Korean guy who has produced quality keycaps commanding this level of premium. Does Tai Hao even make PBT dye sub keycaps?

Pulicadelavrancea

Apr 18, 2017

OracleKevIt's not a matter of "even making" dye sub PBT, they go beyond this and make doubleshot PBT, a far superior solution and technical achievement.

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Apr 18, 2017

PulicadelavranceaIf someone produced doubleshot PBT keycaps with quality comparable to GMK keycaps which is doubleshot ABS, that would be an instant hit. I don't know of anyone doing that. For example, Deck keyboards have doubleshot PBT on higher end LED models, but the caps are meh compared to dyesub PBT. At this point, I much prefer dyesub PBT over doubleshot PBT unless I need to shine light through.
If you know of great doubleshot PBT keycaps, can you provide some links? I'd love to go buy them.

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longtran1568

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Apr 18, 2017

Pulicadelavrancea" Tai Hao for example, that has been delivering throughout the years some of the highest quality and community acclaimed sets"
You mean Enjoypbt? Seriously, Taihao?

Hikasaki

1282

Apr 18, 2017

OracleKevCheck out JTK on Originative co.

Hikasaki

1282

Apr 18, 2017

longtran1568I would recommend EnjoyPBT Dyesub & JTK Doubleshot ABS.

nightdriver

192

Apr 18, 2017

Pulicadelavranceawhich tai hao set was community acclaimed?

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Hikasaki

1282

Apr 18, 2017

nightdriverMaybe he's referring to Massdrop marketing or just sarcasm. Either way taihao is entry level.

Apr 19, 2017

HikasakiEnjoyPBT is definitely up there. Their keycaps show vivid dyesub done right on light color keys. I'm really tempted by English+Cyrillic combo. Just can't decide which Cyrillic color. How is JTK? Would love to hear more since I haven't seen one in person. From what I gather, they seem quality but with some minor short comings. I saw some comments jabbing on inconsistency of letter thickness.

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