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Vortex Backlit PBT Doubleshot Keycap Set

Nov 24, 2016

This looks wrong. Looks like they are using the same design and material as some of the cheaper cap makers. This is not the same caps as the old Vortex set. Here's mine.

Nov 24, 2016

BrainFlush

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Nov 24, 2016

BrainFlushPS: I had QC issues with my set so they've been sitting in a bag. MassDrop thankfully resolved the issue quickly like always.

Nov 24, 2016

ryan92084

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Nov 24, 2016

BrainFlushVortex never actually made their own set they just rebranded one. This is just a switch from rebranding the old north led unfriendly legend version to rebranding the newer stencil font version from what I believe is the same manufacturer. This version has been available on aliexpress for quite some time now.
QC not withstanding I consider https://www.massdrop.com/buy/backlit-doubleshot-pbt-keycap-set to be the better buy than either vortex rebrands from a font perspective.

Nov 24, 2016

BrainFlush

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Nov 24, 2016

ryan92084Thanks for the info. I did not know they re-branded the caps. As to font. I went blank or non-led on my base keys. Gave up on finding that perfect LED set.

Nov 24, 2016

Enekk

Nov 24, 2016

ryan92084Are the ones you linked on Ali Express as well?

Nov 24, 2016

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ryan92084

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Nov 24, 2016

Enekkyes here are the variants I know of. These links are just example there may be better prices/vendors.
Off white and light gray, (off?)white and dark gray, all light gray https://www.aliexpress.com/item/104-PBT-White-Gray-double-color-Retro-backlit-Keycap-cherry-MX-switch-for-OEM-Filco-etc/32743959477.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.85.Fv9Qhp&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10000007_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_10073_10097_10100_10096_10070_10052_423_10050_10051_424,searchweb201603_6&btsid=9747e5e1-7558-4fcb-a854-ec6e48decba4
all Black, all white, and white with 4 different color modifier options. Also has alternate bottom row layout available https://www.aliexpress.com/item/108-104-key-PBT-double-color-backlit-keycap-OEM-profile-for-Cherry-MX-switch-Wired-USB/32749155654.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.136.0oULvY&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10000007_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_10073_10097_10100_10096_10070_10052_423_10050_10051_424,searchweb201603_6&btsid=2cc4ecff-2646-4b18-bdf1-e2ff5e65fafb
This may be an all dark gray or its just the all light gray in different lighting I don't know https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gray-108-ANSI-layout-Thick-PBT-Backlit-Keycap-For-OEM-cherry-MX-Switches-Mechanical-Keyboard-Gaming/32754161572.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.253.Fv9Qhp&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10000007_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_10073_10097_10100_10096_10070_10052_423_10050_10051_424,searchweb201603_6&btsid=9747e5e1-7558-4fcb-a854-ec6e48decba4

Nov 24, 2016

Neblin7

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Nov 24, 2016

BrainFlushI didn't know about the rebranding either.

Nov 24, 2016

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MagicSmoke

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Jan 24, 2017

ryan92084IKBC claims to make something for Deck. My Deck Hassium has keys of identical construction to the old Vortex caps. And IKBC is owned by Vortex. I have only seen this style of construction on Deck, IKBC and Vortex keycaps.
These black PBT Vortex caps use the same stencil font as Ducky uses on their Shine 5 and other ABS caps. Ducky PBT is dye sub. Ducky and Vortex clearly work together on their keyboards. Anyone know what the relationship is?

Jan 24, 2017

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