PBT is where it’s at!
Is this one from KBDfans no-brand PBT black-on-black set with yellow accents? If so, how is it?
The top one is that exact set. I have been really happy with it, but I tend to not dig in too much and agonize small details on my pbt sets. Quick summary of what I’ve noticed:
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The bars on the homing keys seem less pronounced and more rounded than the ePBT blanks.
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Some of the caps seem to be slightly different in the hue of gray.
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Legends are decent in my opinion, but they may seem thick to others.
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Some weird legend text BackSpace broken onto two lines on the 1.5u backspace key.
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Compatibility is really good compared to what you get with an ePBT set with legends.
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Some nasty warp on my 6.25u spacebar.
I’m really happy with the set given that I understand I’m not buying an ePBT set, the price is fantastic, and I can’t get this level of compatibility on another black on black set that easily. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another set in the future.
Good enough for my purpose then. I have black Cherry POM and black PPS keycaps which are both excellent in feel and sound but rather lacking in compatibility so this set will help fill fill-in the gaps.
Thanks for the detailed info.
Such a beautiful board!
I see you are a man of culture, can we have a pic of the figure ?
I think it works. Adds bit more marbling to the Jamón.
That is true! Never thought about it that way. Thanks for the opinion!
Gotto catch them all !
Monday I’m gonna get the R2 and I will have the same collection as you
What a neat board, what’s it called?
Thank you! It is a PCB that I designed myself (no name yet).
Wooden Wrist Rest from NovelKeys with a bit of padding added. Keyboard is usual Holy Panda, Brass Plate, DZ60, Tofu with plate padding and Cubic Juke Box keycaps filled with epoxy clay for extra thocks.
UPDATED: Repadded in full. Feels really nice.
Hi, do you have any typing sound videos with this set that has epoxy filling? Would love to hear them.
Unfortunately, no. Beware that filling keycaps is extremely tedious. I only did it because I Cubic profile, which I like, is thinner than I liked. You’re better off just getting some GMK or ePBT set which are plenty thick.
Fair enough. Was just curious though about the thock