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Custom Engraved Brass Keycaps (IC)

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Explore custom engraved brass keycaps, available soon for £15-25 each. Personalize them with any engraving while the square shape keeps costs low. Prototype orders are in progress, offering a unique touch to keyboards for enthusiasts.

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Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 62%
Neutral – 26%
Negative – 12%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (5)

  • "Many users expressed excitement about the custom engraving feature."

  • "Several comments indicate a willingness to purchase the keycaps."

  • "Users appreciate the design and are eager to see prototypes."

  • "Comments showcase enthusiasm for different engraving ideas like logos or symbols."

  • "Some users reported that the keycaps look incredible in person."

Negative (5)

  • "Concerns were raised about the keycap being flat and less appealing without a profile."

  • "Some users mentioned potential issues with the fit on Cherry MX stems."

  • "Concerns about the expense of the keycaps were voiced in a few comments."

  • "A user experienced a misalignment issue with the cap on their keyboard."

  • "Doubts about lead content in brass were discussed."

Suggestions (4)

  • Ideas for different engravings, such as characters or symbols.

  • Requests for a DSA profile option and raised letters.

  • Suggestions to provide CAD files of the keycaps.

  • Interest in different materials for the keycaps, including anodized finishes.

Questions (3)

  • Clarifications were sought regarding the engraving process and design details.

  • Users inquired about the timeline for group buy and production start.

  • Questions about whether the keycaps would be compatible with Topre stems were raised.

Duckeebs Analysis

The thread has a high level of engagement with 89 total comments. The majority of comments reflect a positive sentiment, indicating strong interest. Some repetitive themes were noted, but they were filtered to maintain unique perspectives.

Project Specs

Name
Custom Engraved Brass Keycaps
Release year
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Profile
Square
Sculpted
No
Material
Brass
Layout Standard
-
Sub-Legends
-
Wall thickness
-
Legend method
Engraved
Color palette
-
Shine through
No
Pudding style
No