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Drop + Matt3o /dev/tty MT3 Custom Keycap Set
$32

Drop + Matt3o /dev/tty MT3 Custom Keycap Set

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I am in love. I am using this set on MX Clears, and it feels like the perfect combination of profile and weight to me. Coming from a DSA set, this is a huge step up in terms of accuracy and typing speed after only 24 hours, I am finding I am hitting the center of the keys without trying because the scoop guides you to the right place. I am also loving the scooped F and J over the 'nipple' version, very easy to locate. From an appearance point of view, these are a very attractive but understated set; the legends are clear and crisp, and there are zero alignment issues, so it would appear all the issues from R1 are fixed. The font is nice and bold, easy to read, and makes it stand out from the Gorton Modified I have gotten used to on other sets. I love the muted colorway, but wish I had purchased some of the brighter keys; I really wish the RGB or CMKY modifiers had an ISO enter. The caps are very thick, with zero burrs or defects, and although they are snug on the stems I had no issues. I had to remove a few keys because I forgot to use my ISO kit, and had no problems getting them off with a bit of a wiggle, and that was on clear switches that had never been used. There is a very slight texture to them which is pleasant to the touch. Overall these are an incredible set, and I can't wait to see it in other colorways! https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/img_comment/POIOlgBdR6O7iE6VQjnX_00000PORTRAIT00000BURST20180917165351031.jpg
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This is easily the nicest set I own right now. Being made out of very thick PBT, these caps look, feel and sound extremely solid. https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/img_comment/ETdKdk2OQpDyRBSMkszP_titty.jpg The legends are nice and crisp, though upon closer inspection you can still notice they're not perfectly aligned. I'd expect MD to get this fixed after the R1 fiasco, but I'm personally not that bothered, you can't really see it from typing distance and it's something that I learned to accept with dye-sub legends. Regarding the profile, MT3 is not very easy to use from the get-go, the keycaps are very cuppy and punish inaccurate typing with their "sharp" edges. Conversely, they also reward accurate typing, so once you get used to them (about 2 days for me) they become extremely comfortable. The sculpt is perfect, not too aggressive and the flat bottom row makes it easy to use with your thumbs. The texture of the keycaps is very pleasant as well, it is somewhat coarse and grippy (but not to the point of being obnoxious), which works well with the deep top. The only issue I have is that my order has been shipped late despite multiple drop delays with poor communication on MD's side.
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What does it mean that these are dye-sublimted PBT?
The two most popular kinds of plastic are currently used for keyboards are: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) - the most common keycap plastic used, tends to feel smooth, is durable, a tad cheaper and easier to manufacture than PBT PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) - tends to have a “matte” texture, a bit stiffer than ABS, a bit more durable than ABS, and doesn’t develop a “glossy” look with use over time like ABS, harder and more expensive to manufacture than ABS Sublimated dying infuses the ink with the plastic through a manufacturing process Elder Sage perfectly describes: https://drop.com/talk/27150/what-does-it-mean-that-these-are-dye-sublimted-pbt/2582700 The ink sinks into the keycap just a bit so the font doesn't wear out even if the keycap gets worn down. Hence “Dye-Subbed PBT”.
What does it mean that these are dye-sublimted PBT?
Sublimation is the process of turning a substance from a solid directly to a gasious state without passing through a liquid phase. During dye sublimation, the solid dye is exposed to high heat and turned into a gas. In the gas state it is able to permeate the crystaline structure of the PBT keycap. The end result is a legend that goes below the surface of the plastic thereby making it very durable.
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Mr_Eerie
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Mar 30, 2023
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Great set, great feel, great overall
The quality of the keys are good. The only small issue I found was that the red accent keys (escape and return/enter) would allow shine-through with certain rgb backlight colors (e.g., red shone through while green did not). Other than that, the set is great. For those concerned about the MT3 profile: The profile is taller than most which might require you to use a board's feet and/or a wrist rest for better comfort. The MT3 keys have a concave feel to them which might punish those who are usually more inaccurate with typing, but should still be adjusted to with time. Rgb back lighting may be more restricted compared to other sets. If you're looking for a way to add to this kit, check out the accent kits for the Drop + Matt30 MT3 3277.
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Very Nice Kit
This was my first MT3 keycap kit. It is quite nice. The format with the angled keys is a bit strange to get use to but I love the high profile caps. Understanding the row system is also difficult and I found that in the base kit, certain keys have certain row profiles and so youre limited to that. But this kit is a lot better than the MT3 2048 which requires you to buy 3+ kits just to fill the board. This comes with everything you need to get started.
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greanius
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Mar 27, 2023
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MT3 is for me
Really like the MT3 keycap profile!
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Classic styling with some modern flair
This set has that classic styling that will always look good, even if it isn't flashy and colorful. The triumph set does have a good kick to it, and when it's back in stock I might grab that as well, but the subtle 2 tone with red accent keys looks great in the standard set. MT3 is great, and it is my favorite profile. The shape of the keys really helps to keep my fingers in the right place. The texture on these keys is next level, I think it may spoil all other sets for me.
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Great looking key set
Great looking key cap set. The only thing I don't like is the extra keys for home-end-pg up-pg-down-del don't come with a corresponding INS key so to have all the same height keys, you have to use the keys corresponding with the INS key
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Retro looking and good quality.
Beautiful color and comfortable finish. And the MT3 profile is good for typing.
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dreamingscorpio
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Mar 15, 2023
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MT3 for Thock!
Got this set for ortholinear split keyboard I'm planning to build, but might keep it on my ALT instead. It's very comfortable to type on. I noticed that I miss much less with this profile, probably because dips in the keycaps guide your finger to the center and you can feel the edges. Also, one thing I didn't expect is the sound. These keycaps produce lower pitch sound, which is usually associated with thock.
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R5 keycaps
I had forgotten that R5. It is flat and very nice. Would have been better if it had 1.5u.
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Mar 13, 2023
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really nice set, bought for a friend
Awesome kitting and really nice retro IBM look.
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Jayzuse
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Mar 11, 2023
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Great looking set
looks great but I’m still getting used to the height of these keycaps. Only negative if you even wanna call it that is the tolerance between caps is really tight allowing very little rgb to be seen.
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