What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
Despite what many will say on some forums, PBT is simply not superior to ABS. PBT will resist shine better but it WILL shine (just ask any of my PBT Space bars on heavily used keyboards). PBT is also more prone to warping as well.
Manufacturer and overall quality far outweighs the material of the keycaps. GMK ABS is infinitely better than Tai Hao PBT. Signature Plastics SA ABS is far superior to cheap PBT as well.
Also, let us not forget POM <3
I really like the deep ping of the pom, and i have some thin PBT as well and they sound hallow.
GMK only does ABS, but it sounds fine, definitely not hollow. They are some of the thickest caps out there for sure. Way better than thin PBT!
Absolutely, the manufacturing process is important but I am not quite sure that "Quality" ABS will be less prominent to shine because the material itself is the problem. It could be that a much higher texture on top of the caps will delay the shine a bit longer, but that has nothing to do with the actual material.