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
EDIT: Here's a pic of what shine looks like. Mind you this is an extreme scenario and also the caps of this set are double shot, unlike the one shown, so the alphas will never fade.
The caps you linked have extremely bad quality unlike anything I've ever seen from Signature Plastics'. I have been using a DSA set daily, since 2014, and it's yet to present any signs of wear. Like, at all.
But some users definitely report a bit of shine, so it's something that could potentially happen depending on how you use the keyset and its mileage - natural skin oils and grease play a huge factor here and eating while using the keyboard also decreases the texture of the caps as time goes by. I'd say that ABS sets can last for a very long time and will maintain its textures and shape preserved for yeas if you take good care of it - by using it like a normal person would.
Just don't Doritos on your keyboards and you will be fine!