Massdrop x MiTo SA Pulse Custom Keycap Set
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Massdrop x MiTo SA Pulse Custom Keycap Set
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Originally created in 2014, Pulse captured the imaginations of mech keys enthusiasts around the world. Designed by MiTo (who’s become an icon in the community thanks to sets like Laser, Godspeed, and Canvas), Pulse combines juxtaposing deep black alphas with bright turquoise modifiers for an electric look that will stand out on any desktop ... Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downDkennison
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Mar 11, 2019
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I've been using these keycaps as my daily drivers at home since I received them. They are showing signs of wear that I wouldn't expect on such an expensive keycap set. The spacebar and WASD are all experiencing the "shining" that you would normally get on keycaps from a 10 dollar keyboard. I have another set of SA keycaps from Matt30/dev/tty and they are a rough textured finish. These are my daily drivers for work, and are showing zero signs of wear.... Just disappointed that this product seems to be using cheap materials.
NotAFruit
17
Mar 28, 2019
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Just so you know, the Matt3o key caps are not SA. They are a unique profile he developed himself called mt3. Additionally, the shining you mentioned isn’t because of a difference in quality so much as a difference in plastic type. These SA key caps are double shot, a very premium and long lasting way of creating the lettering that works by using different injections of plastic for the letter and the rest of the keycap. This is necessary for key caps with a lighter color letter than background, as you can’t dye something with a lighter color. However, using this method necessitates the use of ABS plastic, instead of the more durable PBT plastic on the Matt3o keycaps.
Because of of the thickness and tooling costs, this SA set actually costs more to make despite the cheaper plastic, and many people put up with the shining for its benefits. Rest assured though that it’s literally impossible for the lettering itself to wear through as happens on cheap $10 keysets, and if it really bothers you that much I’ve heard that some people have taken to sandblasting their keycaps to remove shine.
EDan
3
Feb 1, 2019
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I like the profile and aesthetics of this keycap set and was very much thinking "five stars" until I recently noticed the WASD keys starting to show wear significantly earlier than any keycap set I've previously used.
Here's what about three months of heavy use (gaming) looks like on these keys. I expect much better for the price. Looks like I need to get out the old key set.
Leicester
7
Dec 2, 2018
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Very nice keycap set. High quality and awesome colors. I do not have any issues with my set so far. But here are some thoughts:
They feel very smooth and allow a very fast typing experience (I type ~3-5% faster in comparison to oem profile ). Due to their high profile, there is a little bit more key-wobble. Also the very high profile of the number row and F-key row leads towards a heavier actuation force, if you hit them at the corner, because the friction between stem and housing is amplified. If you press them 'correctly' there is no issue.
As other reviewers mentioned, I would wish a better packaging. Also I miss a off-centered shift key in the standard modifiers set.
Overall, awesome Design, thanks @MiTo . I am glad that I had the chance to join the drop.
And finally some impressions.
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uhuru
3
Nov 26, 2018
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Keycaps came in a plastic bag; it took like an hour to put the keycaps on my board. I don't understand how these cost so much money, yet were delivered so poorly; $20 keys from China (as another reviewer said) even come in a plastic tray
Some of the ink (or whatever) is smudged; the comma looks more like a vertical line, for example
Really wanted to like these, because Runes on my keys would look sick, but I just kinda have a bad taste in my mouth about it. Shipping was delayed due to some quality control issue, and the product which I received still seems as if there were quality control issues with it
I currently am not using these and will most likely sell in the future. I, similarly, doubt I will be participating in any Massdrop keycap set again; this was my first one, and I do not feel super great about it
Sendrim
100
Feb 1, 2019
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"Some of the ink (or whatever) is smudged"
Uh, what? These literally cannot be smudged since they're double-shot plastic. :'D
wiegehtes
13
Nov 26, 2018
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This is the first impression from the scratched keycaps from a ziplock bag.
Will update later, when check in detail, hopefully they all did survive.
Keycaps from China for 20$ are packed better than these.
electronicbits
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Nov 23, 2018
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electronicbits
8
Nov 26, 2018
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That's a kbd75 from kbdfans. Really nice board with underglow... I will post a better picture later on.
For many, that thing screams "you shall not type !". The advice I tell my wife when trying to type with that keyboard is: do not look at it, or you will get lost.
Sojourn
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Nov 30, 2018
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Nice! I can't wait for my 75%. Ready to use those extra camera keys in sc2 :D
cijanzen
466
Nov 22, 2018
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cavey
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Nov 21, 2018
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fibbula
40
Nov 9, 2018
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Great set, happy with the quality and there are no defects that I've spotted. I've mounted the caps on my ALT and snapped a quick picture for anyone interested.
SarahM
5
Nov 7, 2018
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I'm really happy with this set! I bought the alphas, text mods, novelties, and hobbyist sets.
- They came packaged loose in a a few plastic bags, which seems a little weird for such a high-end set. I was concerned that some would be damaged.
- Just one key was slightly damaged, scratched on top (tick mark key, which I'm not using at the moment)
- This is mentioned in another review, but the weight of the font is off just a bit on a few modifiers. Like on my backspace key the font is a bit thicker than on the enter and shift keys.
- I had to buy the hobbyist set to get a 2.25u shift key for my keyboard. I wish there was an option to pick and choose specialty keys a bit more. But that's also my fault for having an atypical layout.
erto
386
Nov 6, 2018
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Pros -
The color and feel of these keys go right to the top of my list of favorite keysets. These are now on my everyday/take to work board. They sound better than the Jukebox I had on before but that may be my own bias. FYI: Kahliah gold speed switches on a CTRL (floating keys). This keyset was the first keyset I saw when getting into MKB so to finally get them is satisfying. I also have the DSA versions but these SA's are my favorite hands-down.
Cons -
Two keys are slightly off in Text mods. I see it in all clear photos of the Text mods by users so far and it matches my issue.
- The right Shift' 'T' is slightly darker and bolder than the preceding characters. I can't tell if the different density is fooling my eye to make it seem it is not spaced right but in comparison the left shift is ok.
- The Enter Key's font is less dark/bold than other mods.
shaknbake58
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Nov 3, 2018
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I got the Alphas, novelties, and text mods. These keycaps are extremely solid. Printing is well-centered. The novelties are a bit random. I had a few shine-through caps mixed in at various row profiles. It would have been nice to have options for each row. Overall pleased with my purchase and would buy again.
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