DCX vs DCD vs DCL - Drop’s Keycap Profiles Explained
We’ve covered the basics of keycap profiles before—spherical/cylindrical, sculpted/uniform, etc. One thing that has come up more and more over the years as we’ve expanded our portfolio of offerings here at Drop is the distinction between some of our similar profiles. Specifically, what is the actual difference between DCX, DCD, and DCL? Cylindrical Profiles To recap the previous article on the topic, one of the most basic ways to separate various keycap profiles is by shape (cylindrical, spherical, or flat). DCX, DCD, and DCL are all cylindrical profiles. The most famous cylindrical profile is Cherry profile, as defined by the original manufacturer of the keycaps—Cherry. GMK now owns those tools, and as such, only they can technically claim to produce “Cherry” profile keycaps. Similar keycap profiles are often called Cherry profile colloquially, but are in actuality slightly different. For the sake of not splitting hairs, all of the cylindrical profiles discussed here are...
Apr 9, 2024
While I know that this all may seem a tad bit obvious to some people out there, I can assure you from first-hand experience that it’s easy to get lost in all of the cool keyboards and artisans at your first few meetups. Tack on the experience of getting to meet some of your favorite content creators or streamers in person if they too are at the meetup and it’s going to be hard to remember that there’s other keyboard nerds around you just as excited to be there as you are. So, whether you’re planning your first meetup or your hundredth, make sure to remember to bring some extra cash, an appetite, and some fun stories to share about all of the stuff you’re bringing to show off!