eliminatedalljuice OP t1_iu88c6l wrote on October 29, 2022 at 9:19 AM

#309,138

Keychron V2

Gateron Ink v2 Black

CLEAR 2048 keycaps

Additional photos

ageispolispura t1_iu8998k wrote on October 29, 2022 at 9:33 AM

#309,277

Love the look but why is the keyboard in katakana? Japanese keyboards are in hiragana

eliminatedalljuice OP t1_iu8afry wrote on October 29, 2022 at 9:50 AM

#309,431

Replying to ageispolispura (#309,277)

I think this is for pure aesthetic reason.

Washed_up_pianist t1_iu8fa81 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 10:57 AM

#310,099

Looks great but just wondering how it feels compared to more common keycap materials i.e. abs or pbt?

eliminatedalljuice OP t1_iu8h81d wrote on October 29, 2022 at 11:22 AM

#310,343

Replying to Washed_up_pianist (#310,099)

This keycaps feel very different from PBT. They are very smooth and have that bit of a sticky feeling. Also they are fingerprint magnet.

NotArukasu t1_iu8shgf wrote on October 29, 2022 at 1:19 PM

#312,219

Replying to ageispolispura (#309,277)

To be fair, its not like hiragana sublegends have any actual use either. Its really just for aesthetics as well (From a Kuro/Shiro owner btw)

BadPWG t1_iu8sjeh wrote on October 29, 2022 at 1:19 PM

#312,229

Replying to eliminatedalljuice (#310,343)

I couldn’t use them because of the sticky thing, especially in hot weather, would drive me nuts

pabloescobyte t1_iu8zrv6 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:21 PM

#313,628

How do the caps feel in actual use? I'm not sure I could get used to the smoothness of the tops as I prefer textured tops.

eliminatedalljuice OP t1_iu90b3m wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:25 PM

#313,730

Replying to pabloescobyte (#313,628)

For the first few hours i like them, but definitely need to test drive more. In the spectrum (textured - smooth) they are on opposite sides.

astro143 t1_iu936cr wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:47 PM

#314,239

Looks great! I'm thinking about picking up a V5 for work and adding durock dolphins

dr_wheel t1_iu98kxe wrote on October 29, 2022 at 3:27 PM

#315,270

Replying to BadPWG (#312,229)

Same. From a usability standpoint, I'd almost want something similar to the body of the V2. They'd also need to have a durable enough material/finish to not wear out.

I can't help but wonder if using something like this on these keycaps would work. From an aesthetics standpoint, however, I think this build looks absolutely beautiful.

mynailsaretoolong t1_iu99hoi wrote on October 29, 2022 at 3:33 PM

#315,458

Nice, reminds me of playstation controller buttons

jeftep t1_iu9co8k wrote on October 29, 2022 at 3:56 PM

#316,114

Got that greasy look.

AgVargr t1_iu9e8p2 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 4:08 PM

#316,419

That thing must be a fingerprint magnet

ageispolispura t1_iu9h407 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 4:28 PM

#316,972

Replying to NotArukasu (#312,219)

Ah sorry just weird for me since I speak Japanese and new to this sub so wasn't sure if it was a brand specific thing for aesthetics or if it was a Japanese brand with some other meaning/use.

BadPWG t1_iu9ij33 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 4:38 PM

#317,262

Replying to dr_wheel (#315,270)

It would be frosted I guess

NotArukasu t1_iu9wvl0 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 6:19 PM

#319,921

Replying to ageispolispura (#316,972)

Its all good! I actually thought they had a practical use myself when I first got them. Glad to see more people getting into keebs.

ageispolispura t1_iu9xj6p wrote on October 29, 2022 at 6:24 PM

#320,037

Replying to NotArukasu (#319,921)

:) How's the feel on them? I aboslutely love lucite/transluscent look and typically do a clear but my set up is all black so looking into something like this!

Edit also love the mousepad or mat? is that SLS?

scvmeta t1_iua117t wrote on October 29, 2022 at 6:49 PM

#320,622

ooh, looks neat. definitely picking up those keycaps for my ink d65.

-MolonLabe- t1_iua690f wrote on October 29, 2022 at 7:26 PM

#321,505

Wonder if the legends will rub off over time? Just hot some Keysterine caps off of Drop and the legends on the L-Shift, Caps, W, S, A, and D are fading after a few months. And I might game (on average since I got the caps) an hour a day.