If I'm not mistaken, the quality for Filco ABS are better than other ABS keycaps. I think I read this statement in this thread few series back.

I heard this statement too from lowyatguy. Not sure how Filco 1 is better, maybe just a rumor.
I never use my Filco ABS because fed up with the Ducky ABS.

signature plastic's abs are good too!
gmk and old cherry abs are good too

Filco coated their keycaps with coating.

I think d coating made really nice to type and protect d abs get shining early.
But, when d coating get faded, really become ugly. I saw on garage sales, a forummer selling his filco.

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i 2nd this

previously is was on my filco tkl...how many hours? i guess around 10-12 hours daily...for the last 3 years ++

maybe the mentioned coating which makes a different on filco keycaps....

hey guys, any shop in lowyat plaza where i can test different switches?

Viewnet is fine.

Last time I went Sri Computer, they also got some Armageddon on display.

great! gonna drop by few shops before purchasing my 1st mkb
is brown switch ok? i only read reviews,but never got to sample them first..
will be using it for frequent typing, as well as light gaming

I don't think people ever read the first page.
Already put a lot info but question still the same one.

I see.. My ducky only need 1month plus for it's shining. Around 16hours daily typing..
So, conclusion is ducky abs so << Filco.

3 years only shine? The font on the filco is printed, should be faded fast.

All the switches are good. Only you can decide which switch is better. Try them out.
Brown are generally preferred because blues have trouble with double taps and quick tapping because the reset point is furthur away from the actuation point compared to other switches and blacks are too heavy for many. But some people can game with blues, so get what is best for you.

Yup. Try 1st, maybe you will like other MX switches too.
Brown ah? This really up to each individual preferences.
Some people use MX brown for main typing keyboard. Some people blue, red and etc etc.
Already have the brand in mind you want to buy which keyboard? Refer to the first page for more info.

I didn't get the pbt or pom version. I got the 'team edition' with abs keycaps. Its the same thing with the detachable cable, ps/2 adapter, extra costar plastic inserts without the keypuller and the coloured keycaps. And it comes in a brown box.

Because of the lighting the pic doesn't look exactly like it does irl. q/z/x are also starting to rub off but they are in better shape than the others. And I find the legends to small for my liking.

thats y i need to head down to lowyat plaza this weekend..
im only looking for basic features, maybe rosewill or ducky price range 300 or so..
not looking for backlit or anything.. reliability is main concern i guess..

The "A" pretty bad.
After saw the picture you show to us, I feel this look like Filco stock keycaps too. Which the font will faded after long run.
Good share. But your keycaps no sign of shining, just font faded.

You may prepare for another brand as backup. Rosewill brown always out of stock, since so many seekers want that keyboard.
Please watch this video as intro, may helpful when you choose mechanical keyboard.

It looks abit better in the pic than irl.

What about the keycool pbt/poms keycaps? Are they also laser engraved with infill or are they laser etched?