Wow, I didn't know a mechanical keyboard club for LYN existed until today

Hello sifus



I've been searching around for keycaps of this colour scheme for my CM Storm Quickfire Rapid-i for awhile now.

I managed to find a seller on aliexpress selling exactly what I want, but it costs well over RM200 (60USD). I've tried searching elsewhere such as ebay as well.

I was hoping that I could find a cheaper price elsewhere, and I stumbled upon this thread

Hopefully you guys know a thing or two about it and can help me out..

This post has been edited by YouDontKnowMyName: Feb 20 2016, 01:06 AM

I see.. Thanks for your reply I've read that it's manufactured by Taihao?

Also, I've never purchased from taobao before but last I heard you gotta go through an agent to purchase stuff?

edit: I think I've found one http://world.taobao.com/item/45134955830.h...0.BbcVOS#detail

This post has been edited by YouDontKnowMyName: Feb 20 2016, 01:30 AM

Ah.. The only place to get is from taobao? Malaysia no one selling this set of of keycaps?

Do you know of any local sellers that sell it? I can't seem to be able to find any

My current keyboard's stock keycap height is OEM profile and I'm alright with it.

Is there any supposed ergonomic benefits to cherry profile? Maybe I'm missing out on something

I see.. Then mind if I ask, why is cherry profile generally preferred?

You've bought things from taobao before?

I found this guide here. I'll probably just get the item from taobao myself using this guide but I'm not sure if this guide is 100% legit

Also, how's the process like? As in after the item reaches Malaysia, what happens next? In the guide it mentions 'parcel forwarding' or something

Thanks for all of your responses. It's true that everyone's preferences are different

I'll probably put down my purchase for the keycaps on taobao tomorrow. First time buying from there so hopefully everything goes okay

Your typical hey-look-at-my-new-keycaps post

CM Storm Quickfire Rapid-i, blue switches

Taihao Miami PBT Doubleshot keycaps (OEM height) bought from taobao. Took exactly 5 days to arrive. Surprisingly quick

Here's a link for anyone who's interested http://world.taobao.com/item/45134955830.h...0.BbcVOS#detail



This post has been edited by YouDontKnowMyName: Feb 26 2016, 05:53 PM

Eh, my bad. Totally didn't realise it

In terms of thickness, it feels slightly thicker and slightly more solid compared to the stock keycaps. The surface of the keycaps has a matte texture to it, which definitely aids in terms of grip when typing.

The slight extra in thickness can be heard when you bottom out the keys. It doesn't sound as hollow as the stock keycaps


However, these keycaps do not allow light to be passed through. I did buy with this in mind as half of the LEDs on my Rapid-i have already died and I keep the LEDs off nowadays anyway.

The letterings on the keycaps are definitely very clear and visible compared to the stock keycaps, since the stock keycaps are the type that requires backlight to be seen easily.