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The DES Keycap Set is designed for Standard MX switches and custom mechanical keyboards. These keycaps feature high-sculpted designs that deliver exceptional tactile feedback, boost finger comfort, and improve typing precision for a more efficient and comfortable typing experience.
About the DES Keycap Profile
The DES profile was designed by Yasuhide Nakamura (Pseudoku) as an open-source project. For more details, visit the GitHub repository. And consider supporting his work through his website.
We modified some of the base DES files, and all our modified versions are available in the drive.
Technical Specifications
Profile: DES
Switch type: Compatible with Cherry MX switches & clones
Material Options
Nylon: Textured finish for added grip
Resin: Smooth surface, designed to work with backlit keyboards
Nylon Keycap Variants
Nylon Black – A solid, deep black color
Nylon Grey – Features non-uniform shades of grey
Resin Keycap Variants
Black Resin – Has a deep blue, glass-like look when light shines from behind
Resin White – A clean and classic option
Resin Grey – Has a subtle blue hue
Transparent Frosted – Frosted and not fully transparent
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DES Keycap Set
Design legends for shortcuts, layers, macros, symbols, media controls, and everything between using the 3dkeycap Custom Layout Tool.
The DES Profile features a sculpted row design with varying heights to promote comfortable, efficient typing. The dimensions shown highlight the profile's ergonomic shape and keycap surface.
Nylon (grey)
Has a textured surface and is opaque to RGB backlight.
Resin (grey)
Smooth, lets the RGB backligh shine through.
Different materials create different lighting effects.
Compare the RGB visibility and light transmission of Nylon and Resin keycaps.
Choose from a range of carefully selected colors designed to complement any setup. More colors and custom color matching options are planned as our collection expands.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 43 reviews.
Have never even seen nylon keycaps before, but I'm so glad I decided to splurge. They fit perfectly, the texture feels great without being irritating, and if they're 3D printed, you really can't tell; there's no printing artifacts whatsoever. Highly recommended!
Typing feels great, i love the used materials.
Store owner replied: Thank you for the great feedback, Christian! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the typing feel and materials of the DES Keycap Set, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again soon! :)
Great keycaps, my only complaint is that the tolerance on the stems of a couple was extremely tight, to the point where seating then took considerable force. I prefer that to them being loose, but I think a little more wiggle room would make the assembly process smoother for sure.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback, Max. We’re glad that you’re enjoying the keycaps overall! We noted your feedback regarding the stem fit. We design them to be snug for stability, but we completely understand how a bit more tolerance could make the assembly process smoother. Your input is valuable, and we’ll definitely keep it in mind as we continue to refine future batches. Thanks again for your support!
I ordered a black nylon set for my 4x6 Charybdis. I was a bit sceptical about 3D printed caps first, but this set and the DES profile turned out to be the perfect match for the Charybdis. The black blank set looks nice and the texture and feel are both great and very comfortable. The cylindrical surface of the caps makes it easy to switch between rows. The convex 1U thumb buttons are very comfortable and convenient to use compared to the concave buttons I tried before. The curvature might be too agressive for someone with larger hands, but for my average-sized hands they are perfect. The number row is easier to reach compared to other profiles like MDA. The quality and packaging are also superb. In general, I am very pleased with this set. I think these will permanently stay on my Charybdis.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for the kind and detailed review, Tamas! We're really happy to hear that the DES set turned out to be a great fit for your 4x6 Charybdis. It’s great to know the texture, shape, and thumb keys all worked well for you. We truly appreciate you giving 3D printed keycaps a try, and it means a lot to us that you’re enjoying them this much. Your insights are incredibly helpful, and we're honored that this set might have found a permanent home on your board. Your support means a lot, and we’d be happy to have you back anytime! :)
Just installed the keycaps and they already look and feel a lot better than what my keyboard came with
Outstanding across the board!!! Loic is fast, vocal, and sent bonus prototypes for my Moonlander which are excellent!! Looking for excuses to pick up more sets, I'm so happy with these!!
These keycaps are great! I ordered a full set of white resin DES keycaps for a Ferris layout and am very happy with it. The print quality is excellent, with each keycap feeling exceedingly smooth and soft. This is so much better than trying to DIY it with PLA or PETG, and is well worth the price. When I eventually want another set with a specific profile, I'll definitely be back here. I had a custom request as part of the order, which 3dkeycap was happy to work with me on and extremely easy to communicate with.
Nice Keycaps and works very well with RGB ! The packaging is very good and the international shipment went very smoothly. I recommend it!
That's really easy cool keycaps
Finally got the board for these caps I bought months ago. It's been a great purchase. This artisan does great work creating keyboard parts. The sculpt and texture feel great and the makeup of the plastic diffuse light and colors beautifully. They even make a nice sound. I would buy from this seller again. Thanks.
Got these SLS nylon keycaps for my ZSA Moonlander keyboard, and I'm thrilled with both the product and the customer service. Despite significant shipping delays with Canada Post, the keycaps arrived safely, and the seller was incredibly supportive throughout, even providing extra keycaps and free thumb cluster keycaps for testing.\n\nThis was my first experience with SLS nylon keycaps, and they exceeded my expectations. They're sturdier than anticipated for 3D-printed items, with a rough, tactile texture reminiscent of PBT but even more pronounced. The DES profile also greatly improved my typing experience, reducing the strain on my fingers compared to the XDA keycaps I used before.\n\nOverall, I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase and would definitely buy from this store again. Cheers to Loic for the stellar customer service!
These DES keycaps feel great! I think they fit nicely with my 6x7 Dactyl Manuform. Loic and his team were accommodating when we found out the first batch were loose. They were generous enough to send me a second batch that was tighter. And Loic answered all my questions he could. The transparent resin looks beautiful so far. If you ever find your keycaps loose, reach out to Loic and you can always jam pieces of plastic wrap to make them fit.
Wow I can’t be more happy with this product the keys look, feel and work amazing they are truly high quality and very sleek packaging, communication with seller and product is of the highest quality and service highly recommend. If you have a question like I did the owner is spot on and ready to help don’t waste your time looking elsewhere you have already found the best.
Keycaps are absolutely incredible. I wanted some different colored caps for certain caps and sell was very prompt and helpful in what I wanted. And shipping was incredibly fast!
I've ordered the black nylon version. The texture on these is great and the profile is very comfortable. \n\n3 R2 keys look a little rough near the upper edge. Nothing unexpected given the material and manufacturing process. Can't really feel it either and your not supposed to look at your keys anyway, right? ;)\n\nPackaging was solid and shipping was pretty quick considering the distance. Overall highly recommended!
superbes keycaps, avec un toucher exquis façon galet ! magnifique rendant l'utilisation du clavier encore plus smart.
Amazing design, but needs to improve the process to get rid of the layer lines, which keep accumulating dirt on the surface. It is especially visible on white keycaps, but black keycaps makes dust more visible, so ... maybe grey ones are a good compromise I think ...
Amazing quality delivered by Loic, as always! Super enthused with how the DES profile feels, and the finish on the custom legends is superb. Loic is super approachable and will answer all your Q's!
Firstly, the DSA profile is fantastic. But on these keycaps in particular, I really like the roughness. It has actually changed the way my fingers rest on the keys, they feel much more "planted" in a good way.
Absolutely incredible, and the seller was very flexible with requests for alternatively sculpted keys. There keys look and feel fantastic. If I had to nitpick then I did have some issues with loose fits, but it varies based on the switch itself and has been resolved with a dab of museum wax. I image that between printing tolerances and said variation in switch stems it's impossible to be perfect, and love the result. Do be aware that dyed resin keys can lighten over time, that's just how dye works, and on a mostly mono-colored board the patina effect on the home-row can actually be pretty cool. Texture is still great.
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Love the feel and esthetic. One of the keycaps stem was warped so I had to use one of my older keycaps for that.
Store owner replied: Thank you for your review, Uneeb! We're glad you love the feel and aesthetics of the keycaps. We're sorry to hear about the warped stem and appreciate your understanding. If you ever encounter an issue like this again, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Love the keycaps, feel great and look nice on my lily58!
Store owner replied: Thank you so much, Gerald! We're really happy that you're enjoying both the feel and look of the keycaps on your Lily58. We truly appreciate your support and hope to serve you again soon. :)
These keycaps are sooo nice and smooth
Store owner replied: Thanks, Kim! We're glad you’re loving the smooth feel. Hope you continue enjoying them! :)
I had the best shopping experience. Support was great, product is awesome 10/10. Woud recommend to anyone
Store owner replied: Thank you for your feedback, Dusan! We’re glad you had a great shopping experience and loved the product. Your recommendation and kind words mean a lot to our team! :)
These keycaps are a game-changer. My lily58 had some comfort issues, and these keycaps make my thumbs so much more comfortable.
Store owner replied: Thank you for the great feedback, Ben! We’re really glad the keycaps helped improve comfort on your Lily58, especially for your thumbs. Thanks for sharing your experience, and we hope to serve you again soon!
Quite good print quality, you won't see layer lines unless you're looking for them right up close, and the surface feels very smooth on your fingers. The keycap profile has an excellent shape that feels tailor made for your own fingertips
Store owner replied: Thank you for your kind words, Jermaine! We’re happy you’re enjoying the smooth finish and ergonomic feel of the DES Keycap Set. Your feedback motivates us to keep improving! :)
These keycaps are FANTASTIC. I have zero negative things to say. I have swapped over from the standard MX profile to the DES profile and love it.
Hiya, sorry for the late feedback, the keycaps were originally delivered to my girlfriend and I just received them today. I don’t like the touch of smooth plastic so was looking at alternatives to my DSA keycaps. Did a bit of research and ended up on this website. Micah was pretty resourceful about some of the qs that I had about my custom build. There were few hiccups with the delivery, however, I really appreciate how you guys dealt with it professionally! (Thanks for the extras and the personal touch, Loic ;)) I tested them today and they’re fabulous. Will take a minute to get used to them, but I’m already in love with them!
Store owner replied: Thank you so much for taking the time to share this, Akshay! We’re really happy that the set is a great fit for your preferences, especially since you were looking for an alternative to smoother plastic textures. It means a lot that you discovered us through your research and that we could support you with your custom build questions. We also truly appreciate your patience with the delivery hiccups, and we’re happy the extras and personal touch made a positive difference. Huge thanks again for your kind words and support. We’re excited that you’re loving the keycaps, and we’re always here if you need anything down the road! :)
They look wonderful on my corne keyboard.
My expectations were exceeded! Best feeling keycap available imho.
Very nice! I wish they have a set for the atreus but really can't complain.
Got right back to me when I had questions. Will use this seller again. Love the caps. I underestimated how big a difference sculpted would make!
Highly recommended, fits perfect on my Cnano 3x5.
Great keys, look like they will last.
Initial impressions typing using these keycaps: WOAW!\nEvery row has a dedicate shape, and this is something I didn't even notice on the photos if am being honest, I mainly wanted the nylon texture, and now that I am using these, the texture is everything that I imagined, just fabulous keycaps. Would absolutely recommend this product, and the seller is extremely responsive and even sent me samples to try. Overall 10/10.
Excellent product and service. Also a very kind and approachable seller.
Amazing keycaps, I love the slight texture the black resin keycaps have. They are made with a strong material and feel durable. Highly recommend them!
Awesome feeling : with the sanding of the keycap, the feeling is a lot smoother and that feels really good.\nThe dirt will also have a harder time to stay on the keycap.\nThanks a lot 3dkeycap for your great work and really good customer service.
Keycaps d'excellente qualité. Super agréable à l'usage.
