Type Like Top Brass With Periodic Table Keycaps Crafted From Their Exact Metals
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If you’re seeking more chemistry with your office setup, this nerdy, sciencey keycap set will give you literally that.
Hong Kong-based startup Awekeys has taken inspiration from the Periodic Table to create unusually slick metal keycaps for mechanical keyboards. Made from up to 16 different types of metals, including copper, titanium, and more, these keycaps bring a curious sheen to any keyboard setup.
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The elements go into 12 keycaps, each meticulously crafted using various processing techniques for its corresponding metal. This means buttons get their own distinct texture, feel, and luster when they come under different angles of light.
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Noble metals, known for their high value and resistance to corrosion, are commonly used in jewelry and electrical applications, among others, and these metals now add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your typing experience. Top brass, if you will.
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Precious metals like nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), gold (Au), silver (Ag), platinum (Pt), and rhodium (Rh) are reflected in a mirror-like smoothness that contrasts with other matte-finish keycaps.
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The diversity of materials does equate to an assorted tactile experience when you type, too. Soft and ductile metals bring a different feel compared to hard and wear-resistant ones, adding a sensory dimension to your keyboard.
Awekeys offers two rows of keycaps, twelve R1 keycaps, and four R4 keycaps. These keycaps are compatible with Cherry MX switches and MX-style clones, providing you with the freedom to customize your keyboard to suit your preferences.
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If all that sounds like something in your element, you can find out more about the Periodic Table keycaps—fresh out of Kickstarter mode—here.
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[via Yanko Design and Awekeys, images via Awekeys]
This article was crafted with assistance from an AI engine, and has been reviewed, edited, and fact-checked.
