PBTFans

PBTFans keycaps: dye-sub, double-shot and UV print at a glance

PBTFans sets are not all alike: the brand offers dye-sub and double-shot, in PBT and in ABS. That is why material and process are stated in the title and specifications of every set.

Dye-sub PBT

Dye-sub sets such as PBTFans 1984 R2, Doppelganger, Overtime or Lucy R2 are made of PBT. The legends are drawn into the material and very resistant to wear, and the surface feels more finely textured. For Voyager, Window View, Lucy R2 and Overtime, PBTFans specifies a "Hi-Fi" PBT with glass microspheres, about 1.3 mm wall thickness and a clearer sound. These are manufacturer claims and have not been measured independently.

Double-shot in PBT and ABS

PBTFans WoB, BoW and Maguro are double-shot in PBT. Sets such as Thermal, Purpolch R4, Poco R2 and Tape & Radio are double-shot in ABS. The double-shot sets have a clearly textured, grippy surface, and the legends cannot wear off. ABS sounds crisper and brighter, PBT deeper. The comparison in the guide PBT vs ABS helps you decide.

Transparent and UV print

PBTFans X-Ray R3 and G3 (UV print) are made of transparent ABS. On X-Ray the cap base is opaque, so such sets are not suited for per-key RGB.

Layouts

PBTFans legends use their own typeface. Many sets are available for ANSI, ISO-DE and Nordic, some also for ISO-FR. Matching sets for Germany are in keycaps with German layout. The product page shows which kits a set includes. We ship sets in stock from Germany within one working day.