So, I was getting tired of the plain look of my mechanical keyboard and thought, “Hey, why not spice things up a bit?” I’ve seen those cool custom keycaps online, but I wanted something unique, specifically with Mac fonts. Here’s how my little project went down.
The Hunt Begins
First, I jumped online to do some research. I needed to figure out what kind of keycaps would even fit my keyboard. Turns out, there are different “profiles” (like the shape and height) – OEM, Cherry, DSA, etc. My keyboard uses Cherry MX switches, and I wanted something pretty standard, so I narrowed it down to Cherry profile keycaps.
Finding the Font
This was the tricky part. I wanted that classic Mac look, so I was searching for keycaps with the Chicago font, or something close to it. Turns out, it wasn’t as easy as I thought! Many custom keycap sets use generic or modern fonts.
Taking the Plunge
After a bit of digging,i found the keycaps set with icon mods .I decided to give those a * support Mac.
The Installation
When the keycaps finally arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. Getting the old keycaps off was pretty simple – I used a keycap puller (a little wire tool) that came with one. you can get it on the online store. Just wiggle it under the keycap and gently pull straight up.
Putting the new keycaps on was even easier. You just line them up with the switch and press down firmly until you hear a click. That’s it!
The Result
Honestly, I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out! The keyboard looks totally different, and the Mac-style font gives it a cool, retro vibe. It’s a small change, but it makes my workspace feel a bit more personalized.
- The good: Looks awesome, feels great to type on.
- The not-so-good: Finding the right font was a bit of a pain.
All in all, it was a fun little weekend project. If you’re thinking about customizing your keyboard, I say go for it! It’s a relatively cheap and easy way to make your setup feel more “you.”