Resources
External references we trust for keycap research — profile documentation, sourcing communities, and reference wikis. Curated, not exhaustive.
Reference Documentation
- Deskthority Wiki — Keycap profile
The most thorough neutral reference on keycap profiles, cross-sections, and history. Our authority for profile geometry.
#reference - keycaps.info
Interactive keycap size and kitting reference for checking layout coverage before buying.
#fitment - r/MechanicalKeyboards Keycap Guide
Community primer on profiles, materials, and kitting — solid orientation before deeper comparison.
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Sourcing & Group Buys
- r/mechmarket
The main aftermarket for sold-out sets. Useful for finding discontinued colorways; verify authenticity on rare sets.
#sourcing - r/MechanicalKeyboards Interest Checks & GBs
Where upcoming sets surface. Treat dates as estimates — group-buy timelines slip routinely.
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Communities
- r/MechanicalKeyboards
Largest keyboard community; strong for keycap fitment troubleshooting and colorway opinions.
#community - geekhack
Long-running enthusiast forum with deep history on profiles, doubleshot vs dye-sub, and legacy sets.
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