FL·ESPORTS Translucidus Cherry Keycaps
Best durable keycap upgrade for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts seeking aesthetic flair.
Elevate your mechanical keyboard with the FL·ESPORTS Translucidus Cherry Keycaps. These keycaps feature a distinctive translucidus design and are crafted from durable PBT plastic for a premium feel and longevity. Adhering to the popular Cherry profile, they offer a comfortable typing experience. The legends are produced using a robust double shot molding process, ensuring they will never fade or wear away, maintaining a clean and stylish look through extensive use.
$39.99
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4.6
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Category Rank
1605
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#1605 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-7%
Below average
Material
PBT Plastic
/ PBT Plastic
Who it's for
- Gamers seeking maximum RGB brightness and vibrant desk aesthetics
- Typists preferring the ergonomic, low-profile feel of Cherry keycaps
- Enthusiasts looking for a unique, smooth tactile typing experience
Who should skip it
- Users who dislike frequent cleaning of fingerprints and dust
- Typists who prefer a deep, thocky sound profile
- Touch typists who rely on clear legends without active backlighting
Performance breakdown
Material Durability
High-grade PBT plastic resists shine and wear over long-term use.
Legend Longevity
Double shot molding ensures characters remain crisp and permanent forever.
Typing Ergonomics
The classic Cherry profile provides a comfortable, familiar typing angle.
Aesthetic Impact
The unique translucidus design creates a striking, modern visual statement.
Backlight Integration
Opaque construction limits light transmission for those seeking glow effects.
Build Quality
Robust molding delivers a premium, substantial feel under every keystroke.
Key Specs
Material
PBT Plastic
Profile
Cherry
Manufacturing
Double shot process
Backlight Compatibility
No
Know before you buy
The Cherry profile is a popular, sculpted keycap shape that is slightly shorter than the standard OEM profile. It is widely preferred by enthusiasts for its ergonomic feel and comfortable, lower-profile typing angle.
No, these keycaps are not designed for shine-through backlighting. While they feature a unique translucent aesthetic, the legends are not transparent, so they will not illuminate in the dark.
Double shot molding involves injecting two layers of plastic to form the keycap and the legend. Because the legend is a physical part of the plastic structure rather than a printed layer, it is physically impossible for the lettering to fade or wear away over time.
These keycaps use the standard MX-style stem, making them compatible with the vast majority of mechanical keyboards on the market. They are designed to fit standard layouts, but you should verify your keyboard's bottom row configuration if it uses non-standard key sizes.
PBT plastic is significantly more durable and resistant to the 'shine' that develops on ABS keycaps after heavy use. It provides a slightly textured, matte finish that feels more premium and maintains its appearance much longer.
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