GMK
GMK Shoko Keycap Set
Best premium keycap upgrade for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts.
Elevate your mechanical keyboard with the GMK Shoko Keycap Set. Designed with a classic Cherry Profile, this set offers a premium typing experience. It features 172 keys constructed from durable PBT plastic using a Double Shot printing method, ensuring legends remain crisp and fade-resistant. This set is ideal for enthusiasts seeking to enhance both the aesthetics and tactile feel of their keyboard. Please note that this purchase includes only the keycaps, not a keyboard.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
93
/ 6541
#93 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-7%
Below average
Number of Keys
172
/ keys
Who it's for
- Typists seeking a premium, long-lasting tactile experience
- Aesthetic enthusiasts wanting a soft, sophisticated desk setup
- Minimalists requiring permanent, high-contrast key legends
Who should skip it
- Users who dislike the inevitable polished texture of ABS
- Budget-conscious hobbyists preferring affordable alternatives
- Impatient buyers needing immediate shipping and delivery
Performance breakdown
Legend Clarity
Double-shot molding ensures legends remain sharp and fade-resistant over time.
Material Durability
High-quality PBT construction effectively resists the dreaded oily shine.
Typing Ergonomics
The classic Cherry profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel for enthusiasts.
Board Compatibility
Comprehensive 172-key count covers almost any modern mechanical keyboard layout.
Aesthetic Appeal
The iconic Shoko colorway provides a clean, sophisticated look for setups.
Switch Versatility
Standardized stems ensure seamless installation across all Cherry MX-style switches.
Key Specs
Number of Keys
172 keys
Profile
Cherry Profile
Material
PBT Plastic
Printing Method
Double-shot
Switch Compatibility
Cherry MX Style
Features
- Durable Double Shot legends resist fading.
- High-quality PBT plastic resists shine.
- Classic Cherry Profile for comfortable typing.
- 172 keys for comprehensive coverage.
- Enhances keyboard aesthetics and feel.
What customers say
The GMK Shoko Keycap Set is highly praised for its exceptional quality and distinctive design. Enthusiasts love the sophisticated colorway, pairing soft pastel lavender alphas with crisp white modifiers, creating a calming and unique aesthetic. Build quality is consistently noted as flawless. Reviewers appreciate the thick, doubleshot ABS plastic, which delivers a satisfying acoustic profile and a premium tactile feel unmatched by lesser sets. The legends are sharp and durable, reinforcing the set's high-end status. Despite the premium cost, buyers feel the enduring aesthetic appeal and superior construction make this an excellent long-term investment for any custom keyboard.
Know before you buy
The GMK Shoko set is designed for Cherry MX style switches, which includes most standard mechanical switches found on modern custom keyboards.
With 172 keys included, this set offers comprehensive coverage for most layouts, including full-size, TKL, 75%, 65%, and various custom configurations.
PBT plastic is denser and more textured than ABS, providing a slightly more tactile feel and a deeper sound profile. It is also highly resistant to the 'shine' that often develops on keycaps over time.
Double Shot molding injects two different colors of plastic into the mold to form the legends. This ensures the characters will never fade or wear off, even with heavy, long-term use.
The Cherry Profile is a shorter, sculpted keycap shape that is widely considered the industry standard for comfort. Its ergonomic curve helps reduce finger fatigue during extended typing sessions.
No, this product is a keycap set only. You will need to provide your own mechanical keyboard to install these keys.
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