Obscura Artisan Keycap
Best premium keycap upgrade for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts.
Elevate your mechanical keyboard with these artisan keycaps, designed as the perfect final touch for any build. Crafted through extensive refinement, they offer a premium typing experience. Featuring crisp, durable double-shot legends and a specialized PBT/ABS blend, these keycaps provide optimized resistance to shine and wear. The refined Cherry Profile ensures comfort, while broad layout support makes them compatible with a wide array of popular keyboard configurations, enhancing both aesthetics and feel.
$59.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
3132
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#3132 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
+40%
Above average
Profile
Cherry Profile
/ Cherry Profile
Who it's for
- Minimalists seeking a cohesive, high-end keyboard aesthetic
- Tactile enthusiasts craving a premium, weighted typing experience
- Collectors prioritizing brand reliability and long-term resale value
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious builders avoiding luxury accessory markups
- Impulse buyers frustrated by limited-run release schedules
- Typists using light switches sensitive to keycap weight
Performance breakdown
Legend Clarity
Double-shot molding ensures legends remain sharp and fade-resistant over time.
Material Durability
The PBT/ABS blend effectively balances structural integrity with long-term shine resistance.
Layout Versatility
Extensive kit support accommodates almost any custom or enthusiast keyboard configuration.
Typing Ergonomics
The refined Cherry profile provides a familiar and comfortable typing experience.
Surface Texture
Matte finish offers a premium, tactile feel that resists oily buildup.
Switch Compatibility
Standardized stems ensure a secure, wobble-free fit on all MX-style switches.
Key Specs
Profile
Cherry Profile
Mount Type
Cherry MX Compatible
Material
PBT/ABS Blend optimized for scratch and shine resistance
Legends
New Double Shot Legends
Layout Support
Full-size (104/108 key), 1800, TKL, 75%, 65%, 60%, HHKB (6u Centered Stem Spacebar), Tsangan/WKL, Alice, 40s, GK64, Terminal ISO
Switch Compatibility
Cherry MX Style
Backlight Compatibility
No
Surface Finish
Matte
Know before you buy
The Obscura Artisan Keycaps are designed for Cherry MX style switches, which includes most mechanical switches from brands like Gateron, Kailh, and Durock.
No, these keycaps are not shine-through. They feature opaque double-shot legends, so they are best suited for keyboards where you prefer a clean, non-backlit aesthetic.
This specialized blend combines the structural durability and matte texture of PBT with the crisp, refined finish of ABS. It is engineered to resist the greasy shine that develops on pure ABS caps over time while maintaining a premium, tactile feel.
Yes, the set includes broad layout support, including Alice, HHKB (with a 6u centered stem spacebar), Tsangan/WKL, and various compact layouts like 65% and 75%.
The Cherry Profile is widely considered the industry standard for comfort. It features a sculpted, lower-profile design that helps reduce finger fatigue during long typing sessions compared to taller profiles like OEM or SA.
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