FBB Retro 1018 Keycaps Set
Best choice for enthusiasts seeking a durable, vintage-inspired typing experience.
Refresh your mechanical keyboard with the FBB Retro 1018 Keycaps Set. These keycaps boast a classic retro color scheme and are constructed from durable PBT plastic, ensuring they resist shine and wear over time. The dye-sublimation printing method guarantees that the legends remain vibrant and legible for years to come. Designed with the popular Cherry profile and including 145 keys, this set offers a comfortable typing experience and a distinctive vintage aesthetic for your setup.
$50.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1604
/ 6542
#1604 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
+19%
Above average
Material
PBT Plastic
/ PBT Plastic
Who it's for
- Keyboard hobbyists using diverse or non-standard layout configurations
- Retro enthusiasts seeking a nostalgic, classic desk aesthetic
- Heavy typists needing long-lasting, shine-resistant keycap durability
Who should skip it
- Color-sensitive users bothered by subtle shade inconsistencies
- Visual perfectionists requiring razor-sharp legend clarity
- Typists who prefer taller OEM or sculpted SA profiles
Performance breakdown
Material Durability
High-grade PBT plastic effectively resists unwanted shine and daily wear.
Legend Longevity
Dye-sublimation ensures characters remain crisp and vibrant through heavy use.
Layout Compatibility
The 145-key count covers most standard and enthusiast keyboard layouts.
Typing Ergonomics
The classic Cherry profile offers a familiar and comfortable typing angle.
Aesthetic Appeal
The retro colorway provides a clean, vintage look for modern setups.
Installation Ease
Standard stem design makes swapping these caps a straightforward process.
Key Specs
Material
PBT Plastic
Profile
Cherry profile
Printing Method
Dye sublimation
Key Count
145 Keys
Model Number
1018
Features
- Durable PBT construction resists shine
- Classic retro color scheme
- Long-lasting dye-sublimated legends
- Comfortable Cherry profile
- 145-key comprehensive set
- Enhances keyboard aesthetics
- Premium feel and longevity
What customers say
The FBB Retro 1018 set garners significant praise for its striking aesthetic and impressive quality. Users consistently admire its authentic retro design, which offers a distinct visual upgrade. The thick PBT plastic construction contributes to a premium feel and a satisfyingly deep typing sound. Many find this set a substantial improvement over standard keycaps, appreciating the superior materials and the flawless execution of its vintage appeal. It represents excellent value, delivering a high quality experience that justifies the investment.
Know before you buy
The set includes 145 keys, which provides broad compatibility for most standard layouts, including full-size, TKL, and various compact configurations like 65% or 75% boards. It is designed to accommodate common bottom row sizes and shift key variations.
The Cherry profile is shorter and more sculpted than the standard OEM profile, offering a lower, more ergonomic typing angle. Many enthusiasts prefer it for its comfortable feel during long typing sessions and its slightly deeper sound profile.
No, the legends are applied using a dye-sublimation process, which infuses the ink directly into the PBT plastic. This makes the characters highly resistant to fading and wear, even with frequent daily use.
These keycaps are made from high-quality PBT plastic, which has a naturally textured, matte finish. Unlike ABS plastic, PBT is highly resistant to the oily shine that typically develops on keycaps after extended use.
These keycaps are opaque, meaning they are not designed to allow light to shine through the legends. While your keyboard's RGB lighting will still create an underglow effect between the keys, the characters themselves will not be backlit.
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