DES-Sliders
Best upgrade for Topre enthusiasts wanting to use custom keycaps.
Enhance your Topre keyboard experience with DES-Sliders, meticulously developed over three years for seamless MX keycap compatibility. These premium sliders are crafted from durable POM material, ensuring minimal key wobble and exceptional smoothness. Designed to work with Deskeys silencing rings, they offer a refined typing feel without needing separate gaskets. Available in ivory and purple, and in various pack sizes to suit your keyboard layout, DES-Sliders are the ultimate upgrade for enthusiasts seeking precision and quality.
$18.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
3134
/ 6564
#3134 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Material
POM
/ POM
Who it's for
- Topre enthusiasts seeking broader MX keycap compatibility
- Typists desiring a smoother and more refined keypress
- Keyboard modders prioritizing long-term durability and consistency
Who should skip it
- Beginners intimidated by complex keyboard disassembly
- Budget-conscious users wary of high-cost modifications
- Purists who prefer the authentic original Topre feel
Performance breakdown
Keycap Compatibility
Seamlessly bridges the gap between Topre stems and standard MX keycaps.
Wobble Reduction
Tight tolerances significantly minimize stem play for a stable typing feel.
Surface Smoothness
High-grade POM material ensures a buttery, friction-free keystroke experience.
Silencing Integration
Engineered for perfect synergy with Deskeys rings to dampen bottom-out noise.
Installation Complexity
Requires keyboard disassembly, making it a project for dedicated enthusiasts.
Material Durability
POM construction offers long-term resilience against wear and heavy typing.
Key Specs
Material
POM
Compatibility
Compatible with almost all brands of MX keycaps (SP, GMK, CRP, EPBT etc.)
Does NOT support Realforce RGB keyboard.
Know before you buy
No, DES-Sliders are not compatible with the Realforce RGB model. Please verify your keyboard model before purchasing.
While they are optimized for use with Deskeys silencing rings (#3, #5, or #7) to refine the typing feel and sound, they are not strictly required. However, using them will provide the intended dampened acoustic profile.
These sliders are designed to be compatible with almost all major MX-style keycap brands, including GMK, SP, CRP, and EPBT. You should have no issues fitting standard aftermarket keycap sets.
DES-Sliders are manufactured with tighter tolerances and premium POM material, which significantly reduces key wobble compared to standard stock sliders. This results in a more stable and consistent typing experience.
The number of sliders required depends on your specific keyboard layout. We offer various pack sizes to accommodate everything from compact 60% boards to full-sized layouts, so check your key count before ordering.
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