Hey everybody
So, I recently bought a model M (1391401) with missing keycaps (3 apparently. The "stems" are there but not the "top"). So, I was obviously thinking about buying new ones.
And, in the same time, eventually buy some fancy blue / red / yellow / whatever color keycap
I know that Unicomp is still selling them, but apparently the quality is not that OK... Apparently Fentec is a good reseller, clickykeyboards also sells that kind of thing, but their stock seems low.
Any idea where I can get those? New, new old stock or something similar...
Oh, and I live in France, so if something exists in Europe, that'll be a plus
Thank you
IBM Model M keycaps resellers?
- Halvar
- Location: Baden, DE
- Main keyboard: IBM Model M SSK / Filco MT 2
- Favorite switch: Beam & buckling spring, Monterey, MX Brown
- DT Pro Member: 0051
First thing would be to ask in the DT marketplace of this forum, maybe someone can help you.
If nothing else helps, you can ask this seller:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/1-Taste-fur-IBM- ... 1397150840
If nothing else helps, you can ask this seller:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/1-Taste-fur-IBM- ... 1397150840
- Muirium
- µ
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Main keyboard: HHKB Type-S with Bluetooth by Hasu
- Main mouse: Apple Magic Mouse
- Favorite switch: Gotta Try 'Em All
- DT Pro Member: µ
People often have random spares. Say which 3 you're after and you might be surprised!
You're right that Unicomp's caps aren't as good as IBM's originals. But they're not terrible either. A complete set of them looks fine, but mix & match comes down to individual variations on neighbouring keys.
You're right that Unicomp's caps aren't as good as IBM's originals. But they're not terrible either. A complete set of them looks fine, but mix & match comes down to individual variations on neighbouring keys.
- facetsesame
- Mad Dasher
- Location: UK
- Main keyboard: Ducky Legend
- Main mouse: CST L-Trac
- Favorite switch: MX red for linear, white for click
- DT Pro Member: 0092
Hi! I agree, your best bet is to ask for the caps you're looking for in the Marketplace. I think lots of people have bits of Model Ms! I have some coloured blanks (from Unicomp, and I think they're fine quality) and a near complete set of XT one piece caps if they're of any interest. These would all fit your '401.
Halvar wrote: ↑First thing would be to ask in the DT marketplace of this forum, maybe someone can help you.
If nothing else helps, you can ask this seller:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/1-Taste-fur-IBM- ... 1397150840
Hey Mu, did you see that the auction includes a Mµ cap for sale?Muirium wrote: ↑People often have random spares. Say which 3 you're after and you might be surprised!
You're right that Unicomp's caps aren't as good as IBM's originals. But they're not terrible either. A complete set of them looks fine, but mix & match comes down to individual variations on neighbouring keys.