Keycap profiles
Recently, a great tool to compare keycap profiles was published by gtderEvan. Check out that app or you can still take a look to my old list of profiles below.
| Keycap | Shape | Profile | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSA | spherical | uniform | ||
| Cherry | cylindrical | sculpted | ||
| SA | spherical | sculpted | ||
| OEM | cylindrical | sculpted | ||
| DSS | spherical | sculpted | Double shot ABS. DSS is the newly-revived profile made by Signature Plastics. Some might call DSS a sculpted version of DSA, as they are similar in many ways, including: thickness, spherical, textured top with smooth sides. Check this at primekb | |
| ADA | spherical | uniform | The retro-inspired ADA profile has a rounded, spherical shape and slight scoop. It helps you orient your fingers on the keyboard. It’s similar to DSA profile in terms of uniformity, but noticeably different once you start typing. | |
| MT3 | spherical | sculpted | Based on the profile from the IBM beamspring terminals of the 1970s, MT3 is fully sculpted. Many computer terminals of old were constructed with a slanted switch layout from front to back. Because of that slant, the keycaps sat at an angle atop the switches, too. This profile is a reimagination of that unique slanted build. | |
| XDA | spherical | uniform | Larger top surface and sharper edges compared to DSA. | |
| Cubic | cylindrical | sculpted | ||
| MDA | spherical | sculpted | By MelGeek. Clones on Aliexpress marketed as MDA have different shape. | |
| MA | spherical | uniform | high profile from IDOBAO (PBT, dye-sub). | |
| HSA | spherical | sculpted | HSA is designed by JTK. It is based on SA, but is overall a much shorter profile. Featuring a glossy finish and produced with doubleshot ABS plastic. and noveltykeys | |
| G20 | flat | uniform | Suggested as 1u space keys. Check this at pimpmykeyboard | |
| Rama Grid | spherical | uniform | Shiny |
Low profile keycap profiles
| Keycap | Shape | Profile | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailh Choc | - | uniform | ||
| MBK | - | uniform | ||
| DIP | spherical | uniform | by rotumoda (github) | |
| PRINCE | - | uniform | by rotumoda (github) |
