So, I got this itch to swap out the keycaps on my keyboard. You know, just to give it a fresh look and feel. I decided to go with a set from Drop, the GMK ones. Heard a lot of good things about them, like they’re top-notch quality and made in Germany.
First thing, I jumped online to check out what Drop had to offer. They’ve got tons of options, different colors, and designs. It took me a bit, but I finally settled on a set that I thought would look pretty sick on my keyboard. I went for the DROP+MITO GMK Laser set.
I placed the order, and the waiting game began. I’m not gonna lie; it felt like forever, even though it was probably just a regular delivery time. But hey, when you’re excited about something, time seems to slow down, right?
Finally, the package arrived. I ripped that thing open like a kid on Christmas morning. Inside were the keycaps, all nicely packed. The color looks perfect and they felt super solid in my hands, thick and durable.
Next up, I started removing my old keycaps. It was pretty simple. Just pop those suckers off one by one. Then I grabbed the new GMK ones and started putting them on. They fit perfectly, no issues there. They’re made with original Cherry tooling, so they match the switches perfectly.
Installation Process
- Removed old keycaps: Started by taking off each of the old keycaps.
- Installed new keycaps: Put on the new GMK keycaps one by one.
- Checked for fit: Made sure each keycap fit snugly and felt right.
Once I had them all on, I took a step back to admire my handiwork. Man, did it look good! The new keycaps totally transformed the look of my keyboard. Plus, they felt amazing to type on. The quality is the golden standard as they always say, very different, in a good way.
I spent the rest of the day just typing away, getting used to the new feel. It’s like getting a whole new keyboard without actually buying one. I’m really happy with how it turned out. These GMK keycaps are definitely worth the hype, and I can see why people go crazy over limited-edition sets. It’s like a whole different world of keyboard customization out there.
All in all, it was a fun little project. If you’re thinking about sprucing up your keyboard, I’d say go for it. It’s a simple way to make a big difference. Just be prepared to maybe fall down the rabbit hole of keycap collecting. It’s a thing, trust me.
