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You really need these custom keycaps right now

By joal.ryan August 8, 2017, 4:56 PM PDT

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You really need these custom keycaps right now

'3D Hammer'

HolyOOPS via GeekKeys

'3D Hammer'

We’ve rounded up 27 striking keycaps, sets and individuals. All are designed to fit most Cherry MX-equipped mechanical keyboards, except where noted. Some may work with other types of switches, too; check the vendors’ detail pages to confirm. Prices were current as of publication.

First: You’ll feel the power with this aluminum-and-titanium sculpture. Get it at GeekKeys for $32; a small metal storage box is included.

HolyOOPS via GeekKeys
You really need these custom keycaps right now

'Damn It'

Pimp My Keyboard

'Damn It'

When your day goes south, feel free to click this one just a little harder. Get it at Pimp My Keyboard for $2.

Pimp My Keyboard
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Solid-brass skull

BGkeycaps via Etsy

Solid-brass skull

You don’t mess around — and neither does your keyboard. This handmade keycap is available via Etsy for $13. Copper ($18) and sterling-silver ($60) varieties also available.

BGkeycaps via Etsy
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Toy brick

The Gizmo Bazaar via Shapeways

Toy brick

This piece of fun is produced by a 3D printer. The nylon-plastic brick, available in a variety of colors, can be had for $5.70 at Shapeways. (Or, only $4.70 for one in white matte-finish.) Splurge, and get one in platinum for $3,000.01.

The Gizmo Bazaar via Shapeways
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You really need these custom keycaps right now

'Mediterranean Beach Resort'

Jelly Key

'Mediterranean Beach Resort'

You can almost feel the sea breeze. Prices start at $31 per key from artisanal keycap-maker Jelly Key.

Jelly Key
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'Hammer MUMMIE Artisan Keycap - Black'

Mechanical Keyboards

'Hammer MUMMIE Artisan Keycap - Black'

Unwrap this one at Mechanical Keys for $33. Other colors and designs are available. Prices vary.

Mechanical Keyboards
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Hunk of cheese

The Gizmo Bazaar via Shapeways

Hunk of cheese

Let the office know who’s the big you-know-what. Available in yellow-colored nylon plastic for $6.50 from Shapeways. Other finishes and colors available (prices vary); all produced via 3D printing.

The Gizmo Bazaar via Shapeways
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Escape to the extraordinary

Max Keyboard

Escape to the extraordinary

This key makes a run for it on backlit and non-backlit keyboards. Get it for $3 at Max Keyboard.

Max Keyboard
You really need these custom keycaps right now

PlayStation 4 controller icons

KR-NET via Amazon.com

PlayStation 4 controller icons

Get your game on with this set of four keys. Available at Amazon.com for $11.49.

KR-NET via Amazon.com
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Datamancer retro-typewriter keycaps

Datamancer

Datamancer retro-typewriter keycaps

Datamancer makes “extraordinary,” steampunk-style mechanical keyboards; its 104-piece keycap sets are no less magical. Four, metal-wrapped designs are available; $125 each.

Datamancer
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Bomb

Max Keyboard

Bomb

Next time, don’t just press a key; blow off steam. Light the fuse on this laser-etched keycap for $3 at Max Keyboard.

Max Keyboard
You really need these custom keycaps right now

LeagueKeys

LeagueKeys via Amazon.com

LeagueKeys

Up your game with these League of Legends-inspired keycaps. The set of six is available from Amazon.com for $12.99.

LeagueKeys via Amazon.com
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Dice

Max Keyboard

Dice

Get lucky with this set of six keycaps. Available from Max Keyboard for $9.99.

Max Keyboard
You really need these custom keycaps right now

'Raven - Green - Red Eyes'

Hot Keys Project via Mechanical Keyboards

'Raven - Green - Red Eyes'

You’ll feel like someone — or something — is watching you. Available from Mechanical Keyboards for $29.

Hot Keys Project via Mechanical Keyboards
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Custom-text keycaps

WASD Keyboards

Custom-text keycaps

Your keycap; your catchphrase. Customize it your way (including key color and size) for $7 at WASD Keyboards; buy two for $5.

WASD Keyboards
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Dreamcast

DecentKeyboards via Etsy

Dreamcast

Time-travel back to the 1990s with this Sega-channeling escape key. Available via Etsy for $5.

DecentKeyboards via Etsy
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Blank-white keycaps

WASD Keyboards

Blank-white keycaps

Go minimalist in a big way with this 104-piece set in PBT plastic for $40 from WASD Keyboards. Keycap-puller included.

WASD Keyboards
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Metal WASD keycaps

AGPtek via Amazon.com

Metal WASD keycaps

In a sea of keyboard black, this set of four, zinc-alloy keycaps with silver electroplating shines. Available from Amazon.com for $12.99.

AGPtek via Amazon.com
You really need these custom keycaps right now

'Nuke Key'

TechKeys

'Nuke Key'

Please strike this one with caution. Get it at TechKeys for $3.

TechKeys
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'Heroes of the Storm'

Jtlie via Shapeways

'Heroes of the Storm'

Look battle-ready. Prices range from $6.82 for a keycap produced in white matte-finish plastic to $5,236.60 for the platinum model (pictured). Available from Shapeways.

Jtlie via Shapeways
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Walnut keycaps

MechanicalleeKBs via Etsy

Walnut keycaps

Get this four-piece set of all-hardwood, hand-finished keys for $23 at Etsy.

MechanicalleeKBs via Etsy
You really need these custom keycaps right now

'Portal'

Max Keyboard via Amazon.com

'Portal'

Dodge GLaDOS with this two-piece set. Available via Amazon.com for $11.99; keycap-puller included.

Max Keyboard via Amazon.com
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Razer metallic keycap set

Razer

Razer metallic keycap set

This seven-piece set is understated, but, owing to its high-density, metal-alloy design, substantial. The keycaps are only compatible with Razer BlackWidow mechanical keyboards. (Razer uses proprietary switches.) Get it for $29.99 from Razer; keycap-puller included.

Razer
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Textured keycaps

WASD Keyboards

Textured keycaps

Get a feel, literally, for your keyboard. Order and customize the keycaps individually, for $3 each. WASD Keyboards allows you to specify keycap size and color, and choose from one of four design textures: crosshatch; horizontal lines; dot matrix; and, radial.

WASD Keyboards
You really need these custom keycaps right now

Sterling-silver keycap

BGkeycaps via Etsy

Sterling-silver keycap

No logo, no design, no joke. It’s just solid and silver — and eye-catching. Get one for $55 at Etsy.

BGkeycaps via Etsy
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