Drop MT3 White-on-Black (Base)

The price is shocking but I have been getting into building keyboards with my daughter and I really wanted something that would feel like an old-school terminal. Once I started using them I began to appreciate the attention to details. The concave keys just seem to fit my fingers and although there is no notch on the F and J keys, these two keys have a deeper notch to help find them without looking. I am pleased with the materials and the aesthetics are top-notch. With the right switches these keys are a dream. Honestly, I am a bit worried that I just won't be able to go back to 'normal' keycaps again. Overall, I am still not particularly happy with the price but these keys have really helped me see just how important the keycaps are in the overall experience of typing. At the end of the day I am spending soooo many hours a day at the keyboard that I am not unhappy with the purchase.

I love these key caps because of how they feel, look, and their quality is very good. I have been using them for the last 6-7 months and they haven't shown any signs of wear. Overall worth it for people looking to build a custom keyboard that resembles keys from a classic terminal keyboard.

Let's cut to the chase here: If you're seriously considering purchasing a $100+ set of keycaps, then you already have a pretty good idea of what to expect. The legends are incredibly sharp, the caps themselves are made of very high-quality plastic, and it comes with enough caps to cover the vast majority of common keyboard layouts. The selling point for this set is going to be either the aesthetics, or the profile. Aesthetics are subjective so I won't really go over them here - what you see in the images is exactly what you're going to get, and you've already figured out if you like it. Instead, I'll talk about the MT3 profile a little bit since it's exclusive to Drop. If you're coming from the Cherry profile that's common on a lot of other high-end keycap sets (such as GMK), then the first thing you should know is that the keys are roughly twice as tall, give or take a couple of mm. This means that if you have a keyboard that's already on the taller side, or has a steeper typing angle, you may want to pick up a wristrest should you not already own one. It depends on your typing style; if you rest your wrists on your desk while you type then you may find MT3 a little uncomfortable without one. If you hover, then it's not likely to be an issue. The sculpting on the keycaps takes a little time to get used to as well, particularly if you've never used an SA-profile (or similarly sculpted) set. Personally I find it quite easy to type on, though because I'm not a touch typer, my error rate is definitely a bit higher than it is with other profiles when typing at anything over ~95 wpm. Lastly, I'll say that the deeper-dished F and J keys feel even better under my fingers than the rest of the alphas do, and I almost wish that they were the standard shape. I docked one star from my overall score because, on my compact 65% board, there is a small amount of interference between the up arrow and the enter key. It's nothing that a couple of minutes with some fine-grit sandpaper wouldn't fix (and it would be invisible when mounted on a board), however it's still disappointing considering the cost of the set.

I will go on record and state this, If you are not a real deal typist and enjoy being so, do not buy these. They are of the highest quality and are well constructed. But they are for typists. Not gamers. There are better options for gaming than this. But if love typing, you cannot beat these caps! Once you get used to them, they have this way of sucking you into the sculpt and you will find yourself typing for hours, and enjoying every minute of it. They have the feeling of the one time you hit the golf club right in the middle. Every strike is bliss. Your fingers just mold into the sculpt. Great job Drop!! Wish you could make these in a little lower profile.

If you're looking for a set of keycaps with a profile that emulates old-school terminals, look no further than the MT3 profile. Double-shot ABS ensures the legends will never fade. The keys included are enough to cover most keyboard layouts, accommodating 6.25u and 7u space bars, as well as HHKB layout's 1.5u backspace and 1.75u ctrl keys. I found that this set has pushed me to buy more MT3 profile keycap sets, as I really, really enjoy this profile. At just over $100, I think these keys are a bit pricey, but given that they're double-shot in a unique profile, with such wide layout coverage, I think they're worth a try.

These keycaps are nice and thick and have a premium feel to them. Because of the thickness and shape the keys make a very pleasing thock when I'm typing (on lubed linear switches). I really like the MT3 form factor on my low profile 65% board. These were my first experience with non-OEM shaped caps and I may never go back now. Just be aware that due to the non-uniform rows these may not work with every layout so make sure you understand the different keycap shapes and plan your desired key layout before you purchase. The best part is you don't have to wait months in a group buy for them.

This is a hard review. I received these today and I have installed them onto my leopold r775c (may not be the right model) tkl and they look smashing. There are no defect on any of the keys, and I say this because there have been people with small scratches on the top of a key. Beware and inspect upon arrival. I was worried I wasnt gonna like the feel of the concave in the keys but it's actually really nice. The f and j are dealer to replace the little nub. But, man wow they really change the look and feel of the board. It's a nice change. I especially like how it looks on a tkl vs anything smaller. Personal preference. It reminds me of the old typing days on a Smith and Corona type writer, back when ribbons were a thing. Lol My case is a dark grey and had teal on black cherry keycaps, those were great but I recently saw Wildcat on youtube get a set of the mt3 high profile keycaps and they looked and sounded good too. I gave it a try. Yo, an expensive try but i like them. I have 2 things though I'm concerned with, being they are abs will my greasy paws or my kid's dirty fingers leave a noticeable shine. And they aren't giving me that thocc sound I loved on other reviewers. Granted, dampening, plate, blah blah but Leopold have great dampening elements and it isnt the same. I will try to put foam in the space bar to see if it quiets down. But, overall if you have extra dough to change the aesthetics of your keyboard jump on this. Drop has other versions of these and no shade to Amazon but they are $10 cheaper on Drop. $120 is heavy for keycaps. It will be my first and last to drop that amount. This keycap set are fire! Finally, they bring what seems to have a white accent set and modifiers for pc and mac. And! Those freaking odd 1u function and control keys. It's a set for everyone

If you've made it this far, just buy it. It's expensive but is a considerable upgrade over the stock Keychron keycaps. Whereas my fingers were sliding across the keys- causing misses, they're now comfortably cupped and snug. The height/sculpting are also feel more natural to me, and as a result I'm typing faster and more accurately.

Pricey for keycaps but they are great quality and you get enough keys to cover most layouts. I love the MT3 sculpted profile and the texture finish feels excellent. Crisp and consistent thickness on the legends on my set. Very happy and now considering getting the black on white set as well!

I've owned MT3 keycaps in the past, and these are no different. They're double-shot ABS, which is decent, although I would prefer it if they had used PBT. The keyset has 161 keycaps, which is far more than what is offered on Drop's website, which is awesome since I used these keys for my Keychron K2, and the "base" keyset usually does not have enough keys for my 1u cmd, fn, and ctrl keys. Although this is not the seller's fault, my keyset box arrived damaged and wet. They shipped it in a bubble-wrap parcel instead of a box, which is not what you want to hear given you've spent ~$200 for keycaps... At least the keycaps weren't damaged, right?

Keycaps are very subjective. Great for some users. Not so great for others. I personally didn't like the MT3 profile. As for the caps them selves. They seemed pretty good quality. Legends were good and crisp. Space bar was a little warped but usable. If you like tall high profile keycaps you will like these. Unfortunately I didn't like them at all.