YMDK Double Shot 108 Dyed PBT Shine Through OEM Profile (Carbon) Review (2026)

Material and legend construction

This set uses double-shot PBT keycaps, a manufacturing process where two colors of plastic are molded together so the legend is a solid piece of translucent plastic rather than a printed or dyed layer sitting on the surface. That construction is what allows the shine-through effect, letting backlighting pass through the legend itself instead of around it, and it means the character will not wear off or fade the way a printed legend eventually can with heavy use. YMDK lists the keycap thickness at roughly 1.25mm, in line with other double-shot PBT sets in this price range. The double-shot process is also more resistant to solvents and everyday spills than a printed legend, since there is no ink layer sitting on the surface that could be scratched or wiped away over time.

OEM profile and typing feel

The set uses OEM profile, a sculpted, row-specific shape taller than Cherry profile that is the same profile found on most stock keyboards, which makes it a comfortable, familiar choice for anyone switching from a stock board to a custom build. Each row is angled slightly differently to sit under the fingers at a natural angle during touch typing, and the higher profile compared with Cherry gives a bit more travel feel per keystroke. Buyers coming from a low-profile or Cherry-profile board may need a short adjustment period to the taller OEM shape.

Layout and compatibility

According to the listing, this 108-key set is built for standard ANSI 61, 87, 104 and 108-key mechanical keyboards where the bottom row uses a 6.25u spacebar and 1.25u modifier keys, a spacing that measures about 11.7cm across the spacebar itself. That makes it a good match for common full-size and tenkeyless boards but a poor fit for 64, 68, 75, 84 or 96-key layouts, which typically use different modifier row spacing that this set was not cut for. Builders with a compact or split-modifier board should check their exact spacebar and modifier sizes before ordering.

What is and is not included

This is a keycap-only listing, so it ships without a keyboard, switches or a keycap puller, and buyers will need those separately if they do not already own them. The Carbon colorway gives the set a darker, muted look rather than a bright or pastel theme, which should suit builders who want their keyboard to blend into a desk setup rather than stand out. As with most dyed PBT sets, very slight tone variation between production batches is possible, though it should not be noticeable once the full set is installed on a board.

Who should buy this set

This set is a solid pick for anyone building or upgrading a standard ANSI full-size or tenkeyless keyboard who wants shine-through double-shot PBT without paying boutique-set prices, and who likes the taller, familiar OEM profile. It is not the right choice for compact 60 to 96 percent boards with nonstandard modifier spacing, since the included keys will not physically fit those layouts. Buyers chasing the lowest possible profile height or a specific niche colorway outside the Carbon theme should also look elsewhere. It is also a reasonable option for anyone replacing worn stock ABS keycaps on an aging full-size or tenkeyless board, since the double-shot PBT construction should outlast the thinner ABS caps most keyboards ship with by default.

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