What are Double Shot Keycaps?

When searching around or keycaps, the term "double shot" frequently appears. These kinds of keycaps use a unique manufacturing process in which two pieces of plastic get molded together.

Typically, the main housing of the keycap is one piece, while the cap's legend is separate. This double shot method ensures that the legends never fade over time since they are separate pieces of molded plastic.

The other method for putting legends on keycaps is to print them on. However, these printed legends run the risk of fading over time.

As you use the keyboard and your fingers constantly rub against the surface, it is only a matter of time before they chip off. Double shot keycaps will stay sharp, consistent, and never rub off.

Even though the double shot method uses two pieces instead of one, you cannot feel the legend - the surface of the keycap remains uniformly smooth.

Double shot keycaps also allow RGB to shine through the legend if manufactured with opaque plastic. Simply printing on the legend makes shine through legends impossible.

These Aura keycaps feature opaque double shot legends

that allow the GMMK PRO's LEDs to shine through.

These Aura keycaps feature opaque double shot legends that allow the GMMK PRO's LEDs to shine through.

Are you looking to adorn your board with clean, high-quality keycaps that use this double shot manufacturing process? Look no further than our ABS keycap sets. These sets use double shot legends to ensure they stay legible and sharp long after installation.

Now that you have a solid understanding of double shot legends, check out our helpful guide to understanding the differences between ABS and PBT plastic keycaps.