The keycaps you choose can have a massive impact on how you type, what it feels like, and what your keyboard sounds like. That's why it’s important to find the right set for your personal needs.

Keycaps can make or break your keyboard. Here are the eight best sets for every kind of mechanical keyboard setup. Cherry, DSA, ABS, PBT? We got you covered.

[Mac Cody] used an Adafruit NeoKey 5×6 Ortho Snap-Apart keyboard PCB to make things easy, plus thirty Cherry MX switches of unknown color. The enclosure and the keycaps are 3D printed.

Mounted on a keyboard, ceramic keycaps look incredibly classy. The smooth, glossy sheen is similar to a tuxedo, and a sharp contrast to the typical matte finish of a PBT or ABS keycap.