Buying into the $200 keycap hype
Top: GMK fog clones on GMK67 + Akko creamy yellows Bottom: GMK botanical on Akko ACR Alice + MMD princess linears
After being gifted a set of real GMK botanicals - I have to say the difference is minimal? Don't flame me but I think a good set of thick PBTs can replicate the depth and resonance of sound. Of course the quality of print and the evenness of the edges are much superior but I'm super myopic anyways.
In conclusion: GMKs are worth it if you have OCD about keycap printing and edges. And of course the premium for their design IP - the clone industry is essentially ripping off the work of their artists.
Top: GMK fog clones on GMK67 + Akko creamy yellows Bottom: GMK botanical on Akko ACR Alice + MMD princess linears
After being gifted a set of real GMK botanicals - I have to say the difference is minimal? Don't flame me but I think a good set of thick PBTs can replicate the depth and resonance of sound. Of course the quality of print and the evenness of the edges are much superior but I'm super myopic anyways.
In conclusion: GMKs are worth it if you have OCD about keycap printing and edges. And of course the premium for their design IP - the clone industry is essentially ripping off the work of their artists.