Keycap

This eventually fell out of favor, as it was more expensive (particularly in tooling costs), and tended to produce keycaps more durable than the equipment on which they were mounted.

Custom sets are bought and sold within the enthusiast communities, and artisan keycaps can be purchased individually.

[4] Artisan keycaps are unique or produced in small batches, and can feature intricate designs; they are often made with malleable materials like resin or silicone.

The unprinted variety, known as "blank keycaps," is said to promote touch typing and help build muscle memory because the user is forced to rely on motion rather than visuals.

Keycaps materials vary among the brands and provide different feels, durability, damage resistance, and other properties.