The keyboard itself is pretty decent and feels well-made for a plastic body. That being said, quite a few flaws that would have made me hesitate to buy this.
- Certain keys do not work with Mac (like fn). These are coded in such a way that you can't remap them.
- There's a persistent issue with keys double pressing. It's somewhat mitigated by upping the key repeat delay, but you may not want to do that.
- The white coating on the metal is super easy to scratch off with the included keyswitch puller. After two switch changes, it's quite noticeably damaged around many keys.
Artisan - Salvun X-Ray Keycap [Batch 1.5]
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Designed by maxvoltar in collaboration with the set, the X-Ray artisan pushes the limits on the transparent theme with a modular design.
The bottom is made out of machined aluminum with a white powder coating and features some infill details to add a subtle pop of color. The top is delicately machined polycarbonate, held in place with an M1.6 screw. The result is an artisan you've never seen before, a perfect match for the X-Ray keycaps.
X-Ray Keycaps / Overview
X-Ray is a keycap set that features a clear-on-white, low-contrast design, paying tribute to transparent tech peripherals. Inspired by these devices, these translucent keycaps highlight the internal structures and construction properties that define them.
From certain perspectives, these keycaps almost appear blank. Yet, when any directional light source shines on them, it casts shadows, revealing the depth of the legends.
X-Ray Artisan
Designed by maxvoltar in collaboration with the set, the X-Ray artisan pushes the limits on the transparent theme with a modular design.
The bottom is made out of machined aluminum with a white powder coating and features some infill details to add a subtle pop of color. The top is delicately machined polycarbonate, held in place with an M1.6 screw. The result is an artisan you've never seen before, a perfect match for the X-Ray keycaps.
Artisan Specs
- Manufacturer: Salvun
- Materials: Aluminum, Polycarbonate
- Profile: Cherry Profile, R1
- Compatibility: MX-style switches
Matthew Encina
The Designer
Matthew is a creative professional working for over 20 years, in the fields of design, advertising, and content creation.
He is recognized by the creative industry, winning multiple awards including 3 CLIOS for his work with Xbox, and 3 Webby Awards for “Ink”, the groundbreaking interactive music video for Coldplay.
As an online educator, Matthew has created content and courses at The Futur, where he shares insights and stories from his journey as a creative professional, to help others navigate their own.
Beyond the digital screen, Matthew speaks at international conferences and events about his experiences in the industry.
You can find more about Matthew Encina at matthewencina.com and follow him everywhere @matthewencina.
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Mod Musings“The design for X-Ray Collection comes from a combination of three things: the nostalgia (and resurgence) of the transparent tech trend from my childhood, my current obsession with translucent polycarbonate keyboards, and my appreciation for minimal design aesthetics.”
— Matthew Encina Founder & Creative Director at Mod Musings, Inc.