The X-Ray Collection
A translucent minimal keycap set
inspired by transparent tech accessories.
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PBTfans X-Ray
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Batch 1.5 is estimated to ship in Q4 2024.
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 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.
Bauer Lite: X-Ray Edition
Designing a special edition Bauer Lite for the X-Ray collection was a no-brainer. The qualities of injection molded plastic make it the perfect medium to produce a clear-on-white design that complements the X-Ray keycaps flawlessly.
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
About the designer
X-Ray keycaps is designed by Matthew Encina from Mod Musings, a maker and media brand located in Los Angeles, California. Matthew is a creative professional with 20 years of experience in design, advertising, and content creation.
Learn more about Matthew Encina
“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.
Don’t hesitate to buy these they’re clean
Love the caps, the aesthetic is perfect for my space 65 III.
Very high quality caps, classic ABS sound. Love PBTFans.
These look dope! Can’t wait to put it on a Bauer Lite
Nice quality keycaps and arrived fast. Thanks
Best keycap set I've ever seen
These brought me right back to the year 1999 at the LA Computer Expo. All of the acrylic pc cases with cathode lighting kits, and those futuristic clear acrylic speakers and woofer. IYKYK. Simply amazing.
This pbtfans x-ray set is stunning on my green derivative by jjwkb. Caps mounted on jwk hades switches feel a little lose compared to the fit from a gmk botanical set, but no issues so far after regular use for a few weeks.
Clean look, great feel, another great PBTFans set. Looks good mix n match with Klein Blue accents.
The keycaps shipped quickly and in an extremely high quality package. Im very happy with the quality of the legends and service from Omnitype.
