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3. POM Keycaps: The Mysterious Maverick -"Smooth, rare, and kinda sus."  

POM (Polyoxymethylene) is the James Bond of keycaps—elusive, elegant, and just a little bit dangerous. Its texture combines the smoothness of ABS with the roughness of PBT, making it the "durability king" of keycaps. It can withstand tantrums from toddlers and even a zombie apocalypse (just kidding). Its self-lubricating properties are also top-notch, with virtually no stickiness. It's smoother than a penguin on a water slide.

It sounds like this is a perfect material, solving most of the issues with keycaps so far. Unfortunately, "perfect" is relative, not absolute. POM's "perfection" makes it rare—finding POM keycaps is harder than finding a decent Wi-Fi name. Also, due to its material properties, POM keycaps struggle with light-colored finishes, leading to most of them faithfully adhering to a gothic aesthetic—black…and even darker black.

Given all this, POM keycaps are probably best suited for keyboard snobs. They’re super particular about every detail of their keyboards and love telling friends, “You wouldn’t understand,” because they think regular users can’t grasp their keyboard passion. The extreme feel and durability of POM keycaps will definitely satisfy them.

4. PC Keycaps: The Light Show Legend -"Glows like a rave, scratches like a kitten."  

PC (Polycarbonate) is the DJ Khaled of keycaps—it's all about the light show, baby. It's best known for its RGB magic—its excellent light transmission makes your keyboard glow like a UFO landing. Plus, PC material is quite tough, making it more durable than your last relationship.

Unfortunately, that's where the perks end. Its wear resistance is terrible; a light scratch can turn it into a freckled face—easier to scratch than a classroom desk. Over time, PC keycaps absorb UV light and undergo chemical reactions, putting on a "yellowing drama"—as yellow as your grandma's fridge.

If you're the type of gamer who never gives up on hero dreams, still has a bit of middle school syndrome, and wants your game settings to scream "I'm the protagonist," trust me, PC keycaps will be your absolute dream come true.

5. Ceramic Keycaps: The Luxury Rebel -"Expensive, fragile, and ridiculously extra."  

Ceramic keycaps are the Rolex of keyboards—luxurious, refined, and guaranteed to make your friends envious. The durability of ceramic goes without saying; scratch-resistant and oil-repellent, it's a feature you can brag about for a long time. Its high-end nature is also beyond doubt, with customization almost being its default offering—take Cerakey, for example, a brand that can provide over 30 glaze color options for keycap customization (yes, that's a real thing). The feel of ceramic keycaps truly justifies their price; they're like the "smooth operator" of keycaps, giving the sensation of typing on a frozen lake (yes, that's a good analogy).

Ceramic keycaps sound like they'd be the favorite material for most high-end individuals—if they weren't so fragile. Drop them? Crack them? If they could talk, their first words would probably be: "I'm not angry, just disappointed." Also, their price is most likely going to be the highest among all the materials mentioned so far—maybe even more expensive than your first car (okay, it's probably not that bad).

In a way, they can also be considered a symbol of status—of course, the more discreet version. If you have the need to flaunt on Instagram or pretend to be a tech billionaire, then grit your teeth and buy a set; you'll get the results you're after.

So, how to Pick Your Keycap Soulmate?

1. Budget:

Ramen Money: ABS.  

Avocado Toast Money: PBT.  

Sold-a-Kidney Money: Ceramic.  

2. Use Case:  

Gaming: ABS or PC (glow > logic).  

Work: PBT (durability = productivity).  

Flexing: Ceramic (duh).  

3. Aesthetic Vibes:  

RGB Rave: PC.  

Minimalist Chic: POM.  

Extra AF: Resin + Metal + Ceramic.  

Pro Tip: Mix materials! Use PBT for WASD (gamer battle scars) and ceramic for the spacebar (because why not?).  

Now go forth and type like the royalty you are! 

(P.S. If your ABS keycaps start shining, just tell everyone it's "vintage patina." Works every time. )