dagaladoo Shine Through Keycap Set, Purple Clear PC, Side-Printed MDA Profile

Made from clear polycarbonate, these purple keycaps let keyboard lighting shine through the material. The side-printed legends add a distinct look while keeping the top surfaces visually clean. Their MDA profile has a gently rounded shape and a broad, flatter contact area. The set includes 115 keycaps and a keycap puller.

At a glance

This set is designed for mechanical keyboards using MX-style switches, with compatibility listed for 60%, 65%, 75%, TKL, 96%, and full-size layouts. The 115-key assortment offers coverage for a range of board sizes, though the exact fit depends on your keyboard’s layout and key arrangement. Check that your board uses MX-style switches and that its layout matches the keys in the set before replacing your caps.

The translucent PC material lets backlighting pass through, and the side-printed characters and lines are designed to illuminate as well. That makes the set a natural choice for a lit mechanical keyboard, especially when you want the legends positioned along the sides rather than across the key tops. The purple clear finish also changes the keyboard’s appearance without replacing the board itself.

How to use it

Use the included keycap puller to remove existing caps, then fit the replacement caps onto compatible MX-style switches, matching each key to your keyboard’s layout. The set is described as more suitable for north-facing keyboards. On south-facing boards, the legends may be harder to see under bright RGB lighting, dimming the lighting can help improve their visibility.

For a practical setup, a keyboard owner refreshing a daily typing or gaming board can replace the existing caps with this set, then adjust the lighting to make the side legends easier to read. The MDA profile’s rounded form and flatter surface provide a different feel and appearance from keycaps with other profiles, so profile preference is worth considering when choosing a replacement set.

Getting the most from it

The shine-through design is most relevant when your keyboard has backlighting you want to see through the caps. Side-printed legends keep the lettering on the sides, while the clear body allows light to pass through the keycaps. For a more legible view in a dim room, tune the keyboard’s lighting to suit the board and your surroundings, particularly if the keyboard has south-facing switches.

When comparing replacement sets, consider both the visual treatment and the fit: opaque caps emphasize color and surface design, while these clear purple PC caps are made to show keyboard lighting. The 115-key count and stated range of layouts make this set suited to users choosing caps for a compact through full-size mechanical keyboard, provided the switch type and key arrangement match.

When it makes sense

It makes sense if you want to change the look of an MX-style mechanical keyboard while keeping its backlighting visible and adding side-printed legends. The purple transparent finish, MDA profile, and 115-key set give you specific design and layout details to weigh against a simpler opaque replacement. For a north-facing board, the set’s stated orientation suitability and light-through side printing make it a particularly relevant match.