Epomaker Kitty Keycaps

Unlike the Epomaker Mini Cat 64 that is still in the pre-order phase, the simultaneously released Epomaker Kitty keycap set is fully released, with retail packaging. To be fair, Epomaker's fairly generic packaging here, is also found on other first-party branded keycaps. The only way to identify what item you have, without opening the box, is a sticker on the front confirming these are indeed the Epomaker Kitty keycaps made of PBT plastic and using the XDA profile. I also appreciate the handy profile guide on the back for those not familiar with XDA. Opening the box reveals two layers of keycaps placed inside plastic molded sheets that have a single lid and two rubber bands to keep them secure during transit.


I do wish the keycaps were placed in a harder case since the plastic base for each layer is flimsy and prone to having keycaps come out unintentionally, while also making it hard to get the desired ones out. That said, at least everything comes placed in a fairly logical manner whereby the first layer contains keycaps for a 75% keyboard, and the second layer has the rest, collectively making for a 138-keycap set. There are also different-sized modifiers here to allow for increased compatibility with the vast majority of keyboard layouts and form factors complying to the US ANSI language. One thing that would have made life easier for future compatibility is if Epomaker also threw in extra space bar keycaps aside from the standard 6.25u unit here, but it's a small complaint.

The theme here is obvious, with a many novelty keycaps and modifiers following the kitty theme. I like the use of white alpha keys and then a pastel pink for contrast. Both allow for the same darker legends on them, and the font size is going to be a love/hate affair given how specialized it is. The keycaps themselves are made of thick PBT plastic (1.38 mm wall thickness) with dye-sublimed legends for added longevity. The various designs for the novelties are also dye-sublimed on, and they are executed well throughout. I suppose the cat in question here is named Chi, who takes center stage given the keycaps themselves are opaque, the LEDs on the kit itself will be more used on the acrylic case for accent lighting than for backlighting.