IBM Model M 'Clear' Keycaps with Precut Legends

[snerual]

Just got these in today. In the original box, although I'm really not sure how old these are. Included are 4 x 15 keys with clear keycaps, precut legends, and an IBM keypuller. Quite nice.

The box:


Opened box:


The contents:


Closeup of keystem and clear keycap:

[Ascaii]

O_O

mind if I ask where you got these?

[xbb]

First time I see them :O

[snerual]

Sometimes ebay can be your friend. I haven't had the time yet, but I may just put a few on my daily driver to see what it looks like. Expect some more pictures in the next day or so.

[webwit]

Cool, I haven't seen those before. I like those key holders, and the cutout labels.

For reference, I once scored this package:

[snerual]

Very nice! That box of yours looks like it came straight from the store. I'm still trying to figure out how old my keys are. The tape that once was on the box destroyed much of the label. It's shows *1351703* underneath a label with a different number. Not sure which one is the real part number.

[snerual]

OK, so I put some on the F-keys of my daily driver. I really like the look.

[Pylon]

Looks like someone got their hands on a Wheelwriter! That's a sweet looking Mini.

[webwit]

Nice white big keys.

[runeazn]

nice picture i like t..
atm at work uaghaahhh sooo tired >_>

Tilburg zingt FTW XD

[webwit]

There are drunk orange girls cruising through the streets.

[runeazn]

true

[snerual]

@ Pylon: Yes, I love my Wheelwriter keys. Still looking for some other white keys though.

@ webwit & runeazn: enjoy your Koninginnedag! Good memories, although I haven't been able to celebrate it since 2002. It's just not the same when you're in another country.

[daedalus]

The contents:


Closeup of keystem and clear keycap:

I love the way the keycap holder is effectively an upper internal assembly from a Model M. I bet you fit buckling springs on the underside of those things and make some sort of numpad.

[webwit]

Yeah, I thought my blue box with keycaps was pretty cool, but now look at his: thick cardboard box, Styrofoam protected contents and industrial keycap holders. Excessive, but I like it.

[sixty]

I think I found these on eBay Austria about a year ago and offered them to webwit. But he passed!

[igro]

This is porn.

[webwit]

Not me, I don't recollect such a thing.

[snerual]

@Daedalus: I like your suggestion to fit buckling springs on the underside and make some sort of numpad. Not that I will try as it would mean destroying much of the keycap holder. Also, those keys are firmly locked into place and are actually pretty difficult to remove. See detail below:



And two bonus shots:

[sixty]

Not me, I don't recollect such a thing.

mail from 11/11/2010:

Nice, thanks for the tip! I think I'll pass though, shipping + lack of
photography..

[webwit]

Ah I remember that one. Should have gambled on the blind

All my transparent caps from Unicomp have a lot of molding artifacts on the back, little scratches and stuff, these seem better judging from the second photo.