Custom Metal Keycaps for Brands and Collections

Build ZNAL903 alloy keycaps in 1U or 2.25U with 3D relief and selected finishes. Translucent acrylic is an option for 1U only.

  • ZNAL903 alloy
  • MX cross stem
  • 1U and 2.25U
Gold question-mark metal keycap with sculpted 3D relief
Reference finish Electroplating

One metal form. Several ways to make it yours

Use these photographed examples to plan relief, color, finish and format. They show customization directions, not a fixed SKU catalog.

Silver Avengers metal keycap with raised emblem
Silver reliefElectroplating + spray paint
Overwatch logo metal keycap with orange translucent acrylic
OW light-through detailElectroplating + spray paint + acrylic

Format range

ESC 1USingle-key statement piecesEnter 2.25ULonger relief compositions
Game Over 2.25U metal keycap in red and dark metal
Game Over, 2.25UElectroplating + baked paint

Designed around the key, not just the artwork

ESC and Enter versions use ZNAL903 alloy, with stem construction varying by version. The 2.25U format changes the length and composition available for the relief.

Material
ZNAL903 zinc-aluminum alloy
Surface
3D relief with electroplating, spray paint or baked paint
Height
Approximately 11 mm overall, about 9.8 mm below the relief
Mount
MX-style cross stem with an open underside slot for minor adjustment
Construction guideKeycap geometry & mount
01 / Top viewTrue format proportions

1U / ESCSquare plan view

2.25U / ENTERExtended plan view

02 / Side viewRelief height

Approx. 11 mm overallAbout 9.8 mm below the relief

03 / Bottom viewMX mounting layout

1USingle stem

2.25UThree-stem underside

MX cross stemOpen slots allow minor fit adjustment

Translucent acrylic adds a second layer

Acrylic sections let keyboard lighting pass through selected parts of the design while the metal body keeps the relief substantial.

Overwatch logo metal keycap illuminated through orange acrylic
Overwatch OWElectroplating + spray paint + acrylic
DOTA staff metal keycap showing illuminated translucent acrylic
DOTA staffElectroplating + baked paint + acrylic

A visible route from brief to shipment

We schedule sampling and bulk production separately because sample delivery and approval timing vary by project.

  1. 1

    Share brief

    Artwork, quantity, finish and packaging.

  2. 2

    Review & quote

    Confirm the feasible process route.

  3. 3

    Make samples

    Typically approximately US$240, around five samples and about 2 weeks.

  4. 4

    Approve

    Review the finished form before bulk production.

  5. 5

    Pay deposit

    50% deposit starts the bulk order.

  6. 6

    Produce

    Bulk production takes about 3–4 weeks after approval.

  7. 7

    Balance & ship

    Sample fee is deducted from the final balance. Shipment follows final payment.

Commercial details buyers need early

200 pcs
Per design
80 pcs
Per color when one design uses multiple colorways
Standard pack
Ordinary PE bag packaging
Optional pack
Metal display box and keycap puller, extra charge with price on request
Custom metal keycap presentation box with foam insert and puller

Optional presentation packaging is quoted separately. Standard bulk shipment uses an ordinary PE bag.

See relief and light-through details in motion

This short edit moves from a full-metal emblem to an acrylic detail under keyboard lighting. Playback is user-controlled and muted by default.

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