# Injection-Molded Keycaps Keytok's 'CTRL' Semi-Transparent Keycaps Boast a Retro Design By Colin Smith | Published 2022-11-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keytok-ctrl References: [drop](https://drop.com/buy/keytok-ctrl-semi-transparent-keycaps?utm_placement=0&referer=UAG85L&mode=guest_open&utm_campaign=Automated%20Daily%20Promotional%202022-11-07&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily%20Promotional&utm_content=1667809460726.702923709624090723488841&defaultSelectionIds=970634)  'Keytok' debuted the 'Keytok CTRL' semi-transparent keycap set in three colorways. These keycaps are available in full-size. 122-piece keyboard sets in mint, orange, and purple colorways, with designs that resemble keyboard faces from the late 90s and early 2000s. Despite this retro-inspired design, the CTRL keycaps are made with modern injection-molding processes out of a polycarbonate material that results in a comfortable touch profile and an LED-friendly design. These keycaps have subtly colored sides that enhance the glow of a backlit key board, regardless of the direction that the LEDs face on the board. The Keytok CTRL keycap sets are available for preorder now from the [Drop online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macro-knob-pad) store at a discounted price of $55 USD, which will increase to the $72 USD MSRP after the early preorder period ends on November 14th. Image Credit: Drop, Keytok ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Keycaps:** Manufacturers can explore the opportunity to create unique, throwback designs for their keycap sets using modern injection-molding processes. - **Led-friendly Keycap Design:** There is potential for manufacturers to create keycaps with subtle coloring that enhances the glow of a backlit keyboard, regardless of LED direction. - **Preorder Discount Promotion:** Preorder discounts create an opportunity for increased sales volume during early release periods, generating buzz and excitement for new products. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware Manufacturing:** Computer hardware manufacturers can take advantage of modern injection-molding processes and retro-inspired designs to differentiate their keycap offerings from competitors. - **Gaming Equipment Retail:** Gaming equipment retailers can offer unique and visually striking keycaps to gamers, enhancing the customization and personalization options for high-end keyboard products. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can generate excitement for new product releases by offering preorder discounts, increasing sales volume and generating buzz for hot new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style Keyboard Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-mito-dcx-cyanlet-keycap-set.md) - [Pastel-Tonal Accent Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xda-versa-keycaps-set.md) - [Game Console-Inspired Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-keycaps.md) - [Curved Retro-Style Key Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-keycap-set.md) - [Amber-Inspired Keycap Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oshid-amber.md) - [Retro Gaming Keycaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-artisan-keycap.md) - [Candy-Colored Keyboard Cap Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocobrais-sa-handarbeit-custom-keycap-set.md) - [Signature Neon Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-wave-keyboard.md) - [Sci-Fi Keyboard Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-miao-glacier.md)