{"product_id":"dss-dolch-keycap-set","title":"DSS Dolch Keycap Set","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA utilitarian icon, now in DSS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DSS Dolch set is a nod to the rugged, portable terminals made by Dolch Computer Systems in the 1980s and ’90s. These machines were built for fieldwork, diagnostics, and network engineering long before laptops became standard issue. Their no-nonsense aesthetic has become a staple of the mechanical keyboard world, and now this classic colorway returns on the newly re-commissioned DSS tooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDown to brass tacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its muted light gray alphas, dark gray modifiers, and signature red accents, the DSS Dolch carries forward the same iconic colorway that made the original set a favorite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic sculpted design returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSS is the first custom keycap set produced on the recently re-commissioned DSS tooling. Originally developed in the early 1980s, DSS was designed to offer a sculpted alternative to the popular DSA profile. It combines DSA's textured spherical touch surface with a medium-height sculpted shape that sits lower than SA. The profile features smooth sides similar to DSA, creating a distinctive look and feel that bridges vintage and modern keyboard design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare piece of keyboard history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DSS family had a relatively short commercial lifespan before being overtaken by the DCS family, which gained wider popularity thanks to its cylindrical touch surface. As a result, vintage keyboards equipped with DSS keycaps are exceptionally uncommon today and highly sought after by collectors. This release brings a rare profile back into production using restored original tooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etrue to the original: Doubleshot ABS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSS Dolch is molded from doubleshot ABS plastic, with legends formed as part of the keycap itself rather than printed on the surface. The result is a durable legend that will not fade or wear away with use. Future DSS production will be limited to ABS material, preserving the character and manufacturing methods that defined the original profile family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst custom set produced on re-commissioned DSS tooling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Dolch-inspired colorway\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubleshot ABS construction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-height sculpted profile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured spherical touch surface\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth sides similar to DSA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter than SA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS colors: GE light gray, GX dark gray, RA red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Doubleshot ABS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: DSS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile type: Sculpted\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch surface: Textured spherical\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide finish: Smooth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorway: Dolch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: GE light gray, GX dark gray, RA red\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegend method: Doubleshot molded\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePBT availability: Not available\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSublimated key availability: Not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSS Dolch keycap kit selected at purchase\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual keys where selected and available\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate keys where selected and available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Keys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can only be ordered if they are part of the existing pack. Orders will be refunded for keys purchased that are not already included as part of a pack. You can purchase individual keys by selecting the individual key option from the dropdown menu and the putting the description of the key you want to purchase in the order comments section at checkout (this is a box below the shipping address form).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate Keys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify the key size, the row, and the description of the key you would like to purchase. 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