Double shot keycaps are made from 2 layers of plastics, most commonly ABS. The first layer is usually molded for the legend (the graphic on the keycap), followed by the second mold injection for the keycap hull, thus “double-shot”.

Are Double Shot ABS keycaps good?

ABS plastic is used because it is durable and resistant, but cheap to produce. ... ABS keycaps have a smooth texture. The texture can be nice to glide your fingers across the keyboard. This comes at a cost though, because cheap and poorly manufactured ABS keycaps will develop a greasy/shiny look to it after usage.

What is ABS Double Shot keycap?

The black and the white keycaps are Double-shot ABS keycaps. ... Unlike printing, this keycap type is produced when two layers of plastic are molded into each other.