The Kapco x Peanuts – A Boy Named Charlie Brown Keycap Set review

REVIEW – Do you need a little whimsy in your work life? How about a dash of nostalgia? The Kapco has a whole new series of keycaps, wrist rests, desk pads, and mouse pads all decked out with the ultimate blockhead from my childhood. If this seems like a “you” thing, then read on to find out if it’s what you need to add a little fun to your desk setup.

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Price: $69.90 for the keycap set, $49.90 for the desk mat bundle
Where to buy: The Kapco

What is it?

The Kapco has created a whole bundle of desktop accessories dedicated to Peanuts. The set I’m reviewing includes a desk mat, a mouse pad, and the 114 keycap set.

What’s included?

• A boy named Charlie Brown keycap set
• Deskmat
• Mouse pad

Tech specs

Profile: XDA profile
Number of keys: 114-keys
Material: PC PBT keycaps
Colors: Dye-sublimated
Layout: Standard ANSI
Deskmat
Size: 40x90cm
Thickness: 3mm
Mousepad
Size: 26x22cm
Thickness: 3mm

Design and features

Let’s talk about my favorite part first; the keycaps. You get a 114 keycap set that should cover almost any keyboard you may be rocking at home. They’re PBT, meaning they should last a long time without developing the dreaded shine that ABS can produce. 

They’re well made in that they have sufficiently thick walls so they don’t feel cheap or flex a ton when squeezed. Is it weird that I squeeze my caps before installing them? Anyway, the thickness also helps produce a better sound when typing.

The artwork is printed onto the caps using dye-sublimation so you don’t get as crisp details as you would with double shot caps, but I think The Kapco did a great job here. I think the legends are clean and the artwork is clear.

The keycaps even have a slight texture to them making them feel really good to use. It’s a tactile thing which may not matter to you, but man, they feel really good to me. Even my youngest who commandeered the set mentioned he liked it.

The desk mat and mouse pad are well made with crisp artwork and brightly colored, although my photography skills don’t really do them justice.

To get a more color-accurate look, check out The Kapco website. The thing that most surprised me was the mousepad. I haven’t used a small mousepad like that in ages and never one with a built-in wristrest. The wristrest is gel-filled, is the perfect height for me, and is extremely comfortable. And the desk mat has my new motto emblazoned on it, “Not the best, but still good”.

Final thoughts

I know this set isn’t for everyone but I enjoy it. The whole set is well-made and looks great. The Kapco has done a great job with attention to detail. The quality of their keycaps gets better and better. They have other Peanuts designs as well. If you want more than just Charlie Brown and yes, they have Charlie Brown’s dog, whats-his-name. C’mon add a little color and fun to your desktop. Go check out The Kapco. If you’re a keyboard nerd like me, you’ll love it.

What I like about the The Kapco x Peanuts – A Boy Named Charlie Brown Keycap Set

• I love the Charlie Brown theme
• PBT keycaps
• The texture on the keycaps
• The mousepad is really comfortable
• TheKapco’s sense of humor on the desk mat

What needs to be improved?

• Nothing

Price: $69.90 for the keycap set, $49.90 for the desk mat bundle
Where to buy: The Kapco
Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by The Kapco. The Kapco did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.

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