XVX White Ice Crack Ceramic Keycap Set
A 120-key Cherry-profile set kiln-fired from 95% Al₂O₃ industrial-grade alumina ceramic, finished in a translucent ice-crack glaze. Each cap carries a randomly fractured crackle pattern — no two sets, no two keys, are identical.
In the Tradition of Crackled Porcelain
Ice-crack (冰裂纹) glazing is a classical Chinese ceramic technique dating back to the Song dynasty Ge and Ru wares — celebrated for the way each kiln firing produces a unique, unrepeatable fracture pattern across the glaze. The XVX White Ice Crack set translates that craft tradition onto a keyboard surface: each cap is fired individually, and the cracks form naturally as the glaze cools.
This isn't a printed graphic or an embossed texture. Every line you see is a real fracture in the glaze layer.
Up Close - The Crackle Surface
The crackle pattern is finer at the top of each cap and webs out across the sides. A subtly translucent porcelain finish lets the texture catch light without rainbow-shifting like a backlit cap.
Before You Order - Please Read
- The Crackle Pattern is completely random: Crack effects form naturally as the glaze cools. Slight variations in glaze thickness cause meaningfully different crackle patterns from one cap — and one set — to the next. No two sets are identical. If you need uniform, repeatable graphics, this set isn't the right choice.
- Surface may have minor raised spots: Strong crackle effects require a thicker glaze layer. As the glaze fractures, the cracked surface can have small individual raised points, and spacing between caps is tighter than standard plastic sets. This is a property of the technique, not a defect. If you're sensitive to perfectly smooth keycap surfaces, please consider carefully.
- Do not clean with alcohol or solvents: The caps have a protective coating designed to prevent sweat and skin oils from filling the crack gaps. Wiping with isopropyl alcohol, acetone, or any solvent-based cleaner will damage that coating. Use a slightly damp soft cloth for cleaning — nothing more aggressive.
Specifications:
- Material: Industrial-grade alumina ceramic (95% Al₂O₃)
- Process: Kiln-fired at ~1600°C
- Surface Finish: White ice-crack (冰裂纹) glaze with protective coating
- Legends: Fired-in (internal to the ceramic — wear-proof)
- Translucency: Subtly translucent overall
- Profile: Cherry
- Spacebar: 6.25U only
- Good for: 60% 65% TKL / Fullsize keyboard.
