Q: Does this set include both QWERTZ (German) and AZERTY (French) keys?

A: Yes. The 133-key set includes dedicated keycaps for both ISO-DE (QWERTZ with umlauts and eszett) and ISO-FR (AZERTY with accented characters) layouts. You choose which language layout to install based on your preference.

Q: Will the retro 9009 colorway look dated on a modern setup?

A: The 9009 palette is deliberately timeless — warm beige and cream tones that reference classic computing without looking like a period piece. Paired with a modern aluminum keyboard case, it reads as intentional design heritage. Many premium keycap sets ($120+) use 9009 as their reference colorway.

Q: Are the Mac modifier keys proper Apple legends?

A: The set includes keys with Command and Option symbols that match Apple standard modifier layout. These replace the Windows/Alt keys typically found on aftermarket keycap sets.

Q: How does this compare to GMK or other premium keycap sets?

A: GMK sets are double-shot ABS and typically cost $120-$180 for a base kit. This set uses dye-sub PBT, which offers better shine resistance and a deeper acoustic profile. While GMK is the gold standard for color accuracy, a well-made dye-sub PBT set like The Continental delivers most of the premium experience at a fraction of the cost, with multilingual coverage that GMK base kits rarely include.

Q: Do the legends allow RGB backlighting to shine through?

A: The dye-sublimated PBT legends are opaque. RGB backlighting will produce an under-glow effect between and around the keycaps, which pairs well with the beige colorway for a warm ambient look. This is consistent with the premium mechanical keyboard aesthetic.

Q: What is the difference between OEM profile and this set profile?

A: This set uses standard OEM sculpted profile — the most common and widely compatible keycap profile. Each row has a different angle and height optimized for natural finger positioning, unlike uniform-height profiles where all rows are identical.