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I need to remove the letters and numbers from the keys on a number of keyboards. This needs to be done in a non-hazardous fashion without introduction extra physical textures on the keys.

The keys are standard plastic keys on Microsoft keyboards.

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  • Can you elaborate on what you mean by non-hazardous?
    – Zoredache
    Jul 3, 2010 at 5:17
  • I can't use any chemicals that will cause health problems or finger irritation after letter/number removal Jul 3, 2010 at 5:28
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    You're probably just going to have to experiment with a number of solvents until you find one that works. Once the job is done, a wash in soapy water should remove the solvent. I would try things like Goo Gone, fingernail polish remover (both with and without acetone), lighter fluid and WD-40. Plan on sacrificing several key caps to the point of needing replacement until you find a solution (no pun intended). I have to say, this is a very unusual request. Jul 3, 2010 at 5:37
  • @Dennis, I've seen this done for touch-typing tests. That's about the only situation I've seen where this would be desirable though apart from being incredibly leet (referring to your answer below).. sorry l33t... Jul 5, 2010 at 3:25
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    @Farseeker: n00b! That's "l337". ;-) If you want real l337 and have the US$1600 or so to spare, the Optimus Maximus is the must-have. Jul 5, 2010 at 4:24

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das keyboard ultimate
(source: daskeyboard.com)

Das Keyboard Ultimate - no key inscriptions

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    Warning: $129 may be hazardous.
    – Andrew
    Jul 3, 2010 at 10:33
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This site also sells blank keyboards (and in 90's web style!) for ~$50. They also sell blank key overlays, so maybe you could just cover over the keys instead of removing the ink?

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