Stainless steel steampunk "Mechanism" button rings The general style of steampunk can be described in three words – "copper, brass and steam". Steampunk is an alternate version of human development, when people, ideally, have mastered the mechanics, steam engines and have retained the style elements of medieval England. A curious style, which is often used not only street freak, but dear designers and science fiction writers. Pronounced steampunk is recognizable and specific.