Author Topic: [IC] Sanctuary Doubleshot Keyset. (Read 118155 times)

hazeluff · « **on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:17:37 »

Naming Contest:

Winner - Lukasevic

Name - "Sanctuary"

This is a joint win between Lukasevic and someone else on KBDMania who suggested the same name. Both of them will win a couple of special keycaps ; ).

We should be offering the following addon kits:

ISO/Choc Mini Addon
Numberpad (104) Addon

Update: Our organizer will be Sherryton. Yeah~.

There will not be much of Interest Checking since it'll happen. Sit tight until everything is sorted. Ideas are welcome, but I won't change anything unless its a painfully bad mistake or a ****ing awesome idea.

Someone at KBDMania is going to be organizing a group buy for a set of keycaps using the Diablo font Exocet.

http://diablo.wikia.com/wiki/Exocet

The legends will be mainly custom, but with the expected amount of people so far a set may not be too bad, it may cost as low as ~$56/set (excluding shipping). There are currently 140+ people interseted from KBDMania and growing so it should get very cheap for custom legends.

The set will be Doubleshot and done in the colors and with the keys bellow:
Red on Dark Grey

Base Kit

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ISO Kit - (+ Choc Mini Right Shift)

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Number pad -

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Gamer Kit -

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With all the red keys we can make (Base + Numpad)-

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Disclaimer: Legends may change. But the concept is the above. Also due to the manufacturing process I have created new legends for the font.

keyboardnoob · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:19:22 »

Looks sick, might take one

demik · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:19:26 »

i hope this creates a great relationship with kbdmania!

also, put me down for one.

hazeluff · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:21:18 »

Quote from: demik;556762

i hope this creates a great relationship with kbdmania!

Indeed. May this be the first brick to bridging our communities.

royalsego · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:22:38 »

me gusta

but no me gusta arrows

500_pts · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:23:32 »

ARROWS LOOK TERRIBLE :B

really interested in this set

jil_jil32 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:30:32 »

Hey Hazeluff, you are the man! I'm in!!!

hazeluff · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:32:49 »

Quote from: 500_pts;556767

ARROWS LOOK TERRIBLE :B

really interested in this set

This man suggested the arrows, do not be fooled

soulfree914 · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:33:12 »

I thought we were already bridged. LoL

Nice group buy. How much is the custom legending cost for all of those? (must be quite expensive)

thegunner100 · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:42:42 »

Eeek, another red on black DS groupbuy... might be interested, but what am I going to do with my Ragnarok set?

alaricljs · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:43:47 »

Hmmm, no exocet on the nav cluster? (had to find something to complain about or I might by several)

demik · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:49:23 »

Quote from: thegunner100;556783

Eeek, another red on black DS groupbuy... might be interested, but what am I going to do with my Ragnarok set?

doesnt look black to me, more like dark grey.

hazeluff · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:49:26 »

Quote from: alaricljs;556785

Hmmm, no exocet on the nav cluster? (had to find something to complain about or I might by several)

I don't think we can reproduce the font with the small characters.

hazeluff · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:50:06 »

Yes it is dark gray.

hazeluff · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:55:22 »

Quote from: soulfree914;556775

I thought we were already bridged. LoL

Nice group buy. How much is the custom legending cost for all of those? (must be quite expensive)

its like $25-$45 per legend. but KBDMania seems to have 150+ people. after it's split its not too expensive anymore. Custom legends aren't worth it when we get them in the numbers we get on GH. but with KBDMania, it's totally worth it. The price of $56 per set at 300 sets includes the legending fee.

net2522 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 22:56:28 »

simz · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:03:21 »

GLWIC

Glissant · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:08:11 »

Man.. why did I ever find geekhack

I would like one, please.

litster · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:20:20 »

I am in! This is going to look sick! We better get this going soon or we won't have it ready by May 15th!

mashingkeys · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:24:09 »

put me down for one as well. I love Diablo

reaper · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:34:56 »

I'm in for:

1 x base kit

Thanks!

Zifle · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:36:10 »

Quote from: Glissant;556805

Man.. why did I ever find geekhack

I would like one, please.

This
and

Quote from: litster;556820

I am in! This is going to look sick! We better get this going soon or we won't have it ready by May 15th!

this

DanGWanG · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:42:51 »

Yes add me.

elton5354 · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:44:15 »

Love the num row...in for 1

Aerilith · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:45:02 »

I'm in for a set.

demik · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:45:20 »

the red number row is insanely awesome.

hashbaz · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:52:39 »

Well done Hazel for getting us in on this project. Hopefully this creates opportunities for riding the coattails of their future awesome purchases as well.

telepete · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 25 March 2012, 23:56:07 »

Roman numerals? Yes please! Why are none of the T's consistent? Different T's for ctrl and alt? Why?

Sent from my TF101 using Tapatalk

WRXChris · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:01:40 »

tried to resist, held out for 5 whole minutes. count me in.

phillyosophy · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:10:29 »

Count me in for one set too. Makes a great early birthday present for a diablo-fan friend. Now to get her a mechanical keyboard ... :biggrin1:

sherryton · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:18:54 »

Just informing you guys, I am not doing this for any extra fees...

Giving back to the community. We expect to have a total of 300+ orders. I believe this set is going to be fairly cheap.

silat · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:21:59 »

Shhhh. Do not want my stalker ripster to know I am doing this..

Count me in..

dorkvader · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:34:20 »

I love that menu key. Number row is great, too. I have always been meaning to play through diablo.

I'm interested.

Will the print screen, etc keys have a better/different font than what's shown currently?

mickd · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:34:56 »

Just take my wallet and send me keys!

hazeluff · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:35:00 »

Quote from: telepete;556847

Roman numerals? Yes please! Why are none of the T's consistent? Different T's for ctrl and alt? Why?

Sent from my TF101 using Tapatalk

The font is like that. Most keys have same upper and lower case. But T is different for both upper and lower. I can change that if too many people disagree.

hazeluff · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:36:09 »

Quote from: dorkvader;556879

I love that menu key. Number row is great, too. I have always been meaning to play through diablo.

I'm interested.

Will the print screen, etc keys have a better/different font than what's shown currently?

Standard. We can't fit the nice exocet font over those keys. Symbols is an idea, but This seems good.

Wraul · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:40:05 »

I'm most likely in for a set.

gimpster · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 00:58:22 »

Is there somewhere that I should just have my paycheck direct deposited? I'm in.

feng · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 01:00:30 »

Oh no.... my wallet...:faint2:

Put me down for at least 2 sets please!

Zehkul · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 01:33:37 »

My wallet is safe unless this somehow has a small left shift.

Ovoxo · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 01:47:35 »

Im in for a set

hazeluff · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 01:55:14 »

Quote from: Zehkul;556920

My wallet is safe unless this somehow has a small left shift.

Brace yourselves. I'm pushing for it.

Zehkul · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 02:05:59 »

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

(From the drawer where my wallet lies)

captain · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 02:50:00 »

Quote from: hazeluff;556756

Sample of how changes will look like:

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Top row is the recreated font. Bottom row is the original.

But WHY??? Typefaces are not copyrightable in the USA, so SP should have no problems with using the original font. Did anyone ask Diablo if they would authorize the real font, and maybe also kick this into a 500+ order? ;-)

Even dumbed down, this is too good to pass up. I'm in for at least one set. PM me when it's time.

Changdrew · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 02:52:52 »

I don't think it's a copyright issue. It's probably a problem with how accurate the printing can be, so it has to be rounded out. Correct me if I'm wrong XD

Edit: In4 1(2)

WRXChris · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 02:54:06 »

Quote from: captain;556948

But WHY??? Typefaces are not copyrightable in the USA, so SP should have no problems with using the original font.

It's SP's drillbit that is the limitation.

megnin · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 03:01:21 »

Quote from: WRXChris;556952

It's SP's drillbit that is the limitation.

(suggestion: Get a finer drillbit. ;-)

Seriously, that number row is awesome. IN.

captain · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 03:06:48 »

Quote from: WRXChris;556952

It's SP's drillbit that is the limitation.

As i understand it, SP uses a Roland CNC machine to create a 4"x4" lexan block model of each legend, then a brass cutter to reduce that down. Surely the serifs do not have to be so egregiously castrated!

Look at KBDRUNNER. He has SHARP 90° corners. Not rounded. Obviously, sharp edges are possible.

zirb · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 03:07:18 »

Wow hazeluff, that set looks great!

Not sure if I'll jump in though.

sherryton · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 26 March 2012, 04:17:28 »

Quote from: zirb;556960

Wow hazeluff, that set looks great!

Not sure if I'll jump in though.

If you're not sure, then you are probably in.

By the way guys, the kbdmania user got 160+ people already. Lets try to catch up. We're expected to hit 300+ and we need 100+ from GeekHack!

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Author Topic: [IC] Sanctuary Doubleshot Keyset. (Read 118155 times)