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Title: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset ON SALE NOW
Post by: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:40:21
Check out the splash page (http://www.keyset.design/)


ON SALE NOW

It’s officially official!  IT'S HAPPENING (http://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-grade-keyset)

I can’t express how happy I am with how the set has turned out, I hope you all like it as much as I do.

Detail refresher:
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Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:57:35
Wow, this came out of left field!   I would say the escape pack will be a huge hit.  Also, I love the granite mod icons on SA.  I'm not a big fan of gradient sets, unfortunately :(  But I'm sure it will be popular.  Nice work.

I wish SP would just do the following (and maybe some day they will):

For all but planck/ergodox (which could offer similar to below), step you through this process.  Maybe even include an online builder like WASD (I could create this for them, btw)
-Step 1: Choose your keycap profile (choose between DSA, G20, DCS, or SA)
-Step 2: Choose a color for alphas (revisit default colors and offer something close to GMK pallet with some brighter accent colors and darker colors)
-Step 3: Choose a color for modifiers
-Step 4: Choose between icons or text for modifiers
-Step 5: Addons (offer split shift compatibilty pack, TKL pack, and number pad pack)

Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 February 2017, 11:10:09
Quote from: reececonrad on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:57:35
Wow, this came out of left field!   I would say the escape pack will be a huge hit.  Also, I love the granite mod icons on SA.  I'm not a big fan of gradient sets, unfortunately :(  But I'm sure it will be popular.  Nice work.

Thanks man!


Quote from: reececonrad on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:57:35
I wish SP would just do the following (and maybe some day they will):

For all but planck/ergodox (which could offer similar to below), step you through this process.  Maybe even include an online builder like WASD (I could create this for them, btw)
-Step 1: Choose your keycap profile (choose between DSA, G20, DCS, or SA)
-Step 2: Choose a color for alphas (revisit default colors and offer something close to GMK pallet with some brighter accent colors and darker colors)
-Step 3: Choose a color for modifiers
-Step 4: Choose between icons or text for modifiers
-Step 5: Addons (offer split shift compatibilty pack, TKL pack, and number pad pack)

That would be rad, but I just don't see that happening from SP anytime in the near future... I just don't think their back end can support this type of front end, nor would it be very financially viable for them... Just my guess though.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:34:57
There is one small bit of misleading text in the description:

Quote
PBT doesn't wear down as fast, the molecular makeup makes it typically sound more "thocky" and less "clicky", and the texture is more pronounced.

The texture of any SP keycap comes from a separate step that adds the desired texture. So far, all of SP's PBT SA keycaps have been given their standard semigloss finish which makes them look and feel identical to their ABS SA keycaps with (the same) semigloss finish. In other words, the type of plastic involved makes no difference here.

GRADE will, I assume, have the same semigloss finish as Ice Cap, Industrial, and all of their previous ABS SA keycap sets. Which means their texture will not be more pronounced than any of SP's other SA keycaps.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:43:42
Quote from: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:34:57
There is one small bit of misleading text in the description:

Quote
PBT doesn't wear down as fast, the molecular makeup makes it typically sound more "thocky" and less "clicky", and the texture is more pronounced.

The texture of any SP keycap comes from a separate step that adds the desired texture. So far, all of SP's PBT SA keycaps have been given their standard semigloss finish which makes them look and feel identical to their ABS SA keycaps with (the same) semigloss finish. In other words, the type of plastic involved makes no difference here.

GRADE will, I assume, have the same semigloss finish as Ice Cap, Industrial, and all of their previous ABS SA keycap sets. Which means their texture will not be more pronounced than any of SP's other SA keycaps.


Hm. I noticed a difference (not very stark) but a notable difference between ABS and PBT SA sets. To me, it's even visible in images of different sets? Am I wrong?
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 13:18:48
I have Ice Cap, Industrial, PuLsE, Round 4 SPH, and three Round 6 sets, and they all have the same semigloss finish. They are indistinguishable from each other in terms of texture, apart from the tendency of ABS to become more glossy over time.

Which sets are you comparing? Are you by any chance comparing a brand new PBT SA set against an older ABS SA set that has worn down and become shiney?
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: Slash Emperor on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:11:18
Quote from: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:34:57
GRADE will, I assume, have the same semigloss finish as Ice Cap, Industrial, and all of their previous ABS SA keycap sets. Which means their texture will not be more pronounced than any of SP's other SA keycaps.

Wasn't 23 Commando an exception, with a matte finish?
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: MandrewDavis on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:19:55
Quote from: Slash Emperor on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:11:18
Quote from: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:34:57
GRADE will, I assume, have the same semigloss finish as Ice Cap, Industrial, and all of their previous ABS SA keycap sets. Which means their texture will not be more pronounced than any of SP's other SA keycaps.

Wasn't 23 Commando an exception, with a matte finish?
Amazing Chocolate was also done in a matte semi-matte finish.

Per SP's spec sheet (http://pimpmykeyboard.com/template/images/SAFamily.pdf)

SURFACE OPTIONS:
S - SEMI-MATTE TOP AND SIDES
G - GLOSS TOP AND SIDES
M - MATTE TOP, SEMI-MATTE SIDES

Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:23:29
The Amazing Chocolatier was "semi-matte" which I've been referring to as semigloss because that is what is looks and feels like (i.e., more glossy than matte). This is in contrast to most PBT keycaps which are in a matte finish which yields a rough texture that has the feel of soft pumice.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:26:59
Just realized I forgot to compliment you on the standalone site.  It looks really nice!   :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: Slash Emperor on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:32:21
Quote from: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:23:29
The Amazing Chocolatier was "semi-matte" which I've been referring to as semigloss because that is what is looks and feels like (i.e., more glossy than matte). This is in contrast to most PBT keycaps which are in a matte finish which yields a rough texture that has the feel of soft pumice.

Ah, okay.

Also, found this, which states that it is M for the top: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45655.msg955862#msg955862
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:50:59
Quote from: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 13:18:48
I have Ice Cap, Industrial, PuLsE, Round 4 SPH, and three Round 6 sets, and they all have the same semigloss finish. They are indistinguishable from each other in terms of texture, apart from the tendency of ABS to become more glossy over time.

Which sets are you comparing? Are you by any chance comparing a brand new PBT SA set against an older ABS SA set that has worn down and become shiney?

I think you're right, old ABS sets to new PBT sets. I'll update my language, that makes much more sense.

Quote from: reececonrad on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:26:59
Just realized I forgot to compliment you on the standalone site.  It looks really nice!   :thumb:


Thanks! I am no webdev, but I had some fun with Wordpress and Photoshop.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:56:18
Yeah, Commando 23 is a very rare bird. The caps have the same look and feel as Dolch DSA. Interestingly, SP's matte finish on ABS does not look and feel like their matte finish on PBT. It is considerably rougher on ABS than PBT.

It would be very interesting to see/feel what their matte finish would be like on a set of these PBT SA keycaps. So far we've only seen semigloss ("semi-matte").
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: simonyunhe on Fri, 03 February 2017, 18:47:59
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170204/b1cdb278a1fbf9e62093611a4d05dd3f.jpg)
Maybe this will help!
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Fri, 03 February 2017, 19:30:44
Instead of just linking to an external website, which then leads to a reddit post, can you make this a proper IC and list all the pertinent info in the OP? 

Otherwise it seems that all you are doing is hyping a keyset with little to no user input from this community, completely negating a need for an Interest Check.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Sat, 04 February 2017, 01:22:01
Quote from: ghostjuggernaut on Fri, 03 February 2017, 19:30:44
Instead of just linking to an external website, which then leads to a reddit post, can you make this a proper IC and list all the pertinent info in the OP? 

Otherwise it seems that all you are doing is hyping a keyset with little to no user input from this community, completely negating a need for an Interest Check.

Makes sense, I'll update the OP.

As you can tell, I don't post here often... My bad!
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: CapnHighlands on Sat, 04 February 2017, 09:17:00
I was literally planning on making a monochrome build. Too bad I just recently discovered I prefer DSA to R3 SA. Looks great, though!
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: Seelen on Sat, 04 February 2017, 10:02:52
Wow, I really love this set! Very subtle, but with a "pop" to it...I love super-white keys and high contrast. Great job with the escape key! I can't say I'm a big fan of icon mods, but given that there isn't going to be a choice, that's just something I'll have to accept.

Not too sure how I feel about R3 SA, but I haven't actually used it before...I already have a DSA set and a couple of sculpted ABS SA on the way, so if nothing else, at least I'll have tried every type to know for sure what I prefer!

I'm a big fan of the feeling of PBT, and there don't seem to be many SA sets that use it, so I'll happy pick this up.

I agree this isn't really an "interest check" per second, but I can tell you that, personally, I also use IC as a "release calendar" of sorts, so I can see the kinds of sets that are on the horizon...So in that respect, I'm glad to have seen it here as I wouldn't have otherwise known.

You know, there is one frustrating quality to PBT that I've started to notice...I type extremely quickly, and with PBT, the material is actually hard enough to chip my nail polish when I'm really going at it...I'm wondering if that might not be as bad with a sculpted set, but unfortunately with PBT they pretty much all seem to be uniform (do they even have sculpted molds for PBT anywhere?)
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: zslane on Sat, 04 February 2017, 12:19:16
Signature Plastics does not yet have the ability to produce sculptured dye-sub SA sets. But they're working on it.

Note that regardless of whether or not this set chooses to go with a matte finish, any Escape kit meant to be compatible with Ice Cap or Industrial would need to be semigloss in order to match the finish of those kits.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: Niomosy on Sat, 04 February 2017, 15:20:33
I would imagine sculptured dyesub SA sets are in SPs best interests given the popularity of SA.

As for the kit, those Escape keys are nice. 
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: DannyHuynh on Sun, 05 February 2017, 10:13:39
Quote from: zslane on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:34:57
There is one small bit of misleading text in the description:

Quote
PBT doesn't wear down as fast, the molecular makeup makes it typically sound more "thocky" and less "clicky", and the texture is more pronounced.

The texture of any SP keycap comes from a separate step that adds the desired texture. So far, all of SP's PBT SA keycaps have been given their standard semigloss finish which makes them look and feel identical to their ABS SA keycaps with (the same) semigloss finish. In other words, the type of plastic involved makes no difference here.

GRADE will, I assume, have the same semigloss finish as Ice Cap, Industrial, and all of their previous ABS SA keycap sets. Which means their texture will not be more pronounced than any of SP's other SA keycaps.

This is one true wisdom! The texture matters not, it is predetermined by the manufacturing process, not by the material. It just that for ABS, the material wears out much faster than PBT. Out of all SA caps, the only set with matte texture is the SA Commando, it's also the only one set that comes with glossy surface caps, which are the lotus keys, all other sets semi-gloss/semi-matte (half empty/half full).
One thing for Ice Cap, I actually notice some of the more frequently used keys are a little bit shinier than other less used keys, so I also think that PBT caps with more rough surface will retain their texture better.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: lifestronaut on Sun, 05 February 2017, 22:12:18
This is mine!

Done.

I love the black to white gradient, was going to make WASD do me one.

This is so much better than that, I love you, this is my favourite 6th of February ever.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Mon, 06 February 2017, 09:57:27
Thanks for the ideas and support everyone, I am reaching out to SP about the set again today, and I will follow up!
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: donutcat on Mon, 06 February 2017, 16:10:53
Seems pretty nice. Not exactly my style, but I can appreciate the Escape kit and the 65%/75% compatibility. Plus getting an SA set out of SP while they're super backlogged ought to tide over the SA fans.
Title: Re: [IC] Introducing GRADE - Signature Plastic's Keyset of the Month for March 2017
Post by: Cods on Wed, 08 February 2017, 14:11:31
Usually not a fan of gradient sets, but this is pretty nice. Well done mate.
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE + GIVEAWAY
Post by: TheBestUkester on Fri, 10 February 2017, 10:45:26
Updated the OP with more info from Signature Plastics and added a Survey + Giveaway!

Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE + GIVEAWAY
Post by: RELLIK on Fri, 10 February 2017, 18:15:38
Looking forward to seeing this on somebody's matching gradient case   :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE 2/13
Post by: TheBestUkester on Mon, 13 February 2017, 10:30:15
Updated the OP with current KLE renders, added a few keys based on feedback. And announced the winners!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE 2/13
Post by: pace8500 on Mon, 13 February 2017, 10:55:17
Quote from: TheBestUkester on Mon, 13 February 2017, 10:30:15
Updated the OP with current KLE renders, added a few keys based on feedback. And announced the winners!

Any chance of an FN key for those who have a split right shift?
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE 2/13
Post by: TheBestUkester on Tue, 14 February 2017, 10:37:18
There's a blank in there for it, just in case!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE 2/13
Post by: MungFuSensei on Sat, 25 February 2017, 11:29:42
Any word on release date/final pricing?
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE 2/13
Post by: CMYK on Sat, 25 February 2017, 11:37:28
I wonder how the set would look if you replaced the asdf row with the color gradient escape keys?
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE 2/13
Post by: pomodoro on Thu, 02 March 2017, 10:22:24
First of all, thanks for this awesome design.
Do you have any more info on the release date? Given the very low number of readily available SA sets, I'd hate myself if I missed this one. Are you in a position to tell us when we can expect the sale to go live on PMK?
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE 2/13
Post by: TheBestUkester on Thu, 02 March 2017, 10:32:17
Quote from: MungFuSensei on Sat, 25 February 2017, 11:29:42
Any word on release date/final pricing?

Quote from: pomodoro on Thu, 02 March 2017, 10:22:24
First of all, thanks for this awesome design.
Do you have any more info on the release date? Given the very low number of readily available SA sets, I'd hate myself if I missed this one. Are you in a position to tell us when we can expect the sale to go live on PMK?

End of March, I have basic pricing but I'm just waiting on confirmation to publish that info.

I am hoping to get the first sample batch in the next two weeks or so.
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATE 2/13
Post by: pomodoro on Thu, 02 March 2017, 10:53:44
Quote from: TheBestUkester on Thu, 02 March 2017, 10:32:17
End of March, I have basic pricing but I'm just waiting on confirmation to publish that info.

I am hoping to get the first sample batch in the next two weeks or so.

Awesome, looking forward to seeing what the samples look like, thanks for the quick answer!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2
Post by: TheBestUkester on Thu, 02 March 2017, 11:25:48
Just updated the OP with new information from Signature Plastics!

Getting really really close!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Thu, 02 March 2017, 15:31:13
Just got the a-ok to share the final pricing!

I know I am hyped out of my mind to finally get my hands on a set, and honestly at this point; I don't care if anyone else is.  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 02 March 2017, 16:37:39
Thanks for updates!  I was really hoping for a <$100 price point, but it is what it is.
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: Marvellion on Thu, 02 March 2017, 16:42:33
I can finally get caps for my 22 key numpad, and in SA profile too, thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: MungFuSensei on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:59:59
Put two 1u white blanks in with the ortho kit. Grid layout is a thing that exists, and also Let's Split users. Would be kinda ****ty to have to buy the entire alternate kit just for some blanks. Or a blank pack, for that matter.
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: hansichen on Fri, 03 March 2017, 09:37:43
Quote from: MungFuSensei on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:59:59
Put two 1u white blanks in with the ortho kit. Grid layout is a thing that exists, and also Let's Split users. Would be kinda ****ty to have to buy the entire alternate kit just for some blanks. Or a blank pack, for that matter.

Every planck need the alt kit. This is probably the worst ortho kit I have ever seen ^^
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:20:21
Quote from: MungFuSensei on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:59:59
Put two 1u white blanks in with the ortho kit. Grid layout is a thing that exists, and also Let's Split users. Would be kinda ****ty to have to buy the entire alternate kit just for some blanks. Or a blank pack, for that matter.

Oh good point! The Ortho Kit was made when the Alt kit was still included with the Base. I'll see if I can update it with SP
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:34:16
Maybe something more along these lines to really open up more options?

(http://i.imgur.com/ca4DnG4.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: MungFuSensei on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:41:45
Quote from: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:34:16
Maybe something more along these lines to really open up more options?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ca4DnG4.png)


That'd be pretty smart, but you might wanna add that r1 1u backspace key for preonic users. That's just if you want the kit to be completionist. I'm kind of attracted to the kit because you can have a full ortholinear kit with icons.
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: hansichen on Fri, 03 March 2017, 14:32:41
Quote from: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:34:16
Maybe something more along these lines to really open up more options?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ca4DnG4.png)

The 4 left bottom row 1u keycaps (ctrl, win, alt) are still missing, aren't they?
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 March 2017, 14:33:58
Quote from: hansichen on Fri, 03 March 2017, 14:32:41
Quote from: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:34:16
Maybe something more along these lines to really open up more options?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ca4DnG4.png)

The 4 left 1u keycaps (ctrl, win, alt) are still missing, aren't they?

Damn, man I am OFF today. Updating!


Hows this look (Star legend will be the "menu" icon as pictured in OP, and "lower" will be flipped):

(http://i.imgur.com/W9Upcik.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: MungFuSensei on Fri, 03 March 2017, 15:34:43
Quote from: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 March 2017, 14:33:58
Quote from: hansichen on Fri, 03 March 2017, 14:32:41
Quote from: TheBestUkester on Fri, 03 March 2017, 13:34:16
Maybe something more along these lines to really open up more options?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ca4DnG4.png)

The 4 left 1u keycaps (ctrl, win, alt) are still missing, aren't they?

Damn, man I am OFF today. Updating!


Hows this look (Star legend will be the "menu" icon as pictured in OP, and "lower" will be flipped):

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/W9Upcik.png)


That covers it.
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Tue, 07 March 2017, 09:19:51
Updated the OP with the new Ortho Kit pricing!

I think I am going to make a Group Buy thread now? Not really sure where to put this?
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: mintyfruits on Tue, 07 March 2017, 10:23:08
I'm very excited for this to release. At first I didn't really like it, but as I looked more it's minimal design really grew on me. Keeping a careful eye out for release ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Tue, 07 March 2017, 10:32:55
Quote from: mintyfruits on Tue, 07 March 2017, 10:23:08
I'm very excited for this to release. At first I didn't really like it, but as I looked more it's minimal design really grew on me. Keeping a careful eye out for release ;D

Thanks! I will be posting pictures as soon as I get samples in!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: mintyfruits on Wed, 08 March 2017, 09:06:39
Question on the alt kits 1.5u backspace: it looks like the legend is backwards (at least compared to the other backspace keys). Is this intentional, or a mistake?
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Wed, 08 March 2017, 09:32:49
Quote from: mintyfruits on Wed, 08 March 2017, 09:06:39
Question on the alt kits 1.5u backspace: it looks like the legend is backwards (at least compared to the other backspace keys). Is this intentional, or a mistake?

It's "Delete".
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: mintyfruits on Wed, 08 March 2017, 09:45:33
Ah l, gotcha. I should have known that.... lmao :))
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Wed, 08 March 2017, 09:46:40
Quote from: mintyfruits on Wed, 08 March 2017, 09:45:33
Ah l, gotcha. I should have known that.... lmao :))

 :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for March 2017 UPDATED 3/2 w/PRICING!
Post by: TheBestUkester on Thu, 30 March 2017, 11:32:15
Looks like we got a little production bump. Dates should be mid April. The new molds for the PBT ISO Enter and 7U spacebar are taking a bit more time then anticipated. Thanks ya'll!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for April - Delayed
Post by: roygbiv856 on Sat, 22 April 2017, 13:09:59
Anymore updates? I've been checking the PMK site several times a day for a month now. I just can't hold on any longer!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - SP's Keyset of the Month for April - Delayed
Post by: TheBestUkester on Mon, 24 April 2017, 13:16:31
Quote from: roygbiv856 on Sat, 22 April 2017, 13:09:59
Anymore updates? I've been checking the PMK site several times a day for a month now. I just can't hold on any longer!

Still waiting! Waiting for an update this week. Last Melissa told me was they were having issues manufacturing the darkest keys, so they were trouble shooing that first, hence the hold up.

Once I get more info I will update here!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset Summer 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Tue, 25 April 2017, 22:21:24
Updated the OP.

More updates in bound!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset Summer 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Tue, 02 May 2017, 13:54:39
Updated with images of the BETA sample keys, updated color codes, and ALT kit changes!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset Summer 2017
Post by: mBass on Tue, 02 May 2017, 14:02:23
That gradient is extremely classy.
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset Summer 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Tue, 02 May 2017, 14:02:58
Quote from: mBass on Tue, 02 May 2017, 14:02:23
That gradient is extremely classy.

Thanks dude!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset Summer 2017
Post by: TheBestUkester on Tue, 27 June 2017, 10:30:51
Updated OP!

GRADE hits the shelves tomorrow, Wednesday June 28th at 9am PST!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset ON SALE NOW
Post by: TheBestUkester on Wed, 28 June 2017, 11:38:31
Sale is live, not sure if I should change the post from an IC or not... But there ya go!
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset ON SALE NOW
Post by: online on Wed, 28 June 2017, 13:58:49
Is there any pic to show the size of keys from the Alt kit?
Like to get this set for my minila(if it fits). :D
Title: Re: [IC] GRADE - R3 SA PBT - SP's Featured Keyset ON SALE NOW
Post by: TheBestUkester on Wed, 28 June 2017, 14:00:25
Quote from: online on Wed, 28 June 2017, 13:58:49
Is there any pic to show the size of keys from the Alt kit?
Like to get this set for my minila(if it fits). :D

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