[IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)

[dathæcker27]

Can't wait, hoping to get Assembly and a deskmat off DeskHero.

[ephemeral25]

This better release !

[paulgali]

Nord > Oblivion change my mind

[CandyKeys]

KW Artisan Pricing is changing a bit because its all going to be made in Austria instead of some cheap place. Seems to be that people have had enough of china QC and manufacturing after the virus  )

That will confirm - Otherwise Deskmat pricing will probably be like all other deskmats you see, for us it looks to be around 20 EUR

[P1kas]

The set looks pretty good. However, I'm not a fan of the fact that CTRL on the left side of the set is green, while it is blue on the right side of the board.

[Gtrx]

The set looks pretty good. However, I'm not a fan of the fact that CTRL on the left side of the set is green, while it is blue on the right side of the board.

for visual "symmetry" it looks off without the blue ctrl on the right side.

[capitain]

Pardon my ignorance - Is this set still available for purchase? I'm would like the base kit + one of the mats. I already filled up the google form linked in this thread. Is there anything else I need to do?

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Pardon my ignorance - Is this set still available for purchase? I'm would like the base kit + one of the mats. I already filled up the google form linked in this thread. Is there anything else I need to do?

Group buy starts in a month. The form is the interest check.

[Eipplepod]

KW Artisan Pricing is changing a bit because its all going to be made in Austria instead of some cheap place. Seems to be that people have had enough of china QC and manufacturing after the virus  )

That will confirm - Otherwise Deskmat pricing will probably be like all other deskmats you see, for us it looks to be around 20 EUR

This is some good news, finally I can support my local businesses! Another reason to buy Artisans for me.

[P1kas]

for visual "symmetry" it looks off without the blue ctrl on the right side.

I guess? I kind of see your point when looking at the bottom row with 1.25u mods, but when looking at the 1.5u 1u bottom row, there is a lack of symmetry due to having green on only one side

I think it'd be nice to have the option for a green 1.5 u key for both sides

[click-clack-paddywhack]

YESSSS month of May and up-coming month of June has been kind^_^

[pleasega]

i think ill be joining in this set, but seems very pricy compared to the rest of the other sets

[P1kas]

for visual "symmetry" it looks off without the blue ctrl on the right side.

I guess? I kind of see your point when looking at the bottom row with 1.25u mods, but when looking at the 1.5u 1u bottom row, there is a lack of symmetry due to having green on only one side

I think it'd be nice to have the option for a green 1.5 u key for both sides

For reference, I'd be referring to this type of layout:

https://i.imgur.com/Z2XsA0q.jpg

It'd be missing green on the right side. I can understand the layout when using 1.25 mods, because you maintain the order of the colors from the spacebar towards the outside by placing the colors as you've done. However, with 1.5u bottom row mods, there would be a lack of symmetry.

[fail]

the upcoming group buy for this set has been listed on https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/group-buys-upcoming/products/gmk-nord

however, every option is crossed out so i can't check prices for other kits apart from base (CA$190), could i have deskhero prices for the other kits?

[cpt-nic]

Hi, I'd like to know what row profile the N keys from the novelty kit will be? Did not see that info.

[Gtrx]

Hi, I'd like to know what row profile the N keys from the novelty kit will be? Did not see that info.

u1 are r1, u1.25 and u1.5 are r4

[dibkib]

i think ill be joining in this set, but seems very pricy compared to the rest of the other sets

I'm not sure what you mean by "the rest of the other sets", but looking through the last few GMK sets I purchased (Dark, Olivia++, 8008, Vaporwave, Dots), the main kit is definitely in the same price range as those.

[oldcat]

in for 1 for sure. and i dig that deskmat!

[bobaboy]

In for 5!

[rondg]

What keebwerk artisans are going to run?

[kaiba]

i think ill be joining in this set, but seems very pricy compared to the rest of the other sets

I'm not sure what you mean by "the rest of the other sets", but looking through the last few GMK sets I purchased (Dark, Olivia++, 8008, Vaporwave, Dots), the main kit is definitely in the same price range as those.

I agree with pleasega, the other sets you mention have a numpad included in the base kit, but Nord is around $130 USD without.
Looking online, Olivia++ was $110 for the base kit, 8008 $130, Vaporwave $125, and Dots $135. Only Dark was $120 for a base kit not including a numpad. With base + numpad, Nord is looking to run at $165. 

[SirTimmyTimbit]

i think ill be joining in this set, but seems very pricy compared to the rest of the other sets

I'm not sure what you mean by "the rest of the other sets", but looking through the last few GMK sets I purchased (Dark, Olivia++, 8008, Vaporwave, Dots), the main kit is definitely in the same price range as those.

I agree with pleasega, the other sets you mention have a numpad included in the base kit, but Nord is around $130 USD without.
Looking online, Olivia++ was $110 for the base kit, 8008 $130, Vaporwave $125, and Dots $135. Only Dark was $120 for a base kit not including a numpad. With base + numpad, Nord is looking to run at $165. 

+1 for the pricing.

Oblivion and Dracula are similar looking sets. They both included a numpad + extra keys at the same price point. I wonder what the Monokai set will be priced at.

[oldcat]

Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

[Missingnumber]

Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I don't have any experience with them, but no one replied to me when I had a similar question earlier in the thread. They have a huge queue for in-stock items. Thst doesn't bode well for what will probably be a very popular set.

[dathæcker27]

the upcoming group buy for this set has been listed on https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/group-buys-upcoming/products/gmk-nord

however, every option is crossed out so i can't check prices for other kits apart from base (CA$190), could i have deskhero prices for the other kits?

From inspect element:

Spacebars: $29 CAD
NorDe: $78 CAD
Numpad: $52 CAD
Novelty: $70 CAD
Assembly: $210 CAD
Deskmat: price not available yet

[fail]

the upcoming group buy for this set has been listed on https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/group-buys-upcoming/products/gmk-nord

however, every option is crossed out so i can't check prices for other kits apart from base (CA$190), could i have deskhero prices for the other kits?

From inspect element:

Spacebars: $29 CAD
NorDe: $78 CAD
Numpad: $52 CAD
Novelty: $70 CAD
Assembly: $210 CAD
Deskmat: price not available yet

thank you mate appreciate it

[ackzot]

Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I've had experience with mkultra awhile back ago. When I first ordered from him in the summer of 2019, delivery was quick. But I think his business increased for his foam products so he has been having a hard time keeping up. Especially earlier this year when he had problems with his laser cutter. I don't remember all the details, but he tried to get an industrial laser cutter and it had issues and his normal one broke down. He definitely has a queue. Although for some common ones (ie 60% foams), I read some where that delivery times may be faster as he has some inventory.

I think he was supposed to provide foam for Iron 165 but didn't have production to deliver. I would say he is a nice guy and tries his best. Hopefully key cap group buys work out ok with him as keycaps are more of a logistical issue of delivery versus a production issue.

[engdrew]

Looking forward to the GB! Any idea what the Keebwerk artisans will be priced at per piece?

[fishbiscuit13]

Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I can’t speak for his custom or made-to-order times but I recently ordered parts and foam for a Boardwalk and got it in 12 days.

[bobdenard]

What is the board in the render after the assembly kit picture? I love the layout!

[fishbiscuit13]

That's a Boardwalk, I have one waiting on springs to build for Dots!

[vaporhollic]

Whats the deskmat size?
i wish there's 900x300 or 900x350 options, 900x400 wont fit on my desk 

[oldcat]

Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I've had experience with mkultra awhile back ago. When I first ordered from him in the summer of 2019, delivery was quick. But I think his business increased for his foam products so he has been having a hard time keeping up. Especially earlier this year when he had problems with his laser cutter. I don't remember all the details, but he tried to get an industrial laser cutter and it had issues and his normal one broke down. He definitely has a queue. Although for some common ones (ie 60% foams), I read some where that delivery times may be faster as he has some inventory.

I think he was supposed to provide foam for Iron 165 but didn't have production to deliver. I would say he is a nice guy and tries his best. Hopefully key cap group buys work out ok with him as keycaps are more of a logistical issue of delivery versus a production issue.

Thanks for sharing the experience. Their website looks great. I love the Toxic background color

[TheOpposition]

Can't wait!

[Zacharius]

Whats the deskmat size?
i wish there's 900x300 or 900x350 options, 900x400 wont fit on my desk 

900x400 is the standard size isn’t it?


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[fail]

Whats the deskmat size?
i wish there's 900x300 or 900x350 options, 900x400 wont fit on my desk 

900x400 is the standard size isn’t it?


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yeah, 900x400mm with a thickness of ≈4mm

[KMPLSV]

says this GB will last a month, so it will end 7/10. does that mean you will be able to buy until 7/11 or it stops at 12AM on 7/10?

[Obamas Mama]

Why is this not in my hands yet? Now you owe me 5 sets instead of the four I'm going to buy!

[Fklr]

I am from portugal and for this to be compatible with iso-pt there is only one "big" key missing the "Ç", row 3 on the rigth side of "L".
Is there any change for you to be able to add it to the NorDe Kit?
I'll be very happy beacause it is really hard to find gmk keycaps sets with those.
If you have any doubt feel free to contact me.

[Lormania]

Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I was supposed to get replacement foam because it was too thick and after a couple emails I gave up and so did his attempt to ship me my foam.

[jimboytacos]

I'm sure this question has been asked a million times, but I noticed it hasn't been answered- Hoping you can provide some insights:

1) Why is the R2 pipe key in the assembly kit not the same color as the modifiers? It breaks the symmetry on Ergo kits. It looks so nice in your renders as the modifier color.

2) Why is the Row 3, 1U apostrophe key in the Assembly kit, not the same color as the modifiers? Again, it breaks symmetry for Planck- like users. Or at least offer this key in both Alpha and modifier colors.


Look forward to your reply. Thanks!

[Gtrx]

I'm sure this question has been asked a million times, but I noticed it hasn't been answered- Hoping you can provide some insights:

1) Why is the R2 pipe key in the assembly kit not the same color as the modifiers? It breaks the symmetry on Ergo kits. It looks so nice in your renders as the modifier color.

2) Why is the Row 3, 1U apostrophe key in the Assembly kit, not the same color as the modifiers? Again, it breaks symmetry for Planck- like users. Or at least offer this key in both Alpha and modifier colors.


Look forward to your reply. Thanks!

After the community feedback about this, Both keys will have a mod base color, and the same legend color as the alphas. Thank you for the feedback.

[krautcat]

I have another question about ergo kit.

Is there any possibility to include brackets keys with the same colors as alphas too? It seems 45-50% (despite I still call them 40%) boards like Pearl (maybe), Lynx L50 and TMOv2 would like to have this keys with the alphas colors.

[Gtrx]

I have another question about ergo kit.

Is there any possibility to include brackets keys with the same colors as alphas too? It seems 45-50% (despite I still call them 40%) boards like Pearl (maybe), Lynx L50 and TMOv2 would like to have this keys with the alphas colors.

Brackets are mod colored for splits, so they are going to stay mod colored. Most 40% boards also don't have brackets, so they are going to be kept mod colored.

[oldcat]

in for both caps and the mat!

[krautcat]

Brackets are mod colored for splits, so they are going to stay mod colored. Most 40% boards also don't have brackets, so they are going to be kept mod colored.

I understand this but desperately tried to give some feedback. Thanks for the reply anyway.

I'm definitely in but currently it's hard to decide which base to pick.

[kidpid]

Novelty kit does a pretty bad job at covering Tsangan/HHKB layouts. No 1.5u Alt keys, no 1u OS keys, no R3 1.75u Ctrl. Can't say I've seen people use 1.5u OS keys very often, so I'm not sure why those are there.

Some of that weirdness is in the base kit, too. 1.5u Super keys? Two 1u Meta keys? Why the focus on 1.5u OS keys?

[Obamas Mama]

Is there a discord for this set?

[Gtrx]

Is there a discord for this set?

A discord will most likely be created when the gb starts.

[vaporhollic]

Im in!