[IC] GMK Achromatic // BIG UPDATE (bringing this back)

[glubazoid]

PLEASE FILL THIS OUT


ach·ro·mat·ic
/ˌakrəˈmadik/

adjective
1. without color.


// Intro //

Revamping this IC. I've taken a short hiatus from the community and got IRL busy, but I'm still passionate about this set. I've made a couple adjustments, mostly nailing down the grays used in this set. I've looked through RAL codes and decided to color match to actual plastic, chosen from PMK's ABS color selection. I've decided to go this route to get the closest color matching possible to actual plastic- not print. Currently looking through BOTH options to match the grays I'm looking for

PROPOSED color chip codes are GSZ, GTA, and GTL.

These are subject to change.



This set is inspired by, well, boringness. I really believe people should have neutral, yet attractive, keysets in their repertoire. The "boring" nature of the set is its greatest asset, versatility. I also aim to break the mold and push for a reverse color scheme, dark gray alphas, gray mods, and light accents. I'm also pushing for all text mods, and maybe will be looking for all text novelties as well, those are always fun.


What's happening right now?

06/18/19: Currently looking through more options for color (RAL and Signature Plastics chips) to match the 'right' grays.


// Base Kit //





// 40's //





// Spacebars //





// Renders //




More coming soon!



// Vendors //

Coming soon!

[Zylkan]

So far looks pretty freaking awesome to me. Just saying!

Good job!
 

[Prelim]

will that be a custom palette?

or it's alphas = dolchs mods / mods = dolch alphas

[wixxzblu]

looks like reverse dolch, not a bad thing imo

[japanesehorrorwriter]

For sure in on this.

[Eggplant]

I'm loving the concept, and I am always down for text mods!

I know some SA kits will have spelled out text arrow keys (up, down, left, right):




(Oh god! Please excuse the key positions!  )

I don't actually recall seeing any gmk sets with these however, but would be interested in seeing what you come up with and how they turns out.

[lazyfart]

Really like this!

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[Jae-3soteric]

Looks great - will def grab this if/when it goes to GB

[bard]

I would be really grateful for a VIM kit (hjkl arrows + escape + control (r3)) with the lighter grey 

[dantambok]

i think icon mods would look better

[ptiede]

I really really like the look of this.

[rachel]

Another minimalistic looking keyset. Looking good


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[hayt]

I love this. Also supported GMK gray on black and gmk DOOM which both unfortunately floundered and went nowhere. If you can get this to GB I’m 100% in. GL

[Ensaum]

This looks fantastic. I'd be potentially interested in just a modifier kit in grey as well because already own GMK WoB.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

Am interested if icon mods.

[Ashardalon]

I generally shy away from darker GMK sets, so I probably won't get it myself, but it's a beautiful looking set! Good luck

[dallman5]

Looks nice! Reminds me of an inverted, slightly less warm dolch.

[Mcnos]

I always wondered how you can improve on a WoB set, I love it.

[donutcat]

I'm loving the concept, and I am always down for text mods!

I know some SA kits will have spelled out text arrow keys (up, down, left, right):

(Attachment Link)

(Oh god! Please excuse the key positions!  )

I don't actually recall seeing any gmk sets with these however, but would be interested in seeing what you come up with and how they turns out.

IIrc Camping had text arrows, so the molds should exist and I expect they'd look good here.

[ArchDill]

This is simple and amazing

EDIT: I am not a fan of the black legends on the light grey

[glubazoid]

will that be a custom palette?

or it's alphas = dolchs mods / mods = dolch alphas

It's essentially this:

Looks nice! Reminds me of an inverted, slightly less warm dolch.

Since I'll be using cooler grays, it'll be a custom palette.

[glubazoid]

I would be really grateful for a VIM kit (hjkl arrows + escape + control (r3)) with the lighter grey 

Was planning on some lighter gray another "extras" kit. Possibly with text arrows if the moulds exist, VIM kit, lighter gray spacebars, but we'll see

This is simple and amazing

EDIT: I am not a fan of the black legends on the light grey

It's actually a dark gray, any suggestions? It may possibly be a tinge too dark and too contrast-y right now

[titanium]

I'd love to see a render with a SLIGHTLY lighter grey for the alphas, think it'd look even cleaner

[mkarlsson]

Looks great! Interested.

[dallman5]

...Possibly with text arrows if the moulds exist...

Text arrows should exist, as they were used in GMK Space Cadet. Not sure if you would need permission to use them, however.

[portbaron]

Buy

[AlcoholEnthusiast]

Yes I like this

[The_judge_168]

Looks great! Definitely interested

[stoic-lemon]

This would be great with RGB mods.

/s

[yuppie]

I'll take it

[dyrdevil]

+1 for slightly lighter on the alphas than the render- I thought they were black judging from the picture, and I think your chances for success will go up the further away you get from WoB. Very nice!!

[hineybush]

I'm loving the concept, and I am always down for text mods!

I know some SA kits will have spelled out text arrow keys (up, down, left, right):

(Attachment Link)

(Oh god! Please excuse the key positions!  )

I don't actually recall seeing any gmk sets with these however, but would be interested in seeing what you come up with and how they turns out.

IIrc Camping had text arrows, so the molds should exist and I expect they'd look good here.

Space Cadet as well

I like this KeySet

[leece3]

Feedback: bring it on!

I was never a fan of the WoB theme (can't talk of themes, can you?). But this is genius.

Waiting for this to happen..

[leece3]

The grey enter is - okay!

But without is even better. Cheers.

[aspenc4]

Yeah, I’m paying close attention to this set. Well done OP.

[nu_types]

This is my type of set! Really like what you have out of the gate. Maybe you could go the extra step with very light gray legends instead of white? Maybe the same gray as your accents?

[glubazoid]

More

Small Update- Updated OP

- Added Mod colored Pipe n' slash and stepped control
- Lightened alphas to a darker gray and matched legends to the light gray accent (still debating on whether or not I like this- as there is less contrast now, but it definitely fits the theme more)
- Added text arrows to base kit

[glubazoid]

I'm loving the concept, and I am always down for text mods!

I know some SA kits will have spelled out text arrow keys (up, down, left, right):

(Attachment Link)

(Oh god! Please excuse the key positions!  )

I don't actually recall seeing any gmk sets with these however, but would be interested in seeing what you come up with and how they turns out.

IIrc Camping had text arrows, so the molds should exist and I expect they'd look good here.

...Possibly with text arrows if the moulds exist...

Text arrows should exist, as they were used in GMK Space Cadet. Not sure if you would need permission to use them, however.

I'm loving the concept, and I am always down for text mods!

I know some SA kits will have spelled out text arrow keys (up, down, left, right):

(Attachment Link)

(Oh god! Please excuse the key positions!  )

I don't actually recall seeing any gmk sets with these however, but would be interested in seeing what you come up with and how they turns out.

IIrc Camping had text arrows, so the molds should exist and I expect they'd look good here.

Space Cadet as well

I like this KeySet

I've contacted GMK and Oblotzky, text arrows are in public domain and I do plan on using them going forward!

[titanium]

looks stunning!

only thing it's missing is a 1.5u 'Code' or 'Meta' key, either would be fine by me

[glubazoid]

looks stunning!

only thing it's missing is a 1.5u 'Code' or 'Meta' key, either would be fine by me

I've included a 1.5u 'Super' key, for us Mac users out there!

[hayt]

Dope updates. I’m into those text arrows

[Side7X]

will that be a custom palette?

or it's alphas = dolchs mods / mods = dolch alphas

It's essentially this:

Looks nice! Reminds me of an inverted, slightly less warm dolch.

Since I'll be using cooler grays, it'll be a custom palette.

Had me until custom palette. Why not just use GMK colors? They have a good variety and makes it easier to mix & match colors & sets for those of us who like to do that sort of thing. lol

Plus, don't know for sure, but must be cheaper/easier to work with GMK if they don't have to mix up custom colors.

Good luck!

[appaboy]

Good colour scheme, I hope you make an icon mods kit though 

[teh_pengers]

Like the look. Interested!

[RETURNISO]

Dope! a clean minimal set. ( finally ) Where would you consider running this set?

[qubitz]

This is awesome. Love the colors and text mods. Exactly what I've been wanting for my M60-A. Personally I could use a second Fn key because the default M60-A layout has 2 Fn keys.

[glubazoid]

Dope! a clean minimal set. ( finally ) Where would you consider running this set?

That's still sometime in the future, I'm super IRL busy! I've still got quite a bunch of stuff to do on my to do list

Good colour scheme, I hope you make an icon mods kit though 

I plan on running an all text mod only kit. If there's enough interest (there have been some) I might open up to creating an Icon mod kit.

[glubazoid]

will that be a custom palette?

or it's alphas = dolchs mods / mods = dolch alphas

It's essentially this:

Looks nice! Reminds me of an inverted, slightly less warm dolch.

Since I'll be using cooler grays, it'll be a custom palette.

Had me until custom palette. Why not just use GMK colors? They have a good variety and makes it easier to mix & match colors & sets for those of us who like to do that sort of thing. lol

Plus, don't know for sure, but must be cheaper/easier to work with GMK if they don't have to mix up custom colors.

Good luck!

I wanted a custom palette to hit the grays I think look best. GMK's gray colors are limited

[Olitender]

This set would look fantastic on an all grey build.

[Mekuno]

yes please!

[pngu]

I like this a lot. I feel like the base kit could (imo should) be condensed though - the barred numpad 5, double 0, the 1u alt+ctrl and the 1.5u super keys will probably see little use.

[iammeuru]

Looks awesome man, lets get some of this goodness going.

[Audiobs]

Very nice!

[glubazoid]

I like this a lot. I feel like the base kit could (imo should) be condensed though - the barred numpad 5, double 0, the 1u alt+ctrl and the 1.5u super keys will probably see little use.

I'm taking into consideration dropping some keys, but I believe the 1u alt/ ctrl is helpful in 96/ mac layouts. The super keys are for mac users (such as I) as well

Good call on the numpad 5 though!

[dallman5]

Does a mold for stepped “Caps” exist already or would that be a new one? The only text-only sets I’m familiar with are Burgundy R2 and Oblivion, both of which use “Caps Lock” on two lines for the stepped key.

[glubazoid]

Another small update- Updated OP

Been playing around with some rendering and 3D, I'll work on getting more done eventually, but here's one to start off!

[glubazoid]

Does a mold for stepped “Caps” exist already or would that be a new one? The only text-only sets I’m familiar with are Burgundy R2 and Oblivion, both of which use “Caps Lock” on two lines for the stepped key.

I've messaged GMK about this. Ideally, I'd like to keep it minimal, with no stacked text on the entire kit.

[dantambok]

never thought something so simple would look so good! 

[apejonk]

Looks really good! Personally I would love a 1u "Code" or "Meta" key.

[Oni74]

Looks good!

Any thoughts on making F-row uniform color?

[MFahim]

this is really interesting. I'll keep an eye on it.

[Krelbit]

Looks quite interesting! Grays are always nice, but sometimes I wonder if my life needs more color when I have too many gray things. Full-text mods are unique, but always a bit unbalanced,  in my opinion. Oh well, if that's your choice, it's your choice. Anyways, I've got some questions.

Do you have any colors picked out?
If so, what are they?

Are there any custom colors? I think the community gets weary at the mention of custom colors without any quantifiable backing after a certain fiasco.
Any reason you chose two different enters in the base kit? This reflects upon the final base kit price significantly, y'know.

Do you think it's worth it to include the EU/UK options right in the base kit? Usually, the 5-10 purchases that it drives, in my opinion, is not worth including it in the base kit due to how many keys are put in and how that increases the price.

The stepped caps lock key without "lock" really looks a bit strange to me. What led you to that design decision?

Cheers!

Bryan, Switchmod.net

[LightningXI]

Looks good!

Any thoughts on making F-row uniform color?

+1 on this

[yuppie]

looks like it might go good with the recent black friday caps

[glubazoid]

Looks quite interesting! Grays are always nice, but sometimes I wonder if my life needs more color when I have too many gray things. Full-text mods are unique, but always a bit unbalanced,  in my opinion. Oh well, if that's your choice, it's your choice. Anyways, I've got some questions.

Do you have any colors picked out?
If so, what are they?

Are there any custom colors? I think the community gets weary at the mention of custom colors without any quantifiable backing after a certain fiasco.
Any reason you chose two different enters in the base kit? This reflects upon the final base kit price significantly, y'know.

Do you think it's worth it to include the EU/UK options right in the base kit? Usually, the 5-10 purchases that it drives, in my opinion, is not worth including it in the base kit due to how many keys are put in and how that increases the price.

The stepped caps lock key without "lock" really looks a bit strange to me. What led you to that design decision?

Cheers!

Bryan, Switchmod.net

Hey Bryan, apologies for the late reply. I've been busy at work with the holidays coming up!

Do you have any colors picked out?
If so, what are they?

I'm still working with GMK and looking towards RAL. Pantone greys just don't fit what I'm looking for.

Any reason you chose two different enters in the base kit?

One is an accent, one is not. I do like accented enters.

Do you think it's worth it to include the EU/UK options right in the base kit? Usually, the 5-10 purchases that it drives, in my opinion, is not worth including it in the base kit due to how many keys are put in and how that increases the price.

Good point, I could look towards creating a EU/ UK kit... My original plan was to condense everything to one kit. But they've derailed and I'm planning on adding an R0/ R5 kit (Barring community feedback)  .When I finally have freetime I'm going to try to create renders and polls on which kits to move forward on.

The stepped caps lock key without "lock" really looks a bit strange to me. What led you to that design decision?

I want to keep all the text on one line for a streamlined, minimal look. I believe GMK has a "Lock" stepped caps- which would suit my needs.

All that being said, I'm planning on doing more extensive work on this during my free time, and do plan on pushing for this set to move forward to GB phase in late Q1 next year.

[glubazoid]

Looks really good! Personally I would love a 1u "Code" or "Meta" key.

"Code" or "Super" or "Code" or "Super" hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Looks good!

Any thoughts on making F-row uniform color?

I've always fancied non- uniform f-rows, but if I move forward with an R0/ R5 kit, that could be considered.

[glubazoid]

New Survey, filling this out would help fix kits!

HERE YA GO

[duxbridge]

Looking forward to seeing this progress to group buy!

[lendflat]

Another small update- Updated OP

Been playing around with some rendering and 3D, I'll work on getting more done eventually, but here's one to start off!

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I would buy that keyboard....someone make it!

[hineybush]

I still like this keyset

[nu_types]

I too am still very interested in this set.

[oh_chesteroni]

I three

[enrique.aliaga]

Very nice set! I’m interested.


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[Xynerorias]

I three

Is this allowed ?


But yea looks very nice and looking forward to this set!

[bluesclera]

May be the 1st GMK i buy even though not a fan of the profile.

[lendflat]

Yeah i likely buy a TKL set even though GMK suck butts.

[mgsickler]

This set looks really nice. Its a pretty unique take at an all grey colorway. I will be joining for sure.

[h3xadat]

Awesome. Count me in.

[_GMK_]

I think that it is too similar to the already run and run again white on black. In the last year there have been at least 5 iterations: geekhack, massdrop, uniqey, originative.
I think that everybody already owns it.
Otherwise, if you make some lighter alphas, like gmk 2B alphas with with white font, it would be really intersting, and it would be easy to combine it with existings sets, since there are a lot of sets which have white fonts.

[oh_chesteroni]

I think that it is too similar to the already run and run again white on black. In the last year there have been at least 5 iterations: geekhack, massdrop, uniqey, originative.
I think that everybody already owns it.
Otherwise, if you make some lighter alphas, like gmk 2B alphas with with white font, it would be really intersting, and it would be easy to combine it with existings sets, since there are a lot of sets which have white fonts.

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I highly disagree that this is anything like wob, but I'm open to being convinced otherwise. Feel free to post some pictures and point out the similaries (other than there being some sort of shade of white or black color).

I think if you want 2B alphas, and are aiming for that sort of alpha to modifier contrast then you may be interested in something like epbt slate (currently in GB) or gmk modern dolch (GB over but might be able to snag extras.

I truly believe this to be a unique design when it comes to gmk at least, and I hope the OP continues with its development.

[_GMK_]

I think that it is too similar to the already run and run again white on black. In the last year there have been at least 5 iterations: geekhack, massdrop, uniqey, originative.
I think that everybody already owns it.
Otherwise, if you make some lighter alphas, like gmk 2B alphas with with white font, it would be really intersting, and it would be easy to combine it with existings sets, since there are a lot of sets which have white fonts.

(Attachment Link)

I highly disagree that this is anything like wob, but I'm open to being convinced otherwise. Feel free to post some pictures and point out the similaries (other than there being some sort of shade of white or black color).

I think if you want 2B alphas, and are aiming for that sort of alpha to modifier contrast then you may be interested in something like epbt slate (currently in GB) or gmk modern dolch (GB over but might be able to snag extras.

I truly believe this to be a unique design when it comes to gmk at least, and I hope the OP continues with its development.

Even the first gmk uniqey set is currently available with similar dark grey  alphas

[glubazoid]

I think that it is too similar to the already run and run again white on black. In the last year there have been at least 5 iterations: geekhack, massdrop, uniqey, originative.
I think that everybody already owns it.
Otherwise, if you make some lighter alphas, like gmk 2B alphas with with white font, it would be really intersting, and it would be easy to combine it with existings sets, since there are a lot of sets which have white fonts.

(Attachment Link)

I highly disagree that this is anything like wob, but I'm open to being convinced otherwise. Feel free to post some pictures and point out the similaries (other than there being some sort of shade of white or black color).

I think if you want 2B alphas, and are aiming for that sort of alpha to modifier contrast then you may be interested in something like epbt slate (currently in GB) or gmk modern dolch (GB over but might be able to snag extras.

I truly believe this to be a unique design when it comes to gmk at least, and I hope the OP continues with its development.

Even the first gmk uniqey set is currently available with similar dark grey  alphas

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Sorry for the lack of responses everyone, I've been busy with work recently.

To respond, this keyset is designed to be in the neutral-to-cooler ranger of grays. The new Uniquey set utilizes N9, which is a very dark and warm grey color (used in dolch). I'm not much of a fan of warm greys, which is why I'm also in the modern dolch buy 

This keyset has a darker and more subdued look than modern dolch, sometimes less contrast is better. Kinda like Batman.

And looking forward. I'm planning on working out my own gray palette (Pantones just didn't work for me) and shipping to GMK for them to match. I work in an industry that takes color matching and printing very seriously- so I'll be taking my time with finding the right shades.

[portbaron]

I think that it is too similar to the already run and run again white on black. In the last year there have been at least 5 iterations: geekhack, massdrop, uniqey, originative.
I think that everybody already owns it.
Otherwise, if you make some lighter alphas, like gmk 2B alphas with with white font, it would be really intersting, and it would be easy to combine it with existings sets, since there are a lot of sets which have white fonts.



Even the first gmk uniqey set is currently available with similar dark grey  alphas

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Totally disagree. That's like saying GMK monochrome was pointless because WoB had black mods and some other gmk set had white alphas already. And with lighter 2b alphas it whould basically just be dolch/modern dolch.
This set is a lot different than black/gray or white sets, including epbt slate and especially boring stadard WoB that looks like any Dell keyboard IMO. It's the dark gray alphas with moderately dark gray accents in the reverse of the normal light/dark alpha combo that make this different. And it has to be that way for the dulled achromatic look. Missing the point of the set.

The subtle difference is important. Keep on with the original intent of the set, it's why people are interested in it.

[oh_chesteroni]

I think that it is too similar to the already run and run again white on black. In the last year there have been at least 5 iterations: geekhack, massdrop, uniqey, originative.
I think that everybody already owns it.
Otherwise, if you make some lighter alphas, like gmk 2B alphas with with white font, it would be really intersting, and it would be easy to combine it with existings sets, since there are a lot of sets which have white fonts.



Even the first gmk uniqey set is currently available with similar dark grey  alphas

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Totally disagree. That's like saying GMK monochrome was pointless because WoB had black mods and some other gmk set had white alphas already. And with lighter 2b alphas it whould basically just be dolch/modern dolch.
This set is a lot different than any of those, including epbt slate and especially boring stadard WoB that looks like any Dell keyboard IMO. It's the dark gray alphas with moderately dark gray accents in the reverse of the normal light/dark alpha combo that make this different. And it has to be that way for the dulled achromatic look. Missing the point of the set.

The subtle difference is important. Keep on with the original intent of the set, it's why people are interested in it.

I'm glad we're on the same page regarding this. For whatever reason I thought I was alone in the belief that this is anything like any other set ran in the past.
The OP has done an incredible job of creating a very unique and attractive monochrome set from a color (grey/black whatever you want to call it) that, in my opinion, is very boring and drab on its own.
Really happy from the recent update from the OP too. I was worried we had lost a beautiful set.

[_GMK_]

Modern dolch is way darker than 2B! I think that to make this set more orginal and probably more liked, you need to choose between two alternatives:
- 2B alphas with white font
- grey alphas (darker than 2B), with grey font

If you choose a white font and dark grey color for the alphas, then it's just another modern dolch or WOB. Nothing original.

On top of that, the darker the color of the alphas, the shinier they get.

[ptiede]

Modern dolch is way darker than 2B! I think that to make this set more orginal and probably more liked, you need to choose between two alternatives:
- 2B alphas with white font
- grey alphas (darker than 2B), with grey font

If you choose a white font and dark grey color for the alphas, then it's just another modern dolch or WOB. Nothing original.

On top of that, the darker the color of the alphas, the shinier they get.

I think this is substantially different than modern dolch. Some of the colors may be similar but these are definitely different enough imo to warrant this set.

[bluesclera]

I hope the font color will be a shade of grey and NOT white?

[_GMK_]

I like this a lot. I feel like the base kit could (imo should) be condensed though - the barred numpad 5, double 0, the 1u alt+ctrl and the 1.5u super keys will probably see little use.

the barred numpad 5 is necessary, you can remove the one with the dot/nipple 

It seems that GMK has added more standard colors some shades of gray that don't appear on the standard palette. Can anyone confirm? I've seen GR11 and such.

[glubazoid]

Modern dolch is way darker than 2B! I think that to make this set more orginal and probably more liked, you need to choose between two alternatives:
- 2B alphas with white font
- grey alphas (darker than 2B), with grey font

If you choose a white font and dark grey color for the alphas, then it's just another modern dolch or WOB. Nothing original.

On top of that, the darker the color of the alphas, the shinier they get.

Font will be a shade of gray, hence the theme of the set: all gray.

Gmk sets come with the expectation of shine eventually.

[Lucien Midnight]

Color me interested! 

[lendflat]

Modern dolch is way darker than 2B! I think that to make this set more orginal and probably more liked, you need to choose between two alternatives:
- 2B alphas with white font
- grey alphas (darker than 2B), with grey font

If you choose a white font and dark grey color for the alphas, then it's just another modern dolch or WOB. Nothing original.

On top of that, the darker the color of the alphas, the shinier they get.

Font will be a shade of gray, hence the theme of the set: all gray.

Gmk sets come with the expectation of shine eventually.

Can you also manufacture that TKL in your render?

[enrique.aliaga]

I like this a lot. I feel like the base kit could (imo should) be condensed though - the barred numpad 5, double 0, the 1u alt+ctrl and the 1.5u super keys will probably see little use.

1.5u Super keys are “super” useful (pun intended) for WKL users who happen to also be macOS users (Super keys next to space bar). Not everybody’s on a PC.


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[befbef]

Time to replace my poor man's Achromatic!

[enrique.aliaga]

Time to replace my poor man's Achromatic!

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Is that a Noxary X60?


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[befbef]

No, just a Tofu

[gabbbe]

Amazing keyset! I'd love if it had Icon Mods though.

[emenelopee]

I like it, an I have just the overly black keyboard to put it on. Count me as in with a +1.

[Johnee]

Very Interested.

on the 1.5u supers.

[yap68]

Nice set. Wish the legends are in light grey to make it stealthy

[ideus]

Time to replace my poor man's Achromatic!

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Nothing to be ashame of, your set looks great.

[Xynerorias]

Is this still going somewhere?

Any update? 

[alisonica]

the color combination feels so negative filmy and unholy, ave satanas, the true soulmate to MAO and PVD Silver brass cases. Hope to see more novelties and more sublegends.

[vicissitude]

interested.
any update?

[InvidiousIgnoramus]

My God, how I have I not seen this until  now? This looks FANTASTIC

[ensulyn]

Really want this set, hopefully there is some progress or motivation to still see it through?

[Hawkfriend]

where has this IC been hiding? Probably the first dark set i've actually liked.

[zeroisnothing]

where has this IC been hiding? Probably the first dark set i've actually liked.

Agreed, I really dig it.

[Yonben]

I like it a lot! Is this still happening?

[nu_types]

I like it a lot! Is this still happening?

I hope so.

[glubazoid]

Hi, I updated the OP.

The grays have changed to match SP plastic to physically match better. This is more important to me that throwing gmk a RGB code and hoping we get it right.

Also updated some kits.

Here's a render:


PLEASE FILL THIS OUT

[InvidiousIgnoramus]

It's alive still. Yay!

[nulltorious]

Hi! Will the profile be DCS, since you mentioned running it with signature plastics?

[glubazoid]

Hi! Will the profile be DCS, since you mentioned running it with signature plastics?

This will be a GMK set, the colors would be matched to SP’s physical plastics since they’re easier for GMK to replicate accurately!

[nulltorious]

Thanks for the clarification

[EMC Labs]

Not a huge fan of lighter mods than alphas.

[lendflat]

For some reason does not look as good a the initial renders.........i'm out.

[duxbridge]

I'm still really interested in this set! Looking forward to the group buy!

[Nvmbra]

The darker shades of grey the set was originally going for looked better imo.
I feel like the current colors for the modifiers and legends could be done with standard GMK colors, leaving only the alphas being unique.

What made you go for lighter shades of grey?

[LXVRGS]

Glad to see this one coming back.

[glubazoid]

The darker shades of grey the set was originally going for looked better imo.
I feel like the current colors for the modifiers and legends could be done with standard GMK colors, leaving only the alphas being unique.

What made you go for lighter shades of grey?

The original set was going to be color matched to hex codes, as the grays were completely custom. But the matching would be incredibly difficult as the grays would be really similar to each other and heavily dependent on the lighting, especially with the dark colors. The alphas and accents are similar shade to the original, only leaving the mods lighter, which differenced it from GMK Nines, made it easier to color match, and gave it a more "gray-scale-y" feel.

I could still be open to darkening the mods, but matching the colors is what I felt was the right thing to do

[DuellM]

Yeah a little darker would be better,  really hope it gets made.

Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

[duxbridge]

IMHO making the modifiers darker would make it too similar to the Monochrome Base Bit in GMK Oblivion V2

[digid3ar]

love the new colors, but i would like more gsz for the mods and gta for alphas

[glubazoid]

The darker shades of grey the set was originally going for looked better imo.
I feel like the current colors for the modifiers and legends could be done with standard GMK colors, leaving only the alphas being unique.

What made you go for lighter shades of grey?

Yeah a little darker would be better,  really hope it gets made.

Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

I might be making a poll with the options i originally had (darker mods). I’ll be posting it once I get some renders! Based on the poll, I’ll be moving forward with the colors chosen

[cdaman]

I like this!!!

[bit-shifter]

Small Update- Updated OP

- Added Mod colored Pipe n' slash and stepped control
- Lightened alphas to a darker gray and matched legends to the light gray accent (still debating on whether or not I like this- as there is less contrast now, but it definitely fits the theme more)
- Added text arrows to base kit

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Would it be possible to reinstate the ISO UK keys back into the base kit?

I've been keeping an eye on this kit, and was extremely pleased that you were catering for ISO UK users when many other gmk IC/GBs were dropping support.



Cheers!

[glubazoid]

Small Update- Updated OP

- Added Mod colored Pipe n' slash and stepped control
- Lightened alphas to a darker gray and matched legends to the light gray accent (still debating on whether or not I like this- as there is less contrast now, but it definitely fits the theme more)
- Added text arrows to base kit

Show Image

Would it be possible to reinstate the ISO UK keys back into the base kit?

I've been keeping an eye on this kit, and was extremely pleased that you were catering for ISO UK users when many other gmk IC/GBs were dropping support.



Cheers!

This is old, the ISO keys are in the base kit as of right now (in the OP)

[bit-shifter]

Small Update- Updated OP

- Added Mod colored Pipe n' slash and stepped control
- Lightened alphas to a darker gray and matched legends to the light gray accent (still debating on whether or not I like this- as there is less contrast now, but it definitely fits the theme more)
- Added text arrows to base kit

Show Image

Would it be possible to reinstate the ISO UK keys back into the base kit?

I've been keeping an eye on this kit, and was extremely pleased that you were catering for ISO UK users when many other gmk IC/GBs were dropping support.



Cheers!

This is old, the ISO keys are in the base kit as of right now (in the OP)

Forgive my eyes, but I'm unable to locate the 3 keys that are shown above the ISO enter keys (in the quoted picture) within the new renders.

Cheers!

[nasp]

It'd be nice to see this up against some of the other grey sets when you upload high-end renders. Sets like GMK Nines, GMK Oblivion, GMK Modern Dolch for instance. Just for comparison sake.

[glubazoid]

Small Update- Updated OP

- Added Mod colored Pipe n' slash and stepped control
- Lightened alphas to a darker gray and matched legends to the light gray accent (still debating on whether or not I like this- as there is less contrast now, but it definitely fits the theme more)
- Added text arrows to base kit

Show Image

Would it be possible to reinstate the ISO UK keys back into the base kit?

I've been keeping an eye on this kit, and was extremely pleased that you were catering for ISO UK users when many other gmk IC/GBs were dropping support.



Cheers!

This is old, the ISO keys are in the base kit as of right now (in the OP)

Forgive my eyes, but I'm unable to locate the 3 keys that are shown above the ISO enter keys (in the quoted picture) within the new renders.

Cheers!

Oof, totally blew over my head. I've decided to narrow it down and remove those (the numbers), but keep the ISO enter and rshift.

It'd be nice to see this up against some of the other grey sets when you upload high-end renders. Sets like GMK Nines, GMK Oblivion, GMK Modern Dolch for instance. Just for comparison sake.

Will try to!! I'm still looking through RAL codes and Signature plastic chips to 100% hit the grays I want, then I'll move on from there

[bit-shifter]

Small Update- Updated OP

- Added Mod colored Pipe n' slash and stepped control
- Lightened alphas to a darker gray and matched legends to the light gray accent (still debating on whether or not I like this- as there is less contrast now, but it definitely fits the theme more)
- Added text arrows to base kit

Show Image

Would it be possible to reinstate the ISO UK keys back into the base kit?

I've been keeping an eye on this kit, and was extremely pleased that you were catering for ISO UK users when many other gmk IC/GBs were dropping support.



Cheers!

This is old, the ISO keys are in the base kit as of right now (in the OP)

Forgive my eyes, but I'm unable to locate the 3 keys that are shown above the ISO enter keys (in the quoted picture) within the new renders.

Cheers!

Oof, totally blew over my head. I've decided to narrow it down and remove those (the numbers), but keep the ISO enter and rshift.

It'd be nice to see this up against some of the other grey sets when you upload high-end renders. Sets like GMK Nines, GMK Oblivion, GMK Modern Dolch for instance. Just for comparison sake.

Will try to!! I'm still looking through RAL codes and Signature plastic chips to 100% hit the grays I want, then I'll move on from there

This is your IC and so is obviously your call - but I'd love to know the reason why a partial ISO UK offering is made? Why drop full support for the sake of a few keys.

As mentioned in my first message, I have been looking forward to this IC becoming reality from the get go. Removing keys that are part of the layout makes this an impossibility for me - and that's a real disappointment.

Cheers!

[mkarlsson]

Small Update- Updated OP

- Added Mod colored Pipe n' slash and stepped control
- Lightened alphas to a darker gray and matched legends to the light gray accent (still debating on whether or not I like this- as there is less contrast now, but it definitely fits the theme more)
- Added text arrows to base kit

Show Image

Would it be possible to reinstate the ISO UK keys back into the base kit?

I've been keeping an eye on this kit, and was extremely pleased that you were catering for ISO UK users when many other gmk IC/GBs were dropping support.



Cheers!

This is old, the ISO keys are in the base kit as of right now (in the OP)

Forgive my eyes, but I'm unable to locate the 3 keys that are shown above the ISO enter keys (in the quoted picture) within the new renders.

Cheers!

Oof, totally blew over my head. I've decided to narrow it down and remove those (the numbers), but keep the ISO enter and rshift.

It'd be nice to see this up against some of the other grey sets when you upload high-end renders. Sets like GMK Nines, GMK Oblivion, GMK Modern Dolch for instance. Just for comparison sake.

Will try to!! I'm still looking through RAL codes and Signature plastic chips to 100% hit the grays I want, then I'll move on from there

This is your IC and so is obviously your call - but I'd love to know the reason why a partial ISO UK offering is made? Why drop full support for the sake of a few keys.

As mentioned in my first message, I have been looking forward to this IC becoming reality from the get go. Removing keys that are part of the layout makes this an impossibility for me - and that's a real disappointment.

Cheers!

I agree 100% with you. But seems to be the latest tendency. So I will have to skip this one too.

I would love to know what other iso users do, i just skip any set that does not cover a full uk iso layout. I am ok paying extra for the nordeuk kit to have it.

[glubazoid]

Small Update- Updated OP

- Added Mod colored Pipe n' slash and stepped control
- Lightened alphas to a darker gray and matched legends to the light gray accent (still debating on whether or not I like this- as there is less contrast now, but it definitely fits the theme more)
- Added text arrows to base kit

Show Image

Would it be possible to reinstate the ISO UK keys back into the base kit?

I've been keeping an eye on this kit, and was extremely pleased that you were catering for ISO UK users when many other gmk IC/GBs were dropping support.



Cheers!

This is old, the ISO keys are in the base kit as of right now (in the OP)

Forgive my eyes, but I'm unable to locate the 3 keys that are shown above the ISO enter keys (in the quoted picture) within the new renders.

Cheers!

Oof, totally blew over my head. I've decided to narrow it down and remove those (the numbers), but keep the ISO enter and rshift.

It'd be nice to see this up against some of the other grey sets when you upload high-end renders. Sets like GMK Nines, GMK Oblivion, GMK Modern Dolch for instance. Just for comparison sake.

Will try to!! I'm still looking through RAL codes and Signature plastic chips to 100% hit the grays I want, then I'll move on from there

This is your IC and so is obviously your call - but I'd love to know the reason why a partial ISO UK offering is made? Why drop full support for the sake of a few keys.

As mentioned in my first message, I have been looking forward to this IC becoming reality from the get go. Removing keys that are part of the layout makes this an impossibility for me - and that's a real disappointment.

Cheers!

I agree 100% with you. But seems to be the latest tendency. So I will have to skip this one too.

I would love to know what other iso users do, i just skip any set that does not cover a full uk iso layout. I am ok paying extra for the nordeuk kit to have it.

The goal of most kits is to keep the keys as low as possible while maintaining usability. Just like how some kits don't include 1.5u OS keys for mac users (like myself). It sucks, but the board is still usable having access to enough 1.5u keys to fill it out.

I understand the struggle you have with kits not containing the top 3 keys, but three keys add up once these sets are produced. If MOQ is 250, then 250 * 3 = 750 more individual keys that have to be produced.

This is still an IC, and nothing here is final :) If there are enough International users- and according to the form it looks like there are some out there. Then I could talk to my vendor about reintroducing the keys back, or having an entire separate kit specifically for international keyboard layouts.

[alisonica]

The darker shades of grey the set was originally going for looked better imo.
I feel like the current colors for the modifiers and legends could be done with standard GMK colors, leaving only the alphas being unique.
What made you go for lighter shades of grey?

I might be making a poll with the options i originally had (darker mods). I’ll be posting it once I get some renders! Based on the poll, I’ll be moving forward with the colors chosen

I signed up for this set for it's unholiness. but now it's something else entirely. really disappointed and hope it becomes the original. now it's like dolch inverse...

[VXQN]

Gotta say that whilst I still like it, the old look was much stronger!

[ensulyn]

Did you bail on this a second time... 😕

[SwitchKeys]

Happy to run with this if you make it happen!