Author Topic: [IC] MT3 Serika | IS LIVE! ORDERS CLOSE ON 08/30/19 11:59 PDT (Read 148927 times)

Zambumon · « **Reply #600 on:** Thu, 25 July 2019, 18:08:13 »

Quote from: sayingandparsing on Wed, 24 July 2019, 16:20:36

Is there any possibility of adding more R5 keys in one of the kits?
R4 is way too steep if you primary hit bottom row modifiers with your thumbs, as is the case for most ortho boards.
Currently the only offering with any R5 is the ergo set, but it only includes 8.

Already addressed this, no plans for more R5 (with the exception of the spacebars when R4C is not available)

Quote from: Zambumon on Thu, 18 July 2019, 11:07:45

Quote from: harlekein on Thu, 18 July 2019, 05:07:43
I would appreciate it if you could reconsider the R4 keys for ortho layout to be R5. I understand this can be a hard call on which key should go where, but for thumb keys, R4 is not comfortable without a 7 degree incline.

Edit: Looking at it again, the four bottom rows of displayed keys could be changed to R5 and it would be a win overall, unless I'm missing something and 40% users do want double R4.

MT3 was designed to be used with modern keyboards, which typically have a 5 to 7 degree inclination. And the caps will be indeed uncomfortable if used with flat boards.

I won't be changing the modifier keys for any of the kits, and it is not consistent to swap them for one kit (40%) while keeping them for the rest, and I find that R4 is as comfortable on a 40% as it is on a TKL.

harlekein · « **Reply #601 on:** Fri, 26 July 2019, 03:59:46 »

Just wanted to make note that I am currently typing on MT3 Godspeed with a slight decline instead of incline and it's very comfortable with R5 thumb keys.

From the source you linked, by Matt3o:

> If you instead like dead flat keyboards, the set won’t be any worse than –say– SA anyway.

Again, it's your call, but I don't think you should be flat out stating that MT3 is inherently uncomfortable for any keyboard without an incline, because me and other ortho users are finding it a comfortable profile on flat or keyboards with a negative tilt. Just not with R4 thumb keys.

Zambumon · « **Reply #602 on:** Fri, 26 July 2019, 04:22:57 »

I've already stated my position and made up my mind regarding row 5 keycaps, and I think it is clear that changing the kits and the row profile for just ortholinear keyboards is not going to happen.

In my reply I cited Matt3o mentioning that the profile was designed to be used with keyboards with an inclination, and then I pointed out my experience with MT3 and flat keyboards: I find it uncomfortable. If I can't state that MT3 is indeed uncomfortable with flat keyboards, then we can't do the opposite.

Quote from: Zambumon on Thu, 18 July 2019, 11:07:45

Quote from: harlekein on Thu, 18 July 2019, 05:07:43
I would appreciate it if you could reconsider the R4 keys for ortho layout to be R5. I understand this can be a hard call on which key should go where, but for thumb keys, R4 is not comfortable without a 7 degree incline.

Edit: Looking at it again, the four bottom rows of displayed keys could be changed to R5 and it would be a win overall, unless I'm missing something and 40% users do want double R4.

MT3 was designed to be used with modern keyboards, which typically have a 5 to 7 degree inclination. And the caps will be indeed uncomfortable if used with flat boards.

I won't be changing the modifier keys for any of the kits, and it is not consistent to swap them for one kit (40%) while keeping them for the rest, and I find that R4 is as comfortable on a 40% as it is on a TKL.

walie · « **Reply #603 on:** Fri, 26 July 2019, 08:57:21 »

Quote from: harlekein on Fri, 26 July 2019, 03:59:46

Just wanted to make note that I am currently typing on MT3 Godspeed with a slight decline instead of incline and it's very comfortable with R5 thumb keys.

From the source you linked, by Matt3o:

> If you instead like dead flat keyboards, the set won’t be any worse than –say– SA anyway.

Again, it's your call, but I don't think you should be flat out stating that MT3 is inherently uncomfortable for any keyboard without an incline, because me and other ortho users are finding it a comfortable profile on flat or keyboards with a negative tilt. Just not with R4 thumb keys.

On the flip side, I can't type on MT3 without a positive tilt, hated it flat. So R4 bottom row works for me.

spooknik · « **Reply #604 on:** Mon, 29 July 2019, 13:12:00 »

I know this is using a custom font, but do you think the mods would look good with /dev/tty alphas?

jooobe · « **Reply #605 on:** Mon, 29 July 2019, 15:55:05 »

August is gonna be wild

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Surefoot · « **Reply #606 on:** Mon, 29 July 2019, 23:50:24 »

Quote from: spooknik on Mon, 29 July 2019, 13:12:00

I know this is using a custom font, but do you think the mods would look good with /dev/tty alphas?

From the OP post..

Quote

MT3 Serika features Audacia, a bespoke typeface that is inspired by IBM beamspring terminals and Olivetti typewriters

So i suppose that the answer is "no"...

kgorin · « **Reply #607 on:** Tue, 30 July 2019, 07:03:59 »

Is start date still Aug 1st? I see all mentions of the 1st were removed, now it's just August

Zambumon · « **Reply #608 on:** Tue, 30 July 2019, 16:04:29 »

Quote from: kgorin on Tue, 30 July 2019, 07:03:59

Is start date still Aug 1st? I see all mentions of the 1st were removed, now it's just August

I have never said or mention "August 1st" but just "August"

Zambumon · « **Reply #609 on:** Tue, 30 July 2019, 16:06:15 »

Quote from: spooknik on Mon, 29 July 2019, 13:12:00

I know this is using a custom font, but do you think the mods would look good with /dev/tty alphas?

Doesn't make sense to me to use one font for the alphas and another one for the modifiers. It would be jarring.

easy_rider · « **Reply #610 on:** Wed, 31 July 2019, 05:57:06 »

Any reason why the i18l kit doesn't have the brackets etc. for Alt-Gr modifiers? The japanese alphas do have the "third" legend on the keys, so it's not a matter of space nor aesthetics. Personally I feel like it kind of misses the point if the brackets and squiggly braces etc. are not there.

Oblotzky · « **Reply #611 on:** Wed, 31 July 2019, 08:44:57 »

Can you add a Blank Cadet Alphas kit please?

Zambumon · « **Reply #612 on:** Wed, 31 July 2019, 10:12:57 »

Quote from: Oblotzky on Wed, 31 July 2019, 08:44:57

Can you add a Blank Cadet Alphas kit please?

No

Zambumon · « **Reply #613 on:** Wed, 31 July 2019, 10:14:03 »

Quote from: easy_rider on Wed, 31 July 2019, 05:57:06

Any reason why the international kit doesn't have the brackets etc. for Alt-Gr modifiers? The japanese alphas do have the "third" legend on the keys, so it's not a matter of space nor aesthetics. Personally I feel like it kind of misses the point if the brackets and squiggly braces etc. are not there.

The kit doesn't have Alt Gr legends otherwise it would almost double its size.

floatingbear · « **Reply #614 on:** Wed, 31 July 2019, 11:56:10 »

nice, nice

easy_rider · « **Reply #615 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 03:22:47 »

Quote from: Zambumon on Wed, 31 July 2019, 10:14:03

The kit doesn't have Alt Gr legends otherwise it would almost double its size.

Ah makes sense. A shame though.

jooobe · « **Reply #616 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 06:00:34 »

Ooof just got gmk 8008, tell me when I can give you my money

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jani80k · « **Reply #617 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 08:23:02 »

Wow, this set is really nice.

Zambumon · « **Reply #618 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 12:59:16 »

Quote from: jooobe on Thu, 01 August 2019, 06:00:34

Ooof just got gmk 8008, tell me when I can give you my money

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IMMINENT

Zambumon · « **Reply #619 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 12:59:44 »

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No.

AlcoholEnthusiast · « **Reply #620 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 13:14:08 »

When is this going live?

eksuen · « **Reply #621 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 13:22:46 »

Quote from: AlcoholEnthusiast on Thu, 01 August 2019, 13:14:08

When is this going live?

Prelaunch today. Live on Monday, 8/5.

jooobe · « **Reply #622 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 14:01:01 »

Nice, either way I'm eating 99 cents ramen for a month

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Zambumon · « **Reply #623 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 14:43:13 »

MT3 Serika Drop goes live on Monday

OkKarma · « **Reply #624 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 15:46:05 »

Zambumon, did we ever get an answer on the concave 2U spacebar?

forevermadrigal · « **Reply #625 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 16:14:09 »

That pricing is bonkers, how can you say no?

Zambumon · « **Reply #626 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 16:23:18 »

Quote from: forevermadrigal on Thu, 01 August 2019, 16:14:09

That pricing is bonkers, how can you say no?

No paying would be a good start.

Zambumon · « **Reply #627 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 16:23:45 »

Quote from: OkKarma on Thu, 01 August 2019, 15:46:05

Zambumon, did we ever get an answer on the concave 2U spacebar?

Concave R4 2.00U will be used

kmicu · « **Reply #628 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 10:54:35 »

Quote from: eksuen@Drop on Thu, 01 August 2019, 13:22:46

Prelaunch today. Live on Monday, 8/5.

Hi Drop person. Is there any chance to move some units to EU stock for EU shipping pretty please? 🙏

hottrout · « **Reply #629 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 12:03:45 »

Fantastic prices. So looking forward to this kit.

eksuen · « **Reply #630 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 12:10:59 »

Quote from: kmicu on Fri, 02 August 2019, 10:54:35

Quote from: eksuen@Drop on Thu, 01 August 2019, 13:22:46
Prelaunch today. Live on Monday, 8/5.
Hi Drop person. Is there any chance to move some units to EU stock for EU shipping pretty please? 🙏

Sorry, not for this product.

AlcoholEnthusiast · « **Reply #631 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 14:11:04 »

Yeah prices are solid. Especially with the breaks that I am guessing will get it. I'm feeling pretty good about final price for what I want in the 115-125 range which is great for the number of kits and keys I am interested in.

jooobe · « **Reply #632 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 16:53:32 »

Where are y'all even seeing the prices

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Zambumon · « **Reply #633 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 17:10:16 »

Quote from: jooobe on Fri, 02 August 2019, 16:53:32

Where are y'all even seeing the prices

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Drop

https://drop.com/buy/drop-zambumon-mt3-serika-custom-keycap-set?mode=guest_open

Zambumon · « **Reply #634 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 17:10:52 »

Quote from: AlcoholEnthusiast on Fri, 02 August 2019, 14:11:04

Yeah prices are solid. Especially with the breaks that I am guessing will get it. I'm feeling pretty good about final price for what I want in the 115-125 range which is great for the number of kits and keys I am interested in.

That was my goal.

mellen · « **Reply #635 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 17:33:53 »

wish the text arrows was the separate kit and the base was with icon arrows, but it's fine it's not that much cost extra and I'm sure there is a good reason

jooobe · « **Reply #636 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 19:21:57 »

Oh I see the charts now, so will people get price difference refunded after the price drop? Just wondering

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dvorcol · « **Reply #637 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 21:42:59 »

Quote from: jooobe on Fri, 02 August 2019, 19:21:57

Oh I see the charts now, so will people get price difference refunded after the price drop? Just wondering

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You will be charged as soon as the GB ends, no sooner. Note that there may be complications if you use PayPal, see Drop's explanation.

If you didn't see them yet, you might find these price graphs interesting.

jooobe · « **Reply #638 on:** Fri, 02 August 2019, 22:45:12 »

Quote from: dvorcol on Fri, 02 August 2019, 21:42:59

Quote from: jooobe on Fri, 02 August 2019, 19:21:57
Oh I see the charts now, so will people get price difference refunded after the price drop? Just wondering

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You will be charged as soon as the GB ends, no sooner. Note that there may be complications if you use PayPal, see Drop's explanation.

If you didn't see them yet, you might find these price graphs interesting.

Thank you sir, you are gentleman and a scholar

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kmicu · « **Reply #639 on:** Sat, 03 August 2019, 05:35:50 »

Anyone familiar with customs duties for folks from EU? How much of additional costs should I assume for ~120$ of MT3 Serika keycaps?
Any hints or pointers appreciated.

Oblotzky · « **Reply #640 on:** Sat, 03 August 2019, 05:47:04 »

Quote from: kmicu on Sat, 03 August 2019, 05:35:50

Anyone familiar with customs duties for folks from EU? How much of additional costs should I assume for ~120$ of MT3 Serika keycaps?
Any hints or pointers appreciated.

Different per country.

VAT (e.g. 19% in Germany, 20% in UK) + processing fees (very different from country to country)

Zambumon · « **Reply #641 on:** Sat, 03 August 2019, 10:25:03 »

Quote from: dvorcol on Fri, 02 August 2019, 21:42:59

Quote from: jooobe on Fri, 02 August 2019, 19:21:57
Oh I see the charts now, so will people get price difference refunded after the price drop? Just wondering

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You will be charged as soon as the GB ends, no sooner. Note that there may be complications if you use PayPal, see Drop's explanation.

If you didn't see them yet, you might find these price graphs interesting.

Regarding PayPal: I cannot recommend using PayPal for keycap drops. If you want to use Paypal, do not modify your order. Cancel it and place a new one.

Price drops could also cause issues with PayPal.

jooobe · « **Reply #642 on:** Sat, 03 August 2019, 10:53:28 »

Ok, will use card straight up

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mellen · « **Reply #643 on:** Sat, 03 August 2019, 15:09:36 »

is it frowned upon to not get the sublegends (katakana)? kinda like WK is frowned upon when WKL is an option?

romevi · « **Reply #644 on:** Sat, 03 August 2019, 15:43:35 »

Quote from: mellen on Sat, 03 August 2019, 15:09:36

is it frowned upon to not get the sublegends (katakana)? kinda like WK is frowned upon when WKL is an option?

Not at all. I'm getting just Latin.

Possumx · « **Reply #645 on:** Sat, 03 August 2019, 19:41:40 »

Quote from: Zambumon on Sat, 03 August 2019, 10:25:03

Quote from: dvorcol on Fri, 02 August 2019, 21:42:59
Quote from: jooobe on Fri, 02 August 2019, 19:21:57
Oh I see the charts now, so will people get price difference refunded after the price drop? Just wondering

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You will be charged as soon as the GB ends, no sooner. Note that there may be complications if you use PayPal, see Drop's explanation.

If you didn't see them yet, you might find these price graphs interesting.
Regarding PayPal: I cannot recommend using PayPal for keycap drops. If you want to use Paypal, do not modify your order. Cancel it and place a new one.

Price drops could also cause issues with PayPal.

Good to know guess ill use my CC aswell

AlcoholEnthusiast · « **Reply #646 on:** Sun, 04 August 2019, 00:55:50 »

Quote from: mellen on Sat, 03 August 2019, 15:09:36

is it frowned upon to not get the sublegends (katakana)? kinda like WK is frowned upon when WKL is an option?

Nah man, get whatever looks best to you.

Zambumon · « **Reply #647 on:** Sun, 04 August 2019, 04:32:19 »

The set was designed so you could get either of those.

OkKarma · « **Reply #648 on:** Sun, 04 August 2019, 16:09:18 »

The 4U spacebar, does it have 4 stems?

Zambumon · « **Reply #649 on:** Sun, 04 August 2019, 18:15:58 »

Quote from: OkKarma on Sun, 04 August 2019, 16:09:18

The 4U spacebar, does it have 4 stems?

I don't have a 4.00 spacebar at the moment, I will try to check tomorrow afternoon.

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