JT Keycaps Debut GB presented by [CTRL]ALT - shipped

[nickheller]

Grats. What do you think of it?

Don't have them on a board yet, I will let you know how I like them once I put them on something though.

I just put these on my novatouch, they feel amazing, and look pretty great too! I will upload some pictures shortly

[nickheller]

Took a quick photo of the set on my Novatouch 

[ATXTider]

Took a quick photo of the set on my Novatouch 

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 :eek: :eek: :eek:

I can't wait for the ctrl alt store to open.  I'm kicking myself for missing this gb.

[nickheller]

On my Ducky Mini


I am very happy with this key set, the look and feel pretty great! The only issue I have is that my purple on white | \ key does not fit, it looks like the plus opening on the cap is not wide enough for the stems of mx (and my novatouch's sliders) to fit into the cap.

[Air tree]

The more I look at this set the more and more I'm loving it. Purple is such a great colour. 


I can't wait to get it.

[tofgerl]

Weirdly, to me the purple looks far better on the curvy ducky than on the very squarish and angled novatouch...

[nickheller]

Took some shots to compare the thickness of these caps versus GMK. Hyperfuse GMK is on the right.

[ika]

Weirdly, to me the purple looks far better on the curvy ducky than on the very squarish and angled novatouch...

funny how opinions work, because I think the purple looks beautiful on the novatouch and straight ass on the mini 


Thanks for the comparison, nick! I was curious about the thicknesses. How about the sound, is there a significant audible difference?

[andCoffee]

Took some shots to compare the thickness of these caps versus GMK. Hyperfuse GMK is on the right.

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Strange that they seem to use a different process.  The GMK stems are made from the key shot.  The JTK stems are made from the legend shot. 

That would make me think that the JTKs would have better centering on the legends since they're always locked to the stem.  The "~" key seems like the legend might be a little low, though.  That could also just be by design. 

[nickheller]

Weirdly, to me the purple looks far better on the curvy ducky than on the very squarish and angled novatouch...

funny how opinions work, because I think the purple looks beautiful on the novatouch and straight ass on the mini 


Thanks for the comparison, nick! I was curious about the thicknesses. How about the sound, is there a significant audible difference?

I have only really typed with them on my novatouch, and from I can tell they sound similar to Hyperfuse, but this is just from memory, I have not done a direct comparison.

[JT Keycaps]

On my Ducky Mini

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I am very happy with this key set, the look and feel pretty great! The only issue I have is that my purple on white | \ key does not fit, it looks like the plus opening on the cap is not wide enough for the stems of mx (and my novatouch's sliders) to fit into the cap.

Yeah, this key has bottom problem, there are so many keys in set, and this key has 2 color versions in one set, when we tested them, we usually used black white set so we only tested one. That is why one is good and one has problem. But this problem has been fixed,  in the following new round it will be good.

If you find any problem you can pm bunny. Thanks!~

[swill]

On my Ducky Mini

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I am very happy with this key set, the look and feel pretty great! The only issue I have is that my purple on white | \ key does not fit, it looks like the plus opening on the cap is not wide enough for the stems of mx (and my novatouch's sliders) to fit into the cap.

Yeah, this key has bottom problem, there are so many keys in set, and this key has 2 color versions in one set, when we tested them, we usually used black white set so we only tested one. That is why one is good and one has problem. But this problem has been fixed,  in the following new round it will be good.

If you find any problem you can pm bunny. Thanks!~

Thanks for the details and for being active in the community. Looking forward to buying more keycaps from you guys. Well done...

[nickheller]

On my Ducky Mini

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I am very happy with this key set, the look and feel pretty great! The only issue I have is that my purple on white | \ key does not fit, it looks like the plus opening on the cap is not wide enough for the stems of mx (and my novatouch's sliders) to fit into the cap.

Yeah, this key has bottom problem, there are so many keys in set, and this key has 2 color versions in one set, when we tested them, we usually used black white set so we only tested one. That is why one is good and one has problem. But this problem has been fixed,  in the following new round it will be good.

If you find any problem you can pm bunny. Thanks!~

That was the only issue I noticed, thanks for the response! I sent him a PM.

[rowdy]

This looks excellent!

For the longest time everyone was bemoaning the absence of any purple sets.  Then the GMK purple modifiers were created, and people were satisfied.  For a while.

After that various artisans started making selected purple keycaps, and the masses celebrated in joy.

Now there is a full white/purple set, and all can rejoice!

Also, excellent communication from the manufacturer - a few other manufacturers could take a hint

[rsadek]

This looks excellent!

For the longest time everyone was bemoaning the absence of any purple sets.  Then the GMK purple modifiers were created, and people were satisfied.  For a while.

After that various artisans started making selected purple keycaps, and the masses celebrated in joy.

Now there is a full white/purple set, and all can rejoice!

Also, excellent communication from the manufacturer - a few other manufacturers could take a hint

Agreed on all points. Two questions though.
1) Why is purple so popular now? It has big love.
2) how can I get the same love for watermelon pink? Am I alone?

[rowdy]

This looks excellent!

For the longest time everyone was bemoaning the absence of any purple sets.  Then the GMK purple modifiers were created, and people were satisfied.  For a while.

After that various artisans started making selected purple keycaps, and the masses celebrated in joy.

Now there is a full white/purple set, and all can rejoice!

Also, excellent communication from the manufacturer - a few other manufacturers could take a hint

Agreed on all points. Two questions though.
1) Why is purple so popular now? It has big love.
2) how can I get the same love for watermelon pink? Am I alone?

1. Purple is always popular, just that there are very, very few purple keycap sets.  Bro made one (black and dark purple), Tai Hao has one (very light purple), now there is JTK which looks to be superior to both of the above (in material and thickness).

2. If the opportunity arises to nominate colours for a new set, you can always nominate it!  Have patience, promote the colourway wisely, and your quest may become fruitful

[pr0ximity]

Also, excellent communication from the manufacturer - a few other manufacturers could take a hint

+1, awesome to see their interest in the community.

[vaeylon]

Hello,

first of all, thank you for all the hard work you put in this set. So happy to finally see it coming to life. I will so be able to see that glorious purple/white on my keyboard.

Out of curiosity, my order on CTRL Alt isn't saying "shipped" yet, as I only order a white and purple set, I was wondering if I was one of the five orders remaining. Is this the case ? My order number is #307712.

Thanks

[just66in]

Hello,

first of all, thank you for all the hard work you put in this set. So happy to finally see it coming to life. I will so be able to see that glorious purple/white on my keyboard.

Out of curiosity, my order on CTRL Alt isn't saying "shipped" yet, as I only order a white and purple set, I was wondering if I was one of the five orders remaining. Is this the case ? My order number is #307712.

Thanks

Welcome to GH btw 

[BunnyLake]

Hello,

first of all, thank you for all the hard work you put in this set. So happy to finally see it coming to life. I will so be able to see that glorious purple/white on my keyboard.

Out of curiosity, my order on CTRL Alt isn't saying "shipped" yet, as I only order a white and purple set, I was wondering if I was one of the five orders remaining. Is this the case ? My order number is #307712.

Thanks

yes yours was one of the ones affected by the issue

that issue is resolved and itll go out next time im shipping

most likely that will be tomorrow or wednesday

[ideus]

Hello,

first of all, thank you for all the hard work you put in this set. So happy to finally see it coming to life. I will so be able to see that glorious purple/white on my keyboard.

Out of curiosity, my order on CTRL Alt isn't saying "shipped" yet, as I only order a white and purple set, I was wondering if I was one of the five orders remaining. Is this the case ? My order number is #307712.

Thanks

yes yours was one of the ones affected by the issue

that issue is resolved and itll go out next time im shipping

most likely that will be tomorrow or wednesday

Worry not, you are in good hands with Sir Bunny.

[BunnyLake]

as a quick word of warning to folks

the \ key with purple on white, has a slight issue with the stem, the reverse version of this key is fine, however the purple on white is a bit tight, now i have tested it across tons of boards today, and the only switches i have had issue on, are blues and mainly clears. i have also heard its affecting novatouch sliders

ive played with a couple and been able to loosen them up no problem so they work fine, but if you are using any of the switches above, with that one specific key, dont just jam it on there if its a bit tight

the issue has been found and is now being fixed

[vaeylon]

Welcome to GH btw 

Thank you 

yes yours was one of the ones affected by the issue

that issue is resolved and itll go out next time im shipping

most likely that will be tomorrow or wednesday

Great news. I was a bit worried given that up until 2 weeks ago I didn't knew there was a GeekHack thread and I was without news since may. Thanks again for the work you've done on this. Can't wait. I'll send pics

[phx]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

[jamster]

Judging by the comments on MD and in the great finds thread has some support, but doesn't seem overwhelmingly positive.  Seems like Dolch has been done to death lately (almost everything except SA Dolch - and we have Hack'd by Geeks which is pretty close anyway).

I already have Tai Hao Dolch and would buy JTK if Bunny ever changes his mind...

[ATXTider]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

Me too, phx, me too.

[spfft]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

Me too, phx, me too.

Me too… I need those topre-MX sliders.

[RESPRiT]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

Same...

[BunnyLake]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

Same...

if you or anyone want an extra of the purple set, just shoot me a pm, they are on hand now so i can sort that right away

[Sed8op8]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

Same...

if you or anyone want an extra of the purple set, just shoot me a pm, they are on hand now so i can sort that right away

ask and you shall recieve haha this is 👍

[ATXTider]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

Same...

if you or anyone want an extra of the purple set, just shoot me a pm, they are on hand now so i can sort that right away

I guess I angered the Bun at some point, my PMs are blocked. 

[KHAANNN]

Congrats on making this happen

I'm buying one 1.75 Control by the way, at this point, mainly because I'm curious about the keycaps (I had a deal in place but I should look through my PM's and check whether it's still valid)

[BunnyLake]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

Same...

if you or anyone want an extra of the purple set, just shoot me a pm, they are on hand now so i can sort that right away

I guess I angered the Bun at some point, my PMs are blocked. 

hey ive said this a few times on the forum, i dont block anyone because i dont like em, what normally happens is at some point i get a bit fed up, and just block anyone i think posted something negative, that way if im not having the best of days, i can be very selective of my reading on the forum

it would be nothing against you at all

i dont block anyone at all on my email, so you can always contact me there, and next time im on my block list ill remember to take you out

edit - removed you from the ignore list

once again sorry about that, wouldnt have been anything personal

[SadisticReap]

Got my caps, and aside from the noticeable injection hole, they are wonderful. I'll be looking forward to the future of JTK.

[justnits]

Got my caps, and aside from the noticeable injection hole, they are wonderful. I'll be looking forward to the future of JTK.

picture of the injection hole?
actually any pictures of the keycaps is good for people who are still waiting anxiously for their set 

[SadisticReap]

Here http://imgur.com/a/UfNCm , sorry if pictures are not that great of quality. Also new to GH, don't really know how to post pictures.

[CommonCurt]

Here http://imgur.com/a/UfNCm , sorry if pictures are not that great of quality. Also new to GH, don't really know how to post pictures.

That's not a flaw, it's called a spur sprue mark.  Almost all sets have them.

[SadisticReap]

Yeah changed it, more of I've never seen them in the middle of the cap.

[nubbinator]

Here http://imgur.com/a/UfNCm , sorry if pictures are not that great of quality. Also new to GH, don't really know how to post pictures.

That's not a flaw, it's called a spur mark.  Almost all sets have them.

*sprue

[CommonCurt]

Here http://imgur.com/a/UfNCm , sorry if pictures are not that great of quality. Also new to GH, don't really know how to post pictures.

That's not a flaw, it's called a spur sprue mark.  Almost all sets have them.

*sprue

LoL. I first typed "spru mark", but thought it didn't look right and changed it spur.

[phx]

I come to this thread and check the Ctrl Alt store like twice a day to see if the extras are being sold yet.

Same...

if you or anyone want an extra of the purple set, just shoot me a pm, they are on hand now so i can sort that right away

woot woot PMed, thanks!

[DanielT]

I must say I'm impressed but the way these caps turned out    By the way, if anyone doesn't have a need for the 1u Purple Fn I'm interested in getting one

[BunnyLake]

I must say I'm impressed but the way these caps turned out    By the way, if anyone doesn't have a need for the 1u Purple Fn I'm interested in getting one

just shoot me your current address (i know you have been moving a bit lately so not sure which one is current) and ill pop it in the post tomorrow for you

ill also include the rest of the keys in the set as a bit of an extra

[LechnerDE]

I must say I'm impressed but the way these caps turned out    By the way, if anyone doesn't have a need for the 1u Purple Fn I'm interested in getting one

just shoot me your current address (i know you have been moving a bit lately so not sure which one is current) and ill pop it in the post tomorrow for you

ill also include the rest of the keys in the set as a bit of an extra

Just wow!

Grats on a nice set Daniel 

[ghostjuggernaut]

I must say I'm impressed but the way these caps turned out    By the way, if anyone doesn't have a need for the 1u Purple Fn I'm interested in getting one

just shoot me your current address (i know you have been moving a bit lately so not sure which one is current) and ill pop it in the post tomorrow for you

ill also include the rest of the keys in the set as a bit of an extra

Good guy Bunny. Always going above and beyond.

[BunnyLake]

oh

for info on the next jtk gb, please see here

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75635.0

this gb will go live a bit earlier through our partner in china than it will on gh

the reasons for this are 2 fold, firstly, my baby is due any day, and i dont wanna not be able to give people my full attention, but the main reason is, i want to have this gb shipped first, in the interest of fairness to everyone who supported the original buy

the last of the kits i need to complete shipping are on the way, and are expected on either friday, or monday

all the boxes are ready so ill be able to ship it in its entirety the day i get it

making this decision will not affect the lead time on the new gb, as itll all be made together, so anyone who orders in china, itll be made at the same time as our order

i just wanted people to get these sets in there hands before orders for the new sets are live, so people can see not only how great they came out, but we can be clear abotu any and all improvements to the set we are making

[DanielT]

I must say I'm impressed but the way these caps turned out    By the way, if anyone doesn't have a need for the 1u Purple Fn I'm interested in getting one

just shoot me your current address (i know you have been moving a bit lately so not sure which one is current) and ill pop it in the post tomorrow for you

ill also include the rest of the keys in the set as a bit of an extra

you are too much sir !!!! this is way too much. I'll send you a PM when I get home 

[swimmingbird]

I must say I'm impressed but the way these caps turned out    By the way, if anyone doesn't have a need for the 1u Purple Fn I'm interested in getting one

just shoot me your current address (i know you have been moving a bit lately so not sure which one is current) and ill pop it in the post tomorrow for you

ill also include the rest of the keys in the set as a bit of an extra

Damn 

[BunnyLake]

I must say I'm impressed but the way these caps turned out    By the way, if anyone doesn't have a need for the 1u Purple Fn I'm interested in getting one

just shoot me your current address (i know you have been moving a bit lately so not sure which one is current) and ill pop it in the post tomorrow for you

ill also include the rest of the keys in the set as a bit of an extra

you are too much sir !!!! this is way too much. I'll send you a PM when I get home 

no problem sir

your kind words about me in another thread did not go unnoticed

[Badwrench]

I must say I'm impressed but the way these caps turned out    By the way, if anyone doesn't have a need for the 1u Purple Fn I'm interested in getting one

just shoot me your current address (i know you have been moving a bit lately so not sure which one is current) and ill pop it in the post tomorrow for you

ill also include the rest of the keys in the set as a bit of an extra

you are too much sir !!!! this is way too much. I'll send you a PM when I get home 

no problem sir

your kind words about me in another thread did not go unnoticed

Awesome! 

Good luck with the upcoming little one Bunny.