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[IC] Belafonte Terminal - A Life Aquatic Inspired Keyset
« on: Mon, 11 August 2014, 16:24:22 »
Let me tell you about my keyset.
Current stage: need suggestions!


Updated 8/12/14

I haven't decided if this would be DSA or SA just yet, but I'll put up a poll once I get enough positive feedback here.
This will be an SA keyset to match the time period/theme/style of the movie.

Typeface is Futura Standard book. Colors are based on the Life Aquatic color palette.



I'd also love to make this a back-lit compatible keyset, as I haven't seen many in DSA or SA. (only possible with black keys from SP) Would definitely have options for nautical themed modifiers, text modifiers, and misc. other keys with nautical icons.

Taking all suggestions, feedback, and criticism. Thank you for your time!

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We call them pirates out here.

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Aug 12 Update: Moved icon mods to separate set. I feel like the color scheme could be popular enough with Wes Anderson fans and non fans alike, so keeping text mods on the base set stands to reason. Added a few icon options per YoungMichael88's suggestion. I don't feel too entirely comfortable using icons pulled directly from the movie. Copyright concerns aside, my intention behind this is more of a keyboard you'd find on the Belefonte or Jacqueline Deep Search, rather than a fan keyboard. Something to go nicely with your Zissou Adidas sneakers.



Aug 13 Update: Heard back from SP. Results are as follows:
  • Due to custom fonts/shapes and white legends, this would be pad printed. (double shot would be way too expensive at $45 per key to set up...)
  • Due to copyright laws, explicit logos are a no go (eg, Zissou logo - Might just replace with a big Z on the ESC key) Shapes of marine animals and general boats and submarines are fine.

I've also noticed that the colors are going to match best with ABS colors. My hopes now are that dispute lack of premium features like double-shot and PBT this will be a fun, beautiful and inexpensive keyset.
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Re: [IC] Belafonte Terminal - A Life Aquatic Inspired Keyset
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 11 August 2014, 17:04:17 »
Paging YoungMichael88...!

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« Reply #2 on: Mon, 11 August 2014, 17:30:00 »

Paging YoungMichael88...!
I like the idea but honestly, it's not zissou enough. It needs more to make it clearly life aquatic.

First off, this should be on ESC



You've got the lifesaver ring which fits but I think the seahorse should be replaced with one of the other members symbol on their logo here



I don't know how it would look in a double shot, there might be too much detail but I think this would be an awesome legend as well



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« Reply #3 on: Mon, 11 August 2014, 17:44:22 »
Also, this would obviously bring up the price but if you could get the belafonte or even the deep search submarine on the backspace that would be amazing!

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« Reply #4 on: Mon, 11 August 2014, 17:51:41 »
So is this going to be pad printed? Lasered?

If it’s double-shot, it’s going to be extremely expensive to make all the new tooling for legends in a new font. If it’s dye-sub, then you can only do darker color legends on lighter-color keycaps.

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« Reply #5 on: Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:18:16 »
So is this going to be pad printed? Lasered?

If it’s double-shot, it’s going to be extremely expensive to make all the new tooling for legends in a new font. If it’s dye-sub, then you can only do darker color legends on lighter-color keycaps.

Hadn't considered that. These will likely be laser etched, but if getting them backlit seems viable I'd consder changing the font to make getting them double-shot is more financially accessible.

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Re: [IC] Belafonte Terminal - A Life Aquatic Inspired Keyset
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 00:25:56 »
I really like the color scheme, but I would only be interested if it is DSA!

Thing is there are soooo many SP GBs that it will be really hard to stick out and even reach the 25 tier :(


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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 01:49:46 »
There is a thread in Keyboard Key Caps subforum about Futura font Wes Anderson style keycaps: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61558.0

I suggest you PM jacobulus and design the set together. I don't think we need 2 Wes Anderson sets competing with each other. I think that together you could put together a great set.
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Re: [IC] Belafonte Terminal - A Life Aquatic Inspired Keyset
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:03:24 »
This in SA would be very nice.

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:06:13 »
This in SA please! :D

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Re: [IC] Belafonte Terminal - A Life Aquatic Inspired Keyset
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:21:20 »
This in SA please! :D

Seconded.

I wonder if a multicolored jaguar shark keycap would be possible? Maybe replace the Anchor-Escape Key with a submersible icon?
Also, I love the movie -- but maybe make a kit without the Zissou stuff, in case some people just want the color scheme -- which is quite nice!

EDIT: Maybe make backspace key read: "ESTABAN!"
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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 10:39:25 »
I love this color scheme. Very playful. One of the reasons I bought into Galaxy as well.
If you collaborate, try to keep the colorway "fun".

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« Reply #12 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 11:57:59 »
Thank you all for the suggestions. I've added a few things.

I'm going to contact Signature Plastics today about my options, but if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations I'm all ears!

As of today it seems like SA profile and laser etched is the direction we're going, but I've still got a long way to go.

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« Reply #13 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 12:04:05 »
Awesome set and idea, I really like the colors.




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« Reply #14 on: Tue, 12 August 2014, 13:32:18 »
You'd be crazy to think that Steve wouldn't have his own logo on the Belefonte keyboard haha!! But I get that some people might not want all that zissou stuff if they just like the color.
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« Reply #15 on: Wed, 13 August 2014, 06:47:49 »
You'd be crazy to think that Steve wouldn't have his own logo on the Belefonte keyboard haha!! But I get that some people might not want all that zissou stuff if they just like the color.

"ESTABAN!"

Also, we really need a yellow submersible icon somewhere.
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« Reply #16 on: Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:14:09 »
YES YES YES.

I can't possibly explain how badly i want this.

EDIT:

We need a Jacqueline key with the crosses thru it if at all possible.
with Deep Search as a subtext.

Also +1 for SA. We have had enough DSA kits and this would look really magnificent and period correct with the SA profile!
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« Reply #17 on: Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:28:41 »

We need a Jacqueline key with the crosses thru it if at all possible.
with Deep Search as a subtext.


Love it but not sure where this would go...maybe Jacqueline as a backspace and DEEP SEARCH as Enter?

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« Reply #18 on: Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:35:15 »

We need a Jacqueline key with the crosses thru it if at all possible.
with Deep Search as a subtext.


Love it but not sure where this would go...maybe Jacqueline as a backspace and DEEP SEARCH as Enter?

Either that or a spacebar?

I know my Skull Squad set had 2 lines and it wasnt too huge.

Is there any chance this can be Doubleshot? I know they might have tooling costs for legends if its DS but it would be so worth it, so long as it didnt crank up the price too much.

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« Reply #19 on: Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:38:09 »
Is there any chance this can be Doubleshot? I know they might have tooling costs for legends if its DS but it would be so worth it, so long as it didnt crank up the price too much.

Double shot is the ideal, but I'm not sure yet. Waiting to hear back from Signature Plastics.

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« Reply #20 on: Wed, 13 August 2014, 13:42:33 »
Is there any chance this can be Doubleshot? I know they might have tooling costs for legends if its DS but it would be so worth it, so long as it didnt crank up the price too much.

Double shot is the ideal, but I'm not sure yet. Waiting to hear back from Signature Plastics.

That is good to hear. Also do you have a ABS or PBT color sample ring? The palette is so good but soooo specific and i wasnt sure if they had swatches to match.

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« Reply #21 on: Wed, 13 August 2014, 14:27:44 »
Is there any chance this can be Doubleshot? I know they might have tooling costs for legends if its DS but it would be so worth it, so long as it didnt crank up the price too much.

Double shot is the ideal, but I'm not sure yet. Waiting to hear back from Signature Plastics.

That is good to hear. Also do you have a ABS or PBT color sample ring? The palette is so good but soooo specific and i wasnt sure if they had swatches to match.

That's something else I'm waiting to hear back from them on. Seems as though it's going to have to be ABS due to color availability on PBT but we shall see.

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« Reply #22 on: Wed, 13 August 2014, 14:38:25 »
What sort of a Life Aquatic set would this be without a submersible keycap?

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Now that I know pad printing is the only option for white legends here, dare I...?



I really liked the white, but I know pad printing isn't ideal. Thoughts?

EDIT: OR do I go with white double shot and get standard legends?
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We talking dyesub? Could be cool. Are we advanced enough for SA PBT? >.>

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AFAIK for white legends the keycap color must be darker than that on your demo-pics anways. Because contrast will be way lower when printed than on digital images.

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Great idea.. This set is going to be great. SA please. Needs a red cap key cap and speedo.
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7bits Round 4 has Blue with White legends, but id have to assume because it is a default font and they already have the tooling and this is futura and would require all custom legends :/

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Er... At least dye-sub?

Also, as usual, I really suggest that you start the base set with alphas and move up to include

1. 60% kit
2. TKL kit
3. WKL kit (and 1.75 shift and control)
4. Numpad kit
5. Ergodox kit

before adding the rest so that users with smaller keyboards don't waste keys.

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We would have to dye sub [meaning darker legends] if we wanted Futura.
Otherwise it's $45 per character [I believe]

We could double shot white in a regular font [wyse i think is our only real option, not positive]

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Er... At least dye-sub?

Also, as usual, I really suggest that you start the base set with alphas and move up to include

1. 60% kit
2. TKL kit
3. WKL kit (and 1.75 shift and control)
4. Numpad kit
5. Ergodox kit

before adding the rest so that users with smaller keyboards don't waste keys.

Definitely - just wanted to get a good idea of interest before I went through all of that. I'll likely mock those up this weekend.

We would have to dye sub [meaning darker legends] if we wanted Futura.
Otherwise it's $45 per character [I believe]

We could double shot white in a regular font [wyse i think is our only real option, not positive]

You're right - $45 a character for setting up a new legend with double shot. They CAN do pad-printing for white legends though...but I'd likely want to poll and get opinions on that. I'm not opposed but I think a few would be. Could be wrong though.

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Er... At least dye-sub?

Also, as usual, I really suggest that you start the base set with alphas and move up to include

1. 60% kit
2. TKL kit
3. WKL kit (and 1.75 shift and control)
4. Numpad kit
5. Ergodox kit

before adding the rest so that users with smaller keyboards don't waste keys.

Definitely - just wanted to get a good idea of interest before I went through all of that. I'll likely mock those up this weekend.

We would have to dye sub [meaning darker legends] if we wanted Futura.
Otherwise it's $45 per character [I believe]

We could double shot white in a regular font [wyse i think is our only real option, not positive]

You're right - $45 a character for setting up a new legend with double shot. They CAN do pad-printing for white legends though...but I'd likely want to poll and get opinions on that. I'm not opposed but I think a few would be. Could be wrong though.

Anything in SA gets my vote, although I really don't want pad-printed. I really want to repeat this: doubleshot or dye-sub only.

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I mirror Saika's sentiments. No pad printing please. I have a hard enough time buying ABS; pad printing would kill it for me.

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For SA SP can not do dye sub, so only double shot or pad printing.
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For SA SP can not do dye sub, so only double shot or pad printing.
Oh wells. DS or bust. I have to say that I will NOT support anything but DS/dye-sub at this point.

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Yep, pad printing does not last .... and it's not a good option for an expensive set, is good for cheap rubberdomes.
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**** year I want this!

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Yep, pad printing does not last .... and it's not a good option for an expensive set, is good for cheap rubberdomes.

For SA SP can not do dye sub, so only double shot or pad printing.
Oh wells. DS or bust. I have to say that I will NOT support anything but DS/dye-sub at this point.

What about engrave/fill? SP told me that they'd put this at the bottom of their options due to quality and price, but it seems like the only other option before I cave and make this a set with either standard fonts or do black dye-sub.

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Yep, pad printing does not last .... and it's not a good option for an expensive set, is good for cheap rubberdomes.

For SA SP can not do dye sub, so only double shot or pad printing.
Oh wells. DS or bust. I have to say that I will NOT support anything but DS/dye-sub at this point.

What about engrave/fill? SP told me that they'd put this at the bottom of their options due to quality and price, but it seems like the only other option before I cave and make this a set with either standard fonts or do black dye-sub.

I thought there was no dyesub on SA at this time :/

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I know everyone's set on SA rightnow, but if this were DSA dye sub with the dark legends I would buy it.  Double shot white with standard font might do it for me, but I like the appeal of this font.  I am not attached to SA, but I understand if some people are.

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I know everyone's set on SA rightnow, but if this were DSA dye sub with the dark legends I would buy it.  Double shot white with standard font might do it for me, but I like the appeal of this font.  I am not attached to SA, but I understand if some people are.

SA would be so nice, as would DSA. But i'd even go DCS if it meant Futura in White to bring down costs.

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I thought there was no dyesub on SA at this time :/

I'm waiting on hearing back from SP on that for sure, but UNLESS engrave/fill is an option it seems like I can either:

  • SA Profile, standard white double shot legends (meaning no Futura. I could get over this. maybe a few custom icons, but expensive)
  • DSA Profile, custom Futura black dye-sub legends (Futura and custom legends possible, but DSA seems less popular and Black doesn't look as good

SA would be so nice, as would DSA. But i'd even go DCS if it meant Futura in White to bring down costs.

Just to be clear, I'm pretty sure Futura in white isn't happening due to cost.

Seems like a poll is in order...I'll get one going shortly.
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I thought there was no dyesub on SA at this time :/

I'm waiting on hearing back from SP on that for sure, but UNLESS engrave/fill is an option it seems like I can either:

  • SA Profile, standard white double shot legends (meaning no Futura. I could get over this. maybe a few custom icons, but expensive)
  • DSA Profile, custom Futura black dye-sub legends (Futura and custom legends possible, but DSA seems less popular and Black doesn't look as good

SA would be so nice, as would DSA. But i'd even go DCS if it meant Futura in White to bring down costs.

Just to be clear, I'm pretty sure Futura in white isn't happening due to cost.

Seems like a poll is in order...I'll get one going shortly.

I'd like to hear more about the engrave/fill option.

Honestly I have Penumbra SA sitting in front of me and the legends don't look much different from your mockup.
My vote is DoubleShot in standard font, and to get a few custom icon/legends made @$45 a pop.
[I'd be willing to soak the cost of one of these so long as it's considered "my" mould that requires my permission to use in future buys, but I'm not sure the rules/cost on that.]

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I thought there was no dyesub on SA at this time :/

I'm waiting on hearing back from SP on that for sure, but UNLESS engrave/fill is an option it seems like I can either:

  • SA Profile, standard white double shot legends (meaning no Futura. I could get over this. maybe a few custom icons, but expensive)
  • DSA Profile, custom Futura black dye-sub legends (Futura and custom legends possible, but DSA seems less popular and Black doesn't look as good

SA would be so nice, as would DSA. But i'd even go DCS if it meant Futura in White to bring down costs.

Just to be clear, I'm pretty sure Futura in white isn't happening due to cost.

Seems like a poll is in order...I'll get one going shortly.

I'd like to hear more about the engrave/fill option.

Honestly I have Penumbra SA sitting in front of me and the legends don't look much different from your mockup.
My vote is DoubleShot in standard font, and to get a few custom icon/legends made @$45 a pop.
[I'd be willing to soak the cost of one of these so long as it's considered "my" mould that requires my permission to use in future buys, but I'm not sure the rules/cost on that.]

From Melissa at SP:
"From my experience, the individuals that buy the keycaps offered in group buys, would not be happy with the quality of the engrave/fill method."

I'll take her word for it.


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Fair enough, she would know best.
Honestly I'd scratch pad-printing for any set that's gonna cost around $100.
DS those legends and let's talk about those icons!

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I would be so happy to see something like this happen! This is one of my favorite movies, If only i could get a pair of those damn Adidas.
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Took a crack at a deep search legend SVG. It's probably too detailed to be double-shot but we can work on it.74680-0
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Any word Onishima?

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Pad printing is a worse option than engrave/fill :P

Doubleshot is better even if you don't get your preferred font imo :)

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I'm with hoff. Dyesub dsa with darker legends could look nice.

Pulse is getting Cherry replica legends.
Wait a few months and make more legends? :D

edit: Just wanted to say I LOVE enter and space being different from the rest of the mods

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Any word Onishima?

Sorry for the hold up. I'll be hashing out more details and designs this weekend.

Definitely going for standard font legends, SA double-shot with separate custom double shot mods available.

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Any word Onishima?

Sorry for the hold up. I'll be hashing out more details and designs this weekend.

Definitely going for standard font legends, SA double-shot with separate custom double shot mods available.

No worries, thank you for the update  :thumb:

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I don't really like the color. For my opinion, I prefer something really bright or dark. Your color is something in the middle.

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The color is the whole point of this set. It looks just right to me but maybe somebody needs to ask Wes.
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Offline Elrick

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Sorry for the hold up. I'll be hashing out more details and designs this weekend.

Definitely going for standard font legends, SA double-shot with separate custom double shot mods available.

Smart man going for the golden choice of SA Profile  ;D .

Don't forget here on Geekhack no one buys PAD Printed rubbish because it's the ultimate cheapo, lazy option to go with.  Double-shot reigns supreme, although if you could find someone who can do successful dye-sub manufacture then that comes close to being perfect.

BUT beggars can't be choosers here because what can not be made and delivered don't waste time on considering it.  Go with the SP standard double-shot because it's the ONLY manufacture process they could do without too many stuff-ups.

Needless to say I'll buy into this Group Buy only for the SA profiles being offered  8) .

Offline Leimi

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Really great looking set :)

Would love to see it in blanks. The colors are really great but I'm afraid white text on it wouldn't look that well with a contrast that low.

Offline SL89

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Any word on this?

Offline velocirabbit

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I hope it's still being worked on. This set looks great so far.

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Offline taylordcraig

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I hope it's still being worked on. This set looks great so far.

havent seen you in a while :)
i too hope this set is just put on hold until after the new year.
i know the end of this year just snuck up on me.

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I hope it's still being worked on. This set looks great so far.

havent seen you in a while :)
i too hope this set is just put on hold until after the new year.
i know the end of this year just snuck up on me.

When did you pass 1000 posts?  Congrats :)

You are entitled to a star now, going to ask for one?
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Offline taylordcraig

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I hope it's still being worked on. This set looks great so far.

havent seen you in a while :)
i too hope this set is just put on hold until after the new year.
i know the end of this year just snuck up on me.

When did you pass 1000 posts?  Congrats :)

You are entitled to a star now, going to ask for one?

Haha thanks.
Yeah I noticed the other day.
I have no need for a star as of now,
I'll ask in the future once I feel more keyboard-accomplished.

Paging onishima!
I hope you're busy and still want to do this in the future.

Offline HydraDyne

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Seems like this place died, it's a shame too, I would like a keycap set based of that movie...

Offline SL89

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Someday... Some how...

Offline doodersbrother

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Damn, would be great if we could get this going.

Offline Peddamann

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would be interested if there might be an option/child set with ISO/ISO DE

Offline onishima

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Thought I'd stop by and apologize for letting this die.

You'll be pleased to know that Zambumon (of http://zambumon.github.io/) messaged me on Reddit and is interested in picking this back up.

Hope he doesn't mind if I quote him : "For now, what I can say is that I'll work on it with M1to and will also consult with T0mb3ry. The set would probably be DSA due to the current SP backlog, but Cherry profile will be also considered."

Sorry again, and I'm excited this is finally going to happen!

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As Onishima said, I'm going to pick this project and try to see what happens. So far, I've figured out:
  • Color scheme: Based on Onishima's mockups, the closest colors are BFL (alphas), BX(dark blue mods), YCF(yellow mods), RA(red mods), and WCK(white legends)
  • Novelties: the current novelties and shouldn't be replaced. My intention is to find a couple more to finish the set.
  • Profile: I've been thinking about DSA or SA R3 due to the Novelties.
  • Child deals: Alphas or 60% as a base kit. International layouts: UK, Nordic, German, and probably some other layouts depending on the interest




Offline tuco

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I'd get this if it happens. Thanks

Offline SL89

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the RA needs to be more orange if possible, i feel like all the colors are juuuuust off a little bit lol

either way, nice mockup

Offline Waateva

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Hmmmm, kind of a cool colorway you got cooking here.  I may be interested in this depending on price point and child kits.
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Offline Corusco

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I'd love to see this come about. +1 for an ergodox set. If there isn't sufficient interest for that, I'd vie for DSA so it'll be easier to fill the mods up on my own.

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the RA needs to be more orange if possible, i feel like all the colors are juuuuust off a little bit lol

either way, nice mockup

YCF is a perfect match with the original mockups, the rest are as close as possible. Instead of RA we could use OB, but it would be way to orange.

I'd love to see this come about. +1 for an ergodox set. If there isn't sufficient interest for that, I'd vie for DSA so it'll be easier to fill the mods up on my own.

Ergodox, Planck, and Preonic would be covered.

In addition: Neutrino, Kmack Happy, HHKB-like boards, Whitefox, Winkeyless, FC660M… all those boards would be covered too.

Thanks for the input!

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Offline Potatoes

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I like it. Marking just in case thins work out (I hope!).

Offline youwearajacket

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As Onishima said, I'm going to pick this project and try to see what happens. So far, I've figured out:
  • Color scheme: Based on Onishima's mockups, the closest colors are BFL (alphas), BX(dark blue mods), YCF(yellow mods), RA(red mods), and WCK(white legends)
  • Novelties: the current novelties and shouldn't be replaced. My intention is to find a couple more to finish the set.
  • Profile: I've been thinking about DSA or SA R3 due to the Novelties.
  • Child deals: Alphas or 60% as a base kit. International layouts: UK, Nordic, German, and probably some other layouts depending on the interest

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i signed up just to thank you for continuing this! I hope it comes out in the future, eventually!

Offline imprevade

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I'd be interested if it was doubleshot, otherwise no.

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I'd be interested if it was doubleshot, otherwise no.
The title isn't correct (and I cannot change it). The set would be Doubleshot DSA.

Offline Mattc777

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Definitely on board for this set if it is DSA.  Love the movie - love the colors and feel of this set.  :thumb:

Offline roostrc0gburn

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Definitely on board for this set if it is DSA.  Love the movie - love the colors and feel of this set.  :thumb:

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Offline duras

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That DSA render looks really good. Also would be interested in this set.

Offline tiltdown

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Love to see this set. Hope it will be in production soon!

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Love to see this set. Hope it will be in production soon!


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interested and following.
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Offline Deeree1867

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Maybe this will be revived out of no where

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Just a heads up for the GH community, since another member brought the theme to light, me and Zambumon are working on this project together and the estimated release for our version is late 2016 (DSA) and early 2017 (SA). Feel free to make your requests and contribute with ideas, we are always listening. And again thank you @onishima for granting us the honor to develop and work on this fantastic keycap set of yours, we'll make it a reality. More updates and information coming soon.



Offline Parzival

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I am down for this set in DSA, I like the colors alot, just not the SA profile

Offline Jedi

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Registering interest. Kinda got that Godspeed feel to it, but in a good way. Let's see how this turns out.

Offline MikeTheTiger

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Just a heads up for the GH community, since another member brought the theme to light, me and Zambumon are working on this project together and the estimated release for our version is late 2016 (DSA) and early 2017 (SA). Feel free to make your requests and contribute with ideas, we are always listening. And again thank you @onishima for granting us the honor to develop and work on this fantastic keycap set of yours, we'll make it a reality. More updates and information coming soon.

I guess this was buried so far down in the "interest checks" forum that I didn't see it. It's great to see you guys pick it up with @onishima's blessing. And with input from @T0mb3ry, this is surely going to be a must have!

Offline niksko

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I'm interested in this! Incredible film and this colorway is really interesting.

Offline PrinceRobotIV

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This is an incredible theme for a keyset. Would certainly be interested for this to be my first SA keycap set!
Good luck in getting this produced!
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Offline Slash Emperor

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I'd love to get a Wes Anderson-inspired keyset!

DSA or SA would be fine with me.

Offline TheWhiteAndTheBlue

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Just adding to the interest. I use a bunch of different profiles and enjoy both. It's the colorway I'm excited about.

Offline MediocreBadGuy23

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I think it'd look great in SA but I would be down for some DSA

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I think it'd look great in SA but I would be down for some DSA

It's gonna get made on both profiles.



Offline duynguyenle

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I think it'd look great in SA but I would be down for some DSA

It's gonna get made on both profiles.

Hi Mito, really great colourway. Do you have any renders of the comprehensive kit and what layout compatibilities you will offer? I recently moved to a 1800 board and would be great to pick up a set that support that layout (if in DSA the profile wouldn't matter, so it's mainly the differentces in the numpad cluster and small right shift, along with provisions for some 1u blanks or 1u Ctrl, Alt and Winkey.

Keep up the great work!
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Offline gerankle

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Great idea! Would definitely purchase. +1 to interested.

Offline mathilda

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I will not buy this set if it's pad printed.    Please make it double shot and increase the price per set a bit.

IMHO the Enter key should be red

Offline Humblestudmuffin

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I'm in for a set!

Offline PrinceRobotIV

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I will not buy this set if it's pad printed.    Please make it double shot and increase the price per set a bit.

IMHO the Enter key should be red

What's the downside to pad printing? Does key fading become an issue?
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Offline tabasco

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Any updates on this set? Seems like there hasn't been much news...

Offline Slippin Jimmy

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I would love if this keyset came to fruition or another keyset like it inspired by another Wes Anderson movie(I'd love a Moonrise Kingdom inspired keyset).

Offline imprevade

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I would love if this keyset came to fruition or another keyset like it inspired by another Wes Anderson movie(I'd love a Moonrise Kingdom inspired keyset).


jchan ran a GB for SA Grand Budapest not too long ago. https://www.keyclack.com/product/gb-grand-budapest/

Offline Slippin Jimmy

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jchan ran a GB for SA Grand Budapest not too long ago. https://www.keyclack.com/product/gb-grand-budapest/

Too much pink for me personally, which is why I'm leaning towards Moonrise Kingdom's color palate
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Offline neuroboros

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Any hope this gets resurrected? I'd be all over this like egg over bibimbap

Offline mr scooty

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I think it'd look great in SA but I would be down for some DSA

It's gonna get made on both profiles.

So does this mean you're planning on resurrecting this set?  :D ;D ;)

Offline roostrc0gburn

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i'll throw my hat in the ring for a GMK version. seems like their pipeline/order management is on point now, and their incorporation of custom colors is enough to draw business away from SP.

Offline tigerali

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Will buy this set when (/if) it ever comes out. This is 100% the set I want the most.

Offline rmendis

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I'm not usually a fan of SA, but I would buy this in a heartbeat.

Offline Auk

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i'll throw my hat in the ring for a GMK version...

I wonder how much a GMK set would cost with all new centered legends in Futura font on every key  :eek:

This is one of the first keyset projects I bookmarked, but I assume it's dead? after previous talk of resurrecting this project Zambumon ended up doing Nautilus instead.

Offline beerafffe1

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Please make these and I will be the first to join!! Love the movie and love the colors in the keyset!