[IC] YURI R1 GMK (Cherry profile)

[T0mb3ry]

A picture is worth a thousand words. I guess i dont have to explain much and i make it short. This keyset is made to honor Yuri Gagarin.

First round will be done in Cherry profile and manufactured by GMK.

Base kit


International kit


Cyrillic kit


DC kit


Icon mods kit


Ergodox/Planck kit


Novelties


Community kit


Spacebar kit


Glorious keys


Drop renders from Zambumon:






Vote for icon direction: http://www.strawpoll.me/12732747

[suicidal_orange]

Really like these colours - not too bright or too boring.  I'm slightly biased because it has orange though

It's a shame the Cyrillic will probably be too expensive, it fits the theme nicely.

[T0mb3ry]

Really like these colours - not too bright or too boring.  I'm slightly biased because it has orange though

It's a shame the Cyrillic will probably be too expensive, it fits the theme nicely.

Yeah we were quite upset with cyrillics while brainstorming.

Yep your nickname is very biased 

[Sifo]

I'm all about the Yuri

[trenzafeeds]

This keyset has a very quality look to it, so I'd really like to see it done by GMK if their palette makes it possible.

[user 18]

Will be keeping an eye on this set for sure! I think GMK would need to do custom colours to get this one done, so that might be tricky, but there's definitely no harm in asking.

Too bad the cyrillic legends look like a no-go. It would make for a very unique set.

[ideus]

In, if it is in Cherry profile, either JT or GMK. SA is just a no go for me, I am more inclined to usability with Cherry profile, than to look with SA.

[olijuice]

That would look very cool with a Cherry profile, or even a DCS profile if went with SP.

[Elrick]

Couldn't care less which profile, because I am a lover of all Key-set Profiles regardless of who makes them (just choose wisely on which profile to use that will last with Yuri's name).

Glad someone realized the fundamental history of Yuri Gargarin's "First Human into Space" made after he accomplished it.  During a difficult time when flying into space was purely a guess and a large amount of luck, if you came back down in one piece.

Plus he was a an extremely decent fellow that should be acknowledged among everyone in the world today, regardless of where he was born and where he had grown up, a real hero by every sense of the word.

Thanks for posting this because I would definitely buy some of these key-sets for my Filcos and Cherry's.

[ideus]

Couldn't care less which profile, because I am a lover of all Key-set Profiles regardless of who makes them (just choose wisely on which profile to use that will last with Yuri's name).

Glad someone realized the fundamental history of Yuri Gargarin's "First Human into Space" made after he accomplished it.  During a difficult time when flying into space was purely a guess and a large amount of luck, if you came back down in one piece.

Plus he was a an extremely decent fellow that should be acknowledged among everyone in the world today, regardless of where he was born and where he had grown up, a real hero by every sense of the word.

Thanks for posting this because I would definitely buy some of these key-sets for my Filcos and Cherry's.

Where have you been Sir Elrick? This place is not the same without your prose, so move those fingers, and give us more of it.

[keyboardia1]

This looks great. I'd be in (regardless of profile) if this gets an ISO and an international kit.

[dyrdevil]

I think if this had Cherry legends it would be one of the most attractive sets available.

[bocahgundul]

m8 this keyset is awesome wish it was gmk or not uniform sa row

[just66in]

The color combination looks great. I'm leaning more to cherry profile though due to the many, many SA keysets under these IC threads.

[t8c]

Nice subtle design!

[Oobly]

I'd love to see this as a GMK set!

From what I can tell, V1, UN6037 and N9 look the closest in terms of the standard GMK palette. It may be possible to get custom colour batches of ABS for GMK, but I'm not certain of that and the cost could be prohibitive.

[Sent]

That Cyrillic version is pretty hot.  I passed this along to Bunny regarding getting JTK involved.  We'll see what he says.

[Elrick]

That Cyrillic version is pretty hot.  I passed this along to Bunny regarding getting JTK involved.  We'll see what he says.

Just wished I had spoken and written in Russian as well (Putin is now my Hero)  .

This would be the HOTTEST Cyrillic Version that would ever be released into GMK (if ever done).

[Sed8op8]

I'm not %100 sure but wouldnt this be a no go for GMK due to the custom legends. GMK Cyrillic was done through pad printing. I know there is a number of people who did not mind it because of the uv coating but I hated it. If I'm right about this SP and JTK would be your only hopes

Edit
I read the post about Cyrillic not being viable so do you have anything else in mind for this set ?

[Sent]

This would be the HOTTEST Cyrillic Version that would ever be released into GMK (if ever done).

My secret dream is pink Cyrillic.  Maybe one day.

[ideus]

That Cyrillic version is pretty hot.  I passed this along to Bunny regarding getting JTK involved.  We'll see what he says.

Isn't the prerogative of the OP to contact Bunny or any other potential manufacturer for the set? Just wondering.

[zabuza1997]

SA plssss!!!!!

[bocahgundul]

GMK pls

[harlw]

Love it! SA!

[T0mb3ry]

I'm not %100 sure but wouldnt this be a no go for GMK due to the custom legends. GMK Cyrillic was done through pad printing. I know there is a number of people who did not mind it because of the uv coating but I hated it. If I'm right about this SP and JTK would be your only hopes

Edit
I read the post about Cyrillic not being viable so do you have anything else in mind for this set ?

I think we could make at least cyrillic alphas (modifiers excluded). Russian alphabet has 33 letters. 12 of these letters are available in latin. So i need to make 21 new legends. I asume a tkl version (in a standard GB) could cost between 120 and 150$. I think i am able to reverse engineer Gorton Modified Font from SP and make missing cyrillic letters. I have to scan those of course.

Lets go through the russian alphabet:
A - is available
Б - can be made out of B
B - is available
Г - upsidedown L
Д - This one has to be handmade
Е - is available
Ё - almost available
Ж - double K one is mirrored
З - 3 (three)
И - N mirror
Й - N mirror with this birdy
К - is available
Л - easy one is /\ tight together else handmade using I
М - is available
Н - is available
О - is available
П - two I top bound
Р - is available
С - is available
Т - is available
У - can be build out of Y
Ф - 0|0 or O|O cut and bound together
Х - is available
Ц - reverse П with tail
Ч - can be made out H
Ш - III bound at the bottom
Щ - same as Ш but with tail
Ъ - can be made out of B
Ы - B and I
Ь - reworked B
Э - reworked widened O
Ю - I and O bound together
Я - mirror R

So besically its doable but requires nice/perfect scans. And ofcourse is gorton modified and then it will be manufactured by SP. And costs hell a lot of money. But once its done it can be used for future projects by community. That was my plan so far.

As alternative we can frontprint them.

[nguyenkimtam]

Both please haha 

[T0mb3ry]

I actually got Deep Space i guess it has Gorton Modified. So basically i could make some tries to make cyrillic legends.

[cheddarbek]

This looks glorious!

I've been looking for an SA set to jump on, and I can definitely get behind this.

I'd love to see capslock become comrade though.  )

[trenzafeeds]

I really hope we can keep this in cherry, that would make a really solid, quality set. SA profile doesn't match the serious feeling of this set in my opinion, and if it's made by SP it's no deal for me anyways.

[Elrick]

I'm not %100 sure but wouldnt this be a no go for GMK due to the custom legends. GMK Cyrillic was done through pad printing. I know there is a number of people who did not mind it because of the uv coating but I hated it. If I'm right about this SP and JTK would be your only hopes

Edit
I read the post about Cyrillic not being viable so do you have anything else in mind for this set ?

I think we could make at least cyrillic alphas (modifiers excluded). Russian alphabet has 33 letters. 12 of these letters are available in latin. So i need to make 21 new legends. I asume a tkl version (in a standard GB) could cost between 120 and 150$. I think i am able to reverse engineer Gorton Modified Font from SP and make missing cyrillic letters. I have to scan those of course.

Lets go through the russian alphabet:
A - is available
Б - can be made out of B
B - is available
Г - upsidedown L
Д - This one has to be handmade
Е - is available
Ё - almost available
Ж - double K one is mirrored
З - 3 (three)
И - N mirror
Й - N mirror with this birdy
К - is available
Л - easy one is /\ tight together else handmade using I
М - is available
Н - is available
О - is available
П - two I top bound
Р - is available
С - is available
Т - is available
У - can be build out of Y
Ф - 0|0 or O|O cut and bound together
Х - is available
Ц - reverse П with tail
Ч - can be made out H
Ш - III bound at the bottom
Щ - same as Ш but with tail
Ъ - can be made out of B
Ы - B and I
Ь - reworked B
Э - reworked widened O
Ю - I and O bound together
Я - mirror R

So besically its doable but requires nice/perfect scans. And of course is gorton modified and then it will be manufactured by SP. And costs hell a lot of money. But once its done it can be used for future projects by community. That was my plan so far.

As alternative we can frontprint them.

Having all the Cyrillics Front Printed, like what was done with Matt3o's Retro Commodore Key-set, that would be so cool and perhaps the ONLY key-set ever released to have that done.

Very interested in seeing a Front Printed version happen because no way will it ever come off by touching it with your fingers, throughout the life of that key-set.

[HoffmanMyster]

I'm a huge fan of the colors you've selected.    If it works with GMK, I would be all over this assuming that the colors match well.

[Sent]

Isn't the prerogative of the OP to contact Bunny or any other potential manufacturer for the set? Just wondering.

Normally, I wouldn't have done anything.  However, from the OP it seems like he might not have looked into JTK all that much and/or may not know to ask Bunny.  I also know Bunny doesn't generally frequent this section so I just wanted to make sure that he'd seen it in case it was something he may be interested in.  If either party wants to contact the other after this, that's on them.  That's all.

[ideus]

I'm a huge fan of the colors you've selected.    If it works with GMK, I would be all over this assuming that the colors match well.

+1 It has great colors, if it comes to life in Cherry profile and with pad printed Cyrillic it would be a hit.

[Data]

Damn, these colors are amazing.

So many great keysets lately...

[thesiscamper]

I love this set, I'd buy it just for the colors 

[Kliwon]

great colour keyset Mr.T0mb3ry
Cyrillic & SA profile

[T0mb3ry]

I'm not %100 sure but wouldnt this be a no go for GMK due to the custom legends. GMK Cyrillic was done through pad printing. I know there is a number of people who did not mind it because of the uv coating but I hated it. If I'm right about this SP and JTK would be your only hopes

Edit
I read the post about Cyrillic not being viable so do you have anything else in mind for this set ?

I think we could make at least cyrillic alphas (modifiers excluded). Russian alphabet has 33 letters. 12 of these letters are available in latin. So i need to make 21 new legends. I asume a tkl version (in a standard GB) could cost between 120 and 150$. I think i am able to reverse engineer Gorton Modified Font from SP and make missing cyrillic letters. I have to scan those of course.

Lets go through the russian alphabet:
A - is available
Б - can be made out of B
B - is available
Г - upsidedown L
Д - This one has to be handmade
Е - is available
Ё - almost available
Ж - double K one is mirrored
З - 3 (three)
И - N mirror
Й - N mirror with this birdy
К - is available
Л - easy one is /\ tight together else handmade using I
М - is available
Н - is available
О - is available
П - two I top bound
Р - is available
С - is available
Т - is available
У - can be build out of Y
Ф - 0|0 or O|O cut and bound together
Х - is available
Ц - reverse П with tail
Ч - can be made out H
Ш - III bound at the bottom
Щ - same as Ш but with tail
Ъ - can be made out of B
Ы - B and I
Ь - reworked B
Э - reworked widened O
Ю - I and O bound together
Я - mirror R

So besically its doable but requires nice/perfect scans. And of course is gorton modified and then it will be manufactured by SP. And costs hell a lot of money. But once its done it can be used for future projects by community. That was my plan so far.

As alternative we can frontprint them.

Having all the Cyrillics Front Printed, like what was done with Matt3o's Retro Commodore Key-set, that would be so cool and perhaps the ONLY key-set ever released to have that done.

Very interested in seeing a Front Printed version happen because no way will it ever come off by touching it with your fingers, throughout the life of that key-set.

Actually i do not fear the work to make it in doubleshot cyrillic. It will take some time. I think its worth to try it out.

[T0mb3ry]

I'm a huge fan of the colors you've selected.    If it works with GMK, I would be all over this assuming that the colors match well.

I am still trying to get in touch with GMK. Need to get my hands on their color chips. Also want to know about their capabilities. If these colors are doable by GMK then for sure this will be done by GMK.

[T0mb3ry]

Isn't the prerogative of the OP to contact Bunny or any other potential manufacturer for the set? Just wondering.

Normally, I wouldn't have done anything.  However, from the OP it seems like he might not have looked into JTK all that much and/or may not know to ask Bunny.  I also know Bunny doesn't generally frequent this section so I just wanted to make sure that he'd seen it in case it was something he may be interested in.  If either party wants to contact the other after this, that's on them.  That's all.

I have nothing against it and i am also curious about the JTK colorpalette. So if this is possible with JTK then i would love it to be made by JTK.

[MikeTheTiger]

Love the colors! 

[bcredbottle]

A set of 1.5u and 2.0u blanks would be nice.

[ideus]

Isn't the prerogative of the OP to contact Bunny or any other potential manufacturer for the set? Just wondering.

Normally, I wouldn't have done anything.  However, from the OP it seems like he might not have looked into JTK all that much and/or may not know to ask Bunny.  I also know Bunny doesn't generally frequent this section so I just wanted to make sure that he'd seen it in case it was something he may be interested in.  If either party wants to contact the other after this, that's on them.  That's all.

I have nothing against it and i am also curious about the JTK colorpalette. So if this is possible with JTK then i would love it to be made by JTK.

All efforts are adding nicely, this is a good example of a community job; excellent attitude guys.

 

[Niomosy]

I've got to admit, the colors on this set are very nice.  So many nice sets starting to pop up now.  I'll have to see what the wallet says once we're closer but good work.

[ideus]

I've got to admit, the colors on this set are very nice.  So many nice sets starting to pop up now.  I'll have to see what the wallet says once we're closer but good work.

Do not count on your wallet, she is a whining chicken. You should keep her under control not allowing her to get fat, ever.

[T0mb3ry]

Testing Gorton Modified Cyrillic...

I hate non monospaced Fonts.
That Ж needs some work i guess... Ю is so so. Its ok.

[Niomosy]

I've got to admit, the colors on this set are very nice.  So many nice sets starting to pop up now.  I'll have to see what the wallet says once we're closer but good work.

Do not count on your wallet, she is a whining chicken. You should keep her under control not allowing her to get fat, ever.

Oh, my spending cash never lasts tremendously long.  However, with the Dasher/Dancer sets, Troubled Minds, and Axios keyboard in the wings, that cash is likely going to have its limitations especially with the fact that I'd like to pick up a couple pair of nice leather soled shoes, each pair of which will cost more than the entirety of what I just listed for keyboard stuff.

My side money earnings are going to have to increase

[Oobly]

Looks like you have to make around 20 or so custom legends. That'll cost $1000 or so, depending on if any need adjustment. Could be absorbed in the GB cost, but will raise the prices a bit depending on order numbers. The most accurate way to have these made to match existing Gorton legends is to submit them to SP in "line font" form. You provide the centre line path, line thickness and positioning of the letters only. That way the line thickness will be consistent and you don't have to worry about how good the scans of the originals are. You can also adjust them to be exactly the height / thickness from this chart:

•  Standard Line thicknesses for various character heights are as follows:
?  0.100" and 0.125" Upper Case Characters : 0.015", +/- 0.002" Line thickness
?  0.100" and 0.125" Lower Case Characters: 0.012", +/- 0.002" Line thickness
?  0.150" and 0.187" Upper and Lower Case Characters: 0.020", +/- 0.002" Line thickness
?  0.230" Upper and Lower Case Characters: 0.025", +/- 0.002" Line thickness

[Elrick]

I've got to admit, the colors on this set are very nice.  So many nice sets starting to pop up now.  I'll have to see what the wallet says once we're closer but good work.

Do not count on your wallet, she is a whining chicken. You should keep her under control not allowing her to get fat, ever.

You've got to listen to Ideus because he has finally controlled his wallet with great patience and determination  .

Keeping her properly fit makes her even more desirable for further purchases as time goes by.

[T0mb3ry]

Looks like you have to make around 20 or so custom legends. That'll cost $1000 or so, depending on if any need adjustment. Could be absorbed in the GB cost, but will raise the prices a bit depending on order numbers. The most accurate way to have these made to match existing Gorton legends is to submit them to SP in "line font" form. You provide the centre line path, line thickness and positioning of the letters only. That way the line thickness will be consistent and you don't have to worry about how good the scans of the originals are. You can also adjust them to be exactly the height / thickness from this chart:

•  Standard Line thicknesses for various character heights are as follows:
?  0.100" and 0.125" Upper Case Characters : 0.015", +/- 0.002" Line thickness
?  0.100" and 0.125" Lower Case Characters: 0.012", +/- 0.002" Line thickness
?  0.150" and 0.187" Upper and Lower Case Characters: 0.020", +/- 0.002" Line thickness
?  0.230" Upper and Lower Case Characters: 0.025", +/- 0.002" Line thickness

Carbon introduced almost 15 new custom legends. This one needs 6 more. I dont think that would be so expensive. Indeed 1000 dollars sounds huge but devided on several kits i think you will barelly feel it.

Anyway after examination of DSA and SA fonts i have to admit those are different. Now i have to wait until i get my Carbon in my hands then i can do the proper scans. Thinking about very high resolution scans by some company. Got Filco SA but it uses different font.

[potatowire]

This set looks great. Count me in.