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Title: [IC] GMK November Fog - Last days for the GB! Ends Dec 1 11:59PM EST
Post by: krugerlive on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:42:43
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Introducing GMK November Fog
a set designed to evoke those cooler and foggier days of the late fall
(https://i.imgur.com/C4JYbdH.jpg)

GB is live now - Group Buy Thread Here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115180.0)



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November is a time of change. 

It's those late autumn days when we get ready to welcome the winter.  The days are cooler and the mood gets calmer.
Nature is preparing for its winter slumber and there is a softness and stillness in the air. 
The weather shift brings on cloudier days and foggy skies. 
The scents of the surroundings color the experience - pine and mountain air in the forests - a wild landscape.

The inspiration is that time and feeling spent immersing oneself in nature at the tail end of the year.  It's about cool days, overcast skies, and a fog that permeates throughout bringing a freshness and calm to all.

Color information:
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Colors
The colors are selected from the above photo that I took while on a hike in the Cascade Mountains about an hour outside of Seattle, WA. 
On this foggy November day, the temps were in the 40s, it was cool and breezy, and low clouds and layers of fog were rolling through the hills. 
These colors are chosen because they have a naturalness to them, but as the same time, a cooler feel. 

(https://i.imgur.com/aiaDgnO.png)
Note: The physical colors on the right were taken on a neutral gray card and the photo is color corrected (may look different across monitors).  Pantone *is still* out of the physical plastic chips for two of the colors, but I've verified with multiple types of paper Pantone chips and multiple adjacent color plastic ones that these are the best colors for the set.


This set was first posted to r/keycapdesigners here (https://www.reddit.com/r/keycapdesigners/comments/n58lbl/feedback_gmk_november_fog_inspired_by_november/)
Changes: Initially the alpha color was planned to be Pantone 621c, but in person it was too vibrant and spring-like.  The other candidate, 7541C, ended up fitting the theme perfectly.







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Group Buy Dates: November 1 - 30th, 2021

Vendors:

Cannon Keys  (https://cannonkeys.com/)US Direct Link  (https://cannonkeys.com/collections/featured/products/gb-gmk-november-fog)
Daily Clack  (https://dailyclack.com/)Oceania Direct Link  (https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-november-fog)
DeskHero  (https://www.deskhero.ca/)Canada Direct Link  (https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-november-fog)
IlumKB  (https://ilumkb.com/)Asia Direct Link  (https://ilumkb.com/products/gmk-november-fog)
MyKeyboard.eu  (https://mykeyboard.eu/)EU Direct Link  (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keycaps/gmk-november-fog_615/)
protoTypist  (https://prototypist.net/)UK Direct Link  (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-gmk-november-fog)
zFrontier  (https://www.zfrontier.com)China Direct Link  (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk-november-fog)


Pricing

Kitting          Cannon Keys  Daily Clack  Desk Hero  IlumKB  MyKeyboard.eu  proto[Typist]  zFrontier 
Base Kit$134.99 (USD)$197.00 (AUD)$175.99 (CAD)$195.00 (SGD)140.00€ (EUR)£125.00 (GBP)¥939.00 (CNY)
Novelties$64.99$95.00$84.99$94.0067.00€£60.00¥439.00
Space Bars$31.99$47.00$41.99$46.0033.00€£30.00¥229.00
Extensions$42.99$63.00$55.99$62.0045.00€£40.00¥299.00
NorDeUK$74.99$109.00$97.99$108.0078.00€£69.00¥499.00


Estimated shipping: Q4-2022




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Renders:

(https://i.imgur.com/YfSfS5q.png)(https://i.imgur.com/qCBzM0o.jpg)
Cannon Keys Balance
Cannon Keys Balance

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Haus by Hand Engineering
Ikki 68 Aurora

More Renders:

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Dalco 959 Mini by Hand Engineering
Dawn 75 FE by Finite Design




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Cannon Keys Balance in white
Cannon Keys Balance in white



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Haus by Hand Engineering
Haus by Hand Engineering



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(November) Frog by Geon. Render by PL23
Harbor by Kibou. Render by PL23



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Dalco 959 Mini





Color Versatility Renders
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The tones are specifically chosen to be largely neutral and also balance each other to the point where they work in a harmony, and no color is overbalancing another.  This gives the set more flexibility across board designs, colors, and desk environments.  For those boards that are very hard to match, this set should at least be adequate or better on most.

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Here are renders on multiple boards, in an array of colors that include ones very tough to match:

(https://i.imgur.com/qWhxSUy.png)(https://i.imgur.com/uGOOh5A.png)(https://i.imgur.com/7aAc3mO.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/TdNQNQG.png)(https://i.imgur.com/pGPZBRG.png)(https://i.imgur.com/Bn3AlCJ.png)

Color Versatility Gallery (https://imgur.com/a/450qWMm)




Kitting:

Base Kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/bWZvujL.jpg)
Description:
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This has a large amount of support for various layouts that most people use.  There are a lot of debates about what the ideal kitting size is, and based on IC feedback, this works for most.
This ensures that the kit can maintain relevancy if people buy new keyboards (as tends to happen in this hobby....) or want to swap it around across different boards. 
Given the longer lead times of GMK these days, it's even harder to predict which board layouts you'll be using when the set delivers, so for this reason a larger kitting is better tuned to the moment, especially given that this is meant to be a more versatile set.



Novelties:
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Description:
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These novelties are meant to evoke cooler days of late fall hikes and excursions into nature.  The idea was to keep them completely natural, no signs of people.  They're meant to put you in the mindset of a late fall hike, where it's just you experiencing nothing but nature.  There is a stillness and oncoming chill, yet there is so much life.


Bars:
(https://i.imgur.com/GCi7IcJ.jpg)
Description:
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These are some more space bars so you can hone that aesthetic, or support your more obscure layouts.  They match the alpha and accent colors.



Extensions:
(https://i.imgur.com/pEmTGqi.jpgg)
Description:
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This kit provides support for 40s layouts and other support for more esoteric layouts. 
Was able to get everything people asked for in the IC. 



NorDeUK
(https://i.imgur.com/Ng6Pc56.jpg)
Description:
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The PNW has a lot of landscape commonality with Northern Europe, so it makes sense there were a lot of requests for this.  I can't wait to visit some day.



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Nature DeskmatAbstract Fog Deskmat


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All metal keycaps available from all vendors

Hibi Metal Artisan Keycaps

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owl
abstract trees

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Owl Keycap:
This is a milled solid brass keycap that's been PVD coated with a polished silver fininsh.  It uses the owl design from the novelties, which is milled into the surface with precision CNC machining.  The eyes are enamel filled and are luminecent, so they will glow if first given light.  This is a special one.


Abstract Trees Keycap:
(https://i.imgur.com/9YGALmK.png])
Design Inspiration
This keycap is a custom design by Kate from Hibi created specially for GMK November Fog.  It is meant to evoke the forest theme, but not overtly be that.  Because of that, it's a design that could fit any situation, yet still call back to the theme of the set.  This is a machines aluminum keycap that's custom anodized to match the Panton of the accent color.  It has 11 ridges to represent the 11th month.




KeyLabs Metal Artisan Keycaps

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R1 1u
R3 2.25u

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Both keycaps are machined aluminum and anodized to match the pantone of the accent color.  Each keycap has parts that are milled more deeply and are filled with enamel color matched to the Pantone of the mod color.  The scenes are completed with laser etched designs.  I'm thrilled that KeyLabs is doing their first ever metal enter key as a collaboration with November Fog

(https://i.imgur.com/IGnpRbo.png)(https://i.imgur.com/fEaIqLS.png)
R1 1u
R3 2.25u



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GCables

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Custom connector options
Coiled or straight options

Purchase a custom G Cable (https://gcustomcables.com/collections/groupbuy/products/gmk-november-fog-cable)




Luxe Cables

(https://i.imgur.com/WfwhDub.png)
Laser engraved with the wolf/dog
This cable is designed with a colorway to complement the set to give it more of a deep forest feel on your desk.


Purchase a custom Luxe Cable (https://www.luxecables.com/product-page/gmk-november-fog-official-cable-collab)


Artisan Collaborations


Artkey (https://artkeyuniverse.com/)
Upcoming
Karakuri Caps     (https://www.instagram.com/karakuri.caps/)
Upcoming
Matae Keycaps (https://www.instagram.com/mataekeycaps/?hl=en)
Giveaway Ended
Miroticaps (https://miroticaps.com/)
Upcoming
Mozi Caps (https://www.mozicaps.com/shop/group-buy)
Ongoing (Nov 8-14th)
Ochre + Moss (https://www.instagram.com/ochre.moss/?hl=en)
Upcoming
Yu.Keycaps (https://www.instagram.com/yu.keys/?hl=en)
Raffle Ended
Wave Caps (https://www.instagram.com/wave.caps)
Raffle Nov 12


Next Steps towards the Group Buy:

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Step                                                                    Status
Complete physical color verificationDone
Post ICDone
Run Survey Done
Schedule with Vendors Done
Finalize Novelty Designs Done
DeskmatsDone
Finalize Kitting Done
Collaborations Done ...But more are always welcome

Thank you to everyone who filled out the IC, everyone on the discord and elsewhere who helped with feedback and encouragement to get to this point, especially the CK regulars crew.

Thank you to PL23 for helping with some renders and conversing about ideas.  Thank you to "the 10 person chat", DotMatrix, Milo, Kebob, Upas and Ana, and many more for all the feedback, encouragement, and help with questions.  A huge thanks to Chippy too, you helped me make this a reality with your help getting everything moving. 

Get involved!

Join the discord  (https://discord.gg/A39zmxmC52)
Follow my keyboard instagram (https://instagram.com/krugerlive_)
Contact me on discord: krugerlive#6903
Follow me on Twitch: krugerlive_

Expect updates to continue to flow in as we approach GB.
There are many exciting things in the works that will be announced soon.



Thanks and please let me know your feedback and thoughts!


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: krugerlive on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:43:16
reserved

Updates:

-8/11 - Updated vendor status.  Will announce vendors and timing after labor day.  I bet you might be able to guess the planned month.

-9/24 - Major update with new novelties, deskmat design, vendor info, and GB dates.   Also a ton of new renders.  Also all the kitting changes I could reasonably fit in that were requested in the IC.

-10/11 - Added 2nd deskmat and updated kitting

-10/20 - Added Hibi caps and Collaborations section
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Chippy on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:43:25
Excited for fog season. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGc9mgpvtxU&ab_channel=Gorillaz)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: 7empest on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:44:33
Happy to see this finally come to life! Hope this set does great Kruger
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: suyashr99 on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:45:25
So glad to finally see something you’ve been working so hard on come to fruition. GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: supbeez on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:46:09
Sign me up. Love November fog
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: kriegar on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:46:34
I love fog and fog related accessories.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: heptose on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:48:11
Another step closer to reality! Happy to see this in IC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: saam on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:49:23
Amazing!
I love the colors. So happy you finally made it here after such hard work and effor.
I hope you have the greatest luck with IC and count me in for a set!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: jollyrogerxx on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:49:39
I was born in November and I love fog so I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Yuinth on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:51:46
It feels fresh & relaxing, love it.
Will get it for sure.


GLWIC & GB
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: minmkim on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:54:22
Set is bussin bussin ong respectfully
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: gypsyunit on Sun, 18 July 2021, 15:57:59
need this expeditiously
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: not tj on Sun, 18 July 2021, 16:04:19
nice this set looks fire GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: HappyB0T on Sun, 18 July 2021, 16:18:32
Hey Krugerslive - this IC will need some refinement. Here are some items that stood out to me.

Base Kit
Some of the non alphas keys with 2 characters on them have alignment / character weight issues. I don't render myself but something is amiss.

Extension Kit
Backspace key is off in the render

Base Kit
2 Alternative Spacebars colors in the base will really drive up the cost of the base kit. Consider moving them out of base. The would make your set more accessible to the masses.

Color choices
3 pantone colors might drag out this IC quite a bit. Considering using stock colors would certainly speed up the turn around time. If not consider using RAL before Pantone since this is preferred from GMK

4191 c is pretty close to CC.
4230 c looks really really close to N9

Novelties
Pretty sure the owl would not pass GMK tolerances. Consider making sure they are within spec.

Hope this feedback finds you well.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: hkf on Sun, 18 July 2021, 16:19:18
I think the backspace legend on the extension kit looks a little bit too high. Similarly to the IOP in the base kit.
I would also like to see a R1 owl novelty.
Other than that its a solid set. Good work.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: aerospice on Sun, 18 July 2021, 16:45:03
Saw your feedback post a while back, so really glad this project finally came into fruition! Only thing I'm a little worried about are the novelties since the lines might be a bit thin for GMK standards. All in all, the minimalist look to the design is great!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: kure_ on Sun, 18 July 2021, 17:04:16
Looks pretty cool man!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Sun, 18 July 2021, 17:04:54
Nu bad


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Kebob on Sun, 18 July 2021, 17:17:59
great to see this make it to IC after all the work, definitely will join in and looking forward to when it lands
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: -boxes- on Sun, 18 July 2021, 17:24:05
This looks fantastic.  Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: mmayhem17 on Sun, 18 July 2021, 18:36:46
i like the colors and the theme, overall very nice IC.
Would you consider shinothrough caps?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: clickpig on Sun, 18 July 2021, 18:45:48
daaaang this set is nice, colour selection is on point.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: krugerlive on Sun, 18 July 2021, 19:17:58
Thanks everyone for the comments and feedback so far!

Regarding the novelties, yes they are a bit thin in some spots and I will be adjusting them.  I'm also expecting a set of new icons that should follow the same theme and be better, so that should be exciting.  The city ones will likely be by the same artist.

Also HappyBOT and hkf, thanks for catching the misaligned legend in the extensions, it's fixed now.

And yes! Shinethrough caps would be cool and i'll look to add them
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: hayasaka on Sun, 18 July 2021, 19:45:15
really clean
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: hottnucks on Sun, 18 July 2021, 20:31:43
Shipping in November 2023
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: DotMatrix on Sun, 18 July 2021, 21:51:16
Looks great! I'm digging the color versatility gallery a ton!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sun, 18 July 2021, 22:02:49
I hate November I hate the cold weather I hate the cloudy   I hate and I hate it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Skok on Sun, 18 July 2021, 23:18:22
Quote from: treeleaf64 on Sun, 18 July 2021, 22:02:49
I hate November I hate the cold weather I hate the cloudy   I hate and I hate it

but its green?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: SmilingCurse on Sun, 18 July 2021, 23:53:35
Oh this looks lovely...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: doggo1dance on Mon, 19 July 2021, 01:28:04
well done with the really fleshed out IC! glwic, really excited to see the development of this set
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Marichu on Mon, 19 July 2021, 09:22:21
This is awersome, the colors are very pleasing to the eye
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: hkhawk on Mon, 19 July 2021, 10:03:18
The owls are not what they seem
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Bushhawk on Mon, 19 July 2021, 10:08:36
Greyish and depressing, just like all my birthdays... thanks November.

Jokes aside, it looks nice and the base kit is good.
Guess i'll cop.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Cylent on Mon, 19 July 2021, 10:19:06
I like this and am glad to see it finally make it to IC!

My recommendations for improvements:
-change the orthographic scale to zoom in more on the renders, especially the novelties.
-while you're at it, please use kitting kit tilted
-kitting across the board needs to be cleaned up. 3 key 40s support in base would be nice

Note: I do not think you should use stock colors at this point.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: kindakeyboards on Mon, 19 July 2021, 10:32:58
looking good man!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: sup3r170va on Mon, 19 July 2021, 11:08:17
 Interesting set. Extension/40s kit looks odd. Shouldn’t it be icon only mods like the base? Also, good if there are some accent esc and enters.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: heyimpanda on Mon, 19 July 2021, 12:26:17
:aldochefskiss:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Bub on Mon, 19 July 2021, 12:33:29
hey!!! nice to see this set come to life.

i think my only recommendation for you would be to commission some solid renders for your set. not that the ones in IC are bad... they show the product well, but i think really high quality renders will show off your color choices. the colors are really nice.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: krugerlive on Mon, 19 July 2021, 12:42:43
@Bub, thanks for the feedback!  Yep, I will be commissioning better renders for the next steps.  I learned blender and did the renders myself for the IC, so while it was super fun to do and learn, they definitely aren't done by a professional.  (Also I will 100% be in on GMK Panels)

@sup3r170va  thanks for the kitting suggestions.  I'll do another pass at the 40s kit and better standardize the legends.  As for accent color keys in the kit, do you have recommendations about which keys would work best as the accents?  I'm very basic with my own keyboard choice and generally use standard or Alice layouts, so this is not an area I know extremely well.

@cylentshadows Thanks for the suggestions, I'll work on those improvements.  And yes, I agree, stock colors would not work with this unfortunately.  That was the first thing I checked when planning colors.  RAL didn't match as well as Pantone either.

@hkhawk ☕  :)  you picked up on a small theme within the theme

@treeleaf64  November is a very bad month for tree leafs, so I completely understand.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Senpai_deezy on Mon, 19 July 2021, 17:41:23
Amazing set by an amazing person, so much effort put in I love it, great job  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Cylent on Mon, 19 July 2021, 18:22:15
Small note Krueger, you should use the quote function in geekhack rather than @ since geekhack doesn't do pings.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: kight on Mon, 19 July 2021, 18:32:16
great job on this, GLWIC!

GB in november or bust
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: krugerlive on Mon, 19 July 2021, 18:37:23
Quote from: cylentshadows on Mon, 19 July 2021, 18:22:15
Small note Krueger, you should use the quote function in geekhack rather than @ since geekhack doesn't do pings.

Thanks!  Will do from now on.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 19 July 2021, 21:44:18
I’d mentioned in discord that I wanted a piece of pie nov. just so long as my switch stems are ‘wrapped in plastic’ I’ll be good.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Garner on Wed, 21 July 2021, 04:06:53
Very tasteful and beautiful set. GL!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Mecxs on Wed, 21 July 2021, 08:02:29
Spacebar kit should be called Logs imo.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: see on Wed, 21 July 2021, 11:50:23
This pleases me. It very much does. Though it's a shame it'll be running with GMK given their problematic lead times.

Still though, I love this set. Will be keeping a close look at it in the future.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: BaltO on Wed, 21 July 2021, 12:05:20
I see the potential. I just dont think your first two 'Inspiration' pics match the set at all. The set feels much more muted and pale compared to those deep woodsy colors.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: MattVortex on Wed, 21 July 2021, 12:24:04
The extensions kit is missing all the necessary keys for UK ISO support, it also requires R3 [#~] and R4 [\|]
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: waynexu on Wed, 21 July 2021, 16:13:10
Great color, I am always a fan of muted color. one small suggestion, fix the keycaps to use Cherry models, these caps look like OEM instead of cherry.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Taziza on Thu, 22 July 2021, 04:29:02
This is an amazing set, very versatile, zen, and a different take on the nature theme.
I am not convinced on the deskmat on one of the designs, but l will wait and see.

Also it would be amazing to get matching salvun keys (some of the latest sets have Rama and salvun keys that actually don't match the set colours at all).

Really looking for this one.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: krugerlive on Thu, 22 July 2021, 11:40:46
Thank you everyone for all the feedback, suggestions, and kind words.  To answer some specific questions...

Quote from: Taziza on Thu, 22 July 2021, 04:29:02
This is an amazing set, very versatile, zen, and a different take on the nature theme.
I am not convinced on the deskmat on one of the designs, but l will wait and see.

Also it would be amazing to get matching salvun keys (some of the latest sets have Rama and salvun keys that actually don't match the set colours at all).

Really looking for this one.

Thanks for the comments!  The deskmats in the renders are not the designs that will run with the set.  I just put those designs together really quickly for the purposes of the render.  I wasn't planning on producing those or including them as part of the November Fog offering.  I'm working with proper artists for the deskmats.

I would love work with Salvun for a special keycap for this set, so hopefully that comes to fruition.

Quote from: waynexu on Wed, 21 July 2021, 16:13:10
Great color, I am always a fan of muted color. one small suggestion, fix the keycaps to use Cherry models, these caps look like OEM instead of cherry.

Ok so I just did the biggest facepalm I've done in years, lmao.  Thank you for your eagle eye observation.  Everything updated in the render files now.

Quote from: MattVortex on Wed, 21 July 2021, 12:24:04
The extensions kit is missing all the necessary keys for UK ISO support, it also requires R3 [#~] and R4 [\|]

Thanks, I'll update the kitting!

Quote from: BaltO on Wed, 21 July 2021, 12:05:20
I see the potential. I just dont think your first two 'Inspiration' pics match the set at all. The set feels much more muted and pale compared to those deep woodsy colors.

Thanks for the feedback! The goal was to make this set more muted.  The colors are pulled directly from that first photo, but yes, it omits the deeper ones.  That was how I wanted to approach this design as I have also been working on others that are much more squarely in the deep forest theme with those richer colors.

Quote from: Mecxs on Wed, 21 July 2021, 08:02:29
Spacebar kit should be called Logs imo.

You have now renamed the spacebar kit, thank you.

Quote from: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 19 July 2021, 21:44:18
I’d mentioned in discord that I wanted a piece of pie nov. just so long as my switch stems are ‘wrapped in plastic’ I’ll be good.

I looked into including a pie, but it's tough, but I will try with the city novelties.  Would a log work? 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Fri, 23 July 2021, 00:49:42
love the theme of this set & i think the custom colors do a good job to convey a "foggy" vibe. i'll be looking forward to seeing updated novelties!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: mcmcmc on Tue, 27 July 2021, 01:08:09
insta buy cuz aldo tax
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: WarlordGorguts on Tue, 27 July 2021, 04:47:40
Nice. This set goes well with a damn fine cup of coffee and a cherry pie)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: atyxiao on Tue, 27 July 2021, 12:47:01
Love the colours and vibe! I just wish that the text colour on the mods were cooler like a gray instead of the ?brown you have rendered. Looking forward to deskmats and potential artisan collabs!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Taziza on Wed, 11 August 2021, 05:47:00
I have an additional question, is it possible to include support for latim keys?
Usually is north and UK, so there aren't many sets for the latim countries on southern EU.

Thus, support for pt would be so outstanding. 
Thank you much and really following up on this one, brings me such good vibes.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: XiXora on Wed, 11 August 2021, 07:52:33
Any chance of another 1u alt and 1.5u super in base or extension kit please?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: krugerlive on Wed, 11 August 2021, 19:30:44
Quote from: XiXora on Wed, 11 August 2021, 07:52:33
Any chance of another 1u alt and 1.5u super in base or extension kit please?

Sure, I can look into it and add them as long as it doesn't mess with pricing much.  Thanks for the feedback!

Quote from: Taziza on Wed, 11 August 2021, 05:47:00
I have an additional question, is it possible to include support for latim keys?
Usually is north and UK, so there aren't many sets for the latim countries on southern EU.

Thus, support for pt would be so outstanding. 
Thank you much and really following up on this one, brings me such good vibes.

Do you have an example of a set that had good coverage?  I'm working on an international kit now based on feedback, so lmk what would work best and I can try to include it!  Thanks!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: sup3r170va on Fri, 20 August 2021, 07:28:24
Nice set. I’ll get it when it runs.
I hope you redo the 40s kit so it’s icon only mods, just like the base is.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Taziza on Fri, 27 August 2021, 09:47:38
Quote from: krugerlive on Wed, 11 August 2021, 19:30:44
Quote from: XiXora on Wed, 11 August 2021, 07:52:33
Any chance of another 1u alt and 1.5u super in base or extension kit please?

Sure, I can look into it and add them as long as it doesn't mess with pricing much.  Thanks for the feedback!

Quote from: Taziza on Wed, 11 August 2021, 05:47:00
I have an additional question, is it possible to include support for latim keys?
Usually is north and UK, so there aren't many sets for the latim countries on southern EU.

Thus, support for pt would be so outstanding. 
Thank you much and really following up on this one, brings me such good vibes.

Do you have an example of a set that had good coverage?  I'm working on an international kit now based on feedback, so lmk what would work best and I can try to include it!  Thanks!

You can have a look at GMK Electric NorDeUK , it as a wide coverage. The only key I see missing is a single key with the «».
Hence this is a very complete international set.

Also KAT space dust had a kit for each and every taste. This is the southern EU one, the SOUTH  α - SIRIUS | Spanish (EU, LA) Portuguese (EU) & Italian

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107942.0

However, this would be a kit for each and every region, which I am unsure it is manageable.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 27 August 2021, 10:28:45
Quote from: Taziza on Fri, 27 August 2021, 09:47:38
Quote from: krugerlive on Wed, 11 August 2021, 19:30:44
Quote from: XiXora on Wed, 11 August 2021, 07:52:33
Any chance of another 1u alt and 1.5u super in base or extension kit please?

Sure, I can look into it and add them as long as it doesn't mess with pricing much.  Thanks for the feedback!

Quote from: Taziza on Wed, 11 August 2021, 05:47:00
I have an additional question, is it possible to include support for latim keys?
Usually is north and UK, so there aren't many sets for the latim countries on southern EU.

Thus, support for pt would be so outstanding. 
Thank you much and really following up on this one, brings me such good vibes.

Do you have an example of a set that had good coverage?  I'm working on an international kit now based on feedback, so lmk what would work best and I can try to include it!  Thanks!

You can have a look at GMK Electric NorDeUK , it as a wide coverage. The only key I see missing is a single key with the «».
Hence this is a very complete international set.

Also KAT space dust had a kit for each and every taste. This is the southern EU one, the SOUTH  α - SIRIUS | Spanish (EU, LA) Portuguese (EU) & Italian

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107942.0

However, this would be a kit for each and every region, which I am unsure it is manageable.

traditionally the group that never shows up to buy what they ask for is the NORDE people

in KAT, there is no penalty as it's shared MOQ, but in GMK you need to sell 150-250 kits for it to get made, and on a kit that traditionally has less than 5% adoption in the best scenarios, that means you need to sell 2000ish base kits (more possible than it once was, but unlikely) for it to get made without vendor assistance, and then they always sit for weeks/months because nobody buys them

they're better than they used to be but it's still largely a waste of effort to include full NORDE, from my analysis

if it were up to me, we'd go back to 2013 ISO kits, which were an ISO enter, a 1.25x shift, and 2 blanks
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: konstantin on Fri, 27 August 2021, 15:26:24
Quote from: krugerlive on Wed, 11 August 2021, 19:30:44
Quote from: XiXora on Wed, 11 August 2021, 07:52:33
Any chance of another 1u alt and 1.5u super in base or extension kit please?

Sure, I can look into it and add them as long as it doesn't mess with pricing much.  Thanks for the feedback!

A single 1.5u Super key is really no good on its own. Either add the second one, together with a second 1u Alt, or remove it altogether.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: WarlordGorguts on Mon, 06 September 2021, 08:52:48
GB in November?)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog
Post by: krugerlive on Wed, 08 September 2021, 17:14:06
Quote from: WarlordGorguts on Mon, 06 September 2021, 08:52:48
GB in November?)

More on vendors and timeline next week!  Just finishing a couple things up before the next big update.  Lots to share!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: krugerlive on Fri, 24 September 2021, 12:50:05
Major Update just posted!  Bump!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: WarlordGorguts on Fri, 24 September 2021, 13:18:35
Looks great, insta buy for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: Bub on Fri, 24 September 2021, 13:31:35
Glad to see this set come to life!! <3

November coming up!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: nvh2092 on Fri, 24 September 2021, 13:36:49
I did not plan to join this, then I see the new novelty kit. I hate you....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: dallman5 on Sun, 26 September 2021, 23:59:16
those novelties are so good!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: Taziza on Mon, 27 September 2021, 08:01:30
I am quite happy this set has received a green-light to move forward.
Despite there is an international kit, I was a little bit disappointed by how limited it was. One good example that has been mentioned was the GMK Electric (who has a wide coverage), out of my curiosity why this set does not replicate that NorDeUK set?

Please see the attachment to the keys missing from this set.

Thank you so much for your time.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: krugerlive on Wed, 29 September 2021, 17:26:02
Quote from: Taziza on Mon, 27 September 2021, 08:01:30
I am quite happy this set has received a green-light to move forward.
Despite there is an international kit, I was a little bit disappointed by how limited it was. One good example that has been mentioned was the GMK Electric (who has a wide coverage), out of my curiosity why this set does not replicate that NorDeUK set?

Please see the attachment to the keys missing from this set.

Thank you so much for your time.

Thanks so much for the feedback! The challenge is of course trying to balance coverage with price, and admittedly I don't know other international layouts as well.  So if it's a reasonable cost to add them, it's something I hope I can do.  When I submitted the last round of updates to GMK, I included a question about doing this, so hopefully good news comes back. 

I really appreciate your comment/insight and it helps make this a better set, thank you!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: SxM Designs on Thu, 07 October 2021, 12:33:50
This is by far one of the most well executed sets I have seen in a while! Great job! Good luck! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: nvh2092 on Thu, 07 October 2021, 13:06:28
Quote from: SxM Designs on Thu, 07 October 2021, 12:33:50
This is by far one of the most well executed sets I have seen in a while! Great job! Good luck! :thumb:
Join it then, only base + novelties and you're good to go
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: WarlordGorguts on Fri, 08 October 2021, 03:04:22
There are no excuses for not joining this gb!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: krugerlive on Mon, 11 October 2021, 23:41:02
Quote from: SxM Designs on Thu, 07 October 2021, 12:33:50
This is by far one of the most well executed sets I have seen in a while! Great job! Good luck! :thumb:

Thanks, that means a lot and I am a huge fan of your sets (just got my Dandy deskmat in the other week and plan to pick up Zen Pond soon!)

Thanks everyone for the kind words.


Also.... just added the 2nd deskmat and final kitting (moved ISO from extensions to nordeuk).  Enjoy!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: kkd_20 on Tue, 12 October 2021, 00:11:41
Those are some epic renders. Great job and good luck
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Vendors, Novelties, Deskmat announced! GB in November!
Post by: mikestah on Thu, 14 October 2021, 22:34:27
Great theming and execution :D Curious to see what the collaborations end up being.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - New Deskmat and Hibi Caps! GB in November!
Post by: krugerlive on Wed, 20 October 2021, 17:38:08
Just posted the Hibi caps!

More exciting collaborations to be announced over the next 10 days!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - New Deskmat and Hibi Caps! GB in November!
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Wed, 20 October 2021, 17:45:17
Awesome Hibi’s

Looking forward to this one
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - New Deskmat and Hibi Caps! GB in November!
Post by: NintendoNoNo on Thu, 21 October 2021, 16:29:40
This is one of my favorite looking sets that has come out in a while. So looking forward to this GB. Those colors and theme are spot on!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - New Deskmat, Hibi Caps, and G Cable! GB in November!
Post by: unimaginablypatzer on Sat, 23 October 2021, 22:15:20
This is definitely one of the best sets this year 🦉
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Hibi, KeyLabs, G Cables, Luxe, & More! GB next week!
Post by: krugerlive on Mon, 25 October 2021, 23:41:26
Revealed the KeyLabs and G Cable collabs!  Also announced the Luxe cables collab to be shared soon!  New deskmat was added to last week for those who missed it.

Thanks everyone for the comments, feedback, and encouragement.  I can't believe it goes live a week from today!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Hibi, KeyLabs, G Cables, Luxe, & More! GB next week!
Post by: RainWaiv on Wed, 27 October 2021, 19:32:39
The first thing that comes to mind is Seattle.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Hibi, KeyLabs, G Cables, Luxe, & More! GB next week!
Post by: krugerlive on Wed, 27 October 2021, 20:05:52
Quote from: RainWaiv on Wed, 27 October 2021, 19:32:39
The first thing that comes to mind is Seattle.

Awesome! I live in Seattle and it's inspired by the region, so I'm happy the feeling comes through.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Hibi, KeyLabs, G Cables, Luxe, & More! GB next week!
Post by: IMZO on Wed, 27 October 2021, 20:26:00
I love the vibes of this keyset
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Collaborations announced. GB starts this Monday, 11/1!
Post by: Rik.caffeinated on Thu, 28 October 2021, 15:00:33
This all looks so well thought out. The theme, the artisans, the novelties, well done. Excited to see this progress
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Collaborations + Pricing Added. GB starts Monday!
Post by: krugerlive on Sat, 30 October 2021, 20:18:10
Pricing is in!  GB starts on Monday!

Thanks everyone for the comments and feedback!  So excited to see this go live soon!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Collaborations + Pricing Added. GB starts Monday!
Post by: heyimpanda on Sun, 31 October 2021, 23:42:04
lets gooo! gb is up on CK
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Group Buy is live now throughout November!
Post by: krugerlive on Mon, 01 November 2021, 13:59:06
Group Buy is live on most vendors now!

Check out details and links here:  Reddit r/MK Post (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/qkk1lk/gb_gmk_november_fog_is_live_now_through_the_end/)

GeekHack GB post will be posted later today.


Thank you everyone, this community is amazing!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Group Buy is live now throughout November!
Post by: krugerlive on Wed, 03 November 2021, 11:10:40
GB post is now live!  Linked in the main post and right here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115180.0

Thanks everyone, so exciting that this is finally happening!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - GB Live now! New renders, more collabs
Post by: krugerlive on Thu, 11 November 2021, 03:21:15
Updates: Reorganized the IC and added a number of new renders.


MOZIcaps (https://mozicaps.squarespace.com/shop/group-buy) has a fulfillment sale for November Fog keycaps happening this week:

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604d017a12afe14e111f2592/1636414560484-P9RLF1L1WOG94N2PDFUS/zephyr2.jpg)

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604d017a12afe14e111f2592/1636413511773-RWVYEGPLPSAGHY3PGFJK/earthen4.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - GB Live now! New renders, more collabs
Post by: boneandbee on Mon, 15 November 2021, 12:51:44
I just wanted to come in and say how much I LOVE this set and the colorway. So calming and beautiful. I hope the GB crushes it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - GB Live now! New renders, more collabs
Post by: DaaDaa on Tue, 23 November 2021, 13:56:17
Set is gorgeous .... has it hit MOQ?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - GB Live now! New renders, more collabs
Post by: krugerlive on Thu, 25 November 2021, 01:50:27
Quote from: DaaDaa on Tue, 23 November 2021, 13:56:17
Set is gorgeous .... has it hit MOQ?

Thanks! Yep, it has reached MOQ.


Quote from: boneandbee on Mon, 15 November 2021, 12:51:44
I just wanted to come in and say how much I LOVE this set and the colorway. So calming and beautiful. I hope the GB crushes it!

Thank you!!  I love what you did with GMK Trash Friends.  Looking forward to that being live!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Last days for the GB! Ends Dec 1 11:59PM EST
Post by: Dmitri on Tue, 28 March 2023, 22:37:00
R2
Title: Re: [IC] GMK November Fog - Last days for the GB! Ends Dec 1 11:59PM EST
Post by: mr_foggy on Thu, 30 March 2023, 03:09:17
Quote from: Dmitri on Tue, 28 March 2023, 22:37:00
R2
why lol
this set isn't even out yet and it also had a NicePBT run.