[IC] GMK Copper - Group Buy January 13th, Cables, Artisans and Giveaways

[fatboycarney]

Hello Geekhack I would like to introduce you to



launching into Group Buy on January 13th

I wanted to share these amazing caps that Sodiecaps did for the GMK Copper Group Buy, more info will be announced during the group buy
Thanks so much to Sodiecaps for being amazing to work with and delivering these unbelievable artisans





Inspiration

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My initial inspiration was coins, I collect coins including pennies. I love the varying colors you get with copper pennies, almost no 2 coins look alike.
This made choosing the right colour for copper a bit of a challenge but I am extremely happy with the look of the Copper colour I have decided on.

The second inspiration is Patina If you aren't familiar with this I hope you enjoy a basic bit of chemistry. When Copper ages and is exposed to various natural elements it can form
a number of chemical compounds on its surface. The result of the creation of these compounds is a wide range of almost unbelievable colours. For this keyset I have taken inspiration from
the slightly oxidized aged colour of Copper the extremely aged and unrecognizable look of Oxidized Brown Copper and the almost luminescence
and likely more common Cyan Patina

Copper is the perfect fit as inspiration for a keyset, it allows for a ton of options to represent Copper and its many looks.

Kits

In an effort to cover as many boards as possible I have included numpad, physical ISO, and keys for a basic Ortho/40s in the base kit and have limited the kits to 3

Base
139.99 USD/ 134 EUR/ 195 CDN/ 205 AUD/ (Asia 160 USD/995 RMB)



Novelties

44.99 USD/ 46 EUR/ 63 CDN/ 66 AUD/ (Asia 48 USD/322 RMB)



Spaces

24.99 USD/ 27 EUR/ 35 CDN/ 37 AUD/ (Asia 27 USD/ 178 RMB)



Vendors

US - Kono

Canada - DESKHERO

Europe - MyKeyboard

Oceania - Daily Clack

Asia - ZFrontier-EN     ZFrontier - CN



Renders --> Will add more over the next coming weeks

Iron165 (Smith+Rune)






Austin (driftingbunnies, PheonixStarr and Gondolindrim)





45-ATS (Abec13)





Deskmats










  Salvun Artisan - Copper Keycap with real Patina and sealed to retain 







Colours

I wanted to add a small description about the colour selection. Originally I had keyed in on the Pantone Colour "Copper Coin"  (https://www.pantone.com/color-finder/18-1537-TPX) as this seemed like a great way to achieve the copper theme. Using normal non metallic colours to emulate a metallic look is certainly
difficult and may not work for everyone. After continuing to look at colours and stumbling across a Pantone book at work I made the modification to change to Pantone 7522 C (https://www.pantone.com/color-finder/7522-C) as this offered a lighter solution for the alphas.
Copper is not only tricky because of its metallic properties but because of its range in between pink/brown/orange hues. For the mods after making some initial changes due to recommendations in the community, I wanted a brown inspired by some of my sample patina/oxidation images that didn't look black but also did look rusty (another great dark orange set is currently in IC)

I hope that gives some context and if you dig into some of the hidden sections of my post you can see that the more chocolaty browns do appear in oxidized copper.

The colours of GMK Copper

https://www.pantone.com/color-finder/7522-C
https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ral-classic/ral-8017-chocolate-brown
https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ral-classic/ral-6027-light-green

Old Updates

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BIG UPDATES

Group Buy -   set for January. The exact date is not confirmed but it will likely begin the 2nd week of January and run through the first week of February

Base Kit updated - I have updated the Base Kit to include the R3 |/ (while retaining the ~# Jae!) and added an R4 1.5u Super as this was the most requested key to be added, things are pretty locked down but if anything overwhelming came up it might be possible to make changes

Deskmats - Thank you all for the overwhelming feedback on the deskmats, due to the number of responses and relatively close race I have decided to offer both of the new mats for a total of 3

Update - October 19th
My first crack at building out the kits (novelties still to come) Artist renders will be coming but wanted to get some feedback from the community first so took a crack at KLE and used kbrenders to get a great looking kit render I think

Old images and renders

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Here are some images of the beauty that can come from Patina'd piece of copper






Also to continue my inspiration I tried an experiment to see what kind of colour I could acheive on a pure piece of copper




There are a number of other interesting and amazing things about Copper that you may or may not know, and hopefully as the set evolves this amazing metal will become something you want to represent on your favourite board!!




Here is a KBrender of the latest design



Old renders
I present an early KLE render of GMK Copper (more renders to come - legends are not final and only representative of default KLE)



Finally got my kbrenders render (thanks CQ_Cumbers) Thanks for all the great feedback, looking into options but here is the better render to continue the conversation



Updated KLE render --> Please comment on the updated colourway. A lot of feedback around the black so for comparison with a dark brown that compares nicely with one of my inspiration pics
Using RAL 030 20 10 for the mods now and my main copper colour for the alphas (if feedback is positive improved renders will be coming)




Updated with lighter accent which I like as I agree with the switch the TU2 was to dark Thoughts?

Whats Next

Get Quotes from GMK
Finalize date
Finalize Artisans and announce
Maybe some more surprise renders!!!


Giant Thank You!!!

OneCreativeMind for everything he has done for me, working with me on novelties, kitting discussions, all things art and just anything he can to help make this set a success
Albec13 for consulting on kitting while I was building this out, absolutely amazing renders and final kit preparation and putting up with my general harassment
azhdar for being the OP on this thread and a number of commenters with some great points On the availability of ISO in GB
Agilr for early colour feedback and great recommendation on different colour direction
Nasp for a great kit discussion and all the time he spent explaining his process, so helpful
T0mb3ry  and Moridin for being cool with using the elemental design
remendis for being harrassed randomly by me and turning out was following the set and giving feedback and helping with me bouncing ideas off him
All the amazing vendors who are supporting the set, such a professional, friendly, helpful group
And last but not least the community, such a welcoming, helpful, talented place to make great things happen


Comments encouraged

Thanks!

[Agilr]

Love the origin/theme behind it though I'm a bit torn on black alphas. I understand that it's going for contrast but possibly a dark beige or brown like in your images might suit the theme better?

Need to wait for better renders but so far it looks like a nice set

[BlindAssassin111]

Hmm, this might look pretty good. Waiting for better renders to judge but so far it is nice.

[Helpingly]

This is... interesting. Looking forward to how it looks with better renders.

[SwitchKeys]

Love the origin/theme behind it though I'm a bit torn on black alphas. I understand that it's going for contrast but possibly a dark beige or brown like in your images might suit the theme better?

Need to wait for better renders but so far it looks like a nice set

I agree re the alphas. Think it has some amazing potential. I'm not sure how the black sits

[Sissy]

Theme is great, but not big on the black.
I like copper because of the different shades it can have when fully polished to patina to the green on it.

[Butterbeer]

Love the origin/theme behind it though I'm a bit torn on black alphas.

Love your personal story and passion for copper The black alphas remind me of a famous battery brand...



There's a lot of inspiration that can be drawn from the images you have posted for additional colors.

[Willhurt2008]

I love the inspiration to this set, but not yet convinced by the render.

[depletedvespene]

It would seem to me this would be one of the sets that would be better off by having one color for alphas and TWO colors for the mods (like Carbon did). Different patina tones, perhaps?

[norb]

Theme is great, but not big on the black.
I like copper because of the different shades it can have when fully polished to patina to the green on it.

+1 to this.
imo the black alphas are too much black for being a copper-like set. but if you switch the alphas/mods colors you'll get close to GMK Forge.

[fatboycarney]

Better render attached in OP

So much great feedback interested to see if anything changes based on the better render. Going to look alternatives to the black and will provide updates but I am reading the feedback so keep it coming 

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Is there a manufacturer who makes a nice keycap (XDA DSA HSA JTK GMK SA MT3, happy to hear others) who can make caps with a metallic color?

[fatboycarney]

Is there a manufacturer who makes a nice keycap (XDA DSA HSA JTK GMK SA MT3, happy to hear others) who can make caps with a metallic color?

Artisan options are available like this and on my radar for this set

[fatboycarney]

Added updated KLE render with new colour (less black as it was mostly unpopular)

[Agilr]

Added updated KLE render with no color (less black as it was mostly unpopular)

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Like the new alphas colour now, but I feel with the theme changed from contrasting mods to complimentary mods and alphas which I think work really well there is no place for bright accent keys. Possibly tone down the blue a couple or shades or completely remove it as it feels like a completely different set.

[vincevelorn]

I dig the change! The hint of blue and the copper alphas is real nice.

[bd_slade]

I dig this!

[Steezus]

I'm a big fan of the updated render.

Are the colors for the alphas text the same as the blue ESC and Enter key? The ESC and Enter colors look similar to brown modifiers but the alphas look more grey to me. I think it's just my eyes playing tricks on me.

[fatboycarney]

Yes they are the same, its using the brow mods colour for both the legends on the ESC/Enter and the alphas,  but I agree it does show up looking greyish. I suspect updated renders will fix that.

Withe positive feedback I might spark up an upgraded render. Still waffling on the suggestion to change the blue to something lighter. Might play with that and see how I like it. Really want to stay with the blue patina in the set.

[fatboycarney]

Added updated KLE render with no color (less black as it was mostly unpopular)

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Like the new alphas colour now, but I feel with the theme changed from contrasting mods to complimentary mods and alphas which I think work really well there is no place for bright accent keys. Possibly tone down the blue a couple or shades or completely remove it as it feels like a completely different set.

Updated with a lighter accents which I think looks better so thanks for all the great feedback!  I really wouldn't want to remove completely but of course set owners will have the option to go all brown in mods. Hope you like it, interested in more of yours and others feedback, keep it coming



Dont forget to fill out the Google Form here https://forms.gle/khUUx6cunnbX6s6g7

[Agilr]

Added updated KLE render with no color (less black as it was mostly unpopular)

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Like the new alphas colour now, but I feel with the theme changed from contrasting mods to complimentary mods and alphas which I think work really well there is no place for bright accent keys. Possibly tone down the blue a couple or shades or completely remove it as it feels like a completely different set.

Updated with a lighter accents which I think looks better so thanks for all the great feedback!  I really wouldn't want to remove completely but of course set owners will have the option to go all brown in mods. Hope you like it, interested in more of yours and others feedback, keep it coming

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Dont forget to fill out the Google Form here https://forms.gle/khUUx6cunnbX6s6g7

I was leaning towards darker accents, but this with it's less saturated colours I think ties the set really well.

Can't wait for better renders

[molotov87]

can the greenish patina color be the legend color ? I  think that would look stellar on the black or browns alphas

[fatboycarney]

I thought about this but thought some might want to have this just the copper and black and now copper and brown colour with no patina influence. If more ask certainly something I could consider.

[vheissu]

Maybe this is too much to ask but I don't lose anything trying, is there any possibility to make a render with a rose-gold case like the new Rama M-65B?   

[The Equals D]

that new render is actually nice af

[Butterbeer]

Suggestion:

MURICA novelty keycaps:



New and Old. Just look at that patina.

INB4 I'm American. The statue is iconic.

[guzzi]

Good call on the alphas, this set just became a lot more interesting.
Since this still seems to be the experimental phase, have you tried blue legends on either mods or alphas?

[whyamihere]

oooh the alpha change was on point. looks amazing

what a unique set

[vincevelorn]

Yeah ditto, I'm super into this set

[heyjaykay]

The render looks amazing. When's the expected GB?

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[fatboycarney]

Good call on the alphas, this set just became a lot more interesting.
Since this still seems to be the experimental phase, have you tried blue legends on either mods or alphas?

Thanks to the community for all the feedback!! This may be something that is an optional extra kit for sure if the interest is there

Suggestion:

MURICA novelty keycaps:

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New and Old. Just look at that patina.

INB4 I'm American. The statue is iconic.

Likely no more iconic representative of Patina anywhere in the world........ :cool:

Maybe this is too much to ask but I don't lose anything trying, is there any possibility to make a render with a rose-gold case like the new Rama M-65B?   ;D

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this may be possible, will keep it in mind for sure

The render looks amazing. When's the expected GB?

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Need to get kits and pro renders up and then secure vendors, then will have a better idea

Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback, keep it coming

[spring4k]

this is tx87 copper

[eniigma]

reminds me of GMK Chocolates with mint accents good luck!

[fatboycarney]

Ok new IC form posted and kit render of Base + Spaces  (novelties coming with artist renders along with final kits)   done by yours truly as I wanted to get feedback before moving ahead with final renders. I think they turned out pretty good (novelties coming with artist renders along with final kits)  Please fill in the form and comment, thanks!!

https://forms.gle/mgSmYeJHkAgzYKTV9

[fatboycarney]

Hi all

Just wanted to throw something up for some quick feedback. What do you think of this as an addon kit, to wierd, Fits the theme but not the board. Dont hold back!

Extra Patina -- Just an idea I threw at KLE after chatting with Onefiftynine

[depletedvespene]

Hi all

Just wanted to throw something up for some quick feedback. What do you think of this as an addon kit, to wierd, Fits the theme but not the board. Dont hold back!

Extra Patina -- Just an idea I threw at KLE after chatting with Onefiftynine

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IMHO, everyone and their dog and their cat is going to have a different idea of how the patina should look like. The "patina" kit you thought up is large enough to NOT be much of a stretch to actually make a whole "patinalphas" kit and let everyone pick and choose his or her or its own pattern.

[fatboycarney]

Hi all

Just wanted to throw something up for some quick feedback. What do you think of this as an addon kit, to wierd, Fits the theme but not the board. Dont hold back!

Extra Patina -- Just an idea I threw at KLE after chatting with Onefiftynine

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IMHO, everyone and their dog and their cat is going to have a different idea of how the patina should look like. The "patina" kit you thought up is large enough to NOT be much of a stretch to actually make a whole "patinalphas" kit and let everyone pick and choose his or her or its own pattern.

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[fatboycarney]

Big updates in OP looking for feedback in the form!! Thanks!

And Check this out!!
https://imgur.com/JN7zheW

[Agilr]

Renders looking good, quite like the deskmat as well

I'm a bit confused however on the use of an octupus and spider as the novelties, could you explain how they relate to the copper theme?

[Winster]

Is it possible to include a R1 1u back key as well please? For those who spilt their backspaces.

[fatboycarney]

Renders looking good, quite like the deskmat as well

I'm a bit confused however on the use of an octupus and spider as the novelties, could you explain how they relate to the copper theme?

Great question Agilr, the Octopus and Spider are haemocyanins, which means instead of having iron in the blood to transport oxygen, they have copper

Thanks for the kind words on the renders

[PocketAces]

Renders looking good, quite like the deskmat as well

I'm a bit confused however on the use of an octupus and spider as the novelties, could you explain how they relate to the copper theme?

Great question Agilr, the Octopus and Spider are haemocyanins, which means instead of having iron in the blood to transport oxygen, they have copper

Thanks for the kind words on the renders

How the hell did they not tell us about this in biology? That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever heard


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[ivu]

Lovely set! I hope you are planning to have EU proxy? 

Could you do more renders with other base colors. Got the graphite and plum Iron165 SE version but not sure how the set would work with them.

I have an extra copper badge so at least that would match for sure lol

Only not sure about the accent color. Maybe something with a tiny bit more greenish so it can make it a bit more complimentary in terms of warmth to the alphas and modifiers. Which ral color is that?

edit: Just saw Mykeyboard as EU vendor. Either it was just added or i am blind Thought about some other options for the accents but couldn't find a better match, so leave it as it is !

[Funkzilla]

I was googling yesterday to see if there was any copper themed sets and what do ya know I wake up to this today haha. Thought its amazing, I would've liked a more orange or bare coppery colorway vs the current set being so heavy on what I personally interpret as a more milk chocolate-y/clay light brown. Most likely in for one regardless. Good luck! 

[switchnollie]

I like the patina accents, see it quite often on old camera parts

[fatboycarney]

Is it possible to include a R1 1u back key as well please? For those who spilt their backspaces.

I will review all the key requests and update the forum for any updates once all the feedback is in, thanks for the info, I have noticed that no other sets including basic ortho/40s support have this, can you use another guy in its place? Possibly "-" and "delete"?

I was googling yesterday to see if there was any copper themed sets and what do ya know I wake up to this today haha. Thought its amazing, I would've liked a more orange or bare coppery colorway vs the current set being so heavy on what I personally interpret as a more milk chocolate-y/clay light brown. Most likely in for one regardless. Good luck! 

I added some updates to the main post about the colour choices. I totally get what your saying and as mentioned above its a bit tricky to hit what I was going for. I felt Copper coin (or the very slightly ligher variant of that colour got me the closest. Also have a look at some of more old info and some of those pics capture these colours
Glad to hear you are still in much appreciated!

How the hell did they not tell us about this in biology? That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever heard


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It really is amazing!

Lovely set! I hope you are planning to have EU proxy? 

Could you do more renders with other base colors. Got the graphite and plum Iron165 SE version but not sure how the set would work with them.

I have an extra copper badge so at least that would match for sure lol

Only not sure about the accent color. Maybe something with a tiny bit more greenish so it can make it a bit more complimentary in terms of warmth to the alphas and modifiers. Which ral color is that?

edit: Just saw Mykeyboard as EU vendor. Either it was just added or i am blind Thought about some other options for the accents but couldn't find a better match, so leave it as it is !

Lol yeah I had Mykeyboard there when I was creating the page but must have accidentally deleted so updated and must have got it in time for you to see on refresh Other renders coming for sure and your request has been noted for sure

I like the patina accents, see it quite often on old camera parts

Thanks appreciate the feedback especially from a legend 

[Sam_Kim]

I'm in. Beautiful colorway!

[nasp]

With the inclusion of the novelties, this set is def growing on me. Very nice!

[Fredington]

This came out really well. Bravo. First set in a while I'm actually interested in.

[fatboycarney]

I'm in. Beautiful colorway!

Awesome thank you!

With the inclusion of the novelties, this set is def growing on me. Very nice!

Great to hear man and thanks for all the help!!

This came out really well. Bravo. First set in a while I'm actually interested in.

Thank you thats awesome will the great set that means a lot!!

[Winster]

Is it possible to include a R1 1u back key as well please? For those who spilt their backspaces.

I will review all the key requests and update the forum for any updates once all the feedback is in, thanks for the info, I have noticed that no other sets including basic ortho/40s support have this, can you use another guy in its place? Possibly "-" and "delete"?
 

Thank you. Very few kits in the past has this key. Mostly those with a large base kit. For example Deep space, carbon, Dracula has this key. It would be great to have it. Regardless I will go for this set. Irresistible copper.

[Jae-3soteric]

Ok couple of things here

Firstly - love the set, cant wait to see more renders.

Secondly, please dont change the R3 #~ to \|. Boards look terrible with two of the same key on. I see no reason to change from the standard R3 #~ and R4 |\ which we have seen in most base kits recently, but if you must change it then please change the R4 key to the >< key seen in Nines for example. The R3 |\ key only supports US ISO which is the lowest denominator for the lowest layout adoption.

Tbh, I rarely ask for full UK ISO unless I really love a set; and I'd love that to be here but I can understand the challenge against it.

[bd_slade]

Love how this came together, from the initial design to your taking feedback, and the very cool and thoughtful novelties. I only noticed you were Canadian when I saw that you had a Canadian vendor--I'm in Newfoundland (technically Labrador currently) myself--look forward to buying all three kits as well as a deskmat, funding-willing. Any chance you'll go all in with a custom cable as well? I'm a steampunk guy so this set is pushing all of my buttons... give me ALL THE THINGS to buy. LOL

[fatboycarney]

Is it possible to include a R1 1u back key as well please? For those who spilt their backspaces.

I will review all the key requests and update the forum for any updates once all the feedback is in, thanks for the info, I have noticed that no other sets including basic ortho/40s support have this, can you use another guy in its place? Possibly "-" and "delete"?
 

Thank you. Very few kits in the past has this key. Mostly those with a large base kit. For example Deep space, carbon, Dracula has this key. It would be great to have it. Regardless I will go for this set. Irresistible copper.

Awesome great to hear! And thanks for the feedback

Love how this came together, from the initial design to your taking feedback, and the very cool and thoughtful novelties. I only noticed you were Canadian when I saw that you had a Canadian vendor--I'm in Newfoundland (technically Labrador currently) myself--look forward to buying all three kits as well as a deskmat, funding-willing. Any chance you'll go all in with a custom cable as well? I'm a steampunk guy so this set is pushing all of my buttons... give me ALL THE THINGS to buy. LOL

Thanks its been a great journey. Working on a cable option to so stay tuned to the IC, updates including other surprises will be coming!! Great to see a fellow Canadian in the hobby, and appreciate your enthusiasm for the set!! 

[fatboycarney]

Ok couple of things here

Firstly - love the set, cant wait to see more renders.

Secondly, please dont change the R3 #~ to \|. Boards look terrible with two of the same key on. I see no reason to change from the standard R3 #~ and R4 |\ which we have seen in most base kits recently, but if you must change it then please change the R4 key to the >< key seen in Nines for example. The R3 |\ key only supports US ISO which is the lowest denominator for the lowest layout adoption.

Tbh, I rarely ask for full UK ISO unless I really love a set; and I'd love that to be here but I can understand the challenge against it.

Firstly thank you so much!! Great to hear you love the set, I am humbled.  More renders are coming as soon as I can get them!

Secondly, thanks for this, I have updated the main page base kit note and will keep the R3 #~, there is a lot of information on the site and differing opinions on what should represent minimum physical ISO, I am glad you spoke up and let me know your thoughts.

I will look into all things ISO, I am trying to keep the base kit price down as much as I can so cant promise full UK ISO but I can certainly investigate further.

[dvorcol]

I will look into all things ISO, I am trying to keep the base kit price down as much as I can so cant promise full UK ISO but I can certainly investigate further.

This explanation of the backslash-pipe key was recently mentioned in another IC - http://www.farah.cl/Keyboardery/Why-Do-Keycap-Sets-have-so-many-Copies-of-the-Backslash-Pipe-Key/

[whyamihere]

Really disappointed this is on Kono but... I LOVE this set so I'll probably just bite the bullet

[fatboycarney]

I will look into all things ISO, I am trying to keep the base kit price down as much as I can so cant promise full UK ISO but I can certainly investigate further.

This explanation of the backslash-pipe key was recently mentioned in another IC - http://www.farah.cl/Keyboardery/Why-Do-Keycap-Sets-have-so-many-Copies-of-the-Backslash-Pipe-Key/

Thanks very interesting read

Really disappointed this is on Kono but... I LOVE this set so I'll probably just bite the bullet

Thank you, appreciate the love!! Teaser below, will be adding some more renders to the OP

[dvorcol]

I will look into all things ISO, I am trying to keep the base kit price down as much as I can so cant promise full UK ISO but I can certainly investigate further.

This explanation of the backslash-pipe key was recently mentioned in another IC - http://www.farah.cl/Keyboardery/Why-Do-Keycap-Sets-have-so-many-Copies-of-the-Backslash-Pipe-Key/

Thanks very interesting read

Glad to be of help.  But all the credit goes to depletedvespene, who's signature contains this and other interesting links.

[fatboycarney]

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[bliss]

Wow, this looks awesome on the TKL...

The alpha color 7522-C is absolutely amazing, and that R4 Cu novelty!

Thanks, now I'm torn between 4 GMK sets for my TKL - provided the ISO situation is suitably embraced 
I love that kind of a luxury problem...

[kgorin]

Wild 😍

[whyamihere]

Wild for sure

[fatboycarney]

Wow, this looks awesome on the TKL...

The alpha color 7522-C is absolutely amazing, and that R4 Cu novelty!

Thanks, now I'm torn between 4 GMK sets for my TKL - provided the ISO situation is suitably embraced 
I love that kind of a luxury problem...

Thank you very much, see the updated base kit and I expect you will be pleased.


Update: I posted an update to the OP with new base kit render with a couple new keys, decision on the deskmats (Thanks for the amazing turnout on feedback) and GB is set for January!!

Want to take a quick moment and thank everyone who has helped me, this IC has gone from a very limited offering to something I am very proud of and I couldnt done it with any of you! Now on to hype this set and get ready for GB

[bliss]

Wow, this looks awesome on the TKL...

The alpha color 7522-C is absolutely amazing, and that R4 Cu novelty!

Thanks, now I'm torn between 4 GMK sets for my TKL - provided the ISO situation is suitably embraced 
I love that kind of a luxury problem...

Thank you very much, see the updated base kit and I expect you will be pleased.


Update: I posted an update to the OP with new base kit render with a couple new keys, decision on the deskmats (Thanks for the amazing turnout on feedback) and GB is set for January!!

Want to take a quick moment and thank everyone who has helped me, this IC has gone from a very limited offering to something I am very proud of and I couldnt done it with any of you! Now on to hype this set and get ready for GB

You're da man - thank you!

One key makes all the difference sometimes... Actually everyone will be pleased, but some don't know it yet 

Thanks again and GLWGB!

[whyamihere]

Wow, this looks awesome on the TKL...

The alpha color 7522-C is absolutely amazing, and that R4 Cu novelty!

Thanks, now I'm torn between 4 GMK sets for my TKL - provided the ISO situation is suitably embraced 
I love that kind of a luxury problem...

Thank you very much, see the updated base kit and I expect you will be pleased.


Update: I posted an update to the OP with new base kit render with a couple new keys, decision on the deskmats (Thanks for the amazing turnout on feedback) and GB is set for January!!

Want to take a quick moment and thank everyone who has helped me, this IC has gone from a very limited offering to something I am very proud of and I couldnt done it with any of you! Now on to hype this set and get ready for GB

Looks fantastic. Gonna be a sleeper set of the year I think.

[MadBinton]

This really does look good. Count me in.

Am going to go with Base + Novelties, Extra patina is not to my liking really. Love the color accent and octopus / circuit design for the novelties.

Thinking of either doing a brushed copper face plate for a build around these or Silk Copper PLA / 70% Copper PETG with a smooth matte polish for these.

[Bubblegum]

Would love a NorDe kit for this, but I realise that is highly unlikely. Starting to give up on that kit, but if you don't ask you definitely don't get it

Love the copper colors! Hope it turns out great.

[fatboycarney]

Wow, this looks awesome on the TKL...

The alpha color 7522-C is absolutely amazing, and that R4 Cu novelty!

Thanks, now I'm torn between 4 GMK sets for my TKL - provided the ISO situation is suitably embraced 
I love that kind of a luxury problem...

Thank you very much, see the updated base kit and I expect you will be pleased.


Update: I posted an update to the OP with new base kit render with a couple new keys, decision on the deskmats (Thanks for the amazing turnout on feedback) and GB is set for January!!

Want to take a quick moment and thank everyone who has helped me, this IC has gone from a very limited offering to something I am very proud of and I couldnt done it with any of you! Now on to hype this set and get ready for GB

Looks fantastic. Gonna be a sleeper set of the year I think.

Thanks and that would be very cool!!

This really does look good. Count me in.

Am going to go with Base + Novelties, Extra patina is not to my liking really. Love the color accent and octopus / circuit design for the novelties.

Thinking of either doing a brushed copper face plate for a build around these or Silk Copper PLA / 70% Copper PETG with a smooth matte polish for these.

Awesome thanks for the interest, those board ideas sound amazing, would love to see them when it all comes together!!

Wow, this looks awesome on the TKL...

The alpha color 7522-C is absolutely amazing, and that R4 Cu novelty!

Thanks, now I'm torn between 4 GMK sets for my TKL - provided the ISO situation is suitably embraced 
I love that kind of a luxury problem...

Thank you very much, see the updated base kit and I expect you will be pleased.


Update: I posted an update to the OP with new base kit render with a couple new keys, decision on the deskmats (Thanks for the amazing turnout on feedback) and GB is set for January!!

Want to take a quick moment and thank everyone who has helped me, this IC has gone from a very limited offering to something I am very proud of and I couldnt done it with any of you! Now on to hype this set and get ready for GB

You're da man - thank you!

One key makes all the difference sometimes... Actually everyone will be pleased, but some don't know it yet 

Thanks again and GLWGB!

For sure thanks for all the feedback, its much appreciated

Would love a NorDe kit for this, but I realise that is highly unlikely. Starting to give up on that kit, but if you don't ask you definitely don't get it

Love the copper colors! Hope it turns out great.

Thanks for asking, unfortunately it just wont happen as the interest just isnt there, and making MOQ on those sets is extremely difficult. I wish I could.

Thanks for the feedback and glad you like the set!!

So sharing a new render since I was so slow to get back to you all, since some of you may be in for the raffle for the 2 keycult boards that went up today


Keycult No. 1/65 rendered by janglad

[fatboycarney]

So excited to share this, these keycaps speak for themselves, Salvun has created something unique for GMK Copper

[bd_slade]

Whoa! Gorgeous!

So excited to share this, these keycaps speak for themselves, Salvun has created something unique for GMK Copper

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[BrainBunker]

So excited to share this, these keycaps speak for themselves, Salvun has created something unique for GMK Copper

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Oh, those are good, very good.

[infinitykw]

I hate to say that now I like the deskmat (second and third) and the artisan cap more than the set itself lol

[fatboycarney]

So excited to share this, these keycaps speak for themselves, Salvun has created something unique for GMK Copper

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Oh, those are good, very good.

Whoa! Gorgeous!

So excited to share this, these keycaps speak for themselves, Salvun has created something unique for GMK Copper

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I hate to say that now I like the deskmat (second and third) and the artisan cap more than the set itself lol

Thanks for all the great feedback on the Salvun caps, expect some updates on those as well hopefully soon!

[fatboycarney]

Hi all,

Thanks for the continued feedback via the IC form. More updates, Locked in date for GB of January 13th to let people recover from the holidays and final pricing added to OP.

Things to come, more renders still, more artisans and cable updates!!

[Saigonn]

Looks awesome!

Really digging the theme and the colors for the alphas and accents, still on the fence about the modifiers maybe a tad to dark

Hoping there will be a 40's/ortho set. Since those users will lose the ability to have a accent color on their enter and spacebar(s).

Good luck with the progress!

[hansikhouse]

Ready to pick up a base. GLWS!

[krautcat]

Very excited with keyset. But still looking for more renders with redish and rose gold keyboards. Don't know whether it'll will be good match with crimson red (a-la Noxary 280) keyboard. But it's good we can cover Lynx L50 with Copper.

[BrainBunker]

Will the Salvun artisan be run simultaneously with the set and sold from the same vendor? Also, will it be unlimited? Just want to make sure I shouldn't be watching someone's instagram looking for a raffle or anything. If there is any pricing info on the artisan, that would be great info, too. Thanks!

[fatboycarney]

Will the Salvun artisan be run simultaneously with the set and sold from the same vendor? Also, will it be unlimited? Just want to make sure I shouldn't be watching someone's instagram looking for a raffle or anything. If there is any pricing info on the artisan, that would be great info, too. Thanks!

Yes simultaneously and sold by vendors. Unlimited for duration of Group Buy. Pricing coming soon!!!

[fatboycarney]

Wanted to provide a little update on custom USB cables, I have been asked a number of times if there will be cables and the answer is a definite yes.

Now the cables will be done by CruzCtrl (Josh) and the creative ideas that he has come up with are just amazing, and we continue to work through things. At this time it looks like there may be 2 options, a more standard group buy like cable, but there will also be a second premium cable that involves an additional collaborator. (maybe a GB first in USB cabledom)
This premium cable will be limited, and as of our plan now will likely be offered as a raffle for confirmed base kit buyers. (I wish we could do one for everyone  )

More to come, the above is subject to change but wanted to give some details and let you know this is actively being worked on and the results I am seeing are fantastic and I hope you all feel the same when I get to share more details and images.

[fatboycarney]

Wanted to provide a final IC update as we approach Group Buy going live on January 13th. Things are still happening in the background to line up the final pieces of the Group Buy and here is a small summary

Artisans - Announcements will be coming as soon as things are finalised. Some will be announced at the start of the Group Buy and others may come during the Group Buy so make sure you pay close attention to all the communication methods if you are interested.

New artisan sneak peak in updated OP

Salvun Caps - The plan is to have 2 different caps available, the plan is to have these launch on all vendor sites along with the set, If there is any delay I will be on top of providing updates

Cables - Custom cables will be part of the Group Buy, I have mentioned in other posts you may have seen that some really new and amazing creative ideas. The plan is also to have all the cable info launch with the GB but there could be delays outside of our control so cables may be posted slightly later. Sales will be done through CruzCtrl and all details will be made available.

Giveaways - I have a number of ideas for giveaways, but not ready to announce them just yet, these announcements will come in the GB post and then further possible giveaways will continue to be announced everywhere I can.

One thing I want to make clear around giveaways is that entry into any giveaway will require the purchase of a base kit (I am doing everything I can to hit MOQ) . Once you have purchased a base kit any new giveaways announced afterwards you will be eligible to participate in. So essentially getting in early maximizes your giveaway opportunities.

Now that being said I know some may need to wait til later in the buy so I will be spreading giveaways out to give everyone an opportunity to get in on something.

Thanks for all the support by so many people, and looking forward to going into the Group Buy stage!

[kralcifer]

what time tomorrow?

[fatboycarney]

what time tomorrow?

Depending on region it is starting to roll out already, DeskHero is live, others will follow.

Also on another note GB post i had hoped would be up but have had some issues with the page, not sure whats happening but I get a 503 error, if anyone has experience if you can PM me that would be great. I have pm'd a mod and posted in the bug report section.


uploaded a smaller version and then was able to add to that so GB post is submitted and awaiting approval!!!
Stay tuned!

[fatboycarney]

Group Buy is Live
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104202.0

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