[IC] GMK Daifuku - GB July 30th

[vndytran]

Keep in mind MOQs. With 2 base kits you'd need both of them to reach 250. And that's the same with all of the child kits, you'd need each of those to reach 100.

Hi! We have that in mind as well. We provided an IC form with a question relating to it. Thanks!

[nvh2092]

Hi, your base kit needs at least one 1.25u shift key for ISO layout.
_ About ISO keys, please add a R3 1u "\|" key (in alpha color) so the base kit can also cover both US and UK ISO layout (Since you've already had 2 beautiful ISO novelty enter keys).
_ One numpad is enough or you're gonna struggle with MOQ not only for base but also for numpad.
_ Please remove the second B in space bars kit since you have it in base now.

[Chubby_potat0]

Those novelties are absolutely delectable! yum!

[despairsray]

Absolutely lovely. I am in for 2 sets.

[CookieFlow]

Thanks for the update.

-Considering this is based on a Japanese sweet. I think you should use Hiragana, and not Katakana.
-New novelties look better especially that enter key. But why the kimono on R2? (just looks out of place?) Maybe just a pink strawberry instead?
Still not a big fan of the heart with a face on it, but that's very personal ofc.

[SxM Designs]

THe Katakana renders are wrong. They look squished.
novelties look better imo GLWIC

[ImIrish]

I think hiragana subs would fit the set more considering it's a Japanese desert however if you're looking at making new molds for these katakana subs they look really nice and I like these over the already existing molds. I also appreciate the much better novelties from the last ones and the new deskmat added too

[yh]

Keep in mind MOQs. With 2 base kits you'd need both of them to reach 250. And that's the same with all of the child kits, you'd need each of those to reach 100.

Agree. Please don’t kit GMK like KAT/KAM. Was kinda surprised to come back to this kitting. Please check the GMK MOQ System and re-kit. One base kit and numpad each is enough

[ambulated]

I like the colors chosen and the novelty art! Appreciate the latin base kit as I don't prefer sublegends. Excited to see this set progress

[shawnlyx]

I don't know why there's so many kits use katakana sublegends these days. I was interested in this kit until the change to katakana sublegend, there's no practical use of katakana sublegend in daily Japanese typing.

There's a reason Japanese keyboard uses hiragana as a standard sublegend, people type in hiragana 80% of the time.

[vndytran]

I don't know why there's so many kits use katakana sublegends these days. I was interested in this kit until the change to katakana sublegend, there's no practical use of katakana sublegend in daily Japanese typing.

There's a reason Japanese keyboard uses hiragana as a standard sublegend, people type in hiragana 80% of the time.

Hi! It was entirely my fault. I was blood thirsty for some katakana, which is now removed.

[chung]

<3

[dak148]

Please consider all icon mods or all text mods, the mix right now is really jarring.

[smackyp]

Great colors. As a ichigo-daifuku "connoisseur" (/s), this is definitely going on my lookout list.

Super-happy that you went back to hiragana sub-legends.

[CookieFlow]

I don't know why there's so many kits use katakana sublegends these days. I was interested in this kit until the change to katakana sublegend, there's no practical use of katakana sublegend in daily Japanese typing.

There's a reason Japanese keyboard uses hiragana as a standard sublegend, people type in hiragana 80% of the time.

Hi! It was entirely my fault. I was blood thirsty for some katakana, which is now removed.

Happy to see Hiraganas 

[vndytran]

Great colors. As a ichigo-daifuku "connoisseur" (/s), this is definitely going on my lookout list.

Super-happy that you went back to hiragana sub-legends.

haha thank you for the feedback!

[ImIrish]

I really like the updates you've been doing and I really love this set. I would suggest looking at a set like GMK Metaverse to help with some of the sub legends. There's a few things like there's no small kana of ふ on the 2 key and then you're missing「 」on the brackets as well as a few more on that right side. I appreciate replacing the numpad though with kitting for an alice keyboard and letting someone choose if they want a numpad. the 1.75u r3 ctrl is a nice addition also. It's a hard decision to cut some of the 40s keys but the fact is that most people don't use 40s and it'll help cut down and make your base kit price cheaper and be more appealing to everyone. I would say adding a misc kit that has some of the 40s keys and odd sized keys in general is the best way to go. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the GB to purchase this set.

[vndytran]

I really like the updates you've been doing and I really love this set. I would suggest looking at a set like GMK Metaverse to help with some of the sub legends. There's a few things like there's no small kana of ふ on the 2 key and then you're missing「 」on the brackets as well as a few more on that right side. I appreciate replacing the numpad though with kitting for an alice keyboard and letting someone choose if they want a numpad. the 1.75u r3 ctrl is a nice addition also. It's a hard decision to cut some of the 40s keys but the fact is that most people don't use 40s and it'll help cut down and make your base kit price cheaper and be more appealing to everyone. I would say adding a misc kit that has some of the 40s keys and odd sized keys in general is the best way to go. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the GB to purchase this set.

Hi! Thank you so much for the feedback, working on it right now. I am also increasing the visibilities of the sublegends

[sup3r170va]

Please consider all icon mods or all text mods, the mix right now is really jarring.

I must say, I disagree with this. This design is no different from many other popular sets like 9009, 8008, Bingsu, Botanical, modern dolch etc.

I really like the updates you've been doing and I really love this set. I would suggest looking at a set like GMK Metaverse to help with some of the sub legends. There's a few things like there's no small kana of ふ on the 2 key and then you're missing「 」on the brackets as well as a few more on that right side. I appreciate replacing the numpad though with kitting for an alice keyboard and letting someone choose if they want a numpad. the 1.75u r3 ctrl is a nice addition also. It's a hard decision to cut some of the 40s keys but the fact is that most people don't use 40s and it'll help cut down and make your base kit price cheaper and be more appealing to everyone. I would say adding a misc kit that has some of the 40s keys and odd sized keys in general is the best way to go. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the GB to purchase this set.

Hi! Thank you so much for the feedback, working on it right now. I am also increasing the visibilities of the sublegends

Can I propose you reach out to the designer for GMK inukuma which is running right now? He just made custom hiragana sublegends, which I think are nicer than the ones others are running. If he agrees and u can use his hiragana sublegends, that would be very nice. 

[Coneree]

Digging the changes! Looks good and will def cop a Latin base 

[vndytran]

Digging the changes! Looks good and will def cop a Latin base 

Thanks!! these improvements wouldn't be possible without you guys

[ImIrish]

I really love the new alpha color it looks so good. the sub legends also look great now! The dark novelties really pop now with the new strawberry color and it's pleasant on the eyes. I'm not the best for suggestions on actual kitting but if you're able to talk to someone who has had experience running sets I would 100% ask about costs and what's the best way to do what you want with the base kit. I forgot to say this in my last post but you should add an F13 key into one of the kits since more tkl's are coming out with it, specifically the new nk87 and KFE that ran not long ago.

[vndytran]

I really love the new alpha color it looks so good. the sub legends also look great now! The dark novelties really pop now with the new strawberry color and it's pleasant on the eyes. I'm not the best for suggestions on actual kitting but if you're able to talk to someone who has had experience running sets I would 100% ask about costs and what's the best way to do what you want with the base kit. I forgot to say this in my last post but you should add an F13 key into one of the kits since more tkl's are coming out with it, specifically the new nk87 and KFE that ran not long ago.

Alrighty, thanks! Struggling between price to the amount of useable keys ratio xD

[CookieFlow]

Still curious about the kimono novelty on R2, just seems completely random?

I think even just doing the same strawberry that is on R2 but in the "strawberry color" would be more coherent.

[vndytran]

Still curious about the kimono novelty on R2, just seems completely random?

I think even just doing the same strawberry that is on R2 but in the "strawberry color" would be more coherent.

hey! thank you so much for the feedback and sorry for the late reply... we have decided to remove the kimono. Also, we updated our new color guide.. please check it out!

[vndytran]

Small update 03/17

Updating some renders, still awaiting for deskmats

Changed from Pantones to Ral, for better GMK matching

Updated pictures of kits

New color guide

[Nukz]

I like the vibes this set gives me fr!

[vndytran]

I like the vibes this set gives me fr!

xD I try I try

[Nerona]

I LOVE IT!
 

[ImVeryBored]

"Hiragana to Katakana Sublegends" well that's disappointing

[vndytran]

"Hiragana to Katakana Sublegends" well that's disappointing

hey! on our latest update, we removed the katakana long ago!

[Belled]

I am so happy this set is coming, I missed out on gmk darling so this will be my replacement until or if r2 for darling comes out

[Trivent]

Good design but the deskmats may need some more options or serious reworking. There are a lot of good ways to use the strawberry theme and this may not be it IMO

[Mr Chrome]

This is really nice, like Darling meets Bingsu. That red bean color is sweet.

[fromscratchusa]

Totally getting this. I wasn’t a fan of the fork, but now the novelties look way better. 

[EdgeOfInfinity]

gf is loving the colors, but i'm not 100% sold on the kitting or novelties. one of those situations where i actually need the numpad (and never rock alice layout).

i'll agree the new novelties are better than b4 but i think a few could still be improved. mainly the heart face key, it just looks a bit misplaced. maybe a non strawberry-related key for some variety? i'll fill out the IC form later tonight 

[Kookiekurls]

I absolutely love these colors! Wow, really incredible work on that part!

I do have... a few, possible requests

First is a 1.75u Super key. Mac users really appreciate this very small  addition, because we flip our alt and super keys. Not have a 1.75u super key always makes me sad

Second... these deskmats. I feel like they could use some love

Third, accent colored Spacebars. That is a really common part of a Spacebars kit that almost every set offers. In general I think you should really just have a Spacebars kit rather than including some of the standard parts in the base kit to reduce the base kit price overall.

As far as hiragana vs Latin... most sets I’ve seen recently offer the alphas as a kit rather than a full second base kit. I would personally suggest hiragana sub legends in the base kit, and offer a Latin alphas kit.

Thank you for designing this incredible set!

[vndytran]

I absolutely love these colors! Wow, really incredible work on that part!

I do have... a few, possible requests

First is a 1.75u Super key. Mac users really appreciate this very small  addition, because we flip our alt and super keys. Not have a 1.75u super key always makes me sad

Second... these deskmats. I feel like they could use some love

Third, accent colored Spacebars. That is a really common part of a Spacebars kit that almost every set offers. In general I think you should really just have a Spacebars kit rather than including some of the standard parts in the base kit to reduce the base kit price overall.

As far as hiragana vs Latin... most sets I’ve seen recently offer the alphas as a kit rather than a full second base kit. I would personally suggest hiragana sub legends in the base kit, and offer a Latin alphas kit.

Thank you for designing this incredible set!

hey! thank you for your feedback:) are there any specific details that you'd like the deskmats to improve/change?

[vndytran]

Totally getting this. I wasn’t a fan of the fork, but now the novelties look way better. 

Woohoo, thanks! Yeah, the fork was a huge miss xD

[vndytran]

Added new Switch Collab

[PuddingPug]

Love the colors of this set. Can't wait!

[SDKCAMPING]

The switches are cute, tat is a nice addition.

[sup3r170va]

Added new Switch Collab

Love the looks of the switches, but I wish u chose a better switch. I’m really not a big fan of non-ink gateron switches. They really aren’t “end game” level. Gateron ink recolour (like the current 8008 inks) or a JWK recolour would have been better in my opinion. Is the choice of switch fixed?

On the keycaps, I wonder if it would cost more to add a 1.75u enter. I know the 1.75u control suffices, but an enter key would be nice(r). I know the minivan layout is already fully supported, but I hope other 40s layout like the one on Adelie is also supported (with the correct key for enter). Thanks!

[jewleeuhn]

Loving everything happening with this set tbh. Hope color matching won't be too much of an issue!

[vndytran]

Loving everything happening with this set tbh. Hope color matching won't be too much of an issue!

Hi! Thanks, hope so too ;O

[JunLLWu]

Any reason why alpha colored tilde in the Hiragana base kit doesn't have Hiragana sublegends?

[stephcarry]

Super cute set and collabs! Would love to see ZionStudios on board as a Philippine vendor too!

[kwiizu]

I wish this set come with internatonal set!

[allenli1234]

Any updates on a release date?

[dak148]

kbdfans has this listed on their website for groupbuy start today (5.15). Is this actually happening today?