[GB] GMK Nines -- 40s kit through GMK Sixes GB!

[Furikurichemy]

ooohhh sublegend the u and n keys. That would be cool!

Edit: or..... a 9s key 

Ohhh.. Something like this? (Attachment Link)

Yes, but I think he/she meant two separate keys with sublegends - so U with 9 sublegend and N with a 9 sublegend, but I could be mistaken. Not sure if GMK is allowing one or two novelty keys though.

Yeah I had in mind a u or n key with a 9 sub legend. Unfortunately, it's not possible to do both with only one novelty but I was just spit balling anyway.
Also I am a dude, for anyone interested lol.

[yui_]

Personally, I would prefer a single "IX" on the top left of the keycap for a novelty, but I also like the look of the fraction.

[Emir]

Hi!

So, I tested out some ideas - and unfortunately the single IX just doesn't look good. I imagined that it would look good, but it just didn't translate well from my head and onto a keycap. Instead, I went for the IX/IX design and added it to the basekit:


For people curious about single IX and why I didn't go with it:


We tried different scaling, different thickness etc - but it just wasn't happening. :/

Thanks for all the feedback!

[tipsyboo]

IX/IX looks great!

[mlnr]

√81

[depletedvespene]

√81

More like 1+2³, if you know what I mean...

[Emir]

Thank you Oblotzky!

[MajorShy]

Hey if I get in on extra stock, is it also gonna ship in early september? 

[Emir]

Hey if I get in on extra stock, is it also gonna ship in early september? 

I imagine the pre-orders up on kono (assuming you mean these), will be shipped together with the GB Nines. For kono, they have to deal with customs and other stuff, so it might be a bit later than mykeyboard or kbdfans - but yeah early September is the goal for the US. Mid/Late August is the expected timeline for EU.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Add on cap is fantastic. Looking forward to this set.

[MajorShy]

Hey if I get in on extra stock, is it also gonna ship in early september? 

I imagine the pre-orders up on kono (assuming you mean these), will be shipped together with the GB Nines. For kono, they have to deal with customs and other stuff, so it might be a bit later than mykeyboard or kbdfans - but yeah early September is the goal for the US. Mid/Late August is the expected timeline for EU.

Thank you

[Mcnos]

Looking to buy a set once they ship out

[architones]

Looking to buy a set once they ship out

If I'm not mistaken you can still by extras on Kono.

[Emir]

We're heading in to production now and kit has been confirmed (a bit delayed due to the added novelty).

Expected shipment out from GMK is said to be early september - so not far off from the first expected time frame!

[Full]

Emir,

This is 100% gonna be the set of the year, mark my words, and the words of many! I love it! Cant wait to receive it, will use it with my gold coated brass Think 6.5

[diorite]

So I joined the preorder because I missed the group buy. Will I still get the novelty key, as well?

[Emir]

So I joined the preorder because I missed the group buy. Will I still get the novelty key, as well?

Yep! Don't worry.

Artisan update: I just heard back that some people did not pay. I'll reach out to them, and if payment isn't made I'll open a new form and raffle their spots away.

[diorite]

So I joined the preorder because I missed the group buy. Will I still get the novelty key, as well?

Yep! Don't worry.

Artisan update: I just heard back that some people did not pay. I'll reach out to them, and if payment isn't made I'll open a new form and raffle their spots away.

Thanks! How many sets were sold?

[Emir]

So I joined the preorder because I missed the group buy. Will I still get the novelty key, as well?

Yep! Don't worry.

Artisan update: I just heard back that some people did not pay. I'll reach out to them, and if payment isn't made I'll open a new form and raffle their spots away.

Thanks! How many sets were sold?

400 on the dot!

[depletedvespene]

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Thanks! How many sets were sold?

400 on the dot!

And how many on the comma?


Sorry, I'll see myself out.

[Emir]

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Thanks! How many sets were sold?

400 on the dot!

And how many on the comma?


Sorry, I'll see myself out.

500 with extras, if that's what you were asking (this is why we could try to request adding a bonus novelty key!).

[nug]

Why does the KBDfans updates page say "6-30: Waiting for payment to GMK" https://kbdfans.cn/pages/updates-1 https://imgur.com/a/SaL6LhQ

Surely they have paid GMK by now?

[Emir]

Why does the KBDfans updates page say "6-30: Waiting for payment to GMK" https://kbdfans.cn/pages/updates-1 https://imgur.com/a/SaL6LhQ

Surely they have paid GMK by now?

Don't worry, production has started as I said. There's nothing to worry about with kbdfans, I've spoken to them!

[depletedvespene]

Why does the KBDfans updates page say "6-30: Waiting for payment to GMK" https://kbdfans.cn/pages/updates-1 https://imgur.com/a/SaL6LhQ

Surely they have paid GMK by now?

Don't worry, production has started as I said. There's nothing to worry about with kbdfans, I've spoken to them!

Cool!

This morning I reviewed the IC thread. Have you put any thought to go do a variant with icon keycaps in a next set?


(while we're at this, I'd love to see an "all icons!" set that is actually... all icons — I intend to do exactly this with Ellipse's F77 repro... we shall see how good... or not... it looks)

[aleck]

If someone loses interest in this by x or y reason, and wants to sell it for a not so high price, I might be a potential buyer.

[PiotrMKG]

If someone loses interest in this by x or y reason, and wants to sell it for a not so high price, I might be a potential buyer.

99% of time vendors have extras so e-mail closest to You and You should get it.

[aleck]

If someone loses interest in this by x or y reason, and wants to sell it for a not so high price, I might be a potential buyer.

99% of time vendors have extras so e-mail closest to You and You should get it.

I think the closest ones to me are from the US, either way, I'd prefer them to approach me rather than the opposite.

[Emir]

If someone loses interest in this by x or y reason, and wants to sell it for a not so high price, I might be a potential buyer.

99% of time vendors have extras so e-mail closest to You and You should get it.

I think the closest ones to me are from the US, either way, I'd prefer them to approach me rather than the opposite.

Extras are live on kono, just buy it there. I'm extras fashion, they're up marked though

[aleck]

If someone loses interest in this by x or y reason, and wants to sell it for a not so high price, I might be a potential buyer.

99% of time vendors have extras so e-mail closest to You and You should get it.

I think the closest ones to me are from the US, either way, I'd prefer them to approach me rather than the opposite.

Extras are live on kono, just buy it there. I'm extras fashion, they're up marked though

How much time will the extras be live?

[xondat]

If someone loses interest in this by x or y reason, and wants to sell it for a not so high price, I might be a potential buyer.

99% of time vendors have extras so e-mail closest to You and You should get it.

I think the closest ones to me are from the US, either way, I'd prefer them to approach me rather than the opposite.

Extras are live on kono, just buy it there. I'm extras fashion, they're up marked though

How much time will the extras be live?

Probably until they sell out.

[cari]

So I joined the preorder because I missed the group buy. Will I still get the novelty key, as well?

Yep! Don't worry.

Artisan update: I just heard back that some people did not pay. I'll reach out to them, and if payment isn't made I'll open a new form and raffle their spots away.

Has there been any update on the artisan raffle?

[Emir]

So I joined the preorder because I missed the group buy. Will I still get the novelty key, as well?

Yep! Don't worry.

Artisan update: I just heard back that some people did not pay. I'll reach out to them, and if payment isn't made I'll open a new form and raffle their spots away.

Has there been any update on the artisan raffle?

Artisans are just about to be made by salvun, and if I know him right, the process might be put up on his Instagram stories for us to follow! As for the spots, I emailed out and got no replies for some, so those will be reraffled. I'll work on the form as soon as I get to a pc later today!

[Emir]

Update on my post above,

I didn't create a new raffle yet because I think all artisans are accounted for. If that is not the case, we will raffle away whatever is left after the keyset has shipped.

[Emir]

Update:

Artisans are progressing well:

Currently being anodized!


Another edit:
I made a discord for my projects! If you are interested in following the progress or discuss them, feel free to join:
https://discord.gg/MwVTg2E 

[rondg]

Will there be extras? I want to buy an aluminum keycap too 

[Emir]

Will there be extras? I want to buy an aluminum keycap too 

Hard limit of 10, sorry! There might be a raffle for 1-2 artisans, we will see.
(Note, he makes 20 just in case some have defects)

[rondg]

Will there be extras? I want to buy an aluminum keycap too 

Hard limit of 10, sorry! There might be a raffle for 1-2 artisans, we will see.
(Note, he makes 20 just in case some have defects)

Depending on the defect, I am willing to buy it!

[jimboytacos]

Where can I buy this Nines set? Kono doesn't have them anymore.

[Emir]

Where can I buy this Nines set? Kono doesn't have them anymore.

If konos extras are sold out, then I am sorry to say that you'll not be able to purchase through them anymore. Kbdfans will have extras, so your best bet is to wait for those to open up (usually when the Keyset has shipped to them). Besides that, the aftermarket would be the way to get it.

[Emir]

Where can I buy this Nines set? Kono doesn't have them anymore.

Good news! I just heard back from Kono, they saved a small number of units to put up as extras after Nines is shipped - so keep your eyes peeled over at kono!

[nasp]

Since Skiidata just made it to the States, can we expect Nines to be following closely behind? Do you have an updated timeline on production and delivery? Thanks

[Emir]

Artisan update, please read and help me decide:






So the artisans are machined and anodized, they only need to be enamel infilled now to be complete. HOWEVER...

There are some extras that I didn't account for (Salvun made a couple of extras incase some messed up), but they all came out beautifully.
The question now: What do I do with the extras? There were originally 10 raffle spots, and I would feel bad to sell the extras which would make the 10 raffle winners feel "less exclusive". At the same time, it would be a waste to see them waste away...

If any raffle spot winner would not like there to be more than 10 artisans in circulation, please let me know (in private is OK), otherwise I am thinking of 3 options:
1. Raffle away extras
2. Sell extras FCFS
3. Do nothing

Let me know your ideas on this problem we are facing!

[flippanteer]

As a raffle winner, I have no issues with exclusivity. It's a cool cap, with a justifiable artisan price tag!

[GraffitiDecos]

Artisan update, please read and help me decide:

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So the artisans are machined and anodized, they only need to be enamel infilled now to be complete. HOWEVER...

There are some extras that I didn't account for (Salvun made a couple of extras incase some messed up), but they all came out beautifully.
The question now: What do I do with the extras? There were originally 10 raffle spots, and I would feel bad to sell the extras which would make the 10 raffle winners feel "less exclusive". At the same time, it would be a waste to see them waste away...

If any raffle spot winner would not like there to be more than 10 artisans in circulation, please let me know (in private is OK), otherwise I am thinking of 3 options:
1. Raffle away extras
2. Sell extras FCFS
3. Do nothing

Let me know your ideas on this problem we are facing!

I'd say raffle them. How would you do fcfs?Either way, I want!

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[pcire]

Raffle them

[LubedHealios]

Raffle winner here as well I don't care about exclusivity either do what you think is best Emir

[jimboytacos]

To do what is best?

 I would hate to be that guy who participated because knowing this is an extremely rare, one of a kind artisan with only 10 ever produced... And then realized that more were produced and sold. Wouldn't you be angry? I'd be very unhappy.

Emir, Stick to your original words and do not let me or anyone obtain one of those extras. It's ethics at this point.

[GraffitiDecos]

To do what is best?

 I would hate to be that guy who participated because knowing this is an extremely rare, one of a kind artisan with only 10 ever produced... And then realized that more were produced and sold. Wouldn't you be angry? I'd be very unhappy.

Emir, Stick to your original words and do not let me or anyone obtain one of those extras. It's ethics at this point.

He says there's only "a couple" and clearly has asked the participants for their input.

 If we say a couple is two, then is 1 of 12 any less special than 1 of 10? Furthermore, 2 have very publicly said to go for it. Emir has also given other participants the ability to walk away of they feel slighted. Clearly he's not here to double down and make a ton of of profit. I don't understand your "ethics" remark.. clearly he's sensitive to this.
Lastly. It's an artisan cap...

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[Solotov]

Omg, I like it. Please do either raffle or fcfs 

[rondg]

Not a raffle winner but please, raffle it