[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109917.0][img width=316 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/u2IIeCR.jpg[/img][/url][url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109917.0][img width=316 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/kgMRAQg.jpg[/img][/url]Is this based off of Lancaster Pennsylvania?
That's so cool! I live in Montgomery county so that's pretty close to meIs this based off of Lancaster Pennsylvania?
It sure is!
Nice colors as always. Please consider adding 1.25u Fn key, ISO-US to base kit. Also, do you have any plans for novelties?
Since you've got an R4 backslash in the ISO kit, you probably don't need it in the base kit. Or vice versa.
That's so cool! I live in Montgomery county so that's pretty close to meIs this based off of Lancaster Pennsylvania?
It sure is!
PA GANG PULL UP!
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I think the rows are off here (assuming this is a 40s kit) and should be
R2
R3
R3
R4
R4
R4
I would also suggest removing the lock key, adding a second 1u shift for ortho support, and adding 1.25u and 1.75u enter keys. Come by the 40s discord if you want more help with this!
Oh gosh this is beautiful. I'd had a similar set in mind to do but this is just so lovely and perfectly done - the burgundy, amber, cream, and charcoal are such an unexpectedly pretty combination, at once feeling luxurious with leather, brass, and velvet, and homey, like a pipe smoke and book-filled home library. That dual feeling remind me of both the professor's study and the train ride in the Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.
Is this based off of Lancaster Pennsylvania?
It sure is!
Why "1929?" What's the significance of that year?
I know Lancaster was founded in 1729...
I'm familiar with the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania...
Is there a specific postcard this set uses as inspiration for colors? I'm just curious.
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is gh evolving?
Just a quick update based on the feedback i've gotten!I believe a R4 pipe key is missing, it is needed to pair with that 1.25u Shift key. Also, ISO US may has fewer keys than ISO UK if you consider lowering the cost a bit, I may be wrong about the price part.
1. I moved the B key to the spacebars kit from the 40's kit. This makes a lot of sense because split users will already have to get the spacebars kit so forcing them to get the 40's kit which would be useless to them did not make sense. To be honest this was more of a slip using an old KLE than anything as I consciously did this for my last set. So thank you for bringing it to my attention so it could be fixed
2. The ISO kit has been added to the base kit instead of being a standalone kit. At first I thought separating the two would be a benefit to lower the cost of the base kit for everyone that wouldn't make use of the ISO keys. But it turns out that this actually punishes ISO users more than anything as the standalone kit is more expensive by itself than just adding it to the base kit. This also ensures that it will get made as well as increase the aftermarket value of the base kit for those who get it. I think this change makes a lot of sense after understanding all of those things. So thank you for that feedback and thank you KingK22 for explaining this benefit to my non-iso brain lol.
3. Novelties will be getting a new R4. I am still working on them to make sure they are up to spec. I want to avoid the constant changes that occurred in my last keyset due to going back and forth with GMK on the limitations and line sizes. For now, the shown novelties are up to spec, but there are more to come.
4. I received less feedback than I had imagined regarding language support. Seems that the audience is still primarily basic English alphas users. That being said, the most requested language so far was Hangul! So... I am heavily considering adding Hangul support as I have always said that I want my sets to support languages without necessarily being themed around them. I have not decided if I am going to add this as a separate kit like I did in the past or if I am going to attempt to run a second base kit. It will largely depend on the final data of the IC phase of the project to determine which is more feasible and beneficial. Please let me know your thoughts in the Google Form though!
5. I am still reaching to find collaboration opportunities! I intend to have artisans and possibly other collabs running along side the set.
Thank you all for your feedback so far! It's been incredibly helpful and it shapes the set to YOUR needs. Please let me know any and all thoughts you have, positive or negative. Thank you again for you continued support and understanding!
Just a quick update based on the feedback i've gotten!I believe a R4 pipe key is missing, it is needed to pair with that 1.25u Shift key. Also, ISO US may has fewer keys than ISO UK if you consider lowering the cost a bit, I may be wrong about the price part.
1. I moved the B key to the spacebars kit from the 40's kit. This makes a lot of sense because split users will already have to get the spacebars kit so forcing them to get the 40's kit which would be useless to them did not make sense. To be honest this was more of a slip using an old KLE than anything as I consciously did this for my last set. So thank you for bringing it to my attention so it could be fixed
2. The ISO kit has been added to the base kit instead of being a standalone kit. At first I thought separating the two would be a benefit to lower the cost of the base kit for everyone that wouldn't make use of the ISO keys. But it turns out that this actually punishes ISO users more than anything as the standalone kit is more expensive by itself than just adding it to the base kit. This also ensures that it will get made as well as increase the aftermarket value of the base kit for those who get it. I think this change makes a lot of sense after understanding all of those things. So thank you for that feedback and thank you KingK22 for explaining this benefit to my non-iso brain lol.
3. Novelties will be getting a new R4. I am still working on them to make sure they are up to spec. I want to avoid the constant changes that occurred in my last keyset due to going back and forth with GMK on the limitations and line sizes. For now, the shown novelties are up to spec, but there are more to come.
4. I received less feedback than I had imagined regarding language support. Seems that the audience is still primarily basic English alphas users. That being said, the most requested language so far was Hangul! So... I am heavily considering adding Hangul support as I have always said that I want my sets to support languages without necessarily being themed around them. I have not decided if I am going to add this as a separate kit like I did in the past or if I am going to attempt to run a second base kit. It will largely depend on the final data of the IC phase of the project to determine which is more feasible and beneficial. Please let me know your thoughts in the Google Form though!
5. I am still reaching to find collaboration opportunities! I intend to have artisans and possibly other collabs running along side the set.
Thank you all for your feedback so far! It's been incredibly helpful and it shapes the set to YOUR needs. Please let me know any and all thoughts you have, positive or negative. Thank you again for you continued support and understanding!
I'd like to see renders with a black keyboard.I’d like to echo this please, and ask a bit wider: please render with a few more differently coloured boards?
I'd like to see renders with a black keyboard.I’d like to echo this please, and ask a bit wider: please render with a few more differently coloured boards?
I can’t quite picture what this would look good on.
On its own, this is one of the best looking sets I’ve seen in a while, really special, and different to most sets I’ve seen apart from Thai Tea.
This is pretty nice and neat, would watch out for this! Pantone please?
I wanted to update everyone.Thanks for not trying to sell us something you’re not certain you can deliver in reasonable time.
Due to the long wait times, supply challenges, and overall uncertainty in global affairs and markets, I have decided to postpone this project. In the background I am still looking for ways to bring this to market for you all but as it stands now, I do not feel confident that bringing this to market with current circumstances would result in an excellent experience for my customers. I apologize if this is sad news for those interested. Again, I will still be looking for ways to get this to you all but wanted to set the expectation now that it won't be this summer like planed and that I do no currently have an estimated time of when I intend to run this. Thank you for your understanding.
I just noticed you updated the IC at the end of June to reflect a switch to MilkyWay. I hope this goes to GB. Lancaster has been on my watch list since your first IC. I absolutely love the colors and I enjoy a good train trip. I haven't seen any updates since end of June though. Is there a timeframe for GB, or any better way to get updates on this project?
Hey can you change 2 of those R3 ansi novelties to R4 so they can be used for R4 2.25u left shift key?I just noticed you updated the IC at the end of June to reflect a switch to MilkyWay. I hope this goes to GB. Lancaster has been on my watch list since your first IC. I absolutely love the colors and I enjoy a good train trip. I haven't seen any updates since end of June though. Is there a timeframe for GB, or any better way to get updates on this project?
Thank you for being a dedicated fan! I have been polishing the Interest Check in the background and wanted to wait until a couple more things were ironed out before making it official. But yeah it's coming back! We are working on color matching right now, and as soon as that is done, we will be getting this to Group Buy as soon as possible.
As far as updates go, I will now be posting all updates right here on Geekhack so just follow this thread. If you would like more granular updates on all the little things along the journey, my Discord is the best place to get those.
Thanks again for your support!
Hey guys. I wanted to provide an update.
I got color samples in hand over a month ago. The first round of samples was very good! But there were some tweaks to be made of course. I was in communication with MW to get a second sample going but I actually have not heard back yet. In fact I have not heard anything in over 4 weeks from the MW team about anything and it looks like other lines of communication have gone cold for other folks as well. I have reached out several times and got nothing.
I will keep you all posted if anything develops. I had pretty strong communication with a representative from MW up until 4 weeks ago so my main concern is that they and the team is alright. Once I get verification on what is going on, I can provide more insight into the next steps for the Lancaster project for you all.
Thank you for your patience. This is a weird thing and a weird time so I am hoping for the best for everyone at this moment.
Wanted to post a quick update. Communication has been reestablished and the second set of samples are on the way. I am in the middle of a move right now so there may be some delays but things are moving forward and I will be posting updates on the samples as soon as I get them.