[IC] GMK NERVE / GB DATE CONFIRMED AND MORE!

[Manukbs_]

GMK NERVE

IC FORM

https://forms.gle/WHufkbAh85TeMGBF8

INTRO

Hello, this is Manu, designer and project manager for multiple vendors. This set is a collaboration between LoobedSwitches, Baionlenja and me.

GB DATE AND PRICING

15 April - 6 May

Base kits:$125
Novelties:$65
Numpad:$45
Deskmats:$25
Nebula artisan logo:$40
Nebula artisan no logo:$30
Aiglatson artisan:$55
T-Shirt:$25
Hoodie:$35

price may vary depending on region

SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: GMK
Material: Doubleshot ABS
Profile: Cherry
Number of kits: 4

KITTING

Renders made by MiKeyDigit










KEYBOARD RENDERS

SYNOVIA - BAIONLENJA







OPTICA - KAI







OPTICA - KAI








COLLABS

BAIONLENJA - LARVA

Larva is a keyboard in collab with GMK Nerve, you will be able to purchase an unit through two methods:

1- By buying the keycap set the first 24h

2- 50 unit global raffle

DESKMATS










GB ARTISANS

Artisans by Nebula effects and Aiglatson Studio. Those artisans will be able to purchase through local GB vendors

VENDORS

Europe: DeltaKeyCo
China: VERTEX
United States: LoobedSwitches
United Kingdom: Prototypist
Thailand: AiglatsonStudio
South East Asia: iLumkb
Korea: Geonworks
Oceania: Keebz&Cables
Latam: LatamKeys
Japan: BaseKeys
Taiwan: Typo!works/ Masje
India: NeoMacro

HOODIE AND T-SHIRT
















SPECIAL THANKS

MiKeyDigit for the amazing renders
Stellaidoscope for the peak novelties (she is insanelly good, contact her for novelty design)
Haldus and Iri for the constant feedback
Mario from GMK, he is the GOAT

[Manukbs_]

Reserved

[xLeHoy]

So hyped for this! GLWIC!

[idealape]

I bet Charo is going to drool all over this 
nice stuff

[keepoto]

Another dank set from our resident manu manu (not a manu)

[DirtyGingy]

How in the hell did this manage to be both subdued and loud at the same time. Impressive

[B14ckbrook]

Lovely set, colours really pop and can see so many homes for it... just need support for UK ISO and it'd be a must-buy.

[QweertyBree]

I can't tell if I want more color or less. Definitely more purple. lol Great concept. Looking forward to this.

[Adqam64]

Really beautiful sets, love the colour combo. The numpad kit looks like a good opportunity to include ISO-UK keys also.

[AMZ]

Hyped! In for sure.

[tactilesbad]

lol @ people asking for local iso support in a set with intentional minimal kitting

[ZavaZ86]

3 people with questionable past running a keyset, surely nothing will go south 

[Wilsonrevere]

Why are there 3 people working on this set? each person picking a colour? why is 40s support prioritised over Numpad when you said you can't hit a 99-dollar base? "Minimal kitting" yet 40s

[keepoto]

lol @ people asking for local iso support in a set with intentional minimal kitting

Regrettably none of the keysets have Chinese support yet

[keepoto]

Why are there 3 people working on this set? each person picking a colour? why is 40s support prioritised over Numpad when you said you can't hit a 99-dollar base? "Minimal kitting" yet 40s

No sorry that's a valid excuse when you explain to your dad why you got a D for your group project

[JQ27]

lol @ people asking for local iso support in a set with intentional minimal kitting

lol @ people lol'ing @ people for asking for something they'd want in something they'd want to purchase if it included said thing

Nice set though, would love to see additional language supports though.

[Adqam64]

lol @ people asking for local iso support in a set with intentional minimal kitting

The kits aren't *that* minimal, and it's like six keys for full UK support. Plus the numpad kit is a good home for those keys as they can support eachother in hitting the MOQ as has been done with various other sets in the past.  There's no harm in asking, is there?

[JQ27]

lol @ people asking for local iso support in a set with intentional minimal kitting

The kits aren't *that* minimal, and it's like six keys for full UK support. Plus the numpad kit is a good home for those keys as they can support eachother in hitting the MOQ as has been done with various other sets in the past.  There's no harm in asking, is there?

Also, "minimal kitting" -> two base kits. :thinkers:

[Manukbs_]

Why are there 3 people working on this set? each person picking a colour? why is 40s support prioritised over Numpad when you said you can't hit a 99-dollar base? "Minimal kitting" yet 40s

The "minimal" kitting idea was removed after a lot of people complained and showed more interest for a larger kitting more expensive than a smaller for a cheaper price. So that idea is not there anymore. I don't get the issue that multiple people works on a set tbh.

[MiKeyDigit]

Great keycaps set and more important, sexy renders . Love it bb

[Rob27shred]

It's like Hyperfuse & Toxic had a bastard child, I love it!

[MartinThePolarBear]

GLWIC!

Definitely want both the Base Kit & Alt Mods

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[spingo]

The detail in those novelties *chef kiss*. Definitely inspiring designs. I may not be a huge fan of the color way but I really appreciate this set's concept and execution. And the color way does work real well with the design. Well put together sir!

Great work! GWIC!

[Manukbs_]

The detail in those novelties *chef kiss*. Definitely inspiring designs. I may not be a huge fan of the color way but I really appreciate this set's concept and execution. And the color way does work real well with the design. Well put together sir!

Great work! GWIC!

Thank you for your words! That message reminded me that I'm a ****ing idiot who forgot to mention the novelty designer, Stellaidoscope. She is the best.

[Chippy]

You should check with GMK to make sure these colors can be produced prior to running the GB. Not all colors can be remade due to pigment restrictions in EU. This is likely fine, as it's generally only an issue for neon pinks/reds, but I would still recommend asking first.

[Manukbs_]

You should check with GMK to make sure these colors can be produced prior to running the GB. Not all colors can be remade due to pigment restrictions in EU. This is likely fine, as it's generally only an issue for neon pinks/reds, but I would still recommend asking first.

Already have the physical samples from GMK in person, tried to make everything I can behind the scenes before releasing the IC, thank you for your words, the novelties have been revised too by GMK to check the feasibility.

[spingo]

The detail in those novelties *chef kiss*. Definitely inspiring designs. I may not be a huge fan of the color way but I really appreciate this set's concept and execution. And the color way does work real well with the design. Well put together sir!

Great work! GWIC!

Thank you for your words! That message reminded me that I'm a ****ing idiot who forgot to mention the novelty designer, Stellaidoscope. She is the best.

I'll say. Great detail and execution.

[tactilesbad]

lol @ people asking for local iso support in a set with intentional minimal kitting

Regrettably none of the keysets have Chinese support yet

would make immensely more sense than any local iso support

[Robert.Lussier5]

Great set. Big fan on neon yellow/green.

This is just be asking for 1.5u supers.

[iamtragic]

Requesting numpad in base and a change in * and / legends to × and ÷.

[Woovie]

Feedback on the keycaps: The novelties with shapes akin to the key should have equal spacing to the edge of the keycap all the way around. It looks weird not doing so.

Feedback on the vendor choices: With the history I've seen from customers of Loobed, I cannot support this set in GB unless another NA vendor was chosen. I get that they are involved in the design process, but just a simple search of reddit.com loobed or asking in your local Discord, you can find out that many people have had pretty bad experiences. That's already far too much risk for me given what this hobby has been through.

Good luck, it's a cool set! 

[bigmaxnonions]

Would like to see a purple accented return key for the numpad kit, looks really nice otherwise!

[dededecline]

Love the design, I'll try to get a set in extras when another vendor inevitably has to step in to rescue this GB.

[Razer1987]

I would love to see the actual new standard, iso-fr/es kit !

[Alvi]

Crazy colour palette - I love it!

[ReverbSlush]

I'm really into this colorway!!

I'd like to know a little more about LoobedSwitches. Have they fulfilled any GB's before? Do they ship in-stock orders on time?

[aicyborg]

Adding my voice to those asking for Nordeuk support; I'd likely be in if so.

PS the ISO enter novelty goes so hard.

[Kiririn]

Why numpad as a separate kit instead of being included in base? Also where is the 6u spacebar since alice bars were included unless it is using stock GMK colors. I like the overall colors being used but the kitting and questionable NA vendor just puts me off from this.

[Johvelo]

Adding my voice to those asking for Nordeuk support; I'd likely be in if so.

PS the ISO enter novelty goes so hard.

Seconding this. Colors are great but any keycap set with wrong layout i'll pass.

[tactilesbad]

Adding my voice to those asking for Nordeuk support; I'd likely be in if so.

PS the ISO enter novelty goes so hard.

Seconding this. Colors are great but any keycap set with wrong layout i'll pass.

delusional take. keycaps don't have a layout (those are boards) and there is nothing wrong about terminal iso. l2type

[Manukbs_]

Why numpad as a separate kit instead of being included in base? Also where is the 6u spacebar since alice bars were included unless it is using stock GMK colors. I like the overall colors being used but the kitting and questionable NA vendor just puts me off from this.

Why numpad as a separate kit instead of being included in base? - few users
Also where is the 6u spacebar since alice bars were included - No correlation and 6u have few users aswell

[Manukbs_]

Adding my voice to those asking for Nordeuk support; I'd likely be in if so.

PS the ISO enter novelty goes so hard.

Seconding this. Colors are great but any keycap set with wrong layout i'll pass.

I keep waiting for an international kit to hit MoQ naturally without the EU vendor having to buy 50+ kits and 50+ Bases to cover these

[keepoto]

Why numpad as a separate kit instead of being included in base? Also where is the 6u spacebar since alice bars were included unless it is using stock GMK colors. I like the overall colors being used but the kitting and questionable NA vendor just puts me off from this.

9.5 out of 10 sets dont put 6u in base no

edit: i counted all 20 ICs on the first page atm and 3/20 have 6u in base (I excluded gravity well and the very cursed halloween set)

[spingo]

Why numpad as a separate kit instead of being included in base? Also where is the 6u spacebar since alice bars were included unless it is using stock GMK colors. I like the overall colors being used but the kitting and questionable NA vendor just puts me off from this.

9.5 out of 10 sets dont put 6u in base no

edit: i counted all 20 ICs on the first page atm and 3/20 have 6u in base (I excluded gravity well and the very cursed halloween set)

Gravity Well won't have a 6u in the base set but may have a spacebar kit that includes it.

[Manukbs_]

Why numpad as a separate kit instead of being included in base? Also where is the 6u spacebar since alice bars were included unless it is using stock GMK colors. I like the overall colors being used but the kitting and questionable NA vendor just puts me off from this.

9.5 out of 10 sets dont put 6u in base no

edit: i counted all 20 ICs on the first page atm and 3/20 have 6u in base (I excluded gravity well and the very cursed halloween set)

Gravity Well won't have a 6u in the base set but may have a spacebar kit that includes it.

If I make a spacebar kit, I will have to include the alicebars on it, and that will make other people unhappy about it, no matter what I do, there will always be someone who is not happy

[keepoto]

Why numpad as a separate kit instead of being included in base? Also where is the 6u spacebar since alice bars were included unless it is using stock GMK colors. I like the overall colors being used but the kitting and questionable NA vendor just puts me off from this.

9.5 out of 10 sets dont put 6u in base no

edit: i counted all 20 ICs on the first page atm and 3/20 have 6u in base (I excluded gravity well and the very cursed halloween set)

Gravity Well won't have a 6u in the base set but may have a spacebar kit that includes it.

If I make a spacebar kit, I will have to include the alicebars on it, and that will make other people unhappy about it, no matter what I do, there will always be someone who is not happy

what about just include 6u and nothing else in base (and don't include a spacebars kit) for true hhkb supremacy

it fits the brutalist theme by being very brutal to users

[Manukbs_]

Why numpad as a separate kit instead of being included in base? Also where is the 6u spacebar since alice bars were included unless it is using stock GMK colors. I like the overall colors being used but the kitting and questionable NA vendor just puts me off from this.

9.5 out of 10 sets dont put 6u in base no

edit: i counted all 20 ICs on the first page atm and 3/20 have 6u in base (I excluded gravity well and the very cursed halloween set)

Gravity Well won't have a 6u in the base set but may have a spacebar kit that includes it.

If I make a spacebar kit, I will have to include the alicebars on it, and that will make other people unhappy about it, no matter what I do, there will always be someone who is not happy

what about just include 6u and nothing else in base (and don't include a spacebars kit) for true hhkb supremacy

it fits the brutalist theme by being very brutal to users

People will complain that has no sense to include a 6U without the 1.5u supers, and then about the 1u alts. After, UK ISO users will complain about that it makes no sense to include 6U spacebar because I said it's niche as well as their compatibility, so I should include that too, then, NorDe will ask for an international kit since it has no sense to only have international with the UK and I will have to add the NorDe kit and finally, my spanish and france fellas (I love you) will ask me to add ESFR since I'm making Nordeuk.

[Manukbs_]

Would like to see a purple accented return key for the numpad kit, looks really nice otherwise!

Will add it soon, thank you!

[Kiririn]

9.5 out of 10 sets dont put 6u in base no

edit: i counted all 20 ICs on the first page atm and 3/20 have 6u in base (I excluded gravity well and the very cursed halloween set)

Yes almost every set doesn't put a 6u bar in the base. But that's because they have a spacebars kit. OP didn't want a spacebars kit because alice bars would be made to go down to the spacebars kit. This I wholeheartedly agree with him on not having a spacebars kit since you'd be making a whole different kit that will cost extra. In the end, it is the OP's decision to include whatever he wants.

[keepoto]

9.5 out of 10 sets dont put 6u in base no

edit: i counted all 20 ICs on the first page atm and 3/20 have 6u in base (I excluded gravity well and the very cursed halloween set)

Yes almost every set doesn't put a 6u bar in the base. But that's because they have a spacebars kit. OP didn't want a spacebars kit because alice bars would be made to go down to the spacebars kit. This I wholeheartedly agree with him on not having a spacebars kit since you'd be making a whole different kit that will cost extra. In the end, it is the OP's decision to include whatever he wants.

but also many sets have alice bars in base and no 6u bars anywhere in the set (sleeping soon so cbb to count again) so after all it's just a whatevburger