[IC] SA Espresso - GB is live! Ending May 14th

[Jennisaurus]

I love the gradient! It reflects a shot of espresso perfectly I'm not a huge fan of SA profiles, but I'm very tempted to get this cause of the colours/novs. GLWIC!

[cijanzen]

My bad I guess, you do you. Body dismorphia come in all forms..

There is no place for this kind of backhanded talk here, or frankly anywhere else. Keep the discussion to the keycaps.

[JPoc]

Hey all! Here is the new update.

As mentioned in the post, the GB will be from April 13th to May 14th and you can find pricing, collabs with THOK and RocketCables and the colors for the set, as well as a couple new renders.

It's really awesome to finally move forward with the set. I hope you're as excited as I am.

[Extra-Cwispy]

my caffeine addiction says to pick this one up glwgb!

[JPoc]

my caffeine addiction says to pick this one up glwgb!

Thanks! glad you like it 

[Langelandia]

This is good and should be purchased by many. GLWGB <3

[Sumthingasian]

I'm in for at least two sets to cover a Polycarb TKL and a 40. I've been so excited for this! Thanks for finally getting around to making the buy happen 

[JPoc]

This is good and should be purchased by many. GLWGB <3

Thanks!

I'm in for at least two sets to cover a Polycarb TKL and a 40. I've been so excited for this! Thanks for finally getting around to making the buy happen 

Glad to hear that! Thank you for the support

[diggergig]

You know, this would go perfectly with the upcoming RAMA Thermal Soya case.

[WaynaPawiasek]

There is no ISO Enter in the NorDe kit?
 Support for a German Layout costs almost 200 USD this way?! I'd have to purchase ISO and  NorDe Kit!!

[Bubblegum]

There is no ISO Enter in the NorDe kit?
 Support for a German Layout costs almost 200 USD this way?! I'd have to purchase ISO and  NorDe Kit!!

Was also hoping to have ISO Enter and 1.25u Shift added to the NorDe kit. Brought up on the IC first page and it was taken into consideration without any changes. So I doubt it will change, but it's indeed $37 for 2 Keys.

In either way. Love this set and am super happy that we get a NorDe kit at all!

[JPoc]

There is no ISO Enter in the NorDe kit?
 Support for a German Layout costs almost 200 USD this way?! I'd have to purchase ISO and  NorDe Kit!!

Was also hoping to have ISO Enter and 1.25u Shift added to the NorDe kit. Brought up on the IC first page and it was taken into consideration without any changes. So I doubt it will change, but it's indeed $37 for 2 Keys.

I'll look into this. I see now that you did bring it up previously, but with all the kitting changes it must've slipped my mind.

[lush_bunny]

Hey all! Here is the new update.

As mentioned in the post, the GB will be from April 13th to May 14th and you can find pricing, collabs with THOK and RocketCables and the colors for the set, as well as a couple new renders.

It's really awesome to finally move forward with the set. I hope you're as excited as I am.

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How the hell did I miss this?? Excited for May  :cool:

[iinko_mk]

holy **** looks amazing

[Bubblegum]

There is no ISO Enter in the NorDe kit?
 Support for a German Layout costs almost 200 USD this way?! I'd have to purchase ISO and  NorDe Kit!!

Was also hoping to have ISO Enter and 1.25u Shift added to the NorDe kit. Brought up on the IC first page and it was taken into consideration without any changes. So I doubt it will change, but it's indeed $37 for 2 Keys.

I'll look into this. I see now that you did bring it up previously, but with all the kitting changes it must've slipped my mind.

Great news, hoping it's a possible change!

[WaynaPawiasek]

that would be great indeed,  iwould definitly cop this set if this change went through!

[JPoc]

After considering feedback and a couple of options, I decided to improve NorDe support by adding 1.25u shift, ISO enter and R1 2". This rises the price $8 but it's cheaper in total due to not needing the ISO kit.
I also removed AltGr keys from ISO kit to lower the price and help it hit MOQ.

ISO: From $36.99 to $24.99
NorDe: From $29.99 to $37.99

Hope you like these changes!

[hottrout]

Hopefully that will suit both UK ISO and NorDe users.  I like the change and will be buying all kits so well done.

[lush_bunny]

Hello Mr. Espresso man, I am interested in buying but I have a few questions:

• That artisan cap is gorgeous! I don't see any pricing for it though, so I hope it's still in the works and it's just priced separately.
• Will you consider adding a centered 6u centered stem spacebar in the spacebar kit? I'm kind of used now with a symmetrical bottom row with 6u centered with most of my boards now. This is accommodated by the two 3u's in the kit, but I'd appreciate the 6u centered option.
• I've never purchased sets manufactured by SP before, is a 12 month fulfillment normal for them?
• How flat are SA spacebars? For the board I'm putting this in, I need three 2u horizontal caps, but because the set only uses one mod color, I see only two. So I might just make use of the 2u spacebar in the spacebar kit.

That's all, I'm really looking forward to May 

[WaynaPawiasek]

great chanegs, i will buy this! thankl you!

[hottrout]

The Artisan cap is just perfect for this set, very well done.  Do you think you could add prototypist as the UK vendor for this set?

[JPoc]

Hello Mr. Espresso man, I am interested in buying but I have a few questions:

• That artisan cap is gorgeous! I don't see any pricing for it though, so I hope it's still in the works and it's just priced separately.
• Will you consider adding a centered 6u centered stem spacebar in the spacebar kit? I'm kind of used now with a symmetrical bottom row with 6u centered with most of my boards now. This is accommodated by the two 3u's in the kit, but I'd appreciate the 6u centered option.
• I've never purchased sets manufactured by SP before, is a 12 month fulfillment normal for them?
• How flat are SA spacebars? For the board I'm putting this in, I need three 2u horizontal caps, but because the set only uses one mod color, I see only two. So I might just make use of the 2u spacebar in the spacebar kit.

That's all, I'm really looking forward to May 

1. Glad you like it! Yeah I will be adding pricing soon.
2. I probably won't be doing any more kitting changes, considering we are pretty close to GB. Hope that's not a big issue for you.
3. I don't know if 12 months if usual for them but I've been told it's because their current project volume.
4. You can refer to SA R3 to get an idea of how flat the smaller spacebars are.

The Artisan cap is just perfect for this set, very well done.  Do you think you could add prototypist as the UK vendor for this set?

Thanks! for the moment we will only be running with MyKeyboard

[lush_bunny]

Naw, not an issue at all. Still on, still excited.

[Bubblegum]

Love the NorDe kit changes!

[BullRage]

Notifier is set!

[Havattack]

I love SA kits so much- Best form.
-The modifiers and alphas are always separate.
-And i don't have give a shady company GMK my $$$

[BullRage]

I love SA kits so much- Best form.
-The modifiers and alphas are always separate.
-And i don't have give a shady company GMK my $$$

Why is GMK shady?
I'm new to this, so it would be kind, if you could explain  it to me.
I'm not really into their sets as well.
Thank you!

[justinhigley]

I figure it's too late now but it's a bummer that this won't use SP's new convex SA molds for the spacebars kit.

Love pretty much everything else about this kit.

[Havattack]

I love SA kits so much- Best form.
-The modifiers and alphas are always separate.
-And i don't have give a shady company GMK my $$$

Why is GMK shady?
I'm new to this, so it would be kind, if you could explain  it to me.
I'm not really into their sets as well.
Thank you!

Other then playing favorites, and allowing certain sets to jump ahead in the queue, they have most recently, stopped a perfectly legitimate set, for seemingly no valid reason, and then refuse to explain why. (possibly on the behalf of someone they play favorites with, or just do to ineptitude.) You can look at the GMK retowave ic thread (beginning in the middle of page 4) here to read more into it.

[Xury46]

This really is a gorgeous set, imagine a custom ironwood board with these!

[Frayne]

Love this set so much!! Couple questions though, are these caps abs or pbt? Gloss or semi matte? (looks like semi from the render, but never hurts to ask) And how thick?

[Emolokz]

We going to GB stage, I AM EXCITE.  So happy this set is happening!

[JPoc]

Love this set so much!! Couple questions though, are these caps abs or pbt? Gloss or semi matte? (looks like semi from the render, but never hurts to ask) And how thick?

They are ABS double-shot and yes, semi-matte. If you're wondering about exact thickness, this is SP's description: "The side wall at the bottom skirt of the keycap is around 0.060 inches thick. When doubleshot molded, the side wall higher into the key is roughly 0.105 inches thick."

Glad you like the set!

[mr_foggy]

I love SA kits so much- Best form.
-The modifiers and alphas are always separate.
-And i don't have give a shady company GMK my $$$

+1. what is happening on Retrowave is inexcusable.

and this set looks fantastic, probably the most beautiful I've seen and I'm not exaggerating. born and raised in the Espresso country of origin, I just need to have this set. I'll be in on the GB on day one.

[butcherq]

I really like this set! It look like it is going to be my very first group buy.

I have a question though. Are THOK x SA Espresso keycaps a limited run? In other words, will anyone be able to get the keycap during the group buy, or should I order it ASAP as the supply might dry up?

[Jo_hannes]

I have a question though. Are THOK x SA Espresso keycaps a limited run? In other words, will anyone be able to get the keycap during the group buy, or should I order it ASAP as the supply might dry up?

Nope, these are usually available for as long as the GB is open. So no rush. /Johannes

[JPoc]

I really like this set! It look like it is going to be my very first group buy.

I have a question though. Are THOK x SA Espresso keycaps a limited run? In other words, will anyone be able to get the keycap during the group buy, or should I order it ASAP as the supply might dry up?

Glad to hear that! What Johannes said is correct, will be available during GB.

[scoopbb]

Love the colors, id prolly buy ergo kit if it had more support than ergodox.

I can't figure out the mod color GH VB NM. Any reason for this? Would have been nice to have R4 1u blanks (2) for more support than just ergodox.

[lush_bunny]

I really like this set! It look like it is going to be my very first group buy.

I have a question though. Are THOK x SA Espresso keycaps a limited run? In other words, will anyone be able to get the keycap during the group buy, or should I order it ASAP as the supply might dry up?

Glad to hear that! What Johannes said is correct, will be available during GB.

• Will the pretty metal cap orders be unlimited? I ask because I plan to order on May.
• Can you bundle it with the rest of the set upon purchase? I ask because I remember this really cool novelty for Sanctuary Rebirth that was only available when you purchase from TKC (I purchased from zFrontier)

Thanks, looking forward to the group buy.

[JPoc]

I can't figure out the mod color GH VB NM. Any reason for this? Would have been nice to have R4 1u blanks (2) for more support than just ergodox.

Those keycaps are just a little extra I thought looked nice, an accent to swap with the alphas if you like the look

[JPoc]

• Will the pretty metal cap orders be unlimited? I ask because I plan to order on May.
• Can you bundle it with the rest of the set upon purchase? I ask because I remember this really cool novelty for Sanctuary Rebirth that was only available when you purchase from TKC (I purchased from zFrontier)

Thanks, looking forward to the group buy.

Yes, THOK keycap orders are unlimited during the GB period and you will be able to get it together with the rest of your purchase.

[ChaosAirlines]

I'm so so so excited to be so close the the group buy for this set!! I can't wait!

[Skeil]

As a coffee freak, I like. gl!

[ttttug]

Wow, completely forgot I had this thread bookmarked.
Very happy I chose today to check up on them, see you at GB!

n_

[JPoc]

As a coffee freak, I like. gl!

Thanks!

Wow, completely forgot I had this thread bookmarked.
Very happy I chose today to check up on them, see you at GB!

n_

See you then!

I'm so so so excited to be so close the the group buy for this set!! I can't wait!

I'm beyond excited myself

[bdju]

I wish it were DSA or had a Colevrak kit. Looks good.

[JPoc]

Hey everyone, SA Espresso is finally live!

GB Thread

Most vendors are up, will be updating the rest during the day.

[Timber Mech]

Looks fantastic. I'm a cherry profile kinda guy though, so not a sure buy for me just yet.

[olivierpons]

Hi!

The alphas kit has a nice color gradient, and the R3 keys have this nice "light" maroon color.
And why doesnt the Ortho/40s kit have the same color gradient? The R3 keys have this nice "light" maroon color but very "dark" color, so they look nice in the R3 position on the keyboard... am I missing something?

[rmendis]

Wonder if this set can be produced in other profile in the future, I just can't type with SA profile...

I definitely plan to if everything goes well and there's interest

This would be an insta-buy in GMK. Love the colors - fantastic job!