Really not at all my style, but it's an interesting idea you have. I could see it appealing to some people.
I like the colour scheme but there is something about the design that just puts me off.
Really not at all my style, but it's an interesting idea you have. I could see it appealing to some people.
Selectric is always welcomed because you've supplied icons for legends which always attract the younger crowd.
Definitely worth having if and when this gets launched, there is an advantage of having these type of key-sets because it makes every keyboard look old and stylish.
And I hope you don't mean old as in over the hill, I prefer to think of it as timeless. :D
Ahhhh you youngsters, always thinking if the term "OLD" is used anywhere that it MUST mean decrepitude and uselessness >:( .
Ahhhh you youngsters, always thinking if the term "OLD" is used anywhere that it MUST mean decrepitude and uselessness >:( .
OLD is cool, particularly in the area of "KEYBOARDS" go and see what I mean at DT forum, there are people who worship older keyboards and everything connected to them.
Don't go judging this book by its snarky color. I'm basing my sets on a 60 year old typewriter after all. :p
Love the colour sunshine, all we want to know is when is this going to happen...... 8) ?
Soon hopefully. I figure wallets need time to recover after Carbon and VoltaSalt's Mint Chocolate is probably the next big SA set to run, so this set's time should come soon after.
So this will go on at MassDrop or PMK (please excuse my ignorance here because I haven't been on their PMK site for ages and simply can't be bothered much anymore) ?
@#*! It's like Modern Selectric and Penumbra Solarized had a baby...a bratty, silver-spooned baby.
I'd probably have to sell my Modern Selectric Set to get this...we will have to see how things go but interested in seeing this happen! Even if I don't get the full set I need to at least get the forum keys.
This set looks great. Probably my favourite SA set so far, the cape cod add on are fire emoji.
Thanks guys, glad to see others are as excited by this set as I am.
Just wanted to make sure you're aware that SP doesn't have Row 4 Shift moulds for the 2.25x and 2.75x keys. We've been requesting them for ages, but all the fully sculptured sets that have run so far have been run without them. Matt3o has mentioned that there may finally be something happening about this, but AFAIK they still don't exist.
- Create SVG for ship steering wheel. The current unicode symbol looks like a snowflake.
- Create SVG of an anchor so the planck raise/lower can be an anchor and an upside down anchor.
- Validate the ISO set. This is cobbled together from my previous set and combined without altgr legends ala Carbon.
- Create SVG for ship steering wheel. The current unicode symbol looks like a snowflake.
- Create SVG of an anchor so the planck raise/lower can be an anchor and an upside down anchor.
- Validate the ISO set. This is cobbled together from my previous set and combined without altgr legends ala Carbon.
I'd like to help with the legend vectors if you're interested. I have ideas for additional legends too.
I have a few from a different project I did a long time ago that can be simplified to work as legends http://cl.ly/d3dd
Just let me know and I'll get started on them, won't take long.
Just to let you know, I would kill a man to make this come true.
Just to let you know, I would kill a man to make this come true.
Thanks for your support. Hopefully we don't have to go that far.
Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
That would be perfect.Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
A balsawood case with varnish and possibly even some old spice sprinkled on :)
That would be perfect.Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
A balsawood case with varnish and possibly even some old spice sprinkled on :)That would be perfect.Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
I feel like you all get my vision for this set. :thumb:
Besides those options I think this could pair well with one of the champagne or red aluminum cases they do on massdrop, or a pure white case like the EC108-Pro.
Red anodized would look fantastic as well. Or if you could find weathered brass.... MmmmA balsawood case with varnish and possibly even some old spice sprinkled on :)That would be perfect.Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
I feel like you all get my vision for this set. :thumb:
Besides those options I think this could pair well with one of the champagne or red aluminum cases they do on massdrop, or a pure white case like the EC108-Pro.
Light blue anodized plate would look pretty nice too methings (you know...the ocean <.< >.> O.O ).
I'm trying to insert my debit card into the DVD bayof my laptop... How long until I can buy this?
I think I've convinced myself I need this set. Along with a brass key plate.
I think I've convinced myself I need this set. Along with a brass key plate.
mmmmmm, brasss
Thanks for being so enthusiastic! I'm looking forward to bringing this set to everyone.
I've been talking to Melissa at SP, and have some preliminary pricing in hand. It also looks like we have quite the wait on our hands, SA production is currently booked up out to February. By the time the group buy has been run and orders collected we may be out to March or April for delivery to me. I'd like to get this into people's hands as soon as possible, so I may start the group buy portion soon. I also don't want to have to be responsible for holding people's money for that long, so I'm considering fronting the money for the group buy myself and only invoicing people after I have keys in hand. How would you feel about a group buy run that way?
You will run with the entire risk of dropped orders, that you already paid for.
You will run with the entire risk of dropped orders, that you already paid for.
I have considered this, and I would need to find some way to mitigate that risk. I do plan to buy a few extra to cover things like lost shipments and then I'll sell the extras after everyone has their set, so any not-paid for orders would be added to those extras. I could even maintain a waiting list for anyone who missed the ordering window. And after a set is made there are always people who didn't realize how much they'd like the actual set. ;D
I will also want some way to vet orders. I may require people to give me their gh/reddit/deskthority username and set some criteria to weed out people who have scammed in the past.
Keep things safe, you do enough by designing and promoting the set, to be dealing with money issues afterwords.
You will run with the entire risk of dropped orders, that you already paid for.
I have considered this, and I would need to find some way to mitigate that risk. I do plan to buy a few extra to cover things like lost shipments and then I'll sell the extras after everyone has their set, so any not-paid for orders would be added to those extras. I could even maintain a waiting list for anyone who missed the ordering window. And after a set is made there are always people who didn't realize how much they'd like the actual set. ;D
I will also want some way to vet orders. I may require people to give me their gh/reddit/deskthority username and set some criteria to weed out people who have scammed in the past.
Keep things safe, you do enough by designing and promoting the set, to be dealing with money issues afterwords.
I like this set. Would go great with a wooden keyboard case, similar to the feel of the renders.
I like this set. Would go great with a wooden keyboard case, similar to the feel of the renders.
If this ever comes to be, I'm planning on a brass plate, wood case, nautical themed board. Might be awhile though at this rate...
I like this set. Would go great with a wooden keyboard case, similar to the feel of the renders.
If this ever comes to be, I'm planning on a brass plate, wood case, nautical themed board. Might be awhile though at this rate...
I like this set. Would go great with a wooden keyboard case, similar to the feel of the renders.
If this ever comes to be, I'm planning on a brass plate, wood case, nautical themed board. Might be awhile though at this rate...
How do you plan to make the brass plate?
I'm definitely interested in seeing this happen. Modern Selectric wasn't quite my cup of tea, but something about this one appeals more to me. I actually really like the contrast of the red and yellow keys on the ergodox and planck mockups--any chance of an addon kit that lets us do those colors on a standard board? (i.e. red space bar, yellow alts, or even just yellow blanks.)
OP- lets make this set happen! What are the chances?
I just saw this one today. Would go great with this set. Just needs a ship wheel key too.
I was thinking an anchor key would look great. This is pretty awesome though
http://www.shapeways.com/product/7QBW6W6JZ/diver-helmet-for-cherry-mx-keycap?li=shop-results&optionId=58090318
Thanks for your interest everyone! This is just a quick update as I'm on vacation with my family right now. I've been working with harlw on mockups, and they're looking fantastic. Here's a small preview of his awesome work:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oQhxEHK.png)
We're wrapping up the last of the mockup, with a new "Amity Island" kit. Once that's completed I'll post updated mockups and start working on the group buy.
Thanks for your interest everyone! This is just a quick update as I'm on vacation with my family right now. I've been working with harlw on mockups, and they're looking fantastic. Here's a small preview of his awesome work:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oQhxEHK.png)
We're wrapping up the last of the mockup, with a new "Amity Island" kit. Once that's completed I'll post updated mockups and start working on the group buy.
boy!! this is beautiful!! :thumb:
could you please also consider adding support for JD45? what is needed is a few more 1.75u keys
Dangerzone failed to tip the JD45 kit and it was a pretty successful set, there just aren't enough of you :(
oh yeah, i understand...so sad to be the minority group :(
but would you consider dividing the Colemak and the Dvorak set? for one who uses one of the layout the keys for the other layout are just useless...
There's quite a bit of overlap between Dvorak and Colemak, so by joining together as a group you get lower prices overall by hitting higher quantities. I know it kinda sucks to end up with keys you won't use, but you do get a lower price as a result.
Great keyset! :thumb: I also think it would look nice if there was an anchor key option too!
Ah, thanks for pointing that out - my bad. I'll be keeping an eye on this set. I'm interested to see how the final products looks!Great keyset! :thumb: I also think it would look nice if there was an anchor key option too!
Check out the to do list in the OP.
IVE BEEN FOR THIS MOMENT. ALL MY LI-IFE. OH LO-ORD.
I CAN FEEL IT COMING IN THE AIR TONI-IGHT. OH LO-ORD
How's Amity Island coming? :thumb:
Big update! Thanks to some fantastic work by harlw we have a new mockup:
This should give everyone a good idea of what the set will actually look like once it's manufactured. The ergodox set is not shown in the markup, but it will still be available!
Besides some tweaks to the sets, and the addition of the homing key set (which includes both bumps and dished,) we have the new Amity Island set. Featuring some of the terrors of the sea, including a Hurricane Flag pair, Amity Island has everything you need to turn a nice day on the sea into your worst nightmare.
Show Image(http://c4b803b63wnp4kay1hyjpw15wl.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/awesome.gif)
Can you link to an external preview that's larger also? Hard to see legends on the embedded version.
Thanks!
I would like to suggest changing "Planck Set" to "Walk the Planck". ;)
Very nice! Any chance at that pretty yellow space bar in standard size?
May have to build a Planck just for that sexiness...
If possible I might pick up the Amity Island add-on by itself.
One question- Is the up arrow key supposed to be row 3 instead of row four?
Goddamn, now i have to buy the cape cod and amity island packs...
Seriously these look amazing. Any idea of when we'll see this as a GB?
With Modern Selectric scheduled to ship this week I've been thinking a lot about what my next set will be. Once again looking to my Selectric for inspiration, I focused on the keys themselves. Mine is a Selectric I (http://i.imgur.com/tatw843.jpg) with a beige case and dark navy blue keys. The combination is very pleasing, but doesn't quite pop the way I wanted it to. I spent some time thinking about this, and looking at design blogs for inspiration. After a while, this question arose:
What would a Modern Selectric typewriter look like in the timeless Navy/Cream/Yellow palette?(http://i.imgur.com/ggKvwq5.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/ggKvwq5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JW8i3tsl.png) (http://i.imgur.com/JW8i3ts.png)
I would like to suggest changing "Planck Set" to "Walk the Planck". ;)
We'll think about that one. I was hoping to contain the scary stuff on Amity Island. ;)Very nice! Any chance at that pretty yellow space bar in standard size?
May have to build a Planck just for that sexiness...
I'll have blanks in every color/row/size available, possibly with an MOQ. Don't worry, yellow spacebars will be included in that. :)If possible I might pick up the Amity Island add-on by itself.
Sure! I'm not sure which other sets it'd work with, but I won't force anyone to buy a base set.One question- Is the up arrow key supposed to be row 3 instead of row four?
Right now it's row 4. I think if I were going to change it I'd make it row 2, but for now it's row 4.
Just cause it says row 3 on cape cod.
This is the first time I really wanted an SA set. :eek:
I did the same. SA sets like these make me see the error of my ways when I first said that SA is an ugly profile.... :-XThis is the first time I really wanted an SA set. :eek:
I saw this thread in unread but never actually clicked on it. Then I saw it posted on reddit.
Goddamn I kinda want it now.
The specialty pack should have the R1 \| be the normal navy-on-white color, IMHO.
Also, is there any chance for a 3u space bar? I know it's not too popular, but I may put this on my Minila. What uses the 4u space bar? I see it in a lot of group buys, but I don't know what board actually uses it. I have boards with 3u and 4.5u space bars, but I can't remember ever seeing 4u.
The specialty pack should have the R1 \| be the normal navy-on-white color, IMHO.
I'd prefer that one to be blue on white as well, but I can live with white on blue.
Also, is there any chance for a 3u space bar? I know it's not too popular, but I may put this on my Minila. What uses the 4u space bar? I see it in a lot of group buys, but I don't know what board actually uses it. I have boards with 3u and 4.5u space bars, but I can't remember ever seeing 4u.
JIS uses a 4u spacebar. And my upcoming Clueboard will have a 4u option. :D
For spacebars, blanks, etc, I plan to make those available, but there will be an MOQ for each row/profile/color. So if you want to see 3u spacebars just get enough other people to buy them as well. :thumb:
im interested, :thumb:
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
im interested, :thumb:
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
I believe skully has been talking about putting up the GB as soon as next week. He's just waiting on final pricing from SP, as I recall. Which is great news for me, and horrible news for my over-taxed wallet. To think, I thought people here were exaggerating...
im interested, :thumb:
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
I believe skully has been talking about putting up the GB as soon as next week. He's just waiting on final pricing from SP, as I recall. Which is great news for me, and horrible news for my over-taxed wallet. To think, I thought people here were exaggerating...
Even if the groupbuy goes up, this wouldn't be produced for a while, which a think is what they're talking about. The SA schedule is pretty packed at the moment.
im interested, :thumb:
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
I believe skully has been talking about putting up the GB as soon as next week. He's just waiting on final pricing from SP, as I recall. Which is great news for me, and horrible news for my over-taxed wallet. To think, I thought people here were exaggerating...
Even if the groupbuy goes up, this wouldn't be produced for a while, which a think is what they're talking about. The SA schedule is pretty packed at the moment.
Didn't realize it was you that was doing those clueboards.. I followed on you IG a couple of weeks ago. You just don't stop making cool stuff do you?Also, is there any chance for a 3u space bar? I know it's not too popular, but I may put this on my Minila. What uses the 4u space bar? I see it in a lot of group buys, but I don't know what board actually uses it. I have boards with 3u and 4.5u space bars, but I can't remember ever seeing 4u.
JIS uses a 4u spacebar. And my upcoming Clueboard will have a 4u option. :D
For spacebars, blanks, etc, I plan to make those available, but there will be an MOQ for each row/profile/color. So if you want to see 3u spacebars just get enough other people to buy them as well. :thumb:
Didn't realize it was you that was doing those clueboards.. I followed on you IG a couple of weeks ago. You just don't stop making cool stuff do you?
*Wakes up. Still no Nantucket. Self medicates back to sleep. Maybe next time I wake.
/emo
Not to hi-jack this thread, but does this mean there's no plans for Modern Selectric R2, if only just mods? Good luck with this GB.
Isn't Modern Selectric available from PMK?The base set is still available, which I will probably buy and let set on a shelf, but only Ortholinear mods are available.
Not to hi-jack this thread, but does this mean there's no plans for Modern Selectric R2, if only just mods? Good luck with this GB.
I just created a thread for this over in my vendor forum: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77555.0Awesome, will switch to that thread now. P.S. A set with blue mods just sold on /r/mechmarket :'(
:O A self contained Planck set! Count me in :)
There was a response post stating a complete Planck set would be available. It is no longer in the thread since some time around the site crash. :eek:
Will there still be a Planck set? :thumb:
Don't want to be naggy, just want to ask if this is going to be happening within the next few months?
Don't want to be naggy, just want to ask if this is going to be happening within the next few months?
Until you start asking every day you're not naggy. :))
I put it hold for the holidays, and will open up buying the last week of December. I wanted to save everyone the dilemma of whether to buy keycaps or gifts. :thumb:
Don't want to be naggy, just want to ask if this is going to be happening within the next few months?
Until you start asking every day you're not naggy. :))
I put it hold for the holidays, and will open up buying the last week of December. I wanted to save everyone the dilemma of whether to buy keycaps or gifts. :thumb:
Im so ready for this
Would it be possible to use genuine Helvetica for the font, or are there copyright issues?
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Hello!
:thumb:Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Hello!
Wow, that was quick.
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Do you have a GH account just to ask for this feature in every IC for keycap sets? This is really not something I can ever see anyone implementing, especially in designs that have already had great success in the past.
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
The OP image is all super-compressed again, not sure why :(
Can't see the legends.
The OP image is all super-compressed again, not sure why :(
Can't see the legends.
IMGUR!! >:( :o >:D
Any news on when the group buy will start?
Any news on when the group buy will start?
Sorry for the delay. I've been busy trying to get my store setup, which has not been easy between holidays and having to move hosts. I hope to have news soon.
Any news on when the group buy will start?
Sorry for the delay. I've been busy trying to get my store setup, which has not been easy between holidays and having to move hosts. I hope to have news soon.
I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
You can reference the color here: http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php
"The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could."
I don't know exactly which color code corresponds with the "Cream" color. He might not have decided yet.
Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
You can reference the color here: http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php
"The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could."
I don't know exactly which color code corresponds with the "Cream" color. He might not have decided yet.
I had this image in the first post originally, but I took it out at some point. Here it is again so everyone can see the colors.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fcdxADu.jpg)
Here you go - http://www.harlw.com/host/full-set.jpg
link=topic=74984.msg2000290#msg2000290 date=1452284165]Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.
link=topic=74984.msg2000290#msg2000290 date=1452284165]Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.
Sounds good, with granite dropping shortly it might make sense to wait a bit to prevent going head to head.
link=topic=74984.msg2000290#msg2000290 date=1452284165]Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.
Sounds good, with granite dropping shortly it might make sense to wait a bit to prevent going head to head.
Phffft. That's no fun. In the epic battle between Nantucket Selectric and Granite (Round 5?) who will come out on top!? IT'S A BATTLE OF TITANS!! ONLY ON PAY-PER-VIEW!!
Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
You can reference the color here: http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php
"The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could."
I don't know exactly which color code corresponds with the "Cream" color. He might not have decided yet.
I had this image in the first post originally, but I took it out at some point. Here it is again so everyone can see the colors.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fcdxADu.jpg)
Is there a vendor website we can subscribe to to get updates on this set (and any other future ones)?
Man, that Amity Island add-on is killer. I can't wait for this to drop.
Man, that Amity Island add-on is killer. I can't wait for this to drop.
just held off the granite massdrop for this & mito's new keyset thats coming :eek:
:p such killer sets on the way
just held off the granite massdrop for this & mito's new keyset thats coming :eek:
:p such killer sets on the way
Couple of more questions:
Is the set fully sculpted? I was reading around and couldn't find anything.
This is a more general question: can the SA sets be PBT? How much of a price change would that be?
Couple of more questions:
Is the set fully sculpted? I was reading around and couldn't find anything.
This is a more general question: can the SA sets be PBT? How much of a price change would that be?
Yes, it's fully sculpted. 1-1-2-3-4-4
Will this set be ABS or PBT?
Captain's log
Day 236
What we thought was an island the other day was simply alienman82's mom. We ran right into it. The hull took some damage but nothing major. We continue to sail north in search of Nantucket- assuming rumors of its existance are true. Rations are low and the men are growing restless. I feel bad for the port wenches in Northern Florida (no I don't). If we don't reach our destination soon, I fear mutiny. Must.. give them hope... It has to be near. It has to. Poop deck.
I'm planning a brand new build for this set.Yup, me too. I cant wait. These are going to be so awesome.
Me 3. Lots of brass. And wood.I'm planning a brand new build for this set.Yup, me too. I cant wait. These are going to be so awesome.
Can't wait for this set to launch. Any ETA?
Can't wait for this set to launch. Any ETA?
I've been planning to open my store before I start this GB, but if I don't get the last of that work done this weekend I'll email Melissa and get this GB rolling!
Can't wait for this set to launch. Any ETA?
I've been planning to open my store before I start this GB, but if I don't get the last of that work done this weekend I'll email Melissa and get this GB rolling!
I have been a lurker for a long time.
I literally joined this forum so that I can get this set. I will be keeping a close eye and will sign up as soon as I am able too! I will be getting a base set and Ergodox set.
Good work!
I have been a lurker for a long time.
I literally joined this forum so that I can get this set. I will be keeping a close eye and will sign up as soon as I am able too! I will be getting a base set and Ergodox set.
Good work!
I have been a lurker for a long time.
I literally joined this forum so that I can get this set. I will be keeping a close eye and will sign up as soon as I am able too! I will be getting a base set and Ergodox set.
Good work!
Alright everyone, I've received pricing from Melissa and I've run the numbers. I'd like to start this buy soon. Here's what the pricing currently looks like:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Given the large number of custom legends (particular in Amity Island, which is all customs) the pricing seems pretty in-line with other buys to me. Each of these prices include the following costs built-in:
* Cost of the keys from SP
* Cost of sorting
* A few cents to harlw for his beautiful mockups
* A couple dollars to cover shipping supplies and anything unforeseen that might come up
One thing to keep in mind is that I will also be stocking this set in my store after the group buy ends. The amount I stock will be proportional to the amount of group buy orders there are. This means that the group buy pricing will hit higher MOQ's more easily.
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys.
Alright everyone, I've received pricing from Melissa and I've run the numbers. I'd like to start this buy soon. Here's what the pricing currently looks like:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Given the large number of custom legends (particular in Amity Island, which is all customs) the pricing seems pretty in-line with other buys to me. Each of these prices include the following costs built-in:
* Cost of the keys from SP
* Cost of sorting
* A few cents to harlw for his beautiful mockups
* A couple dollars to cover shipping supplies and anything unforeseen that might come up
One thing to keep in mind is that I will also be stocking this set in my store after the group buy ends. The amount I stock will be proportional to the amount of group buy orders there are. This means that the group buy pricing will hit higher MOQ's more easily.
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
Alright everyone, I've received pricing from Melissa and I've run the numbers. I'd like to start this buy soon. Here's what the pricing currently looks like:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Given the large number of custom legends (particular in Amity Island, which is all customs) the pricing seems pretty in-line with other buys to me. Each of these prices include the following costs built-in:
* Cost of the keys from SP
* Cost of sorting
* A few cents to harlw for his beautiful mockups
* A couple dollars to cover shipping supplies and anything unforeseen that might come up
One thing to keep in mind is that I will also be stocking this set in my store after the group buy ends. The amount I stock will be proportional to the amount of group buy orders there are. This means that the group buy pricing will hit higher MOQ's more easily.
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
Will this be going through MD or PMK?
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
Will this be going through MD or PMK?
Neither, it will be a traditional GB.
Will this be going through MD or PMK?
Neither, it will be a traditional GB.
are u sure? with all the increase price fiasco?
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
We didn't want to label the planck keys?
I like the old trim but the keys are nicer for me with labels.
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
maybe i missed it previously, but do you have a price for that kit yet? I'm trying to put together my list/financial allocation
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
maybe i missed it previously, but do you have a price for that kit yet? I'm trying to put together my list/financial allocation
Full pricing list, as posted earlier:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
maybe i missed it previously, but do you have a price for that kit yet? I'm trying to put together my list/financial allocation
Full pricing list, as posted earlier:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Right... I dont see a "homing kit" column in that price list which was why i asked if it was part of something else. Sorry if i'm missing something here, this will be my first group-buy.
are u sure? with all the increase price fiasco?
Well considering he has the pricing above, and everyone else is ok with it, going to say yes.
Wouldn't it make sense to at least put one of the homing FJ sets in the base? Like even if someone wants bumps as opposed to scoops, they're going to have to buy the homing pack either way. This just seems like forcing the majority of people would want homing keys to buy 12 keys they wont use is the opposite of "lean".
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
Always a tricky one this, as much as I like this set, I'd personally not stump up the extra $45 or so for 4 keys for full UK support (I realise extras can be sold on and split-deals done, but that's a faff I'd rather avoid.)
Is there merit in splitting the EU pack in half, or even thirds?, or does the country support not split up easily like that?
I do keep ANSI boards to help avoid this issue, but that plan doesn't work this time around.
Always a tricky one this.
I see this keyset is in queue, expected for completion in May? Did I miss the order page?
I see this keyset is in queue, expected for completion in May? Did I miss the order page?
OMG please don't be true that I missed it. This would have been my first GB. :'(
Glad to see a date go to this, still unsure if I'll jump in on this as my first SA set. I'll have to see how much money I have at the time ^-^
Glad to see a date go to this, still unsure if I'll jump in on this as my first SA set. I'll have to see how much money I have at the time ^-^
Where is this date ? :)
Glad to see a date go to this, still unsure if I'll jump in on this as my first SA set. I'll have to see how much money I have at the time ^-^
Where is this date ? :)
Well it's going into production and should be finished by May, so soon?
Glad to see a date go to this, still unsure if I'll jump in on this as my first SA set. I'll have to see how much money I have at the time ^-^
Where is this date ? :)
Well it's going into production and should be finished by May, so soon?
How can something go into production before the GB starts. That is a lot to bankroll.
How can something go into production before the GB starts. That is a lot to bankroll.
I haven't ordered or paid for anything yet. I don't know why they have listed that but I'm not gonna argue with them. :)
When are you going to post the GB?
When are you going to post the GB?
I'm working on the order form this weekend and will be posting it early next week.
The one big question still up in the air is the European set(s). I haven't received much feedback good or bad about the split. If I don't hear anything I will end up leaving the European set as one big set so that everyone can pool together to reach MOQ.
This looks like a fun graph. Still don't quite get it though.
This looks like a fun graph. Still don't quite get it though.
Each line represents a particular kit. The colors represent purchases at particular levels. That way you can see both how many overall orders there are, and whether each level has been hit. Determining whether a particular MOQ has been met is a little tricky, but possible. The other graph types made figuring that even harder.
I'm always up for changing that if anyone has better suggestions!
Filled out.
Hoping more people besides me request a standard yellow spacebar.
First group buy here so this is probably a really dumb question, but when does the payment actually process? If I fill order now will the payment be deducted next working day or when the group buy ends?
Filled out.
Hoping more people besides me request a standard yellow spacebar.
I just did. ;D
#Waiting
First group buy here so this is probably a really dumb question, but when does the payment actually process? If I fill order now will the payment be deducted next working day or when the group buy ends?
Here's some insight into why it's so tricky. There's only a couple keys that the French AZERTY layout shares with the rest, so I'm not showing that part of the board right now. Here's what I've been staring at for 45 minutes:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/PIP4tRG.png)
The keys on the right hand side of DE and Pan Nordic are the ones that are shared with DE. This leaves only one obvious possibility I can see; combine DE, ES, and Pan Nordic into one kit, and then have separate kits for UK and FR that will live or die on their own. That would end up looking like this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/HG6o3uV.png)
I think that would bring the cost of the Pan European kit down to around $30 at 25 MOQ, the UK kit to around $10, and the FR kit around $25. These aren't official prices, I want to figure out if this is the right way to go before bugging Melissa for more quotes.
I've just posted the GB thread. Now it's just a matter of waiting for approval and the buy will open. :eek:
I've just received the updated invoice from SP. It will be paid today and our order secured! :)
I've also been contacted by my credit card processor. They just want to make sure everything is on the up and up. If you are contacted by Chase Paymentech about your order please be honest with them. It's just routine investigation while they make sure everything is on the level.
On that note I've adjusted your invoices slightly to remove the separate CC/Paypal fees. If you look at your payment page you will find your order breakdown looks just a little different and will be a few cents higher than what you actually paid. This is ok! I will not be asking for any other money from you. If your receipt shows that you've overpaid you should see the refund hit your account by the end of the week. I have to issue those by hand and have been working through that list a little each day.