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Offline happycamper87

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #200 on: Mon, 12 August 2019, 08:33:13 »
Will titanium be the only option for plates? Not sure what the verdict is on Ti plates in terms of sound and feel but would be nice to have 1 or 2 alternatives.

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #201 on: Mon, 12 August 2019, 10:54:28 »
Any new renders with the logo removed?

Offline Arithmetics

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #202 on: Mon, 12 August 2019, 16:53:26 »
split space a possiblility?

edit: nevermind, actually read the thread. think your main post should get updated with PCB plans. :)
« Last Edit: Tue, 13 August 2019, 09:15:41 by Arithmetics »

Offline loud_asian

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #203 on: Tue, 13 August 2019, 01:24:56 »
Any new renders with the logo removed?

Just imagine it without the letters lmao
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Offline Solotov

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #204 on: Tue, 13 August 2019, 02:51:15 »
GB when?  :D
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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #205 on: Tue, 13 August 2019, 19:18:07 »
Any new renders with the logo removed?

Just imagine it without the letters lmao

Well I thought the render would be replaced lol.

I wouldn't really want a board that has just a blank space blocking a key.

Offline hessianlobo

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #206 on: Thu, 15 August 2019, 05:54:01 »
will pc version have underglow led ?

Offline NoxNoxNox

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #207 on: Fri, 16 August 2019, 07:40:26 »
If there is no logo there, I'd want there to be another key in that spot, not just a weird empty corner.

Offline ramblinrose

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #208 on: Fri, 16 August 2019, 08:25:55 »
I think Senter said in an earlier post they'd do two different tops - one WKL without corner blocker, and one with the corner blocker. Hoping to see renders soon!

Offline LazyJackfruit

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Re: [IC] NR65 - the first 65% by Fox Lab (logo removed)
« Reply #209 on: Fri, 16 August 2019, 21:11:00 »
+1 for fox logo and also hoping for a WKL blocker + logo option!  ;D

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #210 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 12:44:23 »
Update:



1. New logo



I came up with the idea when I was working on the Fox Lab rebranding.
You might have noticed the new Fox Lab logo on my avatar. It can be read as Fox or f(x).
Similarly, the new logo showing above can be read as Fox while the shape of it is a key.
There's an F above, an O below, and an X inside the O.

A separate version without the top left right logo will also be provided. A key will replace the Key.



2. The name of this kit is changed to Key 65. Now it's a Key board :)



3. The weight will also use the new Key logo.

There's also an alternative option. It's an engraved Chinese/Kanji character 键/鍵 which means Key in English.



Which one is better?



4. Plate layouts have been updated in OP. ALPS plate layout is TBD. I'm considering to support the ALPS XDA caps.
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Offline chakkii

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #211 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 12:53:55 »
iso support?

Offline Lil

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #212 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 13:05:33 »
I'd prefer the engraved chinese or japanese character, looks really good imo

Offline _ODIN_

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #213 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 13:07:02 »
I like the engraved Chinese character

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Offline vtachkov

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #214 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 13:37:10 »
I like the idea but I'm worried this might be too similar to Keycult's brand, which also has a key for a logo.

Offline Subaeru

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #215 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 13:49:18 »
Definitely in for one! I can’t wait till you announce the groupbuy date! Hopefullly it isn’t limited fcfs :)
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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #216 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 13:50:44 »
Really cool logo!  I like this a lot

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #217 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 13:52:36 »
I like the idea but I'm worried this might be too similar to Keycult's brand, which also has a key for a logo.

I see what you’re saying, but I honestly don’t understand keycult’s logo at all.  This one actually makes sense to me.

Offline sachin3767

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #218 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 13:53:31 »
Glad the logo has changed. Much prefer the kanji character on both the kb top and on the weight.

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Offline victorpre

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #219 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 14:12:09 »
Update:



1. New logo

Show Image


I came up with the idea when I was working on the Fox Lab rebranding.
You might have noticed the new Fox Lab logo on my avatar. It can be read as Fox or f(x).
Similarly, the new logo showing above can be read as Fox while the shape of it is a key.
There's an F above, an O below, and an X inside the O.

A separate version without the top left logo will also be provided. A key will replace the Key.



2. The name of this kit is changed to Key 65. Now it's a Key board :)



3. The weight will also use the new Key logo.

There's also an alternative option. It's an engraved Chinese/Kanji character 键/鍵 which means Key in English.

Show Image


Which one is better?



4. Plate layouts have been updated in OP. ALPS plate layout is TBD. I'm considering to support the ALPS XDA caps.
Thanks for hearing our feedback, loved the new logo.
Imo, I prefer the key logo than the kanji

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Offline vidoardes

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #220 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 14:20:06 »
Very interested if I can grab a yellow ISO split spacebar! Looking good on the new logo

Offline iridescent22

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #221 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 14:25:11 »
I prefer key logo on the back. Btw you said "A separate version without the top left logo will also be provided. A key will replace the Key. " Did u mean top right?

Sorry am new don't know how to do quote thing.

Offline Incarnius26

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #222 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 16:34:37 »
Love the new logo for the badge and Chinese character on the back. I’ll be 100% in for this


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Offline nicx

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #223 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 16:49:15 »
Logo is much improved!

Offline Mekuno

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #224 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 16:51:01 »
A leaf logo from previous keyboard would have looked pretty sweet for the corner. Just saying  ;)

Offline jimboytacos

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #225 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 16:52:11 »
Not gonna lie, I think the new logo looks worse. And it's even worse when you also have another player (Keycult) in the community who uses a "key" as it's company logo.

The NR logo, although not amazing in itself, looked better.

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #226 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 17:10:00 »

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #227 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 17:11:02 »
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Offline Cresc3nt

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #228 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 17:41:08 »
I personally like the key logo a lot more than NR so this is fine for me. I would have personally preferred an actual fox or leaf logo.

Offline AlcoholEnthusiast

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #229 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 17:54:25 »
I personally like the key logo a lot more than NR so this is fine for me. I would have personally preferred an actual fox or leaf logo.

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Offline PikaJoyce

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #230 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 18:11:54 »
Totally in with these new changes! Really digging the new logo :), good price as well!

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #231 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 18:15:42 »
Not gonna lie, I think the new logo looks worse. And it's even worse when you also have another player (Keycult) in the community who uses a "key" as it's company logo.

The NR logo, although not amazing in itself, looked better.

A leaf logo from previous keyboard would have looked pretty sweet for the corner. Just saying  ;)

I personally like the key logo a lot more than NR so this is fine for me. I would have personally preferred an actual fox or leaf logo.
All of this.

I imagine it's like a rough draft of a logo for a collaboration between Keycult and the X-Men.

Offline nhkmoon

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #232 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 18:34:53 »
that's a creative approach to the new logo, i'm a fan!

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #233 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 18:55:51 »
iso support?
This.

your location says bay area why would you want ISO

Cuz I prefer ISO, don't know what does my location have to do with the layout I use.

Offline Sissy

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #234 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 19:26:17 »
Not a fan of the name change or the new logo sadly.
but I had no problem at all with the original.

Offline skrunk

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #235 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 19:37:36 »
Looks better than the first one. Still interested! :thumb:
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Offline Solotov

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #236 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 20:08:20 »
Thanks for the update. But, to be honest, the new logo looks worse than the original one...
I know there is an option to replace the logo with the normal key instead. But if possible, I would love to have a really nice logo there.

If this is not a final decision yet, would it be better if you post several logo designs here and let's see which one everyone likes the most.


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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #237 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 20:37:39 »
100% in for the Key Logo. Would love to see how it would look like on a polycarb version.
Sold on this one. Good job Fox Lab!


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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #238 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 20:43:17 »
I'd definitely be in for this keeb looks really nice

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Offline ramblinrose

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #239 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 20:49:32 »
I don't think the logo is thaaat similar to keycults - they're both keys but that's about it, very different looking keys! I think the Chinese engraved version looks a bit more minimalist on the weight so that would probably be my choice with the PC case.

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #240 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 21:49:07 »
ngl i definitely preferred the NR on the blocker

Offline suacide

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #241 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 23:24:06 »
I prefer the Chinese/Kanji character

Offline Solotov

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #242 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 23:26:13 »
How about Kanji at the top right corner as well?
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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #243 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 23:26:30 »
I like this logo better than the "NR" for sure, but I don't think it's quite there yet. I think part of the reason is because it doesn't efficiently use the space, it's too narrow. I honestly think it'd be best to just put "Key65" in a non-serif font in the top right. Actually, I like "Fox Lab" or "Fox" better. Just please use a non-serif font, I think all lowercase would look even better, like "foxlab" or "fox.lab"

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #244 on: Sat, 17 August 2019, 23:49:19 »
Would definitely be down for the kanji on the back weight. Not a super big fan of the key for the corner blocker but still better than the original.

Offline GRWLKG

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #245 on: Sun, 18 August 2019, 00:20:04 »
I'm honestly indifferent about the logo because I'm already set on getting the one without. However, I do want to try to help you out with a couple of takes:

1. leaf65 and use a leaf as the logo + weight. might be a little tricky because of how thin the leaf stem is
2. you mentioned the rebrand can be read as "f of x" as in the function of x. a simple ƒ could suffice, and it could also be used on the weight

my 2 cents

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #246 on: Sun, 18 August 2019, 00:35:40 »
I like the new design and would be very interested in the Kanji character for the top right block. IMHO, the key or Kanji logos have much more characteristic than the Leaf, and of course, fantastic work on keeping the price at an entry level. I hope it will be accompanied by a decent QC process.
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Offline AlcoholEnthusiast

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #247 on: Sun, 18 August 2019, 00:39:59 »
I like this logo better than the "NR" for sure, but I don't think it's quite there yet. I think part of the reason is because it doesn't efficiently use the space, it's too narrow. I honestly think it'd be best to just put "Key65" in a non-serif font in the top right. Actually, I like "Fox Lab" or "Fox" better. Just please use a non-serif font, I think all lowercase would look even better, like "foxlab" or "fox.lab"

Yeah I think maybe just a plain font 'FOX' cutout would look really good there.

Offline Wobafet

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #248 on: Sun, 18 August 2019, 01:28:10 »
I still think you should put the leaf to continue the theme of the leaf boards

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Re: [IC] Key 65 (old name NR65) | Update
« Reply #249 on: Sun, 18 August 2019, 02:47:57 »
I still think you should put the leaf to continue the theme of the leaf boards
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