Author Topic: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE) (Read 347253 times)

sherryton · « **Reply #250 on:** Thu, 23 February 2017, 15:56:44 »

Quote from: switchnollie on Wed, 22 February 2017, 00:52:50

Quote from: pomk on Tue, 21 February 2017, 03:52:33
Quote from: switchnollie on Mon, 20 February 2017, 17:12:03
Colors are not super accurate since I did the white balance myself but you should be able to see the keycaps being less saturated than the Pantone which is even more noticeable in person.

When comparing colors it's important to have a light source with a high CRI rating (95+) and as diffused light as possible. Especially with the semi-gloss finish on GMK caps compared to the very matte finish on the pantone chips, if the light is not completely diffused the color of the caps can be a bit lighter (and thus less saturated) due to micro-reflections. A good place for a photoshoot for comparing color would be an open field on a cloudy day.

Very interesting
I guess it would be better to go with the slightly darker Cool Gray 2 U then.

Sending the swatches to GMK tomorrow

I NEED this in hand already...

switchnollie · « **Reply #251 on:** Fri, 24 February 2017, 15:23:33 »

Quote from: wodan on Wed, 22 February 2017, 23:30:45

This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

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And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here

Just read up on that, very unfortunate for the set

Tally810 · « **Reply #252 on:** Sat, 25 February 2017, 00:26:39 »

Quote from: switchnollie on Fri, 24 February 2017, 15:23:33

Quote from: wodan on Wed, 22 February 2017, 23:30:45
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image

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And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here

Just read up on that, very unfortunate for the set

Ouch... not gonna lie I do kinda like the mint green...

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MaNiFeX · « **Reply #253 on:** Sat, 25 February 2017, 12:26:08 »

Quote from: wodan on Wed, 22 February 2017, 23:30:45

This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image

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And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here

Oh dear. Kill it, now!

afrokobe · « **Reply #254 on:** Mon, 27 February 2017, 10:07:07 »

When will this be up for preorder on oco? I am debating between this or mint chocolate D:

Baddy126 · « **Reply #255 on:** Mon, 13 March 2017, 22:38:44 »

Any update on this so far?

jjnist · « **Reply #256 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 01:15:43 »

Quote from: Baddy126 on Mon, 13 March 2017, 22:38:44

Any update on this so far?

Yes please, I broke down and bought gmk penumbra to hold me over

sherryton · « **Reply #257 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 01:52:51 »

Keyboard & Co. -

Just sent in new Pantone Colors
Waiting on GMK Samples

Expected Shipping Date - TBD

jebbra · « **Reply #258 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 02:27:46 »

Quote from: wodan on Wed, 22 February 2017, 23:30:45

This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image

Show Image

And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here

The lighting and white balance play a major role when we are talking about colors. And the las pic taken for Radiated Rad-Away is beautiful.

nathanrosspowell · « **Reply #259 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 11:52:43 »

Quote from: jebbra on Tue, 14 March 2017, 02:27:46

Quote from: wodan on Wed, 22 February 2017, 23:30:45
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image

Show Image

And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here

The lighting and white balance play a major role when we are talking about colors. And the las pic taken for Radiated Rad-Away is beautiful.

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Even if you think it's beautiful, it doesn't match the render. So people are not getting what they payed for. (Unless there were other renders for that GB that I've not seen).

loud_asian · « **Reply #260 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:13:31 »

Is it possible to cancel/refund our preorder for this?

oatmicro · « **Reply #261 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:57:38 »

I think I will send a PM to sherry about changing my order...

kiwi99 · « **Reply #262 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 14:59:38 »

Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:13:31

Is it possible to cancel/refund our preorder for this?

what was your order for? I might be willing to take it over.

loud_asian · « **Reply #263 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 15:28:56 »

Quote from: kiwi99 on Tue, 14 March 2017, 14:59:38

Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:13:31
Is it possible to cancel/refund our preorder for this?

what was your order for? I might be willing to take it over.

I just bought the base set

I paid through originative though, so I wouldn't know how to transfer the spot

kiwi99 · « **Reply #264 on:** Tue, 14 March 2017, 17:13:58 »

Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 15:28:56

Quote from: kiwi99 on Tue, 14 March 2017, 14:59:38
Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:13:31
Is it possible to cancel/refund our preorder for this?

what was your order for? I might be willing to take it over.

I just bought the base set

I paid through originative though, so I wouldn't know how to transfer the spot

Alright, if you ask sherry and hes ok with it I would be interested, even have a US address I could ship to so that all the shipping and everything is the same

Baddy126 · « **Reply #265 on:** Wed, 15 March 2017, 10:14:09 »

Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 15:28:56

Quote from: kiwi99 on Tue, 14 March 2017, 14:59:38
Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:13:31
Is it possible to cancel/refund our preorder for this?

what was your order for? I might be willing to take it over.

I just bought the base set

I paid through originative though, so I wouldn't know how to transfer the spot

Were there other sets for this buy? I thought it was just one set that includes everything.... am i mistaken?

AceRuckus · « **Reply #266 on:** Wed, 15 March 2017, 10:15:14 »

Quote from: Baddy126 on Wed, 15 March 2017, 10:14:09

Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 15:28:56
Quote from: kiwi99 on Tue, 14 March 2017, 14:59:38
Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:13:31
Is it possible to cancel/refund our preorder for this?

what was your order for? I might be willing to take it over.

I just bought the base set

I paid through originative though, so I wouldn't know how to transfer the spot

Were there other sets for this buy? I thought it was just one set that includes everything.... am i mistaken?

Option of adding additional space bars

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tinyprawn · « **Reply #267 on:** Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:45:41 »

So... how's things?

sherryton · « **Reply #268 on:** Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:48:49 »

Quote from: tinyprawn on Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:45:41

So... how's things?

switchnollie sent the physical samples about 2 weeks ago to GMK.

We're just awaiting the sample material. The problem with the past samples is that they were more matte than shiny. The original colors were more like a shiny silver. We hope that GMK can replicate this, but it may cause issues. We're just awaiting those samples right now.

henz · « **Reply #269 on:** Mon, 27 March 2017, 04:16:29 »

im in need of selling my spot, anyone want to pick it up? pm me for deets.

loud_asian · « **Reply #270 on:** Mon, 27 March 2017, 13:58:16 »

Quote from: henz on Mon, 27 March 2017, 04:16:29

im in need of selling my spot, anyone want to pick it up? pm me for deets.

Easier to just cancel the order through originative

Only took 1 day for them to get back to me and cancel

shower_king · « **Reply #271 on:** Thu, 30 March 2017, 04:49:33 »

Quote from: sherryton on Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:48:49

Quote from: tinyprawn on Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:45:41
So... how's things?

switchnollie sent the physical samples about 2 weeks ago to GMK.

We're just awaiting the sample material. The problem with the past samples is that they were more matte than shiny. The original colors were more like a shiny silver. We hope that GMK can replicate this, but it may cause issues. We're just awaiting those samples right now.

hi, dude, i don't make this too messy. if GMK could not replicate this shiny silver , do we need to change to another similar silver or replace silver color with other colors? This GB has delayed too much ,but i support you and designer to choose the better silver. The uncertainty definite make me feel not so good.

shekki · « **Reply #272 on:** Thu, 30 March 2017, 15:02:36 »

Hey I have a question. The colors in the bottom picture are much more... vibrant (similar to the 3d render) compared to the above picture. Are the vibrant colors more indicative of the final product? The one above looks like they almost have a darker, almost muddy tint about them.

Vigrith · « **Reply #273 on:** Thu, 30 March 2017, 15:15:47 »

That one is from the time when GMK renders suck major ballsack, I'd disregard that one (the top/first one you linked). The set's based on the shoes so if you look at pictures of those, you should have a precise idea of how it is meant to look. There have also been samples posted a few pages back (for the Tiffany colour, the grey isn't sorted yet).

Kafka · « **Reply #274 on:** Thu, 30 March 2017, 20:33:53 »

Quote from: henz on Mon, 27 March 2017, 04:16:29

im in need of selling my spot, anyone want to pick it up? pm me for deets.

Pm'd

shekki · « **Reply #275 on:** Sat, 01 April 2017, 07:24:56 »

Thanks Vigrith. Are there any of you guys that are getting this for an HHKB and looking for a suitable Topre PBT spacebar replacement? There don't seem to be any being sold online and I asked a "dye guy" how close he can get and he said not very close with his current dyes unfortunately... I would really prefer not to default to a black PBT spacebar

any tips?

kiwi99 · « **Reply #276 on:** Sat, 01 April 2017, 12:32:11 »

Quote from: shekki on Sat, 01 April 2017, 07:24:56

Thanks Vigrith. Are there any of you guys that are getting this for an HHKB and looking for a suitable Topre PBT spacebar replacement? There don't seem to be any being sold online and I asked a "dye guy" how close he can get and he said not very close with his current dyes unfortunately... I would really prefer not to default to a black PBT spacebar any tips?

this includes a 6u spacebar from the looks of the render, dunno if it would work on the hhkb though

axtran · « **Reply #277 on:** Mon, 03 April 2017, 06:36:16 »

HHKB 6U is center mounted, the GMK 6U is offset to the "4U" position (imagine laying out all 6 positions, count over 4). It's where the "Cherry style" switch would be on a 6.25U board, or 7U board.

shekki · « **Reply #278 on:** Mon, 03 April 2017, 12:55:47 »

Quote from: axtran on Mon, 03 April 2017, 06:36:16

HHKB 6U is center mounted, the GMK 6U is offset to the "4U" position (imagine laying out all 6 positions, count over 4). It's where the "Cherry style" switch would be on a 6.25U board, or 7U board.

Strange that the GMK 6U is in that position. Wouldn't that make it off balance in a way? Or are the stabilizers enough

Vadurr · « **Reply #279 on:** Mon, 03 April 2017, 18:10:54 »

Quote from: axtran on Mon, 03 April 2017, 06:36:16

HHKB 6U is center mounted, the GMK 6U is offset to the "4U" position (imagine laying out all 6 positions, count over 4). It's where the "Cherry style" switch would be on a 6.25U board, or 7U board.

Can confirm, the 6U spacebar I recently purchased doesnt line up with the hhkb.

Fii · « **Reply #280 on:** Wed, 12 April 2017, 23:23:46 »

I might be interested in buying into this. Since OCO doesn't allow transferring slots, we'd have to work out something for shipping. Anyone looking to sell feel free to PM.

smittysteve · « **Reply #281 on:** Thu, 13 April 2017, 12:21:34 »

Quote from: sherryton on Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:48:49

Quote from: tinyprawn on Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:45:41
So... how's things?

switchnollie sent the physical samples about 2 weeks ago to GMK.

We're just awaiting the sample material. The problem with the past samples is that they were more matte than shiny. The original colors were more like a shiny silver. We hope that GMK can replicate this, but it may cause issues. We're just awaiting those samples right now.

Any updates on new samples...?

Though this is obviously a bit in the weeds with the colors and such, this is still a set I am SUPER excited about putting on a board!! I'm 0% tempted to vacate my spot, but I need a little somthin' somethin' to keep the faith alive. Please just tell me/ us that this is still going to happen and be sick once we see these bad boys!

Vigrith · « **Reply #282 on:** Sat, 22 April 2017, 09:36:59 »

poolside · « **Reply #283 on:** Sat, 22 April 2017, 13:12:40 »

KBDist's April Week 3 update:

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Bad News
No updates on Keyboard & Co.

smittysteve · « **Reply #284 on:** Sat, 22 April 2017, 13:13:37 »

Man... hoping this doesn't go tits up!!

inosint · « **Reply #285 on:** Sat, 06 May 2017, 21:52:09 »

Any day now...

swimmingbird · « **Reply #286 on:** Sun, 07 May 2017, 00:23:19 »

GMK have gone all Duke Nukem 3 on us with the samples

poolside · « **Reply #287 on:** Sun, 07 May 2017, 07:14:05 »

Quote from: swimmingbird on Sun, 07 May 2017, 00:23:19

GMK have gone all Duke Nukem 3 on us with the samples

I can't wait

switchnollie · « **Reply #288 on:** Sun, 07 May 2017, 15:21:10 »

Quote from: poolside on Sun, 07 May 2017, 07:14:05

Quote from: swimmingbird on Sun, 07 May 2017, 00:23:19
GMK have gone all Duke Nukem 3 on us with the samples

I can't wait

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They're working on the gray right now.

They're more used to making white/gray grays rather than silver grays if that makes sense.

That's what GMK said a few days ago.

axtran · « **Reply #289 on:** Mon, 08 May 2017, 20:02:29 »

Have faith, everyone! Treading unchartered waters with the new colors! Just plan the rest of your builds!

I have a ton of tiny SMD LEDs to do. Been spending a lot of time envisioning my endgame showbuild for this set!

sherryton · « **Reply #290 on:** Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:16:53 »

I'm a little sick, so I didn't get to see these in person yet. My Fiancee will bring them home, and I'll have some more concrete details.

http://imgur.com/a/S5YB1

From the iphone picture, it looks a little more grey/silver than before, so this may be it.

smittysteve · « **Reply #291 on:** Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:18:23 »

Quote from: sherryton on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:16:53

I'm a little sick, so I didn't get to see these in person yet. My Fiancee will bring them home, and I'll have some more concrete details.

http://imgur.com/a/S5YB1

Yahoo!! Blue looks great!! Can't tell on the silver, exactly... but looks promising.

Feel better, Sherry!

Puddsy · « **Reply #292 on:** Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:19:09 »

das nice

-musubi · « **Reply #293 on:** Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:20:25 »

Need some double shot samples to see the contrast!

sherryton · « **Reply #294 on:** Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:21:36 »

Quote from: -musubi on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:20:25

Need some double shot samples to see the contrast!

Yeah, I might ask for that before we finally proceed with it, but I think we found the color.

Vigrith · « **Reply #295 on:** Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:22:22 »

The silver definitely looks to have improved, hard to tell from a phone picture of course but it seems as though improving upon the new sample might be complicated.

I'm just happy to see this may potentially be moving along finally!

inosint · « **Reply #296 on:** Wed, 24 May 2017, 18:55:54 »

The grey looks desaturated and more pale than I expected. Hope the silver comes through when you see them in person. Thanks for the update!

sherryton · « **Reply #297 on:** Wed, 24 May 2017, 19:29:11 »

Quote from: inosint on Wed, 24 May 2017, 18:55:54

The grey looks desaturated and more pale than I expected. Hope the silver comes through when you see them in person. Thanks for the update!

I believe from what I was told, a silver glossy color would not work. It'll have to be matte, and it does look like a silver matte. I'll definitely give the deets when i see it.

axtran · « **Reply #298 on:** Thu, 25 May 2017, 00:17:46 »

Quote from: sherryton on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:21:36

Yeah, I might ask for that before we finally proceed with it, but I think we found the color.

I agree. That's the color that'll complete this!

Time to finish the build I have planned for this!

poolside · « **Reply #299 on:** Thu, 25 May 2017, 05:14:43 »

Quote from: sherryton on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:21:36

Quote from: -musubi on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:20:25
Need some double shot samples to see the contrast!

Yeah, I might ask for that before we finally proceed with it, but I think we found the color.

Good to see some progress here. I hope this is it.

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Author Topic: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE) (Read 347253 times)