[GB] GMK Taro (Shipped!)

[Lndefinite]

Mmm, I'm super excited for the set. Thanks for the update!

[mrjack]

Hmm, from the renders I was expecting a slightly darker purple for the alphas, but I still think it looks good. The cyan I was however expecting to be greener, and in that case I'm not sure I like this color as much as I was expecting to.

But it really could be down to lighting. Hard to tell.

[slk]

that icon modifier is amazing

[watchy0ubac]

Liking the samples! Can't wait to see how it all comes out!

[Phitness]

Thinking I should have got this instead of Lazer.  Set looks great.

[LeoShi]

alpha looks a little lighter, but I think it's good and I love it

[Hongook]

The samples look nice, wish I had joined the GB now...

[Photoelectric]

Glad the samples have come in!  Difficult to say what they look like in person, as I have that cyan in GMK Cyan and CMYK mods, and it’s more green and slightly more vibrant in person.  The CV2 is more vibrant and slightly less green than on the pictures.  So my guess is that the custom Taro color chips could be a bit more saturated in person than pictured, with a possible slight color shift.  I hoped for a very slightly more red shift of the initial mock ups.

I wonder if the modifiers will look basically black in indoor conditions.

[bjayswift]

Sample look great. Can't wait

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[ninjacore]

Alphas seem paler than the render and the mods seem a bit too dark. Tough to compare with no icons and only two, side by side, plus the lighting as you mention. Trusting your judgment 👍

[floristfran]

Absolutely love the colors, hope they look as goode in person

[pwade3]

Hmm, from the renders I was expecting a slightly darker purple for the alphas, but I still think it looks good. The cyan I was however expecting to be greener, and in that case I'm not sure I like this color as much as I was expecting to.

But it really could be down to lighting. Hard to tell.

The cyan has always been GMK's stock TU2, that's in the info in the OP, there's loads of sets that have used it if you want a better frame of reference!

[Carlobv]

I like the paler alphas personally. Are those samples accepted, or does the process continue?  This is my first key set GB, so not familiar with the process.

[audax989]

samples looking pretty good.

[pwade3]

I like the paler alphas personally. Are those samples accepted, or does the process continue?  This is my first key set GB, so not familiar with the process.

I've gotta decide whether I want to go into production with these colors or do a final batch of samples.

Glad the samples have come in!  Difficult to say what they look like in person, as I have that cyan in GMK Cyan and CMYK mods, and it’s more green and slightly more vibrant in person.  The CV2 is more vibrant and slightly less green than on the pictures.  So my guess is that the custom Taro color chips could be a bit more saturated in person than pictured, with a possible slight color shift.  I hoped for a very slightly more red shift of the initial mock ups.

I wonder if the modifiers will look basically black in indoor conditions.

Yeah, so unfortunately the weather for those pics was super overcast, so you're right, they're a little desaturated.

As far as the red shift, in the first batch of samples that I deemed too bad to show, my mod color was more on the red side of things and the way it played with the light was just not good at all. Too many situations where it looked more of a burgundy than dark purple.

The sun decided to pop out for a little bit, and I managed to get a quick pic showing just how much these purples change with lighting. So as far as looking "basically black" it really just depends on one's lighting setups.

[lee jeong woo]

I want alpha color to be darker.

[ninjacore]

The sunny side of the mod cap in that last pic looks right on. I also just noticed there’s a pretty stark difference between the render alpha color and the “kit detail” image alpha color. The new pics match the kit detail picture pretty well.

[RobotRogue]

Rad looking set!

[tanvir175]

The alpha color is a bit lighter than renders but it looks closer to actual taro bubble tea, imo. I prefer it like this.

[Photoelectric]

I like the paler alphas personally. Are those samples accepted, or does the process continue?  This is my first key set GB, so not familiar with the process.

I've gotta decide whether I want to go into production with these colors or do a final batch of samples.

Glad the samples have come in!  Difficult to say what they look like in person, as I have that cyan in GMK Cyan and CMYK mods, and it’s more green and slightly more vibrant in person.  The CV2 is more vibrant and slightly less green than on the pictures.  So my guess is that the custom Taro color chips could be a bit more saturated in person than pictured, with a possible slight color shift.  I hoped for a very slightly more red shift of the initial mock ups.

I wonder if the modifiers will look basically black in indoor conditions.

Yeah, so unfortunately the weather for those pics was super overcast, so you're right, they're a little desaturated.

As far as the red shift, in the first batch of samples that I deemed too bad to show, my mod color was more on the red side of things and the way it played with the light was just not good at all. Too many situations where it looked more of a burgundy than dark purple.

The sun decided to pop out for a little bit, and I managed to get a quick pic showing just how much these purples change with lighting. So as far as looking "basically black" it really just depends on one's lighting setups.

Yesh, I’m sure it’s not easy to find the right balance.  This is the look I personally fell in love with (darker and a touch more red/pink alphas—usually GMK’s 2-D renders are incorrect, but it looks like in this case the samples and that 2-D render match well):

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If I’m in the minority, it’s not a big deal.  Ultimately each set should first satisfy the artistic vision of the creator.

[Carlobv]

I like the paler alphas personally. Are those samples accepted, or does the process continue?  This is my first key set GB, so not familiar with the process.

I've gotta decide whether I want to go into production with these colors or do a final batch of samples.

Glad the samples have come in!  Difficult to say what they look like in person, as I have that cyan in GMK Cyan and CMYK mods, and it’s more green and slightly more vibrant in person.  The CV2 is more vibrant and slightly less green than on the pictures.  So my guess is that the custom Taro color chips could be a bit more saturated in person than pictured, with a possible slight color shift.  I hoped for a very slightly more red shift of the initial mock ups.

I wonder if the modifiers will look basically black in indoor conditions.

Yeah, so unfortunately the weather for those pics was super overcast, so you're right, they're a little desaturated.

As far as the red shift, in the first batch of samples that I deemed too bad to show, my mod color was more on the red side of things and the way it played with the light was just not good at all. Too many situations where it looked more of a burgundy than dark purple.

The sun decided to pop out for a little bit, and I managed to get a quick pic showing just how much these purples change with lighting. So as far as looking "basically black" it really just depends on one's lighting setups.

Yesh, I’m sure it’s not easy to find the right balance.  This is the look I personally fell in love with (darker and a touch more red/pink alphas—usually GMK’s 2-D renders are incorrect, but it looks like in this case the samples and that 2-D render match well):

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If I’m in the minority, it’s not a big deal.  Ultimately each set should first satisfy the artistic vision of the creator.

I'm totally fine with whatever is decided regarding the samples (didn't want my post to be misconstrued - not saying anyone was doing this - just for clarity only).  I was just more curious on how the entire process might go and if the samples would possibly delay shipping and what not.  I've gathered that GMK can be quite show based on other group buy threads.

[KaosJ]

My thoughts: 


Alphas: Perfect, risky color that came out better than renders. 
Modifiers: Not that good. Imho too dark and too "blueish", light-dependent  yeah but not really close to renders. 
Yellow: Alright, good. Better than renders.     
Cyan: Alright, good. 

[flameray]

Dam the sample colors look so nice

[line]

Seeing those colours makes me regret not joining in on the GB even more, can't wait to scoop up a set of extras

[mrjack]

Hmm, from the renders I was expecting a slightly darker purple for the alphas, but I still think it looks good. The cyan I was however expecting to be greener, and in that case I'm not sure I like this color as much as I was expecting to.

But it really could be down to lighting. Hard to tell.

The cyan has always been GMK's stock TU2, that's in the info in the OP, there's loads of sets that have used it if you want a better frame of reference!

Oh, I missed that and thought it was one of your custom colors. I've actually seen it and it is what I was hoping for. Looking good!

[Rumblehotep]

Sweet just realized I have CV spacebars lying around from before I realized Nautilus yellow was custom color

[Shell058]

I agree that the samples don't quite match the renders, but personally I like the samples more. I feel like they look really cohesive as a set. I can't wait to see the finished product!

[prelude46]

I like the darker alphas more, but ultimately it's designer choice on whether to go with current samples or not. I'm ok with whatever decision is made though.

[nxtruong]

Really want to see the final product. One of my most favorite sets 

[sacklunch]

Darker alphas would be much preferred (like the original render). I would gladly wait longer to have the colors closer to the render.

[online]

Darker alphas would be much preferred (like the original render). I would gladly wait longer to have the colors closer to the render.

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I prefer the render alpha colour over the sample. The sample looks pale/ desaturated compare to render.

[whytwokay]

Loving this set! Especially after the color samples - I can't wait to see how the final product looks 

[Jedi]

This is one case where the GMK render


looks more like the actual samples


But the purple from the OP


would suggest the OP was desiring the purple shown in the Pantone


My two cents, would be another sample to be more in line with the OP's vision of the set (whichever that might be).

[KaosJ]

This is one case where the GMK render

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looks more like the actual samples

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But the purple from the OP

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would suggest the OP was desiring the purple shown in the Pantone

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My two cents, would be another sample to be more in line with the OP's vision of the set (whichever that might be).

Are you talking about alphas or modifiers? 

[Jedi]

Are you talking about alphas or modifiers? 

Alphas

[KaosJ]

Are you talking about alphas or modifiers? 

Alphas

umm alphas is the only thing looking really good to me, imagine the renders color of alphas on plastic, would be garbage. 

The only thing different to me is modifiers color imho

[portbaron]

Works for me.

[AlexAtPanc]

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! We appreciate the comments and make sure that we are taking in as much advice and constructive criticism as we can.

I'm including some pics of the caps in different lighting conditions. I think the alpha is very nice, and I think the mod (which again imo was the harder tone to hit) is a home run.

Below: alpha and mod bases in direct sunlight at 3pm on white background -



Below: alpha and mod in direct sunlight at 3pm on black background -


Very different between the two depending on light.

Below: alpha and mod in LED only light inside on black background -


Below: alpha and mod in mixed light inside on black background -


Personally, I believe these are great colors that work well together, and will make the set really stand out. I understand the criticism of the alpha base color. It's a bit lighter in pictures than it comes across in person. I think the first picture here is the one that makes the real color come across. I think they look great together, and as far as shifting in light, they do shift, but I don't think that is a bad thing, when that happens.

Below: alpha and mod with mixed (overhead conventional and LED) light inside on a black deskmat -

[Atredl]

Glad to see these were chosen! If they fit your vision for the set, then I'm stoked!

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[ReverbSlush]

aaaaaand I now realize that I don't understand colors and lighting.



that said, I trust your judgement and am looking forward to this set!

[KaosJ]

Works for me.

Alright you got me.   Go for it! 

[Rumblehotep]

Finally tried one of these Taro Boba Tea things on the way home and wow, I see what the fuss is about now

[jackedhardwarejunkie]

Gonna look so mint... well done!

[LeoShi]

  good enough to me
  now I need to find some artisans that match this set

[audax989]

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! We appreciate the comments and make sure that we are taking in as much advice and constructive criticism as we can.

I'm including some pics of the caps in different lighting conditions. I think the alpha is very nice, and I think the mod (which again imo was the harder tone to hit) is a home run.

Below: alpha and mod bases in direct sunlight at 3pm on white background -

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Below: alpha and mod in direct sunlight at 3pm on black background -

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Very different between the two depending on light.

Below: alpha and mod in LED only light inside on black background -

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Below: alpha and mod in mixed light inside on black background -

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Personally, I believe these are great colors that work well together, and will make the set really stand out. I understand the criticism of the alpha base color. It's a bit lighter in pictures than it comes across in person. I think the first picture here is the one that makes the real color come across. I think they look great together, and as far as shifting in light, they do shift, but I don't think that is a bad thing, when that happens.

Below: alpha and mod with mixed (overhead conventional and LED) light inside on a black deskmat -

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great shots. much excite for this keyset.

[umalip]

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! We appreciate the comments and make sure that we are taking in as much advice and constructive criticism as we can.

I'm including some pics of the caps in different lighting conditions. I think the alpha is very nice, and I think the mod (which again imo was the harder tone to hit) is a home run.

Below: alpha and mod bases in direct sunlight at 3pm on white background -

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Below: alpha and mod in direct sunlight at 3pm on black background -

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Very different between the two depending on light.

Below: alpha and mod in LED only light inside on black background -

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Below: alpha and mod in mixed light inside on black background -

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Personally, I believe these are great colors that work well together, and will make the set really stand out. I understand the criticism of the alpha base color. It's a bit lighter in pictures than it comes across in person. I think the first picture here is the one that makes the real color come across. I think they look great together, and as far as shifting in light, they do shift, but I don't think that is a bad thing, when that happens.

Below: alpha and mod with mixed (overhead conventional and LED) light inside on a black deskmat -

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This completely works for me!  You hit the colors correctly in my opinion!  go for it!

[Ammomruoy]

Against the white background it looks near white but looks nice on the overhead conventional. I feel like taro now 

[aya3154]

Really like this keyset ! 

[Max_P0]

Just remembered that I did order a set.

When are we expecting the shipment ? The samples look very nice...

[AlexAtPanc]

We are currently working to secure a firm date with GMK. In moving through the sampling process, we needed to adjust our timetable to ensure that the colors matched the theme of the set.

We originally said an early July shipping date would be likely, but that is now essentially impossible. We believe a mid-August date is achievable at this point.

Thanks to all customers for your patience on this. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please let us know!