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Title: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 17 August 2016, 20:12:42
:cool: Groupbuy is complete :cool:

Extra sets may be purchased here:
https://www.originativeco.com/products/keyboard-co

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Keycap sample discussion in comments.

Keyboard & Co. GMK

(http://i.imgur.com/XrrzYUV.jpg)
Included Keycaps

Group Buy Over


Outdated:
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Pre-Order Available Here:
https://www.originativeco.com/products/keyboard-co?variant=19790948805

Update 1-10-2017
The gray on the first samples received were not the shade desired so we requested new samples which have delayed the GB.

GMK have been working on the new samples & can hopefully update us shortly.


3D Renders:
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(http://i.imgur.com/feq1z9t.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KvHbbA6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/whepzAy.jpg)
3D Renders by thesiscamper
Win keys will be diamonds like in the GMK render.


Old Info(GB Period):
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Info About The Set:
http://www.kbdist.com/keyboard-co/

Purchace Here:
https://www.originativeco.com/products/keyboard-co

Expected Timeline:

September 30 - Orders will end

September 9 - Submit order to Factory

December 9 - Estimated Arrival Date

December 16 - Send out all Orders

Pricing:

MOQ 1: 125 Keysets
$135 + Shipping

MOQ 2: 125-249 Keysets
$125 + Shipping

MOQ 3: 250-499 Keysets
$118 + Shipping

MOQ 4: 500+ Keysets
$110 + Shipping

MOQ for custom colors is 250, 125 is just when vendors will step in & reach the 250 keyset MOQ

Originativeco is handling payment/shipping for the group buy like with Skeletor.

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:39:04
Reserved for stuff.

Stay updated with keyset progress:
http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co. (http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co.)

Previous samples(changing the gray):
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(http://i.imgur.com/pVQ7sej.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/M3YKCJF.jpg)


Older stuff:
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Current # of sets purchased.

100 Sets

33 Spacebars


Sherry has decided to invest in the set & pick up the near 200 sets we needed so that it will be manufactured :)
The price will be the $135 you payed if you've already purchased instead of $125 because 125 sets were not purchased by people that aren't Sherry.

GB period has been extended to the end of September, if we reach 125 sets by then you'll be refunded $10.
Sherry is still submitting the order to GMK this week/next since we have enough orders & doing so will keep the set on schedule.

Pricing for the set currently:

GB(125+ sets purchased): $125

GB(currently): $135

Pre order(after GB but before retail): $150

Retail(in shop): $165

The set is good to go :cool:

Thanks :thumb:


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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: naasfu on Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:40:54
(http://i.imgur.com/h5gagbl.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: icyskyz on Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:43:16
What a beautiful set  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Shados on Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:45:42
Those legends don't seem to read too clearly =/.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: LunarisDream on Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:50:30
Reminds me of DCS Midnight which is a colorway I adore.

Good luck w/ the GB dude
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: blighty on Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:55:34

 
Those legends don't seem to read too clearly =/.

I thought it was a blank set at first.  LOL. 
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: wodan on Thu, 18 August 2016, 01:58:30
Holy doubleshot!

Are you getting 1u diamond molds made in R4 and R5 !?!?!?

I need to change my pants.

This is has been heavily requested for the next round of HADapter ... purrrrrfect!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 18 August 2016, 02:12:15
yeeeeeeee
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jal on Thu, 18 August 2016, 10:08:42
I'm trying not to hate you. Despite having spent way too much on keyboard related crap lately, these are mandatory for the case I'm currently designing. They're actually very close to something I imagined for the board, but thought wouldn't happen.

I might have to scrounge in the couch for coin for more sets, damn you!

They're amazing.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 18 August 2016, 10:34:05
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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 18 August 2016, 14:10:06
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/h5gagbl.jpg)

What a beautiful set  :thumb:
Reminds me of DCS Midnight which is a colorway I adore.
Good luck w/ the GB dude
yeeeeeeee
I'm trying not to hate you. Despite having spent way too much on keyboard related crap lately, these are mandatory for the case I'm currently designing. They're actually very close to something I imagined for the board, but thought wouldn't happen.

I might have to scrounge in the couch for coin for more sets, damn you!

They're amazing.
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yeeeeeee :) :cool:

Holy doubleshot!

Are you getting 1u diamond molds made in R4 and R5 !?!?!?

I need to change my pants.

This is has been heavily requested for the next round of HADapter ... purrrrrfect!

Yiss :)

Those legends don't seem to read too clearly =/.

Think of it like a black on black set.
The legends are kinda sneaky but they're there when you need em :-*

Shouldn't expect the set IRL to look like the renders tho.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Sat, 20 August 2016, 23:20:45
Updated pricing tiers in OP.

Current # of sets purchased added to reserved.

:thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 21 August 2016, 01:39:11
:dogethink:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 21 August 2016, 06:09:36
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/kLPW1uB.png)

:cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinyprawn on Sun, 21 August 2016, 14:01:19
This looks like a pretty good set to use with my tiny keyboard (JD45) because of all of the variously sized modifier keys. I looked through the pages describing it and the picture is okay for showing what keys are generally used, but I find it hard to differentiate a 1.5 from 1.75 and would like an actual list for the modifiers.

Some things I know won't exist like a 1.75U blank that I can use for a space bar and a 1U tab key... I just want to be sure the control/alt/shift alt sizes will work with my crazy layout.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: digi on Sun, 21 August 2016, 14:02:44
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/h5gagbl.jpg)


Something tells me Nassfu knitted those in 5 minutes after being inspired by this keyset :o

AND WHEN THE HELL IS GMK GOING TO GET MOLDS FOR ALPS?! WHO STILL USES THESE MX THINGS?!  :'(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 21 August 2016, 15:23:28
This looks like a pretty good set to use with my tiny keyboard (JD45) because of all of the variously sized modifier keys. I looked through the pages describing it and the picture is okay for showing what keys are generally used, but I find it hard to differentiate a 1.5 from 1.75 and would like an actual list for the modifiers.

Some things I know won't exist like a 1.75U blank that I can use for a space bar and a 1U tab key... I just want to be sure the control/alt/shift alt sizes will work with my crazy layout.

Here's the set with mods labeled :thumb:
You'll need to take into account the different rows if you don't want to mix them tho.

(http://i.imgur.com/CpC2Xll.png)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/h5gagbl.jpg)


Something tells me Nassfu knitted those in 5 minutes after being inspired by this keyset :o

AND WHEN THE HELL IS GMK GOING TO GET MOLDS FOR ALPS?! WHO STILL USES THESE MX THINGS?!  :'(

:))
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinyprawn on Sun, 21 August 2016, 22:46:53
This looks like a pretty good set to use with my tiny keyboard (JD45) because of all of the variously sized modifier keys. I looked through the pages describing it and the picture is okay for showing what keys are generally used, but I find it hard to differentiate a 1.5 from 1.75 and would like an actual list for the modifiers.

Some things I know won't exist like a 1.75U blank that I can use for a space bar and a 1U tab key... I just want to be sure the control/alt/shift alt sizes will work with my crazy layout.

Here's the set with mods labeled :thumb:
You'll need to take into account the different rows if you don't want to mix them tho.


That image is exactly what I needed to confirm the Shift sizes. I am still short a 1.75 blank for space and 1.75 bottom row backspace.  I could make them both blanks and it wouldn't kill me. Can I order these keys as blanks from the supplier so they match the profile and colors of the rest of the set?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: loud_asian on Sun, 21 August 2016, 23:06:41
This looks like a pretty good set to use with my tiny keyboard (JD45) because of all of the variously sized modifier keys. I looked through the pages describing it and the picture is okay for showing what keys are generally used, but I find it hard to differentiate a 1.5 from 1.75 and would like an actual list for the modifiers.

Some things I know won't exist like a 1.75U blank that I can use for a space bar and a 1U tab key... I just want to be sure the control/alt/shift alt sizes will work with my crazy layout.

Here's the set with mods labeled :thumb:
You'll need to take into account the different rows if you don't want to mix them tho.


That image is exactly what I needed to confirm the Shift sizes. I am still short a 1.75 blank for space and 1.75 bottom row backspace.  I could make them both blanks and it wouldn't kill me. Can I order these keys as blanks from the supplier so they match the profile and colors of the rest of the set?

Most likely not. The logistics would just not be feasible to make it happen. In order to make it happen, a separate drop for additional kits would have to be made as well as it having to hit the minimum order quantity
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 22 August 2016, 05:36:40
This looks like a pretty good set to use with my tiny keyboard (JD45) because of all of the variously sized modifier keys. I looked through the pages describing it and the picture is okay for showing what keys are generally used, but I find it hard to differentiate a 1.5 from 1.75 and would like an actual list for the modifiers.

Some things I know won't exist like a 1.75U blank that I can use for a space bar and a 1U tab key... I just want to be sure the control/alt/shift alt sizes will work with my crazy layout.

Here's the set with mods labeled :thumb:
You'll need to take into account the different rows if you don't want to mix them tho.


That image is exactly what I needed to confirm the Shift sizes. I am still short a 1.75 blank for space and 1.75 bottom row backspace.  I could make them both blanks and it wouldn't kill me. Can I order these keys as blanks from the supplier so they match the profile and colors of the rest of the set?

Tinyprawn, if you're willing to pay for 150 of each blanks, I think it could happen :P
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinyprawn on Mon, 22 August 2016, 12:42:37
This looks like a pretty good set to use with my tiny keyboard (JD45) because of all of the variously sized modifier keys. I looked through the pages describing it and the picture is okay for showing what keys are generally used, but I find it hard to differentiate a 1.5 from 1.75 and would like an actual list for the modifiers.

Some things I know won't exist like a 1.75U blank that I can use for a space bar and a 1U tab key... I just want to be sure the control/alt/shift alt sizes will work with my crazy layout.

Here's the set with mods labeled :thumb:
You'll need to take into account the different rows if you don't want to mix them tho.


That image is exactly what I needed to confirm the Shift sizes. I am still short a 1.75 blank for space and 1.75 bottom row backspace.  I could make them both blanks and it wouldn't kill me. Can I order these keys as blanks from the supplier so they match the profile and colors of the rest of the set?

Tinyprawn, if you're willing to pay for 150 of each blanks, I think it could happen :P

Damn Son!

Although... I could be the JD45 enter, shift, space, and backspace supplier for the millions of JD45 owners... I haven't done any market research yet. I assume there are literally millions of us.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 22 August 2016, 13:58:49

Damn Son!

Although... I could be the JD45 enter, shift, space, and backspace supplier for the millions of JD45 owners... I haven't done any market research yet. I assume there are literally millions of us.

Quite literally!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tobsn on Mon, 22 August 2016, 19:13:24
Although... I could be the JD45 enter, shift, space, and backspace supplier for the millions of JD45 owners... I haven't done any market research yet. I assume there are literally millions of us.

Well while you're at it, I'm looking for a JD45... :P
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinyprawn on Tue, 23 August 2016, 23:29:45

Damn Son!

Although... I could be the JD45 enter, shift, space, and backspace supplier for the millions of JD45 owners... I haven't done any market research yet. I assume there are literally millions of us.

Quite literally!

So for a cherry set, I'd need:

150 row 3 cherry profile 1.75u blanks
150 row 4 cherry profile 1.75u blanks

If I wanted to switch to SA, I'd need 300 more?

That seems like a lot of keys.  How much does a blank cost? $.50 each?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinymakesthings on Wed, 24 August 2016, 12:26:24
If this doesn't hit MOQ of 125, will it not run? :(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 24 August 2016, 12:54:34

Damn Son!

Although... I could be the JD45 enter, shift, space, and backspace supplier for the millions of JD45 owners... I haven't done any market research yet. I assume there are literally millions of us.

Quite literally!

So for a cherry set, I'd need:

150 row 3 cherry profile 1.75u blanks
150 row 4 cherry profile 1.75u blanks

If I wanted to switch to SA, I'd need 300 more?

That seems like a lot of keys.  How much does a blank cost? $.50 each?

Signature plastic seems to have lower MOQ requirements, so you won't need as much. They also sell Blanks in various sizes and colour on their keycap store, so if you're lucky you won't have to place an order at all (I think SP SA Blanks are like $20 for a 4-pack, which is almost highway robbery, but there you go...)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 24 August 2016, 14:38:31
If this doesn't hit MOQ of 125, will it not run? :(

Correct :(
Everyone that ordered will be refunded & no sets will be made.

Updated # of sold sets in reserve :)
Getting closer!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 24 August 2016, 15:50:17
If this doesn't hit MOQ of 125, will it not run? :(

Correct :(
Everyone that ordered will be refunded & no sets will be made.

Updated # of sold sets in reserve :)
Getting closer!

Waiting for my next bi-weekly budget rollover, if I don't respect my own self-imposed budget, no one will  :p

MOQ is getting there though! Hopefully  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 24 August 2016, 16:36:44
Couldn't love this set more!. We have until Sept 2nd to buy in on this? I'm new to the Group Buy concept (this will be my first) so I wanna make sure I know what I'm doing.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 24 August 2016, 16:43:29
Couldn't love this set more!. We have until Sept 2nd to buy in on this? I'm new to the Group Buy concept (this will be my first) so I wanna make sure I know what I'm doing.

Pretty much yes, just place an order before Sept 2nd. The delivery schedule is outlined in the OP or on kbdist.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: chuckdee on Wed, 24 August 2016, 17:26:54
Couldn't love this set more!. We have until Sept 2nd to buy in on this? I'm new to the Group Buy concept (this will be my first) so I wanna make sure I know what I'm doing.

Just a friendly note since this is your first GB: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77272.0

Not that this will be a problem with this buy; the organizers are very consistent and trusted- I'm planning on getting in on this one if I can swing it.  But just information for your general perusal.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 24 August 2016, 18:19:26
Just a friendly note since this is your first GB: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77272.0


Thanks Chuckdee, I appreciate the link, that is good info, and I'm glad I got pointed to this before jumping in too gung-ho on too many buys.

I just saw that this will only be produced if we hit the 125 backer mark? I really hope to see this one come to fruition so I suppose I shouldn't wait to the last minute. Bad habit of mine from crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 24 August 2016, 22:05:04
Waiting for my next bi-weekly budget rollover, if I don't respect my own self-imposed budget, no one will  :p

MOQ is getting there though! Hopefully  :thumb:
Just a friendly note since this is your first GB: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77272.0

Not that this will be a problem with this buy; the organizers are very consistent and trusted- I'm planning on getting in on this one if I can swing it.  But just information for your general perusal.
Thanks Chuckdee, I appreciate the link, that is good info, and I'm glad I got pointed to this before jumping in too gung-ho on too many buys.

I just saw that this will only be produced if we hit the 125 backer mark? I really hope to see this one come to fruition so I suppose I shouldn't wait to the last minute. Bad habit of mine from crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter

Nice :)
Hope you all can make it :thumb:

That is correct, once there has been 125 sets purchased we're good to go :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: breitling on Wed, 24 August 2016, 22:07:53
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 25 August 2016, 00:32:12
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

Pretty sure the GMK renders killed it for a ton of people haha.

So bad :p
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Jpecina on Thu, 25 August 2016, 01:26:34
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

Pretty sure the GMK renders killed it for a ton of people haha.

So bad :p

I personally love the set but just wish the legends were black:( Still considering hitting that checkout button though.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: GiveCandyy on Thu, 25 August 2016, 07:03:07
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

Pretty sure the GMK renders killed it for a ton of people haha.

So bad :p

maybe no renders would've been better.  :)) Renders made the legends hard to see. Almost non existent.

Still contemplating whether or not I should jump on it.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 25 August 2016, 08:47:39
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

Pretty sure the GMK renders killed it for a ton of people haha.

So bad :p

For what it's worth, the renders are the reason I'm in for a set. The alphas looked way too pale at first so the set didn't interest me very much but they look amazing in the renders - the legends look readable enough to me and I much rather they be the colour they are than black, makes the set very unintrusive and unique.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 25 August 2016, 13:21:00
95/125 - 30 more to go!

Just some additional information!

At 125, Originative will back this group buy and lower the cost to $125 for everyone who participated in this.

Thanks again for everyone participation!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Thu, 25 August 2016, 13:29:34
Alright, purchased! I really love this set and would love for this to by my first custom cap set, fingers crossed a few more people will jump on board!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Raenbo on Thu, 25 August 2016, 13:57:30
Joined in on this. Hoping for that MOQ. Such a clean colorway. Might be my nostalgia of when I used to collect SB's...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 25 August 2016, 13:57:49
95/125 - 30 more to go!

Just some additional information!

At 125, Originative will back this group buy and lower the cost to $125 for everyone who participated in this.

Thanks again for everyone participation!

Great! I'm really hoping the last 30 people join in, would be such a shame if this were to not make it to MOQ. $125 is an excellent price for it too!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: breitling on Thu, 25 August 2016, 15:37:34
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

Pretty sure the GMK renders killed it for a ton of people haha.

So bad :p

Yeah.. actually the GMK renders were what turned me off at first but I know from watching the IC thread that they weren't supposed to look like that.. same with Skeletor but Skeletor had a lot of buyers even with that terrible GMK render. Why isn't the 3D render posted in the top of the thread too? Duh - they are.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sambarugh on Thu, 25 August 2016, 15:47:36
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

If I had to guess I would say it's because the alpha characters are illegible.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 25 August 2016, 16:54:00
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

If I had to guess I would say it's because the alpha characters are illegible.

Are they?  I know with my miami, because of the relative closeness of the colors of the legend and the keys, it's almost impossible to get a good render/photo, but they look good in person.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 25 August 2016, 17:31:52
Are they?  I know with my miami, because of the relative closeness of the colors of the legend and the keys, it's almost impossible to get a good render/photo, but they look good in person.

I can second that, Miami is one of my favourite sets and one I'm currently using in my daily driver - it's nigh impossible to get a good picture of the legend but they are fine in person.

In this particular case with the Keyboard & Co set I actually think they look fine even in the renders but each to their own I suppose - I like my sets to have exuberant key colours discreet legends most the time, this one definitely qualifies.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: shower_king on Thu, 25 August 2016, 19:37:10
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

If I had to guess I would say it's because the alpha characters are illegible.

i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

If I had to guess I would say it's because the alpha characters are illegible.

Are they?  I know with my miami, because of the relative closeness of the colors of the legend and the keys, it's almost impossible to get a good render/photo, but they look good in person.

yeah, the alpha legend looks opaque, but the real one will be rather distinct when seeing in person. Blame should be put on GMK's 3D Render.
Thinking reasonably, GMK will not make any GMK keycaps which legend is almost vague and indistinct from bottom color, even two colors are same to the most proximate extent.
Sky dolch is a very good sample , the renders for GB in mass drop is very bad ,which we almost don't detect the legend , the real sky dolch is terrbly beautiful.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: honeynugget on Thu, 25 August 2016, 19:52:08
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

If I had to guess I would say it's because the alpha characters are illegible.

i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

If I had to guess I would say it's because the alpha characters are illegible.

Are they?  I know with my miami, because of the relative closeness of the colors of the legend and the keys, it's almost impossible to get a good render/photo, but they look good in person.

yeah, the alpha legend looks opaque, but the real one will be rather distinct when seeing in person. Blame should be put on GMK's 3D Render.
Thinking reasonably, GMK will not make any GMK keycaps which legend is almost vague and indistinct from bottom color, even two colors are same to the most proximate extent.
Sky dolch is a very good sample , the renders for GB in mass drop is very bad ,which we almost don't detect the legend , the real sky dolch is terrbly beautiful.

I already bought a set but good point. This set will probably look much better in person than in the renders. The render for Sky Dolch was quite bad. Render vs reality for the lazy:

(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-9903_20150731105919_37b13855becc1984.png?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=crop&w=1023&dpr=1)

(https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i3/43258300/TB2mlpBkFXXXXXzXXXXXXXXXXXX_!!43258300.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: inosint on Thu, 25 August 2016, 20:03:25
i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

If I had to guess I would say it's because the alpha characters are illegible.

i thought this would be a much more popular set than it is... shows what i know! really like it so i hope it goes through.

If I had to guess I would say it's because the alpha characters are illegible.

Are they?  I know with my miami, because of the relative closeness of the colors of the legend and the keys, it's almost impossible to get a good render/photo, but they look good in person.

yeah, the alpha legend looks opaque, but the real one will be rather distinct when seeing in person. Blame should be put on GMK's 3D Render.
Thinking reasonably, GMK will not make any GMK keycaps which legend is almost vague and indistinct from bottom color, even two colors are same to the most proximate extent.
Sky dolch is a very good sample , the renders for GB in mass drop is very bad ,which we almost don't detect the legend , the real sky dolch is terrbly beautiful.

I already bought a set but good point. This set will probably look much better in person than in the renders. The render for Sky Dolch was quite bad. Render vs reality for the lazy:

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(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-9903_20150731105919_37b13855becc1984.png?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=crop&w=1023&dpr=1)


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(https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i3/43258300/TB2mlpBkFXXXXXzXXXXXXXXXXXX_!!43258300.jpg)

IMHO, people are going to see the set when it's finally made and regret not buying when they had the chance.

It's a sleeper!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 25 August 2016, 21:06:55
IMHO, people are going to see the set when it's finally made and regret not buying when they had the chance.

It's a sleeper!

Agreed, let's hope it's not TOO much of a sleeper though, need that 125 number met haha.

Can't wait to see it in real life, definitely has the potential to become my new favourite, at least until the Miami Dolch and Yuri coming into play, then the Keyboard & Co will be in for some tight competition!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 25 August 2016, 21:14:39
Alright, purchased! I really love this set and would love for this to by my first custom cap set, fingers crossed a few more people will jump on board!
Joined in on this. Hoping for that MOQ. Such a clean colorway. Might be my nostalgia of when I used to collect SB's...

Nice signatures :-*

I already bought a set but good point. This set will probably look much better in person than in the renders. The render for Sky Dolch was quite bad. Render vs reality for the lazy:

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(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-9903_20150731105919_37b13855becc1984.png?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=crop&w=1023&dpr=1)


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Ah, thanks for that :)
Was gonna link it after seeing shower_king's comment.

IMHO, people are going to see the set when it's finally made and regret not buying when they had the chance.

It's a sleeper!

Said the same thing this morning when chatting with Sherry :p

He has the Pantones in hand & said they look very nice together :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: trizkut on Thu, 25 August 2016, 21:25:24
swotchpls.

to anyone on the fence: never trust GMK renders, they're always crappy  :p


(http://i.imgur.com/CxWGumI.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/RUVBOgR.jpg)

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: loud_asian on Fri, 26 August 2016, 02:39:54
swotchpls.

to anyone on the fence: never trust GMK renders, they're always crappy  :p


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CxWGumI.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RUVBOgR.jpg)


whoa dude, that's like extra ****ty  :eek:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: xondat on Fri, 26 August 2016, 06:35:17
swotchpls.

to anyone on the fence: never trust GMK renders, they're always crappy  :p


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CxWGumI.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RUVBOgR.jpg)

Oh ****, I never truly realized how **** they are. I wonder if GMK will address this if someone asks them :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Fri, 26 August 2016, 13:10:37
swotchpls.
to anyone on the fence: never trust GMK renders, they're always crappy  :p
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RUVBOgR.jpg)


Oh man, really love the actual caps in that second image, those are great!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sambarugh on Fri, 26 August 2016, 15:48:14
swotchpls.

to anyone on the fence: never trust GMK renders, they're always crappy  :p

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CxWGumI.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RUVBOgR.jpg)


The GMK render is probably closer than that photo. GMK cyan is no where near as vibrant and as blue as that.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Fri, 26 August 2016, 16:31:05
swotchpls.

to anyone on the fence: never trust GMK renders, they're always crappy  :p

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CxWGumI.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RUVBOgR.jpg)


The GMK render is probably closer than that photo. GMK cyan is no where near as vibrant and as blue as that.

From a little bit of Googling I'm seeing what you are saying about the cyan caps, but I do see a lot of bright turquoise caps that seem much brighter and richer in color than the Cyans
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 26 August 2016, 16:50:31
swotchpls.

to anyone on the fence: never trust GMK renders, they're always crappy  :p

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CxWGumI.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RUVBOgR.jpg)


The GMK render is probably closer than that photo. GMK cyan is no where near as vibrant and as blue as that.

Pretty sure triz' point is that you should just not trust GMK the renders.
UN6037(TU2 now I think) is not as bright as the photo but it's definitely not as dark as the render in person.

I'd include a photo of the 7471 U but Sherry took potato picture when he showed me :p
It is very similar to the Pantone on screen tho.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 26 August 2016, 16:54:06
I'd include a photo of the 7471 U but Sherry took potato picture when he showed me :p
It is very similar to the Pantone on screen tho.

I like that even better than I like the other render posted by Trizkut which I felt was overly vibrant, I'll be very happy if that pantone is accurate - both miles better than GMK's super pale colour though of course!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 26 August 2016, 18:41:07
swotchpls.

to anyone on the fence: never trust GMK renders, they're always crappy  :p

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/CxWGumI.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RUVBOgR.jpg)


The GMK render is probably closer than that photo. GMK cyan is no where near as vibrant and as blue as that.

Pretty sure triz' point is that you should just not trust GMK the renders.
UN6037(TU2 now I think) is not as bright as the photo but it's definitely not as dark as the render in person.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QsZ57L4.jpg)


I'd include a photo of the 7471 U but Sherry took potato picture when he showed me :p
It is very similar to the Pantone on screen tho.

I'm going to pick up a set but will have to be right up to the deadline (Sept 1st). Could you give us a quick head-up on current MOQ?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 26 August 2016, 18:47:26
I'm going to pick up a set but will have to be right up to the deadline (Sept 1st). Could you give us a quick head-up on current MOQ?

At 99 right now :thumb:

Will updated reserved.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 26 August 2016, 19:21:36
I'm going to pick up a set but will have to be right up to the deadline (Sept 1st). Could you give us a quick head-up on current MOQ?

At 99 right now :thumb:

Will updated reserved.

Thanks! Looks like we're slowly but surely getting there!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: naasfu on Sat, 27 August 2016, 01:58:55
Sky dolch is a very good sample , the renders for GB in mass drop is very bad ,which we almost don't detect the legend , the real sky dolch is terrbly beautiful.

yeah i passed on the original sky dolch buy after looking at the renders and regretted it later.  it turned out to be a really great looking set.

this one is going to be beautiful i'm sure.  order now or cry later!

switch, have you posted this to niketalk yet?  haha.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Liam on Sat, 27 August 2016, 18:42:48
I love it but I'll wait for SA version ;D keep up good work man :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Sun, 28 August 2016, 12:54:12
Any update on how close we are to 125? :o
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Sun, 28 August 2016, 15:38:44
We're currently at 107/125, but a Chinese Vendor might want to back out ... I'll have to update you guys further more soon!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tripandfall426 on Sun, 28 August 2016, 16:25:54
We're currently at 107/125, but a Chinese Vendor might want to back out ... I'll have to update you guys further more soon!

what does that mean to the other people buying this set? btw I am interested in ordering this set but I was wondering when we will get charged for the purchase.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: xondat on Sun, 28 August 2016, 16:28:53
We're currently at 107/125, but a Chinese Vendor might want to back out ... I'll have to update you guys further more soon!

what does that mean to the other people buying this set? btw I am interested in ordering this set but I was wondering when we will get charged for the purchase.
You pay immediately, and get a refund if it doesn't meet MOQ.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Sun, 28 August 2016, 17:19:09
We're currently at 107/125, but a Chinese Vendor might want to back out ... I'll have to update you guys further more soon!

I appreciate the response Sherry, thank you!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Sun, 28 August 2016, 17:26:13
We're currently at 107/125, but a Chinese Vendor might want to back out ... I'll have to update you guys further more soon!

what does that mean to the other people buying this set? btw I am interested in ordering this set but I was wondering when we will get charged for the purchase.
You pay immediately, and get a refund if it doesn't meet MOQ.

^

Thanks for the help responding :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Sun, 28 August 2016, 18:54:46
We're currently at 107/125, but a Chinese Vendor might want to back out ... I'll have to update you guys further more soon!

Dang  :(

How many orders do we have to make up for the Chinese vendor?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jeffbolton on Sun, 28 August 2016, 22:11:15
If I have to I'll pick up a few more sets.  I really think this is a sleeper.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: -musubi on Sun, 28 August 2016, 23:18:55
Is there a minimum MOQ that we need to meet just to reach production, since the 125 is for the price drop right? This set NEEDS to be made, definitely a sleeper :P
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Mon, 29 August 2016, 11:06:48
Is there a minimum MOQ that we need to meet just to reach production, since the 125 is for the price drop right? This set NEEDS to be made, definitely a sleeper :P

125 is the MOQ, we need to hit that for production
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 29 August 2016, 14:06:38
If I have to I'll pick up a few more sets.  I really think this is a sleeper.
This set NEEDS to be made, definitely a sleeper :P

That's what I get for not hyping it on reddit :p

Also, good guy Sherry has decided to purchase the rest of the orders leading up to 125 on top of the sets to reach the 250 MOQ.
That means the set is good to go & he'll just keep selling sets on the site at GB price until 125-150 sets are actually purchased by others.

That was news before the Chinese vendor possibly dropping out tho, we'll see what happens :-X
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: inosint on Mon, 29 August 2016, 14:43:51
If I have to I'll pick up a few more sets.  I really think this is a sleeper.
This set NEEDS to be made, definitely a sleeper

That's what I get for not hyping it on reddit

Also, good guy Sherry has decided to purchase the rest of the orders leading up to 125 on top of the sets to reach the 250 MOQ.
That means the set is good to go & he'll just keep selling sets on the site at GB price until 125-150 sets are actually purchased by others.

That was news before the Chinese vendor possibly dropping out tho, we'll see what happens :-X
Sherry making dreams come true! This is amazing news, as I was pretty doubtful after hearing about the vendor that pulled out of the buy. So hyped that these sets will get to be realized.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Mon, 29 August 2016, 15:01:35
Hopefully the Vendor pulling out won't hold us back on this too much. This Sherry character genuinely seems like the guardian angel for this GB, hopefully the Vendor issue won't be a nail in the coffin
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 29 August 2016, 15:16:28
Also, good guy Sherry has decided to purchase the rest of the orders leading up to 125 on top of the sets to reach the 250 MOQ.
That means the set is good to go & he'll just keep selling sets on the site at GB price until 125-150 sets are actually purchased by others.

That was news before the Chinese vendor possibly dropping out tho, we'll see what happens :-X

Sherry the god. How would that reflect on pricing by the way, would the final price then drop to the $118 + shipping on kbdist for the 250 MOQ?

Hope the Chinese vendor doesn't drop out, I just want it to be produced!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 29 August 2016, 18:00:12
Also, good guy Sherry has decided to purchase the rest of the orders leading up to 125 on top of the sets to reach the 250 MOQ.
That means the set is good to go & he'll just keep selling sets on the site at GB price until 125-150 sets are actually purchased by others.

That was news before the Chinese vendor possibly dropping out tho, we'll see what happens :-X

Sherry the god. How would that reflect on pricing by the way, would the final price then drop to the $118 + shipping on kbdist for the 250 MOQ?

Hope the Chinese vendor doesn't drop out, I just want it to be produced!

Unfortunately, the price will only drop to $125, because I would need to use the extra funds to purchase the rest. Otherwise, I can't make it happen.

We're currently at 113/125 with the chinese vendor!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: naasfu on Mon, 29 August 2016, 18:08:00
Also, good guy Sherry has decided to purchase the rest of the orders leading up to 125 on top of the sets to reach the 250 MOQ.
That means the set is good to go & he'll just keep selling sets on the site at GB price until 125-150 sets are actually purchased by others.

That was news before the Chinese vendor possibly dropping out tho, we'll see what happens :-X

Sherry the god. How would that reflect on pricing by the way, would the final price then drop to the $118 + shipping on kbdist for the 250 MOQ?

Hope the Chinese vendor doesn't drop out, I just want it to be produced!

Unfortunately, the price will only drop to $125, because I would need to use the extra funds to purchase the rest. Otherwise, I can't make it happen.

We're currently at 113/125 with the chinese vendor!

awesome, great to see that this GB is going through.  thanks sherry and switchnajs. :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 29 August 2016, 18:30:49
Unfortunately, the price will only drop to $125, because I would need to use the extra funds to purchase the rest. Otherwise, I can't make it happen.

We're currently at 113/125 with the chinese vendor!

That's very fair. Again, I appreciate your efforts to see this through! Did I understand correctly that the extras you'll be purchasing will continue to be gradually sold off on your website (sort of like how some Skeletor sets are still available right now) afterwards?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: zenless on Mon, 29 August 2016, 18:46:57
Gah, i'm already waiting on two other GMK sets and this gets posted... lovely colors!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Proyoyo on Mon, 29 August 2016, 19:13:01
I just ordered mine yesterday. Hoping that this will reach the MOQ
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 29 August 2016, 19:56:19
Also, good guy Sherry has decided to purchase the rest of the orders leading up to 125 on top of the sets to reach the 250 MOQ.
That means the set is good to go & he'll just keep selling sets on the site at GB price until 125-150 sets are actually purchased by others.

That was news before the Chinese vendor possibly dropping out tho, we'll see what happens :-X

Sherry the god. How would that reflect on pricing by the way, would the final price then drop to the $118 + shipping on kbdist for the 250 MOQ?

Hope the Chinese vendor doesn't drop out, I just want it to be produced!

Unfortunately, the price will only drop to $125, because I would need to use the extra funds to purchase the rest. Otherwise, I can't make it happen.

We're currently at 113/125 with the chinese vendor!

Hey Sherry, I will pick up a set before Friday, hopefully we can meet MOQ, I do have a question about your shipping rates to the UK though, I am going to pick up the KB&Co set and also some extra GMK trays, however each additional trays seems to add quite a lot to the shipping quote (something like +15USD per additional tray ordered), is this because of the size of the tray? Are there any additional shipping methods you can use? Seems really expensive  :(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: chuckdee on Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:14:01
That's the second time I've seen before Friday.  Can we purchase on Friday?  That's when I get paid.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 30 August 2016, 21:22:33
That's the second time I've seen before Friday.  Can we purchase on Friday?  That's when I get paid.

You should be able to :thumb:

If necessary, Sherry can extend the buy duration a bit so you may even be able to after Friday.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nickheller on Tue, 30 August 2016, 21:28:11
This set is cool.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: naasfu on Wed, 31 August 2016, 01:14:46
This set is cool.

buy one for your hhkb.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 31 August 2016, 06:13:31
Managed to place my order just before I leave on holiday.

If all goes well I may purchase another set before the buy ends to use on my office's WhiteFox that is currently on order from Massdrop's second round of it (or just for any other board, potentially a HHKB that I'm planning on buying when I get back).

Hope everyone that wants in manages to do so, I'm sure a lot of people that don't buy in on this will regret it duly once more actual pictures of it start popping up. Thank you for coming up with the idea for this beautiful set Switch and again, Sherry's hard work being put into it is highly respectable.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: WNovizar on Wed, 31 August 2016, 09:46:20
Hi, is it possible to extend the deadline to Sep 10th? I have enough money to purchase this by that time.....
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 31 August 2016, 14:47:38
Have a bunch of news for you all :)

So the Chinese buyer backed out bringing our orders back down to 75 :(

BUT.

Sherry has decided to invest in the set & pick up the near 200 sets we needed so that it will be manufactured :)
The price will be the $135 you payed if you've already purchased instead of $125 because 125 sets were not purchased by people that aren't Sherry.

GB period has been extended to the end of September, if we reach 125 sets by then you'll be refunded $10.
Sherry is still submitting the order to GMK this week/next since we have enough orders & doing so will keep the set on schedule.

Pricing for the set currently:

GB(125+ sets purchased): $125

GB(currently): $135

Pre order(after GB but before retail): $150

Retail(in shop): $165


The set is good to go :cool:

Thanks :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: zenless on Wed, 31 August 2016, 15:03:04
Have a bunch of news for you all :)

So the Chinese buyer backed out bringing our orders back down to 75 :(

BUT.

Sherry has decided to invest in the set & pick up the near 200 sets we needed so that it will be manufactured :)
The price will be the $135 you payed if you've already purchased instead of $125 because 125 sets were not purchased by people that aren't Sherry.

GB period has been extended to the end of September, if we reach 125 sets by then you'll be refunded $10.
Sherry is still submitting the order to GMK this week/next since we have enough orders & doing so will keep the set on schedule.

Pricing for the set currently:

GB(125+ sets purchased): $125

GB(currently): $135

Pre order(after GB but before retail): $150

Retail(in shop): $165


The set is good to go :cool:

Thanks :thumb:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/9BjH2Fc.png)


Super awesome news! Thanks Sherry! I was trying to figure out how to scrounge funds before Friday, plus it's a go! wooooo!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: MaNiFeX on Wed, 31 August 2016, 15:11:14
We're currently at 107/125, but a Chinese Vendor might want to back out ... I'll have to update you guys further more soon!

what does that mean to the other people buying this set? btw I am interested in ordering this set but I was wondering when we will get charged for the purchase.
You pay immediately, and get a refund if it doesn't meet MOQ.

I waited to hit MOQ before billing group buy member and have learned my lesson.  The above way seems to work best.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 31 August 2016, 16:06:19
Also, good guy Sherry has decided to purchase the rest of the orders leading up to 125 on top of the sets to reach the 250 MOQ.
That means the set is good to go & he'll just keep selling sets on the site at GB price until 125-150 sets are actually purchased by others.

That was news before the Chinese vendor possibly dropping out tho, we'll see what happens :-X

Sherry the god. How would that reflect on pricing by the way, would the final price then drop to the $118 + shipping on kbdist for the 250 MOQ?

Hope the Chinese vendor doesn't drop out, I just want it to be produced!

Unfortunately, the price will only drop to $125, because I would need to use the extra funds to purchase the rest. Otherwise, I can't make it happen.

We're currently at 113/125 with the chinese vendor!

Hey Sherry, I will pick up a set before Friday, hopefully we can meet MOQ, I do have a question about your shipping rates to the UK though, I am going to pick up the KB&Co set and also some extra GMK trays, however each additional trays seems to add quite a lot to the shipping quote (something like +15USD per additional tray ordered), is this because of the size of the tray? Are there any additional shipping methods you can use? Seems really expensive  :(

The size of the tray really affects the cost of the shipping. If you send us an e-mail, we can manually the weigh the item for you. Please do send an e-mail to contact@originativeco.com.
Have a bunch of news for you all :)

So the Chinese buyer backed out bringing our orders back down to 75 :(

BUT.

Sherry has decided to invest in the set & pick up the near 200 sets we needed so that it will be manufactured :)
The price will be the $135 you payed if you've already purchased instead of $125 because 125 sets were not purchased by people that aren't Sherry.

GB period has been extended to the end of September, if we reach 125 sets by then you'll be refunded $10.
Sherry is still submitting the order to GMK this week/next since we have enough orders & doing so will keep the set on schedule.

Pricing for the set currently:

GB(125+ sets purchased): $125

GB(currently): $135

Pre order(after GB but before retail): $150

Retail(in shop): $165


The set is good to go :cool:

Thanks :thumb:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/9BjH2Fc.png)


Super awesome news! Thanks Sherry! I was trying to figure out how to scrounge funds before Friday, plus it's a go! wooooo!

Of course! Thanks a lot for your interest :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Rathmourn on Wed, 31 August 2016, 19:35:38
Awesome news! I was just about to go in and ask how we were looking to meet minimum requirements for this. I was able to scrounge up the funds needed for a set. Plan on putting my order in tomorrow.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: shower_king on Wed, 31 August 2016, 19:45:31
congratulations .. switchnollie
and many thanks to sherry
The feel for dream coming true is great.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: chuckdee on Fri, 02 September 2016, 08:54:15
Have a bunch of news for you all :)

So the Chinese buyer backed out bringing our orders back down to 75 :(

BUT.

Sherry has decided to invest in the set & pick up the near 200 sets we needed so that it will be manufactured :)
The price will be the $135 you payed if you've already purchased instead of $125 because 125 sets were not purchased by people that aren't Sherry.

GB period has been extended to the end of September, if we reach 125 sets by then you'll be refunded $10.
Sherry is still submitting the order to GMK this week/next since we have enough orders & doing so will keep the set on schedule.

Pricing for the set currently:

GB(125+ sets purchased): $125

GB(currently): $135

Pre order(after GB but before retail): $150

Retail(in shop): $165


The set is good to go :cool:

Thanks :thumb:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/9BjH2Fc.png)


Thanks!  That makes it not as much of a stretch for me financially, so I really appreciate the extension!  Are you going to update the OP?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 02 September 2016, 13:12:46
Thanks!  That makes it not as much of a stretch for me financially, so I really appreciate the extension!  Are you going to update the OP?

Thanks for reminding me.

Updated a bit in OP & put most of the info in reserve :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 02 September 2016, 13:56:25
Just letting you guys know, 79/125

:)

and 26 spacebars!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 06 September 2016, 20:44:02
Currently at 84 sets.

About 3 1/2 weeks left to get the set at GB price :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jjnist on Tue, 06 September 2016, 22:46:20
Who knows if we will make it to the next bump up but if we do instead of refunding me money maybe you can send me a random gmk key:) Like a spacebar or something haha
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 08 September 2016, 00:07:50
Who knows if we will make it to the next bump up but if we do instead of refunding me money maybe you can send me a random gmk key:) Like a spacebar or something haha

I will happily provide you a GMK spacebar for the cost of this set
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: AhsanJutt on Thu, 08 September 2016, 00:52:31
I have already bought a keyboard for gaming Razer black widow X chroma 3 which unexpectedly superb. This keyboard was recommended from http://listsplash.com/best-gaming-keyboard-2017/ . But I will love to go with your keyboard soon. :-)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: WOMBO on Thu, 08 September 2016, 01:04:56
^lol
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jjnist on Thu, 08 September 2016, 01:42:21
Who knows if we will make it to the next bump up but if we do instead of refunding me money maybe you can send me a random gmk key:) Like a spacebar or something haha

I will happily provide you a GMK spacebar for the cost of this set

hahah
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 08 September 2016, 14:52:26
Hey Guys,

The set will go into GMK's production this week.

We will be getting some samples in 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 08 September 2016, 21:02:49
Hey Guys,

The set will go into GMK's production this week.

We will be getting some samples in 2 weeks.

Thank you for the update, looking forward to seeing the samples!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: zenless on Fri, 09 September 2016, 08:43:38
Order in, and now we wait :) hopefully this ends up being a Christmas present for myself!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 19 September 2016, 09:44:26
Hey Guys,

The set will go into GMK's production this week.

We will be getting some samples in 2 weeks.

Secret bump

Hopefully you get the samples some time toward the end of this week, looking forward to seeing what they look like!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: axtran on Tue, 20 September 2016, 07:08:31
Bought in. It's just so damn good looking, great work switchnollie!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 21 September 2016, 00:59:48
Hey Guys,

The set will go into GMK's production this week.

We will be getting some samples in 2 weeks.

Secret bump

Hopefully you get the samples some time toward the end of this week, looking forward to seeing what they look like!

Yeah, really looking forward to those :)

Bought in. It's just so damn good looking, great work switchnollie!

Thanks for the support! :D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: punksinatra on Thu, 22 September 2016, 02:06:46
The set looks really really nice too bad can't buy but bump
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: ReverbSlush on Thu, 22 September 2016, 09:03:57
Just purchased in hopes that it matches this:


(http://i.imgur.com/oazKeCK.jpg)

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: codedisorg on Thu, 22 September 2016, 10:25:29
Any updates on MOQs or samples?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 22 September 2016, 10:52:38
Any updates on MOQs or samples?

That's the question I was just about to ask.   I'll be placing mine at the end of the week, hopefully.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 22 September 2016, 13:29:08
Any updates on MOQs or samples?

We're officially at 100 sets sold and 33 spacebars. Both sets are in queue and most likely ready to ship by December. We just need to work on the samples. I'll be getting some samples and I'll send some to switchnollie to confirm.

The samples are still in the process. GMK had to update my information in their database which delayed things a bit.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 22 September 2016, 18:42:16
Great news Sherry

You must be GMK's biggest customer ;)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: zenless on Fri, 23 September 2016, 12:49:32
Great news Sherry

You must be GMK's biggest customer ;)

At least on these small buys :) I know i've bought three different sets in the last few months from originative. Have one on order from massdrop but odds are low i'll keep that one.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 03 October 2016, 14:15:36
GB period is over, well has been for 3 days :p

Still waiting on GMK to finish up the samples :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 03 October 2016, 14:29:05
GB period is over, well has been for 3 days :p

Still waiting on GMK to finish up the samples :thumb:

Here's hoping the samples arrive soon enough, exciting times!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinyprawn on Sat, 15 October 2016, 21:53:00
I know there are lots of ongoing shenanigans at the moment, but I'd like to know how this is progressing.  I assume it's just sitting a long queue, but I'd love to know how much of a delay to expect as early as possible  :D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 16 October 2016, 19:44:52
I know there are lots of ongoing shenanigans at the moment, but I'd like to know how this is progressing.  I assume it's just sitting a long queue, but I'd love to know how much of a delay to expect as early as possible  :D

Sherry & I are still waiting for GMK to finish the samples.

Will keep you updated here :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 17 October 2016, 14:50:26
Samples should arrive this week! Exciting :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 17 October 2016, 15:52:03
Yeee, hope so, looking forward to seeing what the colours look like irl.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 17 October 2016, 16:44:26
Colors better match my clack or else :dolphin:  ^-^
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 17 October 2016, 18:14:58
In my opinion, the grey color doesn't look very accurate. Switchnollie will have to decide.

(http://i.imgur.com/pVQ7sej.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/M3YKCJF.jpg)

Next to Cyan
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jeffbolton on Mon, 17 October 2016, 18:36:15
In my opinion, the grey color doesn't look very accurate. Switchnollie will have to decide.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/pVQ7sej.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/M3YKCJF.jpg)


Next to Cyan

I can't speak on the accuracy of the grey.  However that blue looks great.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 17 October 2016, 20:51:42
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/M3YKCJF.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/U59mEHg.jpg?2)
:dogethink:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 17 October 2016, 23:47:54
In my opinion, the grey color doesn't look very accurate. Switchnollie will have to decide.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/pVQ7sej.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/M3YKCJF.jpg)


Next to Cyan

Hey all, after discussing the gray with Sherry I've decided to request new samples.

This will delay the buy by about another month but I think it will be worth it to have the gray closer to the one that you're all used to seeing from the GB Pantone image.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jjnist on Tue, 18 October 2016, 00:44:52
Always more important to get the color right! I think most people are willing to wait a little longer if the set comes out like the vision!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinyprawn on Tue, 18 October 2016, 11:06:05
In my opinion, the grey color doesn't look very accurate. Switchnollie will have to decide.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/pVQ7sej.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/M3YKCJF.jpg)


Next to Cyan

Hey all, after discussing the gray with Sherry I've decided to request new samples.

This will delay the buy by about another month but I think it will be worth it to have the gray closer to the one that you're all used to seeing from the GB Pantone image.

What's with the legends?  (note that I have no idea how the sample process works)

I was curious to see how the gray and greenish looked together since they're relatively low contrast.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 18 October 2016, 13:36:35
In my opinion, the grey color doesn't look very accurate. Switchnollie will have to decide.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/pVQ7sej.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/M3YKCJF.jpg)


Next to Cyan

Hey all, after discussing the gray with Sherry I've decided to request new samples.

This will delay the buy by about another month but I think it will be worth it to have the gray closer to the one that you're all used to seeing from the GB Pantone image.

What's with the legends?  (note that I have no idea how the sample process works)

I was curious to see how the gray and greenish looked together since they're relatively low contrast.


I'll try to ask for those as the next samples. One of the funny thing is that the grey here is actually more White than Grey. It highly resembles the 2M color code from GMK, but it's not exactly the same. I think the contrast would look really good when the whole set is made. The Tiffany Blue isn't completely strong, but it's more than enough.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 18 October 2016, 14:08:39
I'll try to ask for those as the next samples. One of the funny thing is that the grey here is actually more White than Grey. It highly resembles the 2M color code from GMK, but it's not exactly the same. I think the contrast would look really good when the whole set is made. The Tiffany Blue isn't completely strong, but it's more than enough.

Agreed on both fronts, the grey looks pretty white from pictures.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 18 October 2016, 16:12:59
Wait when did we move away from the light grey legends on the Tiffany's Green caps?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Dongulator on Tue, 18 October 2016, 16:14:52
I can't believe I flaked on this.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 18 October 2016, 16:18:24
I'll try to ask for those as the next samples. One of the funny thing is that the grey here is actually more White than Grey. It highly resembles the 2M color code from GMK, but it's not exactly the same. I think the contrast would look really good when the whole set is made. The Tiffany Blue isn't completely strong, but it's more than enough.

Want to add that I think the sample (with the black 'Q' on it) is the perfect color for Tiffany's Blue
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: chuckdee on Tue, 18 October 2016, 16:38:23
Wait when did we move away from the light grey legends on the Tiffany's Green caps?

There was an answer to this further up (that you quoted in one of your responses, actually)

In my opinion, the grey color doesn't look very accurate. Switchnollie will have to decide.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/pVQ7sej.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/M3YKCJF.jpg)


Next to Cyan

Hey all, after discussing the gray with Sherry I've decided to request new samples.

This will delay the buy by about another month but I think it will be worth it to have the gray closer to the one that you're all used to seeing from the GB Pantone image.

What's with the legends?  (note that I have no idea how the sample process works)

I was curious to see how the gray and greenish looked together since they're relatively low contrast.


I'll try to ask for those as the next samples. One of the funny thing is that the grey here is actually more White than Grey. It highly resembles the 2M color code from GMK, but it's not exactly the same. I think the contrast would look really good when the whole set is made. The Tiffany Blue isn't completely strong, but it's more than enough.

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 18 October 2016, 17:35:03
There was an answer to this further up (that you quoted in one of your responses, actually)

Yeah I saw that, tried to modify my first post, not post a second, but I'm multitasking at work and wasn't paying enough attention to either my work or my posting. Clearly I need to get my priorities straightened out a little better (Obviously this is the priority)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinyprawn on Sat, 05 November 2016, 21:07:26
What is the ETA on the next update?  This is my first GMK set and I have been disappointed by the SP keycap quality. I want to know whether it's my expectations are unreasonable or if there is a quality difference between the two manufacturers.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Jokrik on Sun, 06 November 2016, 00:50:43
What is the ETA on the next update?  This is my first GMK set and I have been disappointed by the SP keycap quality. I want to know whether it's my expectations are unreasonable or if there is a quality difference between the two manufacturers.

I can personally assure you that gmk is way superior than SP

They had issues with QC before especially fot their double shooting results. But I think they have fixed it, my recent gmk does not have that issue anymore
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:13:12
What is the ETA on the next update?  This is my first GMK set and I have been disappointed by the SP keycap quality. I want to know whether it's my expectations are unreasonable or if there is a quality difference between the two manufacturers.

I can personally assure you that gmk is way superior than SP

They had issues with QC before especially fot their double shooting results. But I think they have fixed it, my recent gmk does not have that issue anymore

With GMK Carbon shipping you should be able to base the quality off of those once the pics start flooding in.

I'd guess the new samples will be ready at the end of the month, the first samples were later than estimated though so I can't say for sure.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 14 November 2016, 13:51:18
(http://i.imgur.com/k8cGruR.jpg)

Birdie & Co needs a home. Hurry yo ass up with them samples GMK!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 16 November 2016, 20:08:40
Goodies made by Navacaps to give away to GB participants in the future :)

Thanks man!

(http://i.imgur.com/EcZO9Ri.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 16 November 2016, 20:21:12
Awwwwwwcrud. Those are definitely a darker shade than the ones from the sale correct? Could be just lighting, either way they look fantastic, thanks Nocturnal!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 16 November 2016, 20:27:12
Awwwwwwcrud. Those are definitely a darker shade than the ones from the sale correct? Could be just lighting, either way they look fantastic, thanks Nocturnal!

They're different yeah :)

I have one of the sale caps like yours & it's noticeably different.
Darker beak & feathers.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: -musubi on Thu, 17 November 2016, 03:00:21
Goodies made by Navacaps to give away to GB participants in the future :)

Thanks man!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/EcZO9Ri.jpg)


Ooh those look good in tiffany blue
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 17 November 2016, 10:16:26
They're different yeah :)

I have one of the sale caps like yours & it's noticeably different.
Darker beak & feathers.

Figured! They look great, hopefully both the sale version as well as the giveaway match the set.

Speaking of which, no further updates I suppose? As in the new colour samples are still scheduled to arrive some time toward the end of this month?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 17 November 2016, 14:17:47
They're different yeah :)

I have one of the sale caps like yours & it's noticeably different.
Darker beak & feathers.

Figured! They look great, hopefully both the sale version as well as the giveaway match the set.

Speaking of which, no further updates I suppose? As in the new colour samples are still scheduled to arrive some time toward the end of this month?

We might be using GTL like suggested in the original SA set.
Cool Gray 1 XGC was not the same as the Pantone image IRL.
Did not look as nice.

I've PM'd Sherry & am waiting for a reply on the situation.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Mon, 21 November 2016, 00:08:08
sorry, can i get an update on this GB? i vanished for a few months and now i don't know if i still can buy this or not... i know the group buy period has ended but i also read that Sherry have bought a few (if not a lot) set, can i grab a spare on that? thanks!





edited: typo
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Cotay on Mon, 21 November 2016, 03:50:19
sorry, can i get an update on this GB? i vanished for a few months and now i don't know if i still can buy this or not... i know the group buy period has ended but i also read that Sherry have bought a few (if not a lot) set, can i grab a spare on that? thanks!





edited: typo


order here:

https://www.originativeco.com/products/keyboard-co?variant=19790948805
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Mon, 21 November 2016, 05:13:50
sorry, can i get an update on this GB? i vanished for a few months and now i don't know if i still can buy this or not... i know the group buy period has ended but i also read that Sherry have bought a few (if not a lot) set, can i grab a spare on that? thanks!





edited: typo


order here:

https://www.originativeco.com/products/keyboard-co?variant=19790948805

thank you!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: henz on Sat, 03 December 2016, 15:39:25
are shipping estimates still on track, if so this is a nice christmas present =)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: poolside on Sat, 03 December 2016, 16:31:40
are shipping estimates still on track, if so this is a nice christmas present =)

There was this (http://www.kbdist.com/updates/2016/11/29/keyboardco-delayed) update from KBDIST a few days ago:

Quote
We're currently still working with GMK to get the correct custom color for the set. Production will be delayed due to this. We'll update with a more accurate ETA once we get more information. Sorry for the inconveniences!

2017 seems more likely.

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: loud_asian on Tue, 13 December 2016, 02:04:35
Any updates on this?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Cotay on Tue, 13 December 2016, 17:01:31
Any updates on this?

I'd also be interested in knowing the progress on color selection.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 13 December 2016, 17:19:38
Any updates on this?
I'd also be interested in knowing the progress on color selection.

Quote
We're currently still working with GMK to get the correct custom color for the set. Production will be delayed due to this. We'll update with a more accurate ETA once we get more information. Sorry for the inconveniences!

From the Keyboard & Co. updates page :thumb:

http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 13 December 2016, 18:09:13
More than happy to wait as long as it takes to get that Tiffany's blue perfect.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Cotay on Tue, 13 December 2016, 18:21:42
Any updates on this?
I'd also be interested in knowing the progress on color selection.

Quote
We're currently still working with GMK to get the correct custom color for the set. Production will be delayed due to this. We'll update with a more accurate ETA once we get more information. Sorry for the inconveniences!

From the Keyboard & Co. updates page :thumb:


http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co.

I saw this several weeks ago, I meant it would be nice to get a further update on what has transpired over the past few weeks.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 13 December 2016, 19:10:28
Any updates on this?
I'd also be interested in knowing the progress on color selection.

Quote
We're currently still working with GMK to get the correct custom color for the set. Production will be delayed due to this. We'll update with a more accurate ETA once we get more information. Sorry for the inconveniences!

From the Keyboard & Co. updates page :thumb:

http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co.

Who puts a dot at the end of a URL  :-\

Fixed link: http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co. (http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co.)  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 13 December 2016, 19:14:25
I saw this several weeks ago, I meant it would be nice to get a further update on what has transpired over the past few weeks.

I comment here when there is noticeable progress, I don't want to bump the thread every few days to say that GMK is working on the new samples still.

Can't rush them.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jjnist on Tue, 13 December 2016, 23:46:05
Any updates on this?
I'd also be interested in knowing the progress on color selection.

Quote
We're currently still working with GMK to get the correct custom color for the set. Production will be delayed due to this. We'll update with a more accurate ETA once we get more information. Sorry for the inconveniences!

From the Keyboard & Co. updates page :thumb:

http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co.

Who puts a dot at the end of a URL  :-\

Fixed link: http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co. (http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co.)  :thumb:

I mean technically, when you send a request to a top level domain name server there is a . haha
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: axtran on Tue, 03 January 2017, 00:17:03
Anyone have a link on where to buy them shoes? :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: loud_asian on Tue, 03 January 2017, 02:35:12
Anyone have a link on where to buy them shoes? :)

http://www.flightclub.com/nike-dunk-high-prm-sb-aqua-chrome-black-081056
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: -musubi on Tue, 03 January 2017, 02:45:29
Any updates to the OP timeline?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 03 January 2017, 10:19:30
Anyone have a link on where to buy them shoes? :)

http://www.flightclub.com/nike-dunk-high-prm-sb-aqua-chrome-black-081056

Damn, that's pretty crazy they're still being sold - I've had mine since release and their colours are just lovely.

PS: here's hoping relevant updates regarding production (or at least the new samples) appear soon, I'm excited again, I'd almost forgotten I have this on order haha.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: chuckdee on Tue, 03 January 2017, 12:52:34
Anyone have a link on where to buy them shoes? :)

http://www.flightclub.com/nike-dunk-high-prm-sb-aqua-chrome-black-081056

Damn, that's pretty crazy they're still being sold - I've had mine since release and their colours are just lovely.

PS: here's hoping relevant updates regarding production (or at least the new samples) appear soon, I'm excited again, I'd almost forgotten I have this on order haha.

How much did you pay for them, if you don't mind me asking...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 03 January 2017, 13:19:04
How much did you pay for them, if you don't mind me asking...

Around 200, I reside in Europe however and I purchased them from a local store - as I remember the prices in the US were pretty intense the first couple days/weeks because of people flipping theirs for crazy amounts.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: smittysteve on Tue, 03 January 2017, 13:39:16
How much did you pay for them, if you don't mind me asking...

Around 200, I reside in Europe however and I purchased them from a local store - as I remember the prices in the US were pretty intense the first couple days/weeks because of people flipping theirs for crazy amounts.

This will make for the best shoe/ keyboard pic ever posted on r/mk (a phenomenon/ meme that I get, but am not sure how it's survived for so long...??) once the set is in and on your board!  ;)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 03 January 2017, 13:58:32
I saw this several weeks ago, I meant it would be nice to get a further update on what has transpired over the past few weeks.

I comment here when there is noticeable progress, I don't want to bump the thread every few days to say that GMK is working on the new samples still.

Can't rush them.

54 days since kbdist has been updated. 3 weeks since you posted anything. Update please? There must have been some communication with GMK in that period.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 03 January 2017, 15:52:56
I saw this several weeks ago, I meant it would be nice to get a further update on what has transpired over the past few weeks.

I comment here when there is noticeable progress, I don't want to bump the thread every few days to say that GMK is working on the new samples still.

Can't rush them.

54 days since kbdist has been updated. 3 weeks since you posted anything. Update please? There must have been some communication with GMK in that period.

Hey guys, I'll get word from GMK regarding the issue. They have been on a Holiday break I believe.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 06 January 2017, 12:52:41
just a minor update, GMK hasn't responded yet. They are on Holiday on 1/6/17, so I'll have to catch up with them on Monday.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Slash Emperor on Fri, 06 January 2017, 12:54:36
just a minor update, GMK hasn't responded yet. They are on Holiday on 1/6/17, so I'll have to catch up with them on Monday.

Thanks for letting us know!

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: redbanshee on Tue, 10 January 2017, 13:16:35
"December 9 - Estimated Arrival Date" ?

http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co. 

Nov 29 last update?


maybe Originitive should update their site, or the OP, or something?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 10 January 2017, 15:26:59
I still haven't gotten any word from GMK yet. I'll give them a chat today.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 10 January 2017, 17:26:15
"December 9 - Estimated Arrival Date" ?

http://www.kbdist.com/updates/?category=Keyboard+%26+Co. 

Nov 29 last update?


maybe Originitive should update their site, or the OP, or something?

I figured people following the thread knew the Dec. 9 ETA was no more & that the new samples were the cause of the delay so I decided to wait until we had new news to update.

I'll update the OP shortly so you don't have to read the comments :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 10 January 2017, 17:43:52
Hoping GMK figure the samples and everything out quickly, still as excited for this now as I was at the time.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 12 January 2017, 03:35:50
Hey all, lil update.

GMK wants to wrap up Honeywell before they get back to this.

Should help us estimate a date for samples if that set is on schedule :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: graefeln on Thu, 12 January 2017, 05:10:18
Hey all, lil update.

GMK wants to wrap up Honeywell before they get back to this.

Should help us estimate a date for samples if that set is on schedule :thumb:

So, just to clarify: Honeywell is expected to arrive around 21 April and GMK wants to finish before they work on another sample. After that, we'd be looking at 8-12 weeks for production. So IF the next sample is acceptable, we'd probably be looking at around August for this set.

Am I understanding this right?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 12 January 2017, 11:53:02
Hey all, lil update.

GMK wants to wrap up Honeywell before they get back to this.

Should help us estimate a date for samples if that set is on schedule :thumb:

So, just to clarify: Honeywell is expected to arrive around 21 April and GMK wants to finish before they work on another sample. After that, we'd be looking at 8-12 weeks for production. So IF the next sample is acceptable, we'd probably be looking at around August for this set.

Am I understanding this right?

That'd be what one would expect yea, I'm thinking they may mean that they're waiting for Honeywell to be wrapped (as in samples getting approved by Sherry etc and the deal finalized) and ready for production so that they can work with the Keyboard & Co project people though. Would be a bit silly that they can't just work with K&C samples the entire time they're in queue to/producing HW in my mind.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: romevi on Thu, 12 January 2017, 13:26:19
I just realized this could've worked as a Tiffany set with that turquoise color.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Thu, 12 January 2017, 15:32:19
I just realized this could've worked as a Tiffany set with that turquoise color.

This is a Tiffany $ Co. set, the name is supposed to be an allusion to that. Part of what I love about it so much, Tiffany's Blue is my favorite color, I can't wait for these caps.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 12 January 2017, 16:00:19
Hey all, lil update.

GMK wants to wrap up Honeywell before they get back to this.

Should help us estimate a date for samples if that set is on schedule :thumb:

So, just to clarify: Honeywell is expected to arrive around 21 April and GMK wants to finish before they work on another sample. After that, we'd be looking at 8-12 weeks for production. So IF the next sample is acceptable, we'd probably be looking at around August for this set.

Am I understanding this right?

GMK wants to complete the payment for Honeywell first and then proceed with giving the information for Tiffany & Co. and Sky Dolch.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: graefeln on Thu, 12 January 2017, 16:04:24
Hey all, lil update.

GMK wants to wrap up Honeywell before they get back to this.

Should help us estimate a date for samples if that set is on schedule :thumb:

So, just to clarify: Honeywell is expected to arrive around 21 April and GMK wants to finish before they work on another sample. After that, we'd be looking at 8-12 weeks for production. So IF the next sample is acceptable, we'd probably be looking at around August for this set.

Am I understanding this right?

GMK wants to complete the payment for Honeywell first and then proceed with giving the information for Tiffany & Co. and Sky Dolch.

Thank you for clarifying.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: romevi on Thu, 12 January 2017, 16:18:18
I just realized this could've worked as a Tiffany set with that turquoise color.

This is a Tiffany $ Co. set, the name is supposed to be an allusion to that. Part of what I love about it so much, Tiffany's Blue is my favorite color, I can't wait for these caps.

Sock me sideways. I didn't know that!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: -musubi on Thu, 12 January 2017, 16:20:31
I just realized this could've worked as a Tiffany set with that turquoise color.

This is a Tiffany $ Co. set, the name is supposed to be an allusion to that. Part of what I love about it so much, Tiffany's Blue is my favorite color, I can't wait for these caps.

Sock me sideways. I didn't know that!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 12 January 2017, 16:28:32
I just realized this could've worked as a Tiffany set with that turquoise color.

This is a Tiffany $ Co. set, the name is supposed to be an allusion to that. Part of what I love about it so much, Tiffany's Blue is my favorite color, I can't wait for these caps.

Sock me sideways. I didn't know that!

The name is actually inspired by Diamond & Co. Diamond and Nike collaborated on Tiffany colored Nike SB shoes. This design was meant for the shoes :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Thu, 12 January 2017, 17:01:38
I just realized this could've worked as a Tiffany set with that turquoise color.

This is a Tiffany $ Co. set, the name is supposed to be an allusion to that. Part of what I love about it so much, Tiffany's Blue is my favorite color, I can't wait for these caps.

Sock me sideways. I didn't know that!

The name is actually inspired by Diamond & Co. Diamond and Nike collaborated on Tiffany colored Nike SB shoes. This design was meant for the shoes :)

I can't find anywhere where Diamond Supply Co. or Nike labeled the these SB collab hightops 'Diamond & Co.', I thought that was you making up 'Keyboard & Co.' for the KeyCaps which is clever, if apparently unintentional
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 12 January 2017, 17:42:45
I can't find anywhere where Diamond Supply Co. or Nike labeled the these SB collab hightops 'Diamond & Co.', I thought that was you making up 'Keyboard & Co.' for the KeyCaps which is clever, if apparently unintentional

When I bought them they were labelled as Diamond Supply Co. x Nike High Dunk SB Diamond, so I guess one could easily extract Diamond & Co from there - I didn't do enough research at the time (nor am I doing it now) to know whether or not they're actually called "Diamond & Co" but I like the set's name, Keyboard & Co is fitting!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: -musubi on Thu, 12 January 2017, 17:51:34
I can't find anywhere where Diamond Supply Co. or Nike labeled the these SB collab hightops 'Diamond & Co.', I thought that was you making up 'Keyboard & Co.' for the KeyCaps which is clever, if apparently unintentional

When I bought them they were labelled as Diamond Supply Co. x Nike High Dunk SB Diamond, so I guess one could easily extract Diamond & Co from there - I didn't do enough research at the time (nor am I doing it now) to know whether or not they're actually called "Diamond & Co" but I like the set's name, Keyboard & Co is fitting!

I thought the original reference was Tiffany & Co. haha
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 12 January 2017, 18:54:07
I thought the original reference was Tiffany & Co. haha

That is correct :)

Also ty sherry for clarifying the Honeywell situation.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 25 January 2017, 12:42:43
New samples are on their way to me!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 25 January 2017, 12:51:31
New samples are on their way to me!

Awwwwwwwwwwyiss.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 25 January 2017, 15:07:54
New samples are on their way to me!

Awwwwwwwwwwyiss.

yissssssssss  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: ejewell89 on Wed, 25 January 2017, 17:14:03
if you had to ballpark a timeline for this keyset, what would you say realistically?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 25 January 2017, 18:12:55
if you had to ballpark a timeline for this keyset, what would you say realistically?

I'm in no way affiliated with the project (besides being in for a set) but given the samples just shipped to Sherry and so long as they are the correct colour and he can give the go ahead for production, I'd imagine like two months at least? I guess it depends on GMK's workload, they've been pretty busy, it's all up to whether or not stuff like Honeywell and the new black on black set for the Exent get prioritized over K&C even though we've been in the queue for way longer.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 25 January 2017, 18:43:15
if you had to ballpark a timeline for this keyset, what would you say realistically?

I'm in no way affiliated with the project (besides being in for a set) but given the samples just shipped to Sherry and so long as they are the correct colour and he can give the go ahead for production, I'd imagine like two months at least? I guess it depends on GMK's workload, they've been pretty busy, it's all up to whether or not stuff like Honeywell and the new black on black set for the Exent get prioritized over K&C even though we've been in the queue for way longer.

Should take about 1 month with the go ahead!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 25 January 2017, 19:08:44
Should take about 1 month with the go ahead!

Oh that's awesome! 1 month is quite fast, can't wait!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: smittysteve on Thu, 26 January 2017, 12:13:05
Should take about 1 month with the go ahead!

Oh that's awesome! 1 month is quite fast, can't wait!

Ditto. I have a hunch this set is going to look freaking awesome in person!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Suruga Devil on Sun, 29 January 2017, 17:24:57
Wow, finally a set that I'd be willing to swap the sliders in my HHKB for!

This is great stuff, hopefully the GMK renders don't stop us from reaching the MOQ  ;D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: swimmingbird on Sun, 29 January 2017, 20:14:46
Should take about 1 month with the go ahead!

Oh that's awesome! 1 month is quite fast, can't wait!

That's assuming that the sample is good this time
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: axtran on Wed, 01 February 2017, 07:22:15
Worth it for custom colors, IMO. Happier than everyone just rehashing beige a billion times with like a few mods here and there. :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: slushi on Wed, 01 February 2017, 13:11:40
Sadly I was gone for a while from GH. I remembered I was watching the IC. Had no idea this went past pre-order phase already. If anyone is interested in giving up their pre-order (if that is even allowed), Let me know. I would love to snag this set.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Baddy126 on Wed, 01 February 2017, 14:04:32
Sadly I was gone for a while from GH. I remembered I was watching the IC. Had no idea this went past pre-order phase already. If anyone is interested in giving up their pre-order (if that is even allowed), Let me know. I would love to snag this set.

I believe there will definitely be extras on originative once it's out
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 01 February 2017, 16:05:22
The new samples are on their way to me from Sherry for review :)

Should be here by the end of the week or early next.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: henz on Wed, 01 February 2017, 16:12:05
The new samples are on their way to me from Sherry for review :)

Should be here by the end of the week or early next.

Awesome news!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Baddy126 on Thu, 02 February 2017, 10:34:08
The new samples are on their way to me from Sherry for review :)

Should be here by the end of the week or early next.

YESSSS
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 07 February 2017, 20:51:13
Took a couple pictures of the new samples, not too happy with the turnout as the gray almost looks the same as round 1 which is more of an off white in person.

Best route now may be to just use a nice gray that already exists.
I'll wait for opinions.

Will take some more tomorrow to try & show off the green more.
Don't really have any white lighting so I had to try & fix the jpeg post since I can't shoot raw at the moment.
It does look a bit pale, not sure if that's good or bad though.

(http://i.imgur.com/HKRUyqT.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8tfge0t.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/fK0UuUK.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: TerryMathews on Tue, 07 February 2017, 21:21:06
The fact that the color is the same and that means another delay is very disappointing.

Is 2B too dark?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Tue, 07 February 2017, 21:22:13
Took a couple pictures of the new samples, not too happy with the turnout as the gray almost looks the same as round 1 which is more of an off white in person.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2hGfWOB.png)


Best route now may be to just use a nice gray that already exists.
I'll wait for opinions.

Will take some more tomorrow to try & show off the green more.
Don't really have any white lighting so I had to try & fix the jpeg post since I can't shoot raw at the moment.
It does look a bit pale, not sure if that's good or bad though.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HKRUyqT.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8tfge0t.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fK0UuUK.jpg)

uh... that color is the same, and i'm seeing this from a calibrated monitor as well.

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: inosint on Tue, 07 February 2017, 21:43:27
I would rather wait and get the color right than settle for off-white or the wrong gray
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Baddy126 on Tue, 07 February 2017, 22:20:44
trolled by gmk...  :(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: swimmingbird on Tue, 07 February 2017, 23:06:16
GMK seriously needs to hurry up with getting the colours right.

We have been over 4 months since the group buy ended and have not entered production
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: oatmicro on Wed, 08 February 2017, 00:39:21
GMK are you kidding me?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: shower_king on Wed, 08 February 2017, 01:46:57
i will wait patiently. i know the custom color sample would need more time to correct the real keycap's color. This would cause unexpected delay to some extent.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 08 February 2017, 09:13:18
Took a couple pictures of the new samples, not too happy with the turnout as the gray almost looks the same as round 1 which is more of an off white in person.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2hGfWOB.png)


Best route now may be to just use a nice gray that already exists.
I'll wait for opinions.

Will take some more tomorrow to try & show off the green more.
Don't really have any white lighting so I had to try & fix the jpeg post since I can't shoot raw at the moment.
It does look a bit pale, not sure if that's good or bad though.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HKRUyqT.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8tfge0t.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fK0UuUK.jpg)


Got a few questions about the process here. Sorry if it sounds harsh. I'm just interested in whats going on behind the scenes as from my side of the computer screen I can't draw any opinions on the quality of the match.

(http://i.imgur.com/vjSXWux.png)

This mock up and on the GB page on KBDIST (which has been taken down) have the exact pantone color codes listed.

What specification for color was given to GMK for them to work against? Do you know if they have pantone color chart to work against? I would assume so. If not, was it ever suggested that we buy them the specific color chips/cards?

From the two samples that have come in I haven't seen them placed against a pantone color card. How are the mistakes in color being measured/quantified, personal eyeballing of color? Against which colors  and under what lighting? How are these inaccuracies being communicated with GMK?

How would a stock grey from GMK be chosen? Do Originative have the GMK color ring and pantone colors? I can't see how a stock color can be a closer match than one of the two current samples. Would people get a chance for a refund if the colors change from what was sold in the GB?

One worry I have is that when the colors are finalised that the contrast is still really poor. Is there no way to get a double shot sample made of grey on turquoise?

What is the cost of getting samples? In the future is this something that could be done at the IC phase? I'm guessing a deposit has to be made before GMK are willing to manufacture the custom colors?

Finally, it's my personal preference to wait until the colors from the original mock up are done right. Delays happen and as long as there is constant communication people are happy to wait.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: redbanshee on Wed, 08 February 2017, 09:30:02
my vote is for 2M or GR1

(http://i.imgur.com/4HansnG.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 08 February 2017, 09:39:07
Unfortunate that we got trolled by GMK. I'm okay with waiting a reasonable amount of time, I rather have it done well than fast, but when they take like 2 months to ship over like 2 caps for a sample of a custom colour suddenly waiting becomes a lot less appealing.

Judging by the colours provided by Redbanshee and as someone who owns the shoes I'd say GR1 is pretty accurate - of course it's hard to tell from a picture and I wouldn't put my absolute word in on that but it looks to be a close match.

As said, if samples can make their way there in a timely fashion this time around, then we're good. Else (or either way) maybe give GR1 a try, 2M might be okay too but looks too muted in my opinion.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 08 February 2017, 11:15:21
My vote is take as long as it takes to get the right look by your standard as the creator, I don't mind waiting, I will start to get impatient at about the 2 year mark, so really, don't rush and don't worry about it.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: chuckdee on Wed, 08 February 2017, 11:44:17
My vote is take as long as it takes to get the right look by your standard as the creator, I don't mind waiting, I will start to get impatient at about the 2 year mark, so really, don't rush and don't worry about it.

+1
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: poolside on Wed, 08 February 2017, 17:29:11
I also don't mind waiting until the colors are what they are supposed to be. Better done right than sorry!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 08 February 2017, 17:32:12
The fact that the color is the same and that means another delay is very disappointing.

Is 2B too dark?

2B is too dark.

The goal here isn't actually grey, but it's like a silver looking color. I can attest to all the samples I have with GMK that none of these match the actual color we need.

Jon and I are extremely sorry for the delay and how the samples came out. We definitely tried to provide a new color. I think it's best if we get a physical object instead of colors through the monitor-calibration.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 08 February 2017, 17:36:06
I'm happy to wait for the colours to be right but the process needs to hurry up a bit....

Right now if it takes 2 weeks for samples just to be shipped (excluding manufacture) we could be in for potentially months more of delay

Nathan raises some important questions as well - GMK should really be sending a doubleshot sample of the custom colours.
It would be a huge shame if we went through all this wait getting the colours right only to find out that they don't work well when doubleshot (whether that is contrast or colour mixing)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: shower_king on Wed, 08 February 2017, 22:01:38
Took a couple pictures of the new samples, not too happy with the turnout as the gray almost looks the same as round 1 which is more of an off white in person.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2hGfWOB.png)


Best route now may be to just use a nice gray that already exists.
I'll wait for opinions.

Will take some more tomorrow to try & show off the green more.
Don't really have any white lighting so I had to try & fix the jpeg post since I can't shoot raw at the moment.
It does look a bit pale, not sure if that's good or bad though.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HKRUyqT.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8tfge0t.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fK0UuUK.jpg)


Got a few questions about the process here. Sorry if it sounds harsh. I'm just interested in whats going on behind the scenes as from my side of the computer screen I can't draw any opinions on the quality of the match.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/vjSXWux.png)


This mock up and on the GB page on KBDIST (which has been taken down) have the exact pantone color codes listed.

What specification for color was given to GMK for them to work against? Do you know if they have pantone color chart to work against? I would assume so. If not, was it ever suggested that we buy them the specific color chips/cards?

From the two samples that have come in I haven't seen them placed against a pantone color card. How are the mistakes in color being measured/quantified, personal eyeballing of color? Against which colors  and under what lighting? How are these inaccuracies being communicated with GMK?

How would a stock grey from GMK be chosen? Do Originative have the GMK color ring and pantone colors? I can't see how a stock color can be a closer match than one of the two current samples. Would people get a chance for a refund if the colors change from what was sold in the GB?

One worry I have is that when the colors are finalised that the contrast is still really poor. Is there no way to get a double shot sample made of grey on turquoise?

What is the cost of getting samples? In the future is this something that could be done at the IC phase? I'm guessing a deposit has to be made before GMK are willing to manufacture the custom colors?

Finally, it's my personal preference to wait until the colors from the original mock up are done right. Delays happen and as long as there is constant communication people are happy to wait.  :thumb:

hi , i fully appreciate your worry. Due to some experience on custom color of GMK GB, i think i could explain some aspects on GMK'S custom color from my standpoint.
(http://p1.bqimg.com/567571/31f833c045994875.png)
For example Pantone 317U, i give GMK the color's RGB Values(R:174, G:233, B:232), they could decide the right color. Then GMK will give the 3D renders of this color, but they create the render with pantone 317U at HEX/HMTL:AEE9E8. HEX is another kind description of RGB Values.
When done double shot keycaps, GMK would choose the different (including right and not-so-right) mixed proportion of Pantone 317U at the RGB values. Even at the same RGB Values, different mixed proportion of ABS materials could cause different vision such as difference between new and old samples.
Thus making the custom color keycaps' color to meet the sheme of the desiger is very complex and time-consuming.

As for the taking samples for correct color of keycaps, GMK would provide samples for those GBs which have paid already. Thus, there is slim possibility to get samples at IC stage.However , GMK Yuri is exception. Tombery has got samples at IC
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 10 February 2017, 21:07:58
pls no GMK troll this time around

(http://i.imgur.com/g0BigZP.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Baddy126 on Fri, 10 February 2017, 23:13:17
pls no GMK troll this time around

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/g0BigZP.jpg)


Someone send this shoe to GMK so they can't have an excuse to troll us with wrong colors  :-X :-[
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 12 February 2017, 18:44:32
Took a couple pictures of the new samples, not too happy with the turnout as the gray almost looks the same as round 1 which is more of an off white in person.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/2hGfWOB.png)


Best route now may be to just use a nice gray that already exists.
I'll wait for opinions.

Will take some more tomorrow to try & show off the green more.
Don't really have any white lighting so I had to try & fix the jpeg post since I can't shoot raw at the moment.
It does look a bit pale, not sure if that's good or bad though.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/HKRUyqT.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8tfge0t.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/fK0UuUK.jpg)


Got a few questions about the process here. Sorry if it sounds harsh. I'm just interested in whats going on behind the scenes as from my side of the computer screen I can't draw any opinions on the quality of the match.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/vjSXWux.png)


This mock up and on the GB page on KBDIST (which has been taken down) have the exact pantone color codes listed.

What specification for color was given to GMK for them to work against? Do you know if they have pantone color chart to work against? I would assume so. If not, was it ever suggested that we buy them the specific color chips/cards?

From the two samples that have come in I haven't seen them placed against a pantone color card. How are the mistakes in color being measured/quantified, personal eyeballing of color? Against which colors  and under what lighting? How are these inaccuracies being communicated with GMK?

How would a stock grey from GMK be chosen? Do Originative have the GMK color ring and pantone colors? I can't see how a stock color can be a closer match than one of the two current samples. Would people get a chance for a refund if the colors change from what was sold in the GB?

One worry I have is that when the colors are finalised that the contrast is still really poor. Is there no way to get a double shot sample made of grey on turquoise?

What is the cost of getting samples? In the future is this something that could be done at the IC phase? I'm guessing a deposit has to be made before GMK are willing to manufacture the custom colors?

Finally, it's my personal preference to wait until the colors from the original mock up are done right. Delays happen and as long as there is constant communication people are happy to wait.  :thumb:

hi , i fully appreciate your worry. Due to some experience on custom color of GMK GB, i think i could explain some aspects on GMK'S custom color from my standpoint.
Show Image
(http://p1.bqimg.com/567571/31f833c045994875.png)

For example Pantone 317U, i give GMK the color's RGB Values(R:174, G:233, B:232), they could decide the right color. Then GMK will give the 3D renders of this color, but they create the render with pantone 317U at HEX/HMTL:AEE9E8. HEX is another kind description of RGB Values.
When done double shot keycaps, GMK would choose the different (including right and not-so-right) mixed proportion of Pantone 317U at the RGB values. Even at the same RGB Values, different mixed proportion of ABS materials could cause different vision such as difference between new and old samples.
Thus making the custom color keycaps' color to meet the sheme of the desiger is very complex and time-consuming.

As for the taking samples for correct color of keycaps, GMK would provide samples for those GBs which have paid already. Thus, there is slim possibility to get samples at IC stage.However , GMK Yuri is exception. Tombery has got samples at IC

Thanks for the knowledge share, it's appreciated  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Cotay on Sat, 18 February 2017, 14:46:50
So what was the decision on this? Are we waiting for new samples or going with GR1?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Sat, 18 February 2017, 15:17:02
So what was the decision on this? Are we waiting for new samples or going with GR1?

Cotay, switchnollie has purchased some Pantone colorways and have sent them to GMK. GMK should receive them shortly afterwards, and we should be able to proceed.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Sat, 18 February 2017, 23:09:56
So what was the decision on this? Are we waiting for new samples or going with GR1?

Cotay, switchnollie has purchased some Pantone colorways and have sent them to GMK. GMK should receive them shortly afterwards, and we should be able to proceed.

LOL, considering the failed samples, i guess we had to to this. thanks a lot for the update!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 19 February 2017, 12:47:14
So what was the decision on this? Are we waiting for new samples or going with GR1?

Cotay, switchnollie has purchased some Pantone colorways and have sent them to GMK. GMK should receive them shortly afterwards, and we should be able to proceed.

Did anyone get any pictures comparing the samples to the Pantone color chips?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 19 February 2017, 13:07:40
Did anyone get any pictures comparing the samples to the Pantone color chips?

Should be borrowing an A6k today from a buddy, will take some najs pics for you :dogebrow:

I've compared the caps to the swatches & GMK using RGB value is what i believe made it look this way as they look like what you see keyboard layout editor which uses RGB.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 19 February 2017, 13:28:10
Did anyone get any pictures comparing the samples to the Pantone color chips?

Should be borrowing an A6k today from a buddy, will take some najs pics for you :dogebrow:

I've compared the caps to the swatches & GMK using RGB value is what i believe made it look this way as they look like what you see keyboard layout editor which uses RGB.

Thanks broh, really appreciate it :dogeonebrow:

Hope you can get the next sample to be bang on  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: 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.

(http://i.imgur.com/ICHnIxD.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vvtRMgf.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VYQEenl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Slte3aY.jpg)

Returned home last night & reviewed the colors a bit.
Wasn't able to get Cool Gray 1 XGC but Cool Gray 1 U is very close to it.
Very tempted to go a tad bit darker with Cool Gray 2 U, maybe Cool Gray 3 U.
(http://i.imgur.com/IbPl0Zm.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Mon, 20 February 2017, 17:41:29
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.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ICHnIxD.jpg)

Really like the color of the keycap in the first picture
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 20 February 2017, 19:18:46
The Tiffany is really good, I think 2U for the grey might be the best too.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jjnist on Mon, 20 February 2017, 22:29:14
This set going to be nice :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: shower_king on Mon, 20 February 2017, 23:11:01
the tiffany color keycap in real ones is better than i expected, am i the only one ?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: pomk on Tue, 21 February 2017, 03:52:33
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.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 22 February 2017, 00:52:50
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.  :thumb:

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 :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 22 February 2017, 09:46:41
Sending the swatches to GMK tomorrow :thumb:

Au revoir, swotches swatches  ^-^
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: 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?

(https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/187478876/Product_Image.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=2000)

(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ec8feb8af5335d32906c9f46/images/9a9291e2-955f-4b80-95fd-befb62004f9a.jpg)

And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 22 February 2017, 23:39:56
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here :)

Sweet jesus it's hideous! That's a real balls up :confused:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: smittysteve on Wed, 22 February 2017, 23:48:05
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here :)

Sweet jesus it's hideous! That's a real balls up :confused:

Yikes! Makes Chronicler look like a bulls-eye!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: LDobler on Thu, 23 February 2017, 01:41:12
Noooo, I was so hyped for that dark green/orange :(((
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 23 February 2017, 05:27:38
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image
(https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/187478876/Product_Image.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=2000)


Show Image
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ec8feb8af5335d32906c9f46/images/9a9291e2-955f-4b80-95fd-befb62004f9a.jpg)


And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here :)

What a shame.... I hope Devlin will make it right
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: axtran on Thu, 23 February 2017, 06:58:26
Still waiting... sitting on a NerD 60 PCB in Mint for this! ;)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 23 February 2017, 08:17:39
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image
(https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/187478876/Product_Image.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=2000)


Show Image
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ec8feb8af5335d32906c9f46/images/9a9291e2-955f-4b80-95fd-befb62004f9a.jpg)


And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here :)

(https://m.popkey.co/9515d1/WLzq_f-maxage-0.gif)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: kmba on Thu, 23 February 2017, 09:51:58
GR1 is basically a white, and won't look anything like the requested gray. The samples are much much closer to the desired color.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: poolside on Thu, 23 February 2017, 15:23:11
Here is my (edit: useless) ghetto comparison of 7471U, Tiffany bag picture from eBay and GMK sample against each other:

[attach=1]
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 23 February 2017, 15:56:44
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.  :thumb:

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 :thumb:

I NEED this in hand already...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 24 February 2017, 15:23:33
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image
(https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/187478876/Product_Image.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=2000)


Show Image
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ec8feb8af5335d32906c9f46/images/9a9291e2-955f-4b80-95fd-befb62004f9a.jpg)


And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here :)

:confused:

Just read up on that, very unfortunate for the set :(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Tally810 on Sat, 25 February 2017, 00:26:39
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image
(https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/187478876/Product_Image.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=2000)


Show Image
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ec8feb8af5335d32906c9f46/images/9a9291e2-955f-4b80-95fd-befb62004f9a.jpg)


And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here :)

:confused:

Just read up on that, very unfortunate for the set :(
Ouch... not gonna lie I do kinda like the mint green...

Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: MaNiFeX on Sat, 25 February 2017, 12:26:08
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image
(https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/187478876/Product_Image.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=2000)


Show Image
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ec8feb8af5335d32906c9f46/images/9a9291e2-955f-4b80-95fd-befb62004f9a.jpg)


And we're talking about nuances of pantone codes here :)

Oh dear.  Kill it, now!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: afrokobe 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:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Baddy126 on Mon, 13 March 2017, 22:38:44
Any update on this so far?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jjnist on Tue, 14 March 2017, 01:15:43
Any update on this so far?

Yes please, I broke down and bought gmk penumbra to hold me over ;D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 14 March 2017, 01:52:51
Keyboard & Co. -

Just sent in new Pantone Colors
Waiting on GMK Samples

Expected Shipping Date - TBD
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: jebbra on Tue, 14 March 2017, 02:27:46
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image
(https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/187478876/Product_Image.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=2000)


Show Image
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ec8feb8af5335d32906c9f46/images/9a9291e2-955f-4b80-95fd-befb62004f9a.jpg)


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.

[attachimg=1]

[attachimg=2]
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 14 March 2017, 11:52:43
This made me giggle ... did you see how the Rad-Away keycaps turned out made by Devlin?

Show Image
(https://images.bigcartel.com/product_images/187478876/Product_Image.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&w=2000)


Show Image
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7ec8feb8af5335d32906c9f46/images/9a9291e2-955f-4b80-95fd-befb62004f9a.jpg)


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.

(Attachment Link)

(Attachment Link)

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).
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:13:31
Is it possible to cancel/refund our preorder for this?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: oatmicro on Tue, 14 March 2017, 13:57:38
I think I will send a PM to sherry about changing my order...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: kiwi99 on Tue, 14 March 2017, 14:59:38
Is it possible to cancel/refund our preorder for this?

what was your order for? I might be willing to take it over.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: loud_asian on Tue, 14 March 2017, 15:28:56
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
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: kiwi99 on Tue, 14 March 2017, 17:13:58
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
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Baddy126 on Wed, 15 March 2017, 10:14:09
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?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: AceRuckus on Wed, 15 March 2017, 10:15:14
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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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: tinyprawn on Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:45:41
So... how's things?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 24 March 2017, 15:48:49
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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: loud_asian on Mon, 27 March 2017, 13:58:16
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
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: shower_king on Thu, 30 March 2017, 04:49:33
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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: shekki on Thu, 30 March 2017, 15:02:36
[attachimg=2]
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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith 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).
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Kafka on Thu, 30 March 2017, 20:33:53
im in need of selling my spot, anyone want to pick it up? pm me for deets.
Pm'd  :D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: kiwi99 on Sat, 01 April 2017, 12:32:11
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 :(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: shekki on Mon, 03 April 2017, 12:55:47
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
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vadurr on Mon, 03 April 2017, 18:10:54
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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Fii 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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: smittysteve on Thu, 13 April 2017, 12:21:34
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!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith on Sat, 22 April 2017, 09:36:59
(https://cdn.frankerfacez.com/emoticon/130762/4)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: poolside on Sat, 22 April 2017, 13:12:40
KBDist's April Week 3 update:

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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: smittysteve on Sat, 22 April 2017, 13:13:37
Man... hoping this doesn't go tits up!!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: inosint on Sat, 06 May 2017, 21:52:09
Any day now... (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170507/f9458780ac2be255cb19685a387310db.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: swimmingbird on Sun, 07 May 2017, 00:23:19
GMK have gone all Duke Nukem 3 on us with the samples
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: poolside on Sun, 07 May 2017, 07:14:05
GMK have gone all Duke Nukem 3 on us with the samples

I can't wait

[attach=1]
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 07 May 2017, 15:21:10
GMK have gone all Duke Nukem 3 on us with the samples

I can't wait

(Attachment Link)

:p

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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: axtran 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!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: 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

From the iphone picture, it looks a little more grey/silver than before, so this may be it.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: smittysteve on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:18:23
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!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:19:09
das nice
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: -musubi on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:20:25
Need some double shot samples to see the contrast!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 24 May 2017, 17:21:36
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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: Vigrith 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!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 24 May 2017, 19:29:11
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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: axtran on Thu, 25 May 2017, 00:17:46
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!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: poolside on Thu, 25 May 2017, 05:14:43
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.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 25 May 2017, 22:14:51
So after reviewing the keycap, I think this is the key. It's definitely a matte silver-y color, but it's not the glossy we had imagined when looking at a Nike SB Tiffany.

I highly believe this key can be the legend, but we'll try to ask the manufacturer for a double-shot sample.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Fri, 26 May 2017, 10:37:18
So after reviewing the keycap, I think this is the key. It's definitely a matte silver-y color, but it's not the glossy we had imagined when looking at a Nike SB Tiffany.

I highly believe this key can be the legend, but we'll try to ask the manufacturer for a double-shot sample.

Great news! Keep us updated  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: laughatpain on Fri, 26 May 2017, 11:36:37
Glad we're making progress, I was worried about this and thought about dropping
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: helpslipknotfranklins on Fri, 26 May 2017, 12:32:00
If anyone wants out, I'll take your spot. Cost + shipping to me since Oco doesn't allow order transfers. Shoot me a PM.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 26 May 2017, 13:54:16
The sample will take a week or two to manufacture.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 09 June 2017, 17:37:45
The sample will take a week or two to manufacture.

The sample will take a week or two to manufacture.

Hey guys,

I just had a talk with GMK last night. I haven't told Jon about this yet, but the sample will take about 4 weeks to produce.

Either we proceed with this or we wait for the sample.

From my experience, I think we waited a long time, and I think we can still wait but this is up to you guys. I think contrast is very important and it may not turn out the finest (e.g. Chronicler). I think it's important to wait for the four weeks. Let me know your thoughts.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: smittysteve on Fri, 09 June 2017, 17:41:36
The sample will take a week or two to manufacture.

The sample will take a week or two to manufacture.

Hey guys,

I just had a talk with GMK last night. I haven't told Jon about this yet, but the sample will take about 4 weeks to produce.

Either we proceed with this or we wait for the sample.

From my experience, I think we waited a long time, and I think we can still wait but this is up to you guys. I think contrast is very important and it may not turn out the finest (for example: Chronicler). I think it's important to wait for the four weeks. Let me know your thoughts.

I agree with this. I have such high hopes for the set, I would rather get it right than rush... what's 4 more weeks among friends? (Selfishly and personally,) I'm traveling a bunch the rest of the summer and won't be building much up, so let's see the double shot sample and make sure this is the champion set we all want!  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: inosint on Fri, 09 June 2017, 17:44:16
At this point, I'd be okay waiting to get a set that was worth waiting for. Id also kinda defer to switch and his vision for the set.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: graefeln on Fri, 09 June 2017, 18:00:30
After waiting this long, I'd be sort of disappointed if the set didn't turn out to be all that it could. Four weeks to ensure the set lives up to its potential seems worth it to me.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 09 June 2017, 18:04:48
I'm confident the samples are okay as is but I'm willing to wait to make sure they're the best they can be so my vote's there.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: jjnist on Fri, 09 June 2017, 18:54:16
I honestly can't even remember when I paid for this set. Get it right haha. I can wait longer
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 09 June 2017, 19:05:41
I want to thank everyone for being on board with this.

We had a few issues and refunds, but we definitely can't wait for the end result with this set.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: ba7777 on Fri, 09 June 2017, 20:05:52
Why not?  We have come a long way. Just go ahead!

But I would suggest a plan B for you. Plz also make a double shot alpha key sample with darker legend in case the original plan doesn't work out well, if it won't involve too much hassle.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: dib_dubious on Fri, 09 June 2017, 20:07:50
I have no problem with waiting. If I've learned anything from this hobby it's patience ;D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: tinyprawn on Sun, 11 June 2017, 12:15:03
From my experience, I think we waited a long time, and I think we can still wait but this is up to you guys. I think contrast is very important and it may not turn out the finest (e.g. Chronicler). I think it's important to wait for the four weeks. Let me know your thoughts.

I think the legend contrast is the most delicate and important aspect of this set. Please don't rush into production until we are certain that it will look correct. 16 months vs 18 months is not worth ruining everything.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: poolside on Sun, 11 June 2017, 14:28:16
Keyboard&Co. is one of my few endgame keysets. I can wait four more weeks!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: -musubi on Sun, 11 June 2017, 17:03:44
With all the new keysets coming in I wouldn't mind keeping this one in the queue a bit longer to perfect it
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 12 June 2017, 16:01:11
I think the legend contrast is the most delicate and important aspect of this set.

for sure :thumb:

we don't want them to be too dark & contrasty.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: Cotay on Mon, 12 June 2017, 22:46:32
I've designated Keyboard & Co. for two builds so far that have, due to the delay, received different GMK sets instead. This is now scheduled to go on my K-Type when it arrives...hopefully Keyboard & Co. gets here by early November. All that to say...waiting will be worth it. :-)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: axtran on Mon, 12 June 2017, 23:34:58
I have so many tiny 0805 SMD LEDs to solder for this board, I need perfection! :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 13 June 2017, 18:17:14
I've designated Keyboard & Co. for two builds so far that have, due to the delay, received different GMK sets instead. This is now scheduled to go on my K-Type when it arrives...hopefully Keyboard & Co. gets here by early November. All that to say...waiting will be worth it. :-)

November? Another year long group buy to add to the list! We did it, geekhack :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Closed for Orders)
Post by: jebbra on Tue, 27 June 2017, 00:51:32
I want to thank everyone for being on board with this.

We had a few issues and refunds, but we definitely can't wait for the end result with this set.

When you said refund, does it mean there're open slot? I'd like to chime in if yes. Really need this.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: beamingrobot on Tue, 27 June 2017, 02:44:05
Would love to join as well if there are any open slots  :p
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: shekki on Thu, 29 June 2017, 12:47:17
Cancelled my order a while ago but definitely still my favorite GMK set. Can't wait to see all of your pictures once the GB is finished :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: shower_king on Sat, 01 July 2017, 02:50:59
I am satisfied with waiting for another 4 months. I think the silver legend would show decent contrast with base color.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: kmba on Mon, 17 July 2017, 11:27:11
I'd anyone wants out I'll buy your set.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: chuckdee on Mon, 17 July 2017, 12:21:07
Would love to join as well if there are any open slots  :p

They normally put extras up on the site, just not at GB prices.  The ones I've bought have all been $180 at that point.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: poolside on Tue, 18 July 2017, 16:47:51
Eagerly waiting for the samples ;D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: swimmingbird on Mon, 24 July 2017, 02:55:27
Any update on where that sample is?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: jjnist on Fri, 28 July 2017, 15:05:49
TFW you see a bunch of new GMK sets on originative but you only want Key&Co :'(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 28 July 2017, 21:44:35
Any update on where that sample is?

GMK said they, "ran out of the sample colors for the tiffany blue to do a double-shot."

Not sure if they need more Pantones or what at the moment.
I'll update further on this once I get more info.

Not really sure how that happens :confused:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: Cotay on Fri, 28 July 2017, 23:51:49
Any update on where that sample is?

GMK said they, "ran out of the sample colors for the tiffany blue to do a double-shot."

Not sure if they need more Pantones or what at the moment.
I'll update further on this once I get more info.

Not really sure how that happens :confused:

Say waaaa? Strange.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 09 August 2017, 02:19:38
Any update from GMK?

Honestly seems like they couldn't care less about getting this order fulfilled
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 09 August 2017, 09:29:26
Any update from GMK?

Honestly seems like they couldn't care less about getting this order fulfilled

Yea not gonna lie, does kinda seem like they don't give a **** about getting this over with at this point, not like the lack of fulfilment is hindering their business at all.

Would like to see action be taken by someone responsible sooner rather than later though, not really keen on becoming part of the hyperfuse round 1 and toxic club, it's not really about being in a hurry any more at this point but rather actually holding a prominent company to their word instead of allowing them to slither their way into pushing us further and further behind every time. That's terrible business practice.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: Unforgivable on Wed, 09 August 2017, 10:30:51
Any update from GMK?

Honestly seems like they couldn't care less about getting this order fulfilled

Yea not gonna lie, does kinda seem like they don't give a **** about getting this over with at this point, not like the lack of fulfilment is hindering their business at all.

Would like to see action be taken by someone responsible sooner rather than later though, not really keen on becoming part of the hyperfuse round 1 and toxic club, it's not really about being in a hurry any more at this point but rather actually holding a prominent company to their word instead of allowing them to slither their way into pushing us further and further behind every time. That's terrible business practice.

I agree...In late May we were told a sample was going to be made and that it would take 4 weeks. Then we get an update 2 months later with nothing but "They ran out of stuff to make samples."

What's up with the lack of communication?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: jjnist on Wed, 09 August 2017, 15:24:12
I'm in the same boat. I'm not dying for the 130 pre order cost but I'd like to know if this set is going to happen or not because otherwise I might end up jumping on another set. I've had good experiences with Originative so far so I'm patient but I see so many GMK sets being produced and here we are almost a year after payment and we still haven't even settled on production colors. Can we get more details switch? I'm sure most people in this group buy understand the troubles of a custom set but we would all likely appreciate more detail in the updates if possible. Thanks.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: wodan on Sun, 13 August 2017, 00:28:36
Maybe we can get a bit of an insight of the deal that's been made with GMK. This certainly could become one of the nicest GMK sets in a long time but it is also the biggest concern in my open GB list currently.

- Did GMK receive full payment already? (Didn't check the whole thread for info about this, sorry if this has been answered)

- On what basis is GMK providing these new samples? Are we paying them per sample or are a certain amount of samples included in the agreed price?

- What are we currently waiting for and when was it promised?


August is traditionally a vacation month in Bavaria, don't expect much to happen over at GMK before early September. With the current production queue GMK is having, I am afraid this GB will get delayed forever if we can't come to a conclusion. I guess making these samples does create some effort for GMK and I understand they get tired of making more "free" (???) samples for a 150 (250??) MOQ GB.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: geldnite on Wed, 16 August 2017, 02:56:31
if anyone is thinking of dropping - i'll buy your spot + shipping!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: berry3000 on Thu, 17 August 2017, 07:38:09
it's been a year, dude. What about sample?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: kiwi99 on Fri, 18 August 2017, 17:46:31
if anyone is thinking of dropping - i'll buy your spot + shipping!

good luck :) I think sherry is planning on keeping any dropped orders to sell on his store for a markup that will be your best bet, I have been trying to buy a spot at gb price :(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 18 August 2017, 18:48:18
Any update from GMK?

Honestly seems like they couldn't care less about getting this order fulfilled

The only, "update" right now is in my reply to wodan below.

It does seem that way with all the other sets they've been putting out :(

Maybe we can get a bit of an insight of the deal that's been made with GMK. This certainly could become one of the nicest GMK sets in a long time but it is also the biggest concern in my open GB list currently.

- Did GMK receive full payment already? (Didn't check the whole thread for info about this, sorry if this has been answered)

- On what basis is GMK providing these new samples? Are we paying them per sample or are a certain amount of samples included in the agreed price?

- What are we currently waiting for and when was it promised?

I'll forward your first 2 questions to Sherry & post back here.
I believe it's a yes for the first question though since Originative stepped in to purchase a lot of the sets to reach MOQ.

As for the last one, "they are sending samples i believe" is what Sherry told me yesterday.

I'm in the same boat. I'm not dying for the 130 pre order cost but I'd like to know if this set is going to happen or not because otherwise I might end up jumping on another set. I've had good experiences with Originative so far so I'm patient but I see so many GMK sets being produced and here we are almost a year after payment and we still haven't even settled on production colors. Can we get more details switch? I'm sure most people in this group buy understand the troubles of a custom set but we would all likely appreciate more detail in the updates if possible. Thanks.

I'm not sure but I think GMK may be working on colors.
When they said they ran out of colors for samples they sent a picture of 2 blue keycaps & 2 gray keycaps.
The blue keycaps looked pretty much the same as the last samples received that we requested to have doubleshot with gray.
The gray keycaps on the other hand looked metallic, like they had some shimmer to them.
They were darker than the previous gray samples & there was no info on them, GMK kinda just sent the picture.
We didn't even request a new gray.

it's been a year, dude. What about sample?

it's in the thread, dude. Have you read?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: jjnist on Sat, 19 August 2017, 01:45:14
Thanks switch for the update. Maybe with all the increase in business GMK has been receiving as of late smaller orders like this just get lost in the shuffle sometimes. I'll keep waiting because if this set pans out it will look pretty killer.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: chuckdee on Sat, 19 August 2017, 14:02:19
Thanks switch for the update. Maybe with all the increase in business GMK has been receiving as of late smaller orders like this just get lost in the shuffle sometimes. I'll keep waiting because if this set pans out it will look pretty killer.

I think so too.  I dropped because I really wanted the Miami Nights, and I didn't need to spend the additional funds at the time.  But I'm planning to get it at retail when it's out.  Just think there's more of a chance of missing out on Miami Nights than this one.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: switchnollie on Sat, 19 August 2017, 16:44:41
Answering wodan's questions:

- Did GMK receive full payment already?

Yes, last year when the GB period ended.

- On what basis is GMK providing these new samples? Are we paying them per sample or are a certain amount of samples included in the agreed price?

The samples are thanks to Sherry.
He has a good long relationship with GMK so they are making samples for him.


Also, GMK sent some new samples a few days ago.
Doubleshot I hear :cool:
I guess they were able to solve the color issue.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Waiting for doubleshot sample)
Post by: inosint on Sat, 19 August 2017, 16:51:21
Answering wodan's questions:

- Did GMK receive full payment already?

Yes, last year when the GB period ended.

- On what basis is GMK providing these new samples? Are we paying them per sample or are a certain amount of samples included in the agreed price?

The samples are thanks to Sherry.
He has a good long relationship with GMK so they are making samples for him.


Also, GMK sent some new samples a few days ago.
Doubleshot I hear :cool:
I guess they were able to solve the color issue.
I guess time will certainly tell. This is good news for sure, thanks for the update Switch!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: switchnollie on Sat, 26 August 2017, 17:39:20
I have some bad news, but it's actually more good than bad :p

So the doubleshot samples have landed :)
The problem is that they've been delivered to the wrong destination.
Brazil rather than USA.

GMK sent the samples to MiTo by mistake, he contacted & notified me about the situation.
He'll be shipping the caps to me on Monday with an ETA of 14-18 days for delivery.

He's supplied a couple pictures for you all, I'll take more detailed shots once they arrive :thumb:

(http://i.imgur.com/W15njcW.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/uNrVBO2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vkEJpJ2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/UIrEj2V.jpg)

Thanks a lot dude :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: m1raz on Sat, 26 August 2017, 17:43:39
Thanks for the updates, good to see some progress.   :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: chefderek on Sat, 26 August 2017, 17:46:34
At least we have samples! Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: jeffbolton on Sat, 26 August 2017, 17:48:26
From limited pictures, they look pretty good!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: jebbra on Sat, 26 August 2017, 20:44:41
Again, of any of you want to sell a spot, I'm here to buy it  :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: amnesia0287 on Sat, 26 August 2017, 21:23:12
TU3? Does that mean its a new standard color? lol
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 26 August 2017, 21:51:08
How strange.  Maybe someone  thought those were the joyland caps?

A side note, those xda MITO caps look pretty darn nice.

Glad to see this project is still moving along
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: switchnollie on Sat, 26 August 2017, 22:22:01
Thanks for the updates, good to see some progress.   :thumb:
At least we have samples! Thanks for the update!

:thumb:

TU3? Does that mean its a new standard color? lol

I guess :p

Easier than typing out the Pantone names we used.

How strange.  Maybe someone  thought those were the joyland caps?
Glad to see this project is still moving along

Maybe, that would be kinda weird since it says otherwise on the baggy :))
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 26 August 2017, 22:27:48
TU3? Does that mean its a new standard color? lol

No, GMK uses internal names for non-standard colors. Look at other renders that use custom colors to compare.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 06 September 2017, 13:06:32
Samples are currently in transit from Brazil to Sherry :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (what in tarnation)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 06 September 2017, 19:54:30
Quick update, the caps have landed with Sherry & will be forwarded to me for pictures.

ETA Monday :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: smittysteve on Wed, 06 September 2017, 19:56:06
Quick update, the caps have landed with Sherry & will be forwarded to me for pictures.

ETA Monday :cool:

Sweet. Thanks for the updates. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 11 September 2017, 17:47:04
I have the samples in hand, I'll try & get time to take proper pics soon.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 11 September 2017, 21:45:55
I have the samples in hand, I'll try & get time to take proper pics soon.

We like that.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: kiwi99 on Mon, 11 September 2017, 23:35:57
Can you post an update already please.  >:D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 11 September 2017, 23:37:36
:cool: :cool: :cool:

(http://i.imgur.com/rb9W0Fv.jpg)
Old samples on the top n bottom.

(http://i.imgur.com/R3YnkyE.jpg)
Dolch on top & Dolch Color pack on the bottom.

(http://i.imgur.com/tTtV99i.jpg)
Cool Gray 2 U was the color we were going for.

(http://i.imgur.com/pYPwEPR.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/v6NpqD9.jpg)
Ended up a bit darker like 4 U & 5 U.

(http://i.imgur.com/oCb8mJg.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/mBMmDhK.jpg)

Thoughts? :cool:

Also noticed the pics were underexposed so I updated them with better lighting.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: smittysteve on Mon, 11 September 2017, 23:40:14
I love the Tiffany blue color- looks great.

I think we need the more 4U-er legends for some contrast. I think 2U may be too hard to see.

For my vote, this is a winner!!!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 12 September 2017, 00:37:14
Teal looks great, and think the grey is fine slightly darker, I think you should really go with what makes you happy though. The slightly darker is a little easier to read, but the lighter grey has always been your goal, and I think it would look really good with light grey legends.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: jjnist on Tue, 12 September 2017, 00:40:23
I'm not as concerned with legibility of alphas, do what you think looks best!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Tue, 12 September 2017, 00:42:57
to be honest.. i loved the darker grey more. but still, go for it! :p
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: smittysteve on Tue, 12 September 2017, 00:55:31
Teal looks great, and think the grey is fine slightly darker, I think you should really go with what makes you happy though. The slightly darker is a little easier to read, but the lighter grey has always been your goal, and I think it would look really good with light grey legends.

I'm not as concerned with legibility of alphas, do what you think looks best!

I agree with you both- we've waited this long and I want it to be everything Switchnollie and Sherry want it to be. Honestly, I can live with the set either way.

However, blanks are one thing... if there are legends they should be a little visible. Sorry, Sherry, but Chronicler really missed as a set for this reason alone, I believe.

For my money as well, if you guys do decide to ask for a different color- can you confidently do it without seeing another sample? The delays don't bother me a ton, but at the pace of GMK on this particular project, more samples will push this into a May 2018 delivery. I do have a build I want to use this set on eventually. Just my nickel.

Seriously though Switch and Sherry- thanks for seeing this set through- it is going to be bad-ass whatever you guys decide in the end.  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: chefderek on Tue, 12 September 2017, 01:33:22
the current grey seems fine, but I would be okay with lighter. for me, the most important aspect is the Tiffany blue, which seems spot on - could not be happier!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: m1raz on Tue, 12 September 2017, 01:51:28
Lighter or darker gray both ok to me, cant go wrong with this beautiful blue.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: jeffbolton on Tue, 12 September 2017, 08:28:31
I think the darker is better.  More legibility, and I don't think it hurts the overall look.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 12 September 2017, 08:36:47
I'd personally be okay with lighter legends as readability is really not a problem so if you rather that, Switch, then go for it.

That said, at least going by the pictures posted, I think the darker grey actually ended up matching wonderfully with the Tiffany - the grey from the shoes in real life (I own the hightops as well as the lowtops) is only very slightly lighter in my opinion so the way the samples turned out is perfectly fine.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: le_wraith on Tue, 12 September 2017, 09:59:02
I reeeaaallly like the new samples with the light gray.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: kmba on Tue, 12 September 2017, 10:01:44
Will there be extras for retail sale?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: smittysteve on Tue, 12 September 2017, 10:05:38
Will there be extras for retail sale?

Pretty sure yes. I believe Sheraton had to soak up a few extra sets and will sell them on oco.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Vadurr on Tue, 12 September 2017, 12:25:01
I think the 4U looks perf!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 12 September 2017, 21:45:42
I think the 4U looks perf!

strong agree
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: kmba on Tue, 12 September 2017, 22:41:09
While I think the 4U looks good, I think 2U would provide better contrast actually.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: inosint on Tue, 12 September 2017, 23:35:28
As much as I like the 4U, I think the 2U may look even better.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 13 September 2017, 01:25:18
I say stick with what you were shooting for in the first place, go for the 2U; the majority of people will like it no matter what, especially with the Tiffany's Blue looking so good, but it isn't worth not being happy with your own project because you compromised on your vision
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: trizkut on Wed, 13 September 2017, 21:43:11
Personally, I think it would look better with 2u, or some middle ground between 2u and 4u (3u perhaps?).  But you should go with whatever you feel is most faithful to the idea you had when you first conceived the set.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sat, 16 September 2017, 22:09:40
The doubleshot samples look great to me. I'd be very happy to receive a set like that!

If you want the grey to be lighter and think that it will still be legible (i.e. not like Chronicler), then I don't mind waiting some more... hopefully GMK doesn't make it anothe multi-month process to get samples  :'(

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 18 September 2017, 16:30:00
I do like the idea of trying out Cool Gray 3 U that was mentioned since that's a middle ground.
If it's possible & we don't mind waiting again I'd like to see how that would look since they never made a doubleshot with the lighter gray.
Just black & what we'll call Cool Gray 4 U now.
Maybe they'll make a gray that we didn't expect again & we'll like that too :p

(https://i.imgur.com/FIQMqK5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/sIfyClj.jpg)

Cool Gray 3 U is darker & a cooler hue than Cool Gray 2 U, although kind of hard to see in the pictures since I just used the bright ceiling light for these.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: chefderek on Mon, 18 September 2017, 18:28:47
Can't speak for everyone else, but I could wait for lighter doubleshot grays. Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 18 September 2017, 19:03:03
I don't think the difference will be meaningful enough to warrant another month+ long wait period, personally. However, I am more than willing to do so if others rather that, especially you, Switch.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: jjnist on Mon, 18 September 2017, 22:31:42
I'd prefer to choose one of the options available and go with it. Seeing them made got me hyped again! Don't want to drag it out (who knows how long) for another sample that we might not choose.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 19 September 2017, 10:27:17
I don't think the difference will be meaningful enough to warrant another month+ long wait period, personally. However, I am more than willing to do so if others rather that, especially you, Switch.

+1, I feel the same.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: bthezebra on Tue, 19 September 2017, 11:30:12
Just curious if I wanted to order a set, do I just have to wait for originitive to stock the set or is there another channel to order through?

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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: smittysteve on Tue, 19 September 2017, 12:26:51
I don't think the difference will be meaningful enough to warrant another month+ long wait period, personally. However, I am more than willing to do so if others rather that, especially you, Switch.

+1, I feel the same.

+1 to this train.

I would prefer to roll on with either the light or the dark that's in hand... or even take a wild-ass leap of faith and gamble with a 3U version sight-unseen. Any sort of polling of us maniacs will likely end up 9-8 one way or t'other, so I also throw my support all-in behind whatever Switch and Sherry decide to do. It's your baby and as others have said, the most important thing is that you guys like what you end up with. We're just along for the ride and seems we're nearly all good with more waiting... However, that said, this set does seem like a forgotten child for GMK and if you guys do decide to go back for more samples, I'd set my mental expectations for Feb-March perhaps?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: switchnollie on Fri, 22 September 2017, 19:17:03
Just curious if I wanted to order a set, do I just have to wait for originitive to stock the set or is there another channel to order through?

If the set isn't still available for pre-order on the site you'll just have to wait until it's in stock & buy it @ retail.

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So for the caps :)

I think it's good to go with the new samples we have here.
If we try to get new samples with Cool Gray 3 U we don't know how long that will take GMK & they might not even make the correct gray.

Also, I feel like when dealing with plastics that aren't metallic, making it lighter just turns into an off white.
Like how trying to make gold with RGB is just kinda mustard looking.

I'll discuss with Sherry about how we'll continue.

:thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 22 September 2017, 19:18:35
Agreed and pleased to hear that! I'm glad things are good to go once you and Sherry okay the production, hopefully GMK isn't too swamped and can fit us in some time before Christmas.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Fri, 22 September 2017, 22:22:26
Honstely, once I have them in hand I couldn't tell the difference between one or two shades lighter or darker, as long as when I get them SwitchNollie is like 'yeah, these, these are perfect' I will be like 'yeah, they are. Awesome. I'm happy because I got exactly what I wanted.' and I won't be any the wiser that maybe SwitchNollie really feels 'I wish these were .03% lighter grey without being whitish'
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Vadurr on Sat, 23 September 2017, 13:00:30
I'm interested in a spot for the GB if anyone is planning on opting out!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 25 September 2017, 16:39:09
I'm interested in a spot for the GB if anyone is planning on opting out!

I think Sherry is just refunding people that are opting out so you'll have to wait for the set to be in store if you want to buy it.

Honstely, once I have them in hand I couldn't tell the difference between one or two shades lighter or darker, as long as when I get them SwitchNollie is like 'yeah, these, these are perfect' I will be like 'yeah, they are. Awesome. I'm happy because I got exactly what I wanted.' and I won't be any the wiser that maybe SwitchNollie really feels 'I wish these were .03% lighter grey without being whitish'

I feel like I want it to be lighter but lighting is a big factor for the colors so I do like Cool Gray 4 U.
Depending on the angle, the keycap can be lighter or darker than the pantone.

All the photos I've taken were in my room with artificial light(like a studio), I have a new room now & my desk is right by a window which makes the colors more pastel.

(http://i.imgur.com/rb9W0Fv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/A85a6Gb.jpg)
About half a meter away from the window on an overcast day.
Actually quite different now that I see the pictures by each other.

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Unforgivable on Mon, 25 September 2017, 17:49:13
I'm interested in a spot for the GB if anyone is planning on opting out!

I think Sherry is just refunding people that are opting out so you'll have to wait for the set to be in store if you want to buy it.

Honstely, once I have them in hand I couldn't tell the difference between one or two shades lighter or darker, as long as when I get them SwitchNollie is like 'yeah, these, these are perfect' I will be like 'yeah, they are. Awesome. I'm happy because I got exactly what I wanted.' and I won't be any the wiser that maybe SwitchNollie really feels 'I wish these were .03% lighter grey without being whitish'

I feel like I want it to be lighter but lighting is a big factor for the colors so I do like Cool Gray 4 U.
Depending on the angle, the keycap can be lighter or darker than the pantone.

All the photos I've taken were in my room with artificial light(like a studio), I have a new room now & my desk is right by a window which makes the colors more pastel.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/rb9W0Fv.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/A85a6Gb.jpg)

About half a meter away from the window on an overcast day.
Actually quite different now that I see the pictures by each other.


I think making it too light may cause an issue if a room isn't properly lit. Just my two cents on it.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 25 September 2017, 21:04:53
Dark grey > light grey

Not interested in Chronicler 2.0
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Mon, 25 September 2017, 21:39:47
About half a meter away from the window on an overcast day.
Actually quite different now that I see the pictures by each other.

The Tiffany's Blue in this second photo looks perfect with that lighting, I don't even care about the shade of grey anymore.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 25 September 2017, 21:55:18
I have to agree with Puddsy, given the pictures provided I actually think the grey is about as perfect as it's gonna get right there - having the shoes right next to me, yea, the shade of the swoosh probably is a little bit lighter but I don't think it's worth risking ruining the contrast and waiting another x amount of time for samples etc.

I'd be very happy owning a full set of what's shown there in the second picture.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: swimmingbird on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:05:06
Looks good... can we please start this thing for the love of god!? :P
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 27 September 2017, 18:51:05
Alright, we'll be going with Cool Gray 4 U & the blue that we've been receiving.

I'll inform Sherry to see if they can get started on this finally & update here with progress as usual.

:thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 27 September 2017, 19:28:32
Great news

Thanks switch and sherry for all the hard work
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: ReverbSlush on Wed, 27 September 2017, 21:01:23
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's gonna happen!  thanks SN/Sh
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: Baddy126 on Thu, 28 September 2017, 11:17:08
 :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (many sample wow)
Post by: BunnyLake on Sun, 01 October 2017, 16:01:48
Alright, we'll be going with Cool Gray 4 U & the blue that we've been receiving.

I'll inform Sherry to see if they can get started on this finally & update here with progress as usual.

:thumb:

AWESOMESSSSS
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 11 October 2017, 14:29:37
All information submitted to GMK. These will go into production asap.

Keyboard & Co. 2017...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: avid on Wed, 11 October 2017, 15:07:41
hello sherryton,

any hints on GMK demonic?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 11 October 2017, 15:10:53
Keyboard & Co. 2017...

I appreciate that correction, very glad the initial iteration was an error LOL
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 11 October 2017, 15:11:48
Keyboard & Co. 2017...

I appreciate that correction, very glad the initial iteration was an error LOL

I thought we ran this set in 2017. I then realized after that we actually ran it in 2016...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: Vigrith on Wed, 11 October 2017, 15:13:45
I thought we ran this set in 2017. I then realized after that we actually ran it in 2016...

Honest error if nothing else, it's crazy how long its been! Very exciting.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: TerryMathews on Wed, 11 October 2017, 16:54:14
Now that it's back on track, pre-orders should be opened back up...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: Vadurr on Wed, 11 October 2017, 18:22:28
Now that it's back on track, pre-orders should be opened back up...

I second this  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Thu, 12 October 2017, 20:46:02
Now that it's back on track, pre-orders should be opened back up...

I second this  :thumb:

please!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (good 2 go)
Post by: PoisonKing on Thu, 12 October 2017, 21:18:04
Now that it's back on track, pre-orders should be opened back up...

I second this  :thumb:

I second this second :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 13 October 2017, 13:19:35
for now, www.originative.co/products/keyboard-co
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 13 October 2017, 13:39:59
for now, www.originative.co/products/keyboard-co

you da man.  Classy caps gettin pre-ordered.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 13 October 2017, 13:41:04
for now, www.originative.co/products/keyboard-co

you da man.  Classy caps gettin pre-ordered.

you guys, the supporters, are the man!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vadurr on Fri, 13 October 2017, 17:43:01
for now, www.originative.co/products/keyboard-co

you da man.  Classy caps gettin pre-ordered.

you guys, the supporters, are the man!

You da bessssssst! Thank you!  :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: jebbra on Sun, 15 October 2017, 05:56:46
Really glad the spot is open again. Paid!

AND THE SAMPLE IS GORGEOUS! Time to made a white board to give the same impression as the sole :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: AceRuckus on Mon, 16 October 2017, 22:31:38
Did the original gb come with a case like the option on originative right now? I don’t remember.


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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Cotay on Tue, 17 October 2017, 16:23:38
for now, www.originative.co/products/keyboard-co

That's a very fair price. I think I paid $155 last October.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 17 October 2017, 16:51:26
That's a very fair price. I think I paid $155 last October.

That's what I paid so... Yea, same price now as it was a year ago. Impressive.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vadurr on Tue, 31 October 2017, 18:16:21
Can anyone confirm if the 1.5 Backspace is the box-arrow backspace or the simple clean arrow?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: xondat on Tue, 31 October 2017, 18:44:10
Can anyone confirm if the 1.5 Backspace is the box-arrow backspace or the simple clean arrow?

Sherry uses the box a lot & renders are box so probably that?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vadurr on Wed, 01 November 2017, 00:40:25
Can anyone confirm if the 1.5 Backspace is the box-arrow backspace or the simple clean arrow?

Sherry uses the box a lot & renders are box so probably that?

Yeah I figured thats most likely the case haha. Beggars cant be choosers!  :))
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: jebbra on Wed, 01 November 2017, 21:18:27
Can anyone confirm if the 1.5 Backspace is the box-arrow backspace or the simple clean arrow?

Sherry uses the box a lot & renders are box so probably that?

Yeah I figured thats most likely the case haha. Beggars cant be choosers!  :))

If beggars can choose I'll choose ÷ and × (the correct mathematical symbol) over / and * any day on numpad  :p
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 02 November 2017, 14:45:00
Can anyone confirm if the 1.5 Backspace is the box-arrow backspace or the simple clean arrow?

Sherry uses the box a lot & renders are box so probably that?

Yeah I figured thats most likely the case haha. Beggars cant be choosers!  :))

If beggars can choose I'll choose ÷ and × (the correct mathematical symbol) over / and * any day on numpad  :p

Non-programmer identified!  :p
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: jebbra on Fri, 03 November 2017, 03:12:27
Can anyone confirm if the 1.5 Backspace is the box-arrow backspace or the simple clean arrow?

Sherry uses the box a lot & renders are box so probably that?

Yeah I figured thats most likely the case haha. Beggars cant be choosers!  :))

If beggars can choose I'll choose ÷ and × (the correct mathematical symbol) over / and * any day on numpad  :p

Non-programmer identified!  :p

Lol I am not, indeed.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: graefeln on Thu, 16 November 2017, 15:37:11
(https://i.imgur.com/2PMQNhL.jpg)

Stands came back from the cerakote-guy earlier; excited for this set.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: kiwi99 on Thu, 16 November 2017, 18:09:41
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/2PMQNhL.jpg)


Stands came back from the cerakote-guy earlier; excited for this set.

this looks sweet man!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: txclack on Thu, 16 November 2017, 18:20:20
It's going to look so beautiful.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: energyd on Sun, 19 November 2017, 13:35:14
Wondering if it is in the same color as the GMK Mint Chocolate?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 19 November 2017, 14:18:02
Wondering if it is in the same color as the GMK Mint Chocolate?

don't think so
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: xondat on Sun, 19 November 2017, 14:18:43
Wondering if it is in the same color as the GMK Mint Chocolate?

don't think so

All the colors are custom and based of Pantones, so whilst they could be close, it won't be identical :p
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Tally810 on Mon, 20 November 2017, 12:15:10
Definitely might have to snag a set now that I grabbed this
Revo https://imgur.com/a/euY8s


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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: bthezebra on Mon, 20 November 2017, 12:19:34
Definitely might have to snag a set now that I grabbed this
Revo https://imgur.com/a/euY8s


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Looks nice, I havent seen that board, it's the revo husky?

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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Tally810 on Mon, 20 November 2017, 14:16:06
Definitely might have to snag a set now that I grabbed this
Revo https://imgur.com/a/euY8s


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Looks nice, I havent seen that board, it's the revo husky?

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Yep a prototype I snagged off of someone.

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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 30 November 2017, 13:56:31
So when's this going into actual production, where are we in the queue and all that? Kinda weird that hasn't been mentioned after Sherry said the go ahead was given, figured a more solid ETA on GMK's part may be available.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 04 December 2017, 10:49:12
So when's this going into actual production, where are we in the queue and all that? Kinda weird that hasn't been mentioned after Sherry said the go ahead was given, figured a more solid ETA on GMK's part may be available.

I'd like to know as well. Anyone?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Baddy126 on Thu, 07 December 2017, 22:34:52
So when's this going into actual production, where are we in the queue and all that? Kinda weird that hasn't been mentioned after Sherry said the go ahead was given, figured a more solid ETA on GMK's part may be available.

I'd like to know as well. Anyone?

+1
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 10 December 2017, 12:42:53
I'm also waiting for an update.

I will post here once info is given to me.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: microsoft windows on Sun, 10 December 2017, 13:05:31
It will be interesting to see if these are produced.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: TerryMathews on Sun, 10 December 2017, 13:08:56
It will be interesting to see if these are produced.

I want a set, but after this went off the rails the first time I decided I'd pay Sherry's markup and buy retail once he (finally) has them in hand.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 12 December 2017, 09:02:54
It will be interesting to see if these are produced.

I want a set, but after this went off the rails the first time I decided I'd pay Sherry's markup and buy retail once he (finally) has them in hand.

I don't thnk it's ever worth it to pay more money for something than less.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: TerryMathews on Tue, 12 December 2017, 13:51:47
It will be interesting to see if these are produced.

I want a set, but after this went off the rails the first time I decided I'd pay Sherry's markup and buy retail once he (finally) has them in hand.

I don't thnk it's ever worth it to pay more money for something than less.

Depends on what you do with the money. If you had put your $155 into BTC in August 2016 instead of K&Co (which appears to still be not in production???), you'd own 0.246 BTC which would now be worth $3,444 based on a low trade price of $14,000. This isn't taking into account cap gains, but nor is it taking into account the various splits that have occurred.

We're on month 15 of a 4 month group buy. Sorry if my cautiousness feels unwarranted to you.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 12 December 2017, 15:21:09
It will be interesting to see if these are produced.

I want a set, but after this went off the rails the first time I decided I'd pay Sherry's markup and buy retail once he (finally) has them in hand.

I don't thnk it's ever worth it to pay more money for something than less.

Depends on what you do with the money. If you had put your $155 into BTC in August 2016 instead of K&Co (which appears to still be not in production???), you'd own 0.246 BTC which would now be worth $3,444 based on a low trade price of $14,000. This isn't taking into account cap gains, but nor is it taking into account the various splits that have occurred.

We're on month 15 of a 4 month group buy. Sorry if my cautiousness feels unwarranted to you.

I don't think it's unwarranted, but if you are going to buy it anyways you are just choosing to pay more and wait longer, which is fine, you are free to want to pay more. I don't.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: TerryMathews on Tue, 12 December 2017, 16:36:28
It will be interesting to see if these are produced.

I want a set, but after this went off the rails the first time I decided I'd pay Sherry's markup and buy retail once he (finally) has them in hand.

I don't thnk it's ever worth it to pay more money for something than less.

Depends on what you do with the money. If you had put your $155 into BTC in August 2016 instead of K&Co (which appears to still be not in production???), you'd own 0.246 BTC which would now be worth $3,444 based on a low trade price of $14,000. This isn't taking into account cap gains, but nor is it taking into account the various splits that have occurred.

We're on month 15 of a 4 month group buy. Sorry if my cautiousness feels unwarranted to you.

I don't think it's unwarranted, but if you are going to buy it anyways you are just choosing to pay more and wait longer, which is fine, you are free to want to pay more. I don't.

You're intentionally misstating things to make me look ignorant. It's rude. Stop.

I don't want to pay more. I generally buy into GBs that I want when they're announced. I bought into this one.

Most GMK GBs don't take 18+ months for fulfillment - which is where we're at if Sherry paid for the caps today. It's worth $30 to me to not float Sherry a 0% loan from Sept 2016 until he decides to finally pay for K&Co.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 12 December 2017, 17:01:47
I'm not misstating anything, and I'm not saying anything that would make you look ignorant. You literally said you decided to wait to buy this set at retail for a higher price. If I have to wait anyways I would rather pay the lower price
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 12 December 2017, 17:20:06
I'm not misstating anything, and I'm not saying anything that would make you look ignorant. You literally said you decided to wait to buy this set at retail for a higher price. If I have to wait anyways I would rather pay the lower price

His (extremely valid) point is that we're all loaning Sherry a nigh hundred orders of $160+ each at 0% interest with little to no word on when we'll see the fruit of our investment, doesn't take a genius to realise that.

Do I regret being in on the buy? Not really, love the set as much as I did when the IC started. Would I rather pay Oco's markup on sets that are in stock whenever it does arrive rather than having $170 somewhere in bitspace (or rather, someone's bank account, be it Sherry's or GMKs) since September 2016? Abso****inglutely rofl. It's not even remotely close. The valuation of my money would have to be pretty skewed for that to be something to even ponder.

To each their own however, of course!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 13 December 2017, 01:21:14
His (extremely valid) point is that we're all loaning Sherry a nigh hundred orders of $160+ each at 0% interest with little to no word on when we'll see the fruit of our investment, doesn't take a genius to realise that.

Do I regret being in on the buy? Not really, love the set as much as I did when the IC started. Would I rather pay Oco's markup on sets that are in stock whenever it does arrive rather than having $170 somewhere in bitspace (or rather, someone's bank account, be it Sherry's or GMKs) since September 2016? Abso****inglutely rofl. It's not even remotely close. The valuation of my money would have to be pretty skewed for that to be something to even ponder.

To each their own however, of course!

Wait, so I'm the only one that doesn't want to pay more than I have to for this to get it at the same time, if not earlier than retail? In my mind this is paid for and I'm just waiting for the product at this point, I don't see how you guys would have rather paid more to get it later than we are for the cheaper GB price. That seems totally backwards to me. In this case I know that I will get it, I know it is paid for, and I know that I will get it "early" compared to retail, and I don't have to worry about whether or not I will have, or need to budget for, the funds when this hits retail, for me it is a no-brainer... I get it cheaper, and I get it sooner, than retail
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: amnesia0287 on Wed, 13 December 2017, 03:15:02
His (extremely valid) point is that we're all loaning Sherry a nigh hundred orders of $160+ each at 0% interest with little to no word on when we'll see the fruit of our investment, doesn't take a genius to realise that.

Do I regret being in on the buy? Not really, love the set as much as I did when the IC started. Would I rather pay Oco's markup on sets that are in stock whenever it does arrive rather than having $170 somewhere in bitspace (or rather, someone's bank account, be it Sherry's or GMKs) since September 2016? Abso****inglutely rofl. It's not even remotely close. The valuation of my money would have to be pretty skewed for that to be something to even ponder.

To each their own however, of course!

Wait, so I'm the only one that doesn't want to pay more than I have to for this to get it at the same time, if not earlier than retail? In my mind this is paid for and I'm just waiting for the product at this point, I don't see how you guys would have rather paid more to get it later than we are for the cheaper GB price. That seems totally backwards to me. In this case I know that I will get it, I know it is paid for, and I know that I will get it "early" compared to retail, and I don't have to worry about whether or not I will have, or need to budget for, the funds when this hits retail, for me it is a no-brainer... I get it cheaper, and I get it sooner, than retail

Yeah, but you are also out $160 already. The point is, there is always GB and other things going on that ppl want. Why tie up money in something that doesn't require it to save like $10 and a few days shipping? Sure a few days early is nice, but how long has the wait been now? Does a few more days REALLY matter at all? Unless you REALLY REALLY need to post your pictures before the other people who bought the same thing (which YOU DON'T need to do, though you may want to).

If there is something else I want, say next week, I would much rather have an extra $160 in the bank to buy it and x months to get the funds back in time to buy keps which for me is a no brainer. There is always more money next month, it's all about what I have to give up to buy it right now.
Title: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 13 December 2017, 03:31:00
Yeah, but you are also out $160 already. The point is, there is always GB and other things going on that ppl want. Why tie up money in something that doesn't require it to save like $10 and a few days shipping? Sure a few days early is nice, but how long has the wait been now? Does a few more days REALLY matter at all? Unless you REALLY REALLY need to post your pictures before the other people who bought the same thing (which YOU DON'T need to do, though you may want to).

If there is something else I want, say next week, I would much rather have an extra $160 in the bank to buy it and x months to get the funds back in time to buy keps which for me is a no brainer. There is always more money next month, it's all about what I have to give up to buy it right now.

I think the big thing for me is that I know I'm going to get it without needing to budget it down the road/worry about potentially forgetting to look out for it amidst a million other things I'm watching out for/money I spent over a year ago doesn't matter to my finances today, it's said and done, I spent the money so I don’t have to think about that money anymore, and if the project goes tits up and I get refunded it will be like bonus money I will have, like I found $160 on the ground. I'm not really a picture guy, it’s not about being able to show it off before other people, but at the end of the day I would still rather pay less and get it sooner, coupled with, moving forward, not needing to worry about it and knowing I’ll get it when it finishes. That makes it worthwhile to me.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Baddy126 on Wed, 13 December 2017, 13:08:53
I think we're getting quite off topic and we need to get back to what's important.... updates on the gb please!!!!!!  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: axtran on Thu, 14 December 2017, 06:27:53
Can't wait to get my set in. I've been selling off most of my sets to pay for my upcoming wedding, but this one is going into the permanent collection... I think it has a home on my Jane R1.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: audax989 on Thu, 14 December 2017, 07:43:17
at the time the GB launched my wallet had a hole in it. would gladly pay oco markup once this set is released. I'm really intrigued with the R5 profile. can you still flip the spacebar on that?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: dubious on Fri, 15 December 2017, 11:36:48
at the time the GB launched my wallet had a hole in it. would gladly pay oco markup once this set is released. I'm really intrigued with the R5 profile. can you still flip the spacebar on that?

the spacebars are still r4
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: switchnollie on Mon, 18 December 2017, 12:59:08
I'm also waiting for an update.

I will post here once info is given to me.

Haven't received any replies from Sherry yet.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 04 January 2018, 11:07:01
I'm also waiting for an update.

I will post here once info is given to me.

Haven't received any replies from Sherry yet.

(https://i.imgur.com/y2wcXNJ.jpg?fb)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: fairfield on Fri, 05 January 2018, 12:57:52
I'm also waiting for an update.

I will post here once info is given to me.

Haven't received any replies from Sherry yet.

I emailed him at Originative about an address change and asked for a status update last week, and heard on Dec. 29 that "Currently, I know that the sets should be about ready. We will need to communicate with GMK after the holidays for the progress and a ship date. They're on vacation currently."

So hopefully some more good news to come soon!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: chefderek on Fri, 05 January 2018, 13:01:50
I'm also waiting for an update.

I will post here once info is given to me.

Haven't received any replies from Sherry yet.

I emailed him at Originative about an address change and asked for a status update last week, and heard on Dec. 29 that "Currently, I know that the sets should be about ready. We will need to communicate with GMK after the holidays for the progress and a ship date. They're on vacation currently."

So hopefully some more good news to come soon!

Best news of 2018!


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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: avid on Fri, 05 January 2018, 13:33:01
Quite excited to see how the set will turn out.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: simonyunhe on Tue, 09 January 2018, 07:41:52
Great new: quote from kbdist.com "Keyboard & Co. : We are receiving them tomorrow afternoon and will most likely ship these out on Wednesday". :))
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 09 January 2018, 09:47:15
Great new: quote from kbdist.com "Keyboard & Co. : We are receiving them tomorrow afternoon and will most likely ship these out on Wednesday". :))

It is a belated Christmas miracle. I cannot believe my eyes.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vadurr on Tue, 09 January 2018, 18:29:49
Great new: quote from kbdist.com "Keyboard & Co. : We are receiving them tomorrow afternoon and will most likely ship these out on Wednesday". :))

It is a belated Christmas miracle. I cannot believe my eyes.

Awesome! Guess I'll have to build something new for this...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: TerryMathews on Tue, 09 January 2018, 18:49:15
Great new: quote from kbdist.com "Keyboard & Co. : We are receiving them tomorrow afternoon and will most likely ship these out on Wednesday". :))

It is a belated Christmas miracle. I cannot believe my eyes.

No, the true Christmas miracle is that Sherry forgot to raise the price back up. They're not listed on the main page, but if you get to the right page through Google you can still buy in.

I did earlier.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: kmba on Tue, 09 January 2018, 19:25:53
Once it's officially in stock and sorted, the price will go up.  slightly elevated price for pre-order is normal.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 10 January 2018, 18:12:56
Keyboard & Co. ETA tmrw :cool:

Group buy orders shipping ETA tmrw as well :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: Vadurr on Wed, 10 January 2018, 18:17:09
Keyboard & Co. ETA tmrw :cool:

Group buy orders shipping ETA tmrw as well :cool:

 :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 10 January 2018, 19:07:11
Keyboard & Co. ETA tmrw :cool:

Group buy orders shipping ETA tmrw as well :cool:

holy **** that was quick
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (in production)
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Wed, 10 January 2018, 19:32:41
Keyboard & Co. ETA tmrw :cool:

Group buy orders shipping ETA tmrw as well :cool:

:bruh: cannot wait.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (ETA Jan 11th)
Post by: jjnist on Wed, 10 January 2018, 21:16:29
Wtf
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (ETA Jan 11th)
Post by: ba7777 on Wed, 10 January 2018, 23:26:14
finally.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (ETA Jan 11th)
Post by: breitling on Thu, 11 January 2018, 15:15:01
Woo got my shipping notification!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (ETA Jan 11th)
Post by: fairfield on Thu, 11 January 2018, 15:28:49
(https://i.imgur.com/7drHiqr.gif)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (ETA Jan 11th)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Thu, 11 January 2018, 17:51:05
Also just got my confirmation, super excited
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (ETA Jan 11th)
Post by: Cotay on Tue, 16 January 2018, 01:00:37
I'm glad some are getting notices. I haven't received one for mine yet (Order #6909 from Oct. 28, 2016).
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (ETA Jan 11th)
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 16 January 2018, 12:40:36
I'm glad some are getting notices. I haven't received one for mine yet (Order #6909 from Oct. 28, 2016).

Some others, myself included also didn't receive a notice.

Sherry told me mine was shipped so it might just be technical difficulties.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (ETA Jan 11th)
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 16 January 2018, 13:00:44
Some others, myself included also didn't receive a notice.

Sherry told me mine was shipped so it might just be technical difficulties.

Ya no notice here either, very excited for one though! Hopefully before the end of the week so that I get it by the time my Exent arrives.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: jeffbolton on Tue, 16 January 2018, 13:35:53
I received mine today.  Looks great, no legibility issues.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 16 January 2018, 13:41:27
I received mine today.  Looks great, no legibility issues.

We're gonna hereby request some juicy pics homie
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: kmba on Tue, 16 January 2018, 13:47:26
Pics. Meow!!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: MaNiFeX on Tue, 16 January 2018, 14:04:12
Nice to see the colorway figured out!  (Not part of GB, but have been watching.)  Great job guys!   :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: jeffbolton on Tue, 16 January 2018, 16:52:17
Just a quick photo, I tried to get the colors as accurate as I could.

[attachimg=1]

[attachimg=2]
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Vadurr on Tue, 16 January 2018, 18:09:32
Just a quick photo, I tried to get the colors as accurate as I could.

(Attachment Link)

(Attachment Link)

Oh boy! HYPED ! :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: audax989 on Tue, 16 January 2018, 22:17:06
Just a quick photo, I tried to get the colors as accurate as I could.

(Attachment Link)

(Attachment Link)

damn, that's beautiful jb.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: le_wraith on Tue, 16 January 2018, 22:21:47
Looks phenomenal. Likely destined to live on my Norbatouch retro-fridge.  :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 16 January 2018, 23:05:02
Just a quick photo, I tried to get the colors as accurate as I could.

(Attachment Link)

(Attachment Link)

Thanks for sharing pics :thumb:
Real hyped for when I'll to be able to see the full set in person this weekend :p

Nice to see the colorway figured out!  (Not part of GB, but have been watching.)  Great job guys!   :thumb:

Thanks :cool:


Also, we got some Bad moon ricin coming soon for a few lucky users that purchased the set during the GB period :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 17 January 2018, 00:43:00
Just got mine, could not be happier with how they look!! I will take a few pics once I figure out what board to put them on!!!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 17 January 2018, 12:43:07
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180117/694487970389ef3d2abf47c96ec4a85a.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 17 January 2018, 19:53:25
Show Image
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180117/694487970389ef3d2abf47c96ec4a85a.jpg)


Sick setup. Makes me pumped to build my all black Lightsaver!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: kiwi99 on Wed, 17 January 2018, 20:50:39
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180117/694487970389ef3d2abf47c96ec4a85a.jpg)


Sick setup. Makes me pumped to build my all black Lightsaver!

makes me pumped 2 buy ur all black lightsaver  :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 17 January 2018, 22:28:50
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Looks fantastic :eek:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 18 January 2018, 08:33:40
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Sick setup. Makes me pumped to build my all black Lightsaver!

makes me pumped 2 buy ur all black lightsaver  :cool:

I sell for dank beers  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Cotay on Fri, 19 January 2018, 01:37:51
Got mine today! This was definitely worth the wait!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 19 January 2018, 08:12:18
Got mine today! This was definitely worth the wait!

tfw not even gotten shipping notice
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: breitling on Fri, 19 January 2018, 16:21:43
Arrived! Complete with $30 Customs fees! Seems like the longer the wait, the more likely the customs fee. Same thing with the M65.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: xondat on Fri, 19 January 2018, 16:37:22
Arrived! Complete with $30 Customs fees! Seems like the longer the wait, the more likely the customs fee. Same thing with the M65.

It's tax? Can't tell if you're being sarcastic :))
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: MaNiFeX on Fri, 19 January 2018, 17:02:45
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I hope you can attend the PDXKBC meetup next Saturday.  Would love to see this in person.  Lucky Lab SE @ 6pm. 
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Fri, 19 January 2018, 17:07:22
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I hope you can attend the PDXKBC meetup next Saturday.  Would love to see this in person.  Lucky Lab SE @ 6pm.

Ooohh, I have been such a slacker on coming out. I really want to! The 27th? If it's the 27th I can make it. If it's this Sat the 20th I can't make it out.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: MaNiFeX on Fri, 19 January 2018, 17:11:43
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I hope you can attend the PDXKBC meetup next Saturday.  Would love to see this in person.  Lucky Lab SE @ 6pm.

Ooohh, I have been such a slacker on coming out. I really want to! The 27th? If it's the 27th I can make it. If it's this Sat the 20th I can't make it out.

You got it!  27th!  Hope you can make it!  I was hoping to have the EXENT ready, but still sorta waiting.  lol.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Vadurr on Sat, 20 January 2018, 00:58:39
I received a shipping notice earlier today as well.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 23 January 2018, 02:23:20
So, anyone that didn't get a shipping notice get the set yet? :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Shados on Tue, 23 January 2018, 05:42:59
Mine arrived (https://shados.net/files/kb/gmk_keyboard_and_co/arrived.jpg). I like how the colours turned out, didn't go too dark with the grey but it's still entirely legible in-use :).

Also, the labeling on this (https://shados.net/files/kb/gmk_keyboard_and_co/tiffany.jpg) still amuses me.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 23 January 2018, 08:22:57
So, anyone that didn't get a shipping notice get the set yet? :)

I haven't - according to the latest KBDist update Sherry said they were about 50% shipped and seeing as I always join GBs as late as I possibly can, if they're going off of order number, I'm probably right at the bottom of the queue; understandably so.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Rhekks on Tue, 23 January 2018, 13:29:17
If anyone has an extra I would be interested.  :)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: smittysteve on Tue, 23 January 2018, 13:39:27
So, anyone that didn't get a shipping notice get the set yet? :)

I haven't - according to the latest KBDist update Sherry said they were about 50% shipped and seeing as I always join GBs as late as I possibly can, if they're going off of order number, I'm probably right at the bottom of the queue; understandably so.

Also, learned that the gray space bars are another couple of weeks out, so if anyone added those, the orders will ship when they come in.  :thumb:

Love seeing the pics though, set seems to have come out great! Really looking forward to getting mine...
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Tue, 23 January 2018, 14:06:54
Anyone know where I can get GMK blanks? I need space keys but have to use the shift and the numpad '0' currently, hoping to find black blanks that match the row
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 23 January 2018, 14:46:00
Mine arrived (https://shados.net/files/kb/gmk_keyboard_and_co/arrived.jpg). I like how the colours turned out, didn't go too dark with the grey but it's still entirely legible in-use :).

Also, the labeling on this (https://shados.net/files/kb/gmk_keyboard_and_co/tiffany.jpg) still amuses me.

Awesome :)

That's what I was going for :thumb:

Didn't want too much contrast, I'm glad to see GMK got it right :cool:

So, anyone that didn't get a shipping notice get the set yet? :)

I haven't - according to the latest KBDist update Sherry said they were about 50% shipped and seeing as I always join GBs as late as I possibly can, if they're going off of order number, I'm probably right at the bottom of the queue; understandably so.

Also, learned that the gray space bars are another couple of weeks out, so if anyone added those, the orders will ship when they come in.  :thumb:

Love seeing the pics though, set seems to have come out great! Really looking forward to getting mine...

Ohh I see, guess I'll be waiting for those then.

Needa check KBDist more often.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Vadurr on Tue, 23 January 2018, 18:42:26
The colors seem to have come out perfectly from these pics... Can't wait to get mine! :p
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: tinyprawn on Wed, 24 January 2018, 12:05:57
Anyone know where I can get GMK blanks? I need space keys but have to use the shift and the numpad '0' currently, hoping to find black blanks that match the row

GMK doesn’t do a lot of blanks. The only recent set that consisted of mainly blanks was Mondrian and it only had 1U and 2U pieces. It also took a few tries to get through the GB phase because the MOQ was tough to hit.

I’m hoping for more of those and convex 2.25u and 2.75u for split spacebar boards.

GMK 80s kid has blank black keys for spacebars, but I think anyone who bought the set would be using them.

More of these things seem to be coming but are probably a few years off.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 24 January 2018, 12:35:36
Anyone know where I can get GMK blanks? I need space keys but have to use the shift and the numpad '0' currently, hoping to find black blanks that match the row

Anyone know where I can get GMK blanks? I need space keys but have to use the shift and the numpad '0' currently, hoping to find black blanks that match the row

GMK doesn’t do a lot of blanks. The only recent set that consisted of mainly blanks was Mondrian and it only had 1U and 2U pieces. It also took a few tries to get through the GB phase because the MOQ was tough to hit.

I’m hoping for more of those and convex 2.25u and 2.75u for split spacebar boards.

GMK 80s kid has blank black keys for spacebars, but I think anyone who bought the set would be using them.

More of these things seem to be coming but are probably a few years off.

it doesn't match at all but i'm running an IC for some right now

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92983.0

other colors in the future maybe
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: jebbra on Thu, 25 January 2018, 05:58:05
I order these after the color sample is finalized (quite late in the queue) and just received tracking number!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Mon, 29 January 2018, 15:27:35
Set arrived today and looks incredible!  Amazing work all involved.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Fri, 23 February 2018, 08:26:56
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4702/40395372782_9433bd8aba_h.jpg)

Love this set  :llama:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 23 February 2018, 08:48:21
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Love this set  :llama:

Sexy. TFW still haven't gotten mine because grey space bars are a thing and I didn't realise they'd delay shipping by an extra like 2 months.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: jebbra on Sat, 24 February 2018, 22:48:56
[attachimg=1]

 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: audax989 on Sun, 25 February 2018, 01:11:18
(Attachment Link)

 :-* :-* :-*

man. I still want this set.. should've jumped on it before the price hike.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 25 February 2018, 01:53:37
(Attachment Link)

 :-* :-* :-*

man. I still want this set.. should've jumped on it before the price hike.

give it a few days, sherry upped the price cause of the HF origins launch, it might go down a few bucks next week
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: audax989 on Sun, 25 February 2018, 01:54:29
(Attachment Link)

 :-* :-* :-*

man. I still want this set.. should've jumped on it before the price hike.

give it a few days, sherry upped the price cause of the HF origins launch, it might go down a few bucks next week


Let’s hope this is true mr puddsy


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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: ReverbSlush on Sun, 25 February 2018, 14:52:27

TFW still haven't gotten mine because grey space bars are a thing and I didn't realise they'd delay shipping by an extra like 2 months.

are you me?  I would have paid a little extra to split up shipping and get the space bars later.... but that would probably be annoying to keep track of if a lot of ppl wanted to do that.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: inosint on Fri, 09 March 2018, 11:49:47
When they said it would take a couple weeks to ship orders with spacebar kits, did they mean months? are these spacebars still awaiting production?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 09 March 2018, 15:31:08
When they said it would take a couple weeks to ship orders with spacebar kits, did they mean months? are these spacebars still awaiting production?

Guess they did, I mean I'd assume shipping the space bars later at their own cost would be the way to go if they wanna keep customers happy but I've been waiting for so long that I'd even forgot I had this coming in until I saw the thread bumped.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 14 March 2018, 19:39:46
When they said it would take a couple weeks to ship orders with spacebar kits, did they mean months? are these spacebars still awaiting production?

I was informed that the spacebars will be here this month.

So they're done with production & awaiting shipping I presume.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: nug on Wed, 14 March 2018, 20:45:48
I was informed that the spacebars will be here this month.

The latest update from Originative says that the spacebars will be shipped by the end of next week.
https://originative.co/news/2018/3/14/sky-dolch-to-ship-end-of-next-week (https://originative.co/news/2018/3/14/sky-dolch-to-ship-end-of-next-week)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: bthezebra on Thu, 15 March 2018, 02:32:38
I wonder if the spacebars will be on sale outside of mechmarket.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 25 March 2018, 14:07:16
(https://i.imgur.com/UzPyciV.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Sun, 25 March 2018, 14:15:19
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Very very nice!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: audax989 on Sun, 25 March 2018, 20:23:45
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need a black board for key and co.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 25 March 2018, 22:16:08
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hot damn

nice
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: dubious on Tue, 27 March 2018, 12:25:32
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Del / End / Pg Dn are the wrong profile :(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 27 March 2018, 13:40:06
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Del / End / Pg Dn are the wrong profile :(

Fixed it right after I'd shown the world  :'(
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: dubious on Tue, 27 March 2018, 15:19:00
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Del / End / Pg Dn are the wrong profile :(

Fixed it right after I'd shown the world  :'(

still looks guud, nice job  :thumb:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: smittysteve on Tue, 27 March 2018, 15:22:22
Shipping notification in inbox.... woot woot woot!! Seems the space bars are here. Can't wait to use this on a build- y'all's pictures have been making me jealous for too long!  :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: ReverbSlush on Tue, 27 March 2018, 16:16:47
shipping notice for me toooooooooo  :eek:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: naasfu on Sat, 31 March 2018, 18:21:20
(https://i.imgur.com/jCZAFcH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MAv2aIk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/6zXDbgX.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 31 March 2018, 18:56:45
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by god

that's nice
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: audax989 on Sat, 31 March 2018, 23:23:59
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Fkn nice


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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 04 April 2018, 20:20:59
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Love this set  :llama:

(Attachment Link)

 :-* :-* :-*

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Stylin, my guys :cool:

My set showed up recently too :)
Don't have a bigger MX Keyboard atm tho :p

(https://i.imgur.com/dhbuxka.jpg)

Hope everyone else is having no issues receiving their sets as well :thumb:

Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: ReverbSlush on Mon, 16 April 2018, 16:33:22
I'll be putting it on a black keyboard based on the previous pics!  but I couldn't wait so here is mine on a k-type....

https://imgur.com/a/e1QsW (https://imgur.com/a/e1QsW)

so glad I grabbed this set, it's a beaut
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: naasfu on Mon, 14 January 2019, 19:23:17
crossposting.  i got a new camera setup so i decided to retake some better pics.  i love this keyset.  thanks swotch.

(https://i.imgur.com/frPsdWv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yXVhJjL.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: audax989 on Mon, 14 January 2019, 19:41:58
crossposting.  i got a new camera setup so i decided to retake some better pics.  i love this keyset.  thanks swotch.

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Great pics naasfu!

Those original tiffany sbs?


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Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: naasfu on Mon, 14 January 2019, 20:03:05
crossposting.  i got a new camera setup so i decided to retake some better pics.  i love this keyset.  thanks swotch.

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Great pics naasfu!

Those original tiffany sbs?

thanks!  no these are just the highs.  i should've gotten the lows several years back when they were a lot cheaper, oh well.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: ArchDill on Mon, 14 January 2019, 20:14:18
crossposting.  i got a new camera setup so i decided to retake some better pics.  i love this keyset.  thanks swotch.

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Sooooo gooooood
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (Currently Shipping)
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 16 January 2019, 23:50:34
crossposting.  i got a new camera setup so i decided to retake some better pics.  i love this keyset.  thanks swotch.

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my manager :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 24 January 2019, 14:40:57
Oh ye don't think I ever posted my set here yet :)
Also finally updated GB to complete :p

(https://i.imgur.com/pgBwiya.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: kiwi99 on Thu, 24 January 2019, 16:43:15
Oh ye don't think I ever posted my set here yet :)
Also finally updated GB to complete :p

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lookin wild dude

heres mine.

(https://i.imgur.com/dGV4Sts.jpg)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: naasfu on Thu, 24 January 2019, 16:55:36
Oh ye don't think I ever posted my set here yet :)
Also finally updated GB to complete :p

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wow.  and wew complete.

Oh ye don't think I ever posted my set here yet :)
Also finally updated GB to complete :p

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lookin wild dude

heres mine.

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wow

is that an LZ-RV?
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: kiwi99 on Thu, 24 January 2019, 17:06:04

wow

is that an LZ-RV?

Southpaw 65+ (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92344.350;topicseen)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: naasfu on Thu, 24 January 2019, 17:10:22

wow

is that an LZ-RV?

Southpaw 65+ (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92344.350;topicseen)

ah duh, LZ-RV is a full sized board.  putting the num pad on the left side is genius.  i never use them though.
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: ejewell89 on Mon, 08 April 2019, 09:22:01

wow

is that an LZ-RV?

Southpaw 65+ (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92344.350;topicseen)

ah duh, LZ-RV is a full sized board.  putting the num pad on the left side is genius.  i never use them though.

Naasfu i showed you my kitty pls respond

(pm'd ya)
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: kiwi99 on Tue, 09 April 2019, 17:33:20

wow

is that an LZ-RV?

Southpaw 65+ (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92344.350;topicseen)

ah duh, LZ-RV is a full sized board.  putting the num pad on the left side is genius.  i never use them though.

Naasfu i showed you my kitty pls respond

(pm'd ya)

why are you replying to a thread thats months old just to tell someone to respond to their pm?  :rolleyes:

lol
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: jp5486 on Sat, 23 November 2019, 22:58:11
Soooo I need this.
R2?  :D
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 05 November 2023, 13:06:12
Soooo I need this.
R2?  :D

I have been working on R2, don't want to give any specific date or time frame but it is happening.

Updated compatibility too since it's been over 5 years since this set was made :cool:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 05 November 2023, 13:22:53
Soooo I need this.
R2?  :D

I have been working on R2, don't want to give any specific date or time frame but it is happening.

Updated compatibility too since it's been over 5 years since this set was made :cool:

 :eek: :eek: :eek:
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 05 November 2023, 14:42:41
Soooo I need this.
R2?  :D

I have been working on R2, don't want to give any specific date or time frame but it is happening.

Updated compatibility too since it's been over 5 years since this set was made :cool:

Yes please, I've always been mad at myself for not going in on a set of this back in the day! With modern compat, chef's kiss!
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 05 November 2023, 15:11:34
LFG
Title: Re: Keyboard & Co. GMK (COMPLETE)
Post by: Meepergon on Sun, 05 November 2023, 15:20:15
AYO??? R2 POSSIBLE?