[IC] IV Ashes | 1/31 Second Samples Update!

[Tyson]

I present to you IV Ashes, a refresh on one of my favorite sets in collaboration with IV Works!


For this run of Ashes I have corrected and added the following to the design:


- F-row has alternating colors

- Updated modifiers to standard icon mods

- Corrected the spare fn key

- Added support for Alice and Arisu layouts

- Added more novelties


We will be running a single keyset with wide capability that includes all novelty designs. This is a new product line from Joe of IV Works to offer quality keysets of popular designs with the original designer. Joe has worked closely with the manufacturer on developing the keyset and has made all the legends to his liking. Sample keysets have already been ordered for quality assurance! They will be color-matched and tested before the group buy opens. Our goal is to deliver in 120 days after the group buy closes. Proxy vendors for all major regions will be announced soon.


I had a blast working with Joe and look forward to your comments!


For a closer look please see: https://iv-works.com/ashes


IV Ashes:

Thick 1.45mm PBT Cherry Profile

Dye-sub legends

Single keyset with wide compatibility (including Alice and Arisu layouts)

Novelties included

Custom box

Unlimited Buy!

Estimated 120 day turnaround

Aiming for $99 price for the Full kit


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Renders


AV4 by IV Works

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Frog TKL by GeonWorks

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Round 1.5 Proto samples

Photos by IV Works




Photos by Tyson



In Tyson's top image GMK Ashes is on the left, v1.5 IV sample in the middle along with spacebar and v1 sample on the right. In the bottom picture v1.5 sample on top, GMK Ashes on bottom. So this round of color samples seems to be a lot closer to the Ashes grey than the first sample set. We are going to work on correcting that for the v2 proto samples!

IV Ashes v1.5 sample on an AV4.1 sound test, so people can know what these caps will sound like on a board!

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Round 1 Proto samples

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Photos by IV Works




Photos by Tyson

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Base Kit




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Deskmats

Ariandel


Darkroot


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Metal Artisans

Bonfire


Humanity


PROTO SAMPLES

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Thanks
Thank you IV for the amazing renders and all the support on this project being the main vendor!
Thank you for the supporting GMK Ashes! I'm glad you guys love the set as much as I do!
Thank you to my Discord for all the love and support!


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[AstralYT]

Ashes with and 120 days turnaround time?

Yes please!

Please no shrink caps coz reverse dye-sub.

Please no space bar warp.

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[rodok]

This is sick, perfect for an arisu user.

[suyashr99]

Already love GMK ashes, so looking forward to supporting this set being run by 2 amazing dudes

[hali]

very interested in seeing samples

[_IanOfEarth]

This looks so awesome and cool to see IV involved! I am typing this on my Av3 😍

Please add two 1.5u Super keys and a second 1u Alt key either to the base kit or an extension kit to add support for macOS 7u and HHKB layouts. I am aware the Novelties would let you fill that layout, but I would love to see the normal mods added too for those who do not want to use novelties on the bottom row for a cleaner look or don't like the novelties but like the colorway.

[RachaXD]

I'm all in!

[ben56k]

hum interesting deskmat.

[lys.nordique]

yes

[Izeri]

Very interested on seeing samples for those, is there any chance to get another kit with the alt alphas that were offered on the original run?

[_rubik]

I feel like this ran pretty recently, but maybe the pandemic has accelerated my perception of time.

Edit: Ok I'm not seeing things: GMK Ashes GB threat started Feb of 2020. Both this IC and that GB are in the Spy thread atm

[Neely_12]

The deskmats look amazing. If it's priced under $100, this would be a very compelling option, especially if the reverse dyesub is decent. Good luck!

[Krolyk]

Looks great

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[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Is there a limit on the number of metal artisans? Gmk Ashes buyers will want in there...

[Flybeck]

This looks awesome.

[lakeboredom]

How are the icon mods different again?

[pillowman]

Look, price, and turnaround. Bruh

[Tyson]

How are the icon mods different again?

They are normal icon mods, where as GMK Ashes had left centered icon mods.

[DERBS]

Any Chance for 3U bars?

[elongatedmusk]

In solely for that lead time

[factoryofidols]

This seems like a prime candidate for 3-key 40s support, would love to see it.

[Lenux]

Good, Ashes in PBT i'm in.

[TyPo.mk]

Who is the actual manu of this? I looked at IVs website and that’s apparently some dude who plays lacrosse

[Magnificent Bureaucrat]

Who is the actual manu of this? I looked at IVs website and that’s apparently some dude who plays lacrosse

Good question. The absence of a specific manufacturer would suggest we're looking at a nameless factory rather than one of the big hitters, which totally makes sense if you're trying to keep the price down.

On that point it would be good to see the proposed $99 price in the original post rather than tucked away in the IC form.

[HelloThisIsDog]

I for one would prefer to have black accents with mod legends rather than forced novelties. But I understand if that’s too complicated and redundant!

[depletedvespene]

Not sure about getting the kit (although good PBT is difficult to resist), but I'll definitely be getting the Ariandel deskmat.

[Faceman76]

I was just looking for the V1 on the MM yesterday.  Guessing the one for $300 really isn't going anywhere now, lol.

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[Tyson]

I was just looking for the V1 on the MM yesterday.  Guessing the one for $300 really isn't going anywhere now, lol.

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Some people like PBT, others like only GMK, I'm sure the price for the set will still be how it is since this isn't a GMK set. Don't get me wrong, I don't really approve of people flipping the set, but that's the way it's become with how scarce the set is to get. I sold all my extras at extras price and they sold in less than 10 mins. I'd love to see the price of the GMK Ashes to lower after this set runs, but realistically I don't really see that happening.

[_rubik]

I was just looking for the V1 on the MM yesterday.  Guessing the one for $300 really isn't going anywhere now, lol.

Some people like PBT, others like only GMK, I'm sure the price for the set will still be how it is since this isn't a GMK set. Don't get me wrong, I don't really approve of people flipping the set, but that's the way it's become with how scarce the set is to get. I sold all my extras at extras price and they sold in less than 10 mins. I'd love to see the price of the GMK Ashes to lower after this set runs, but realistically I don't really see that happening.

As I see it, you're 1) addressing a scarcity issue 2) setting a good example with a fast turnaround 3) adding a little variation to the market -- a triple win in my book.

Super excited to see samples.

[Faceman76]

 I hate shiny, slippery keycaps and will buy PBT whenever possible.

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[alevyish]

Super excited for this.

[Ashen_21]

Oh my god yes!!! Those artisans are so damn gorgeous!!!

[PJohns]

I want this on my board yesterday.

[AASH]

Set looks good! Would you consider some sort of 40s support? For a single base, I would recommend 3 key : 1.75u r2 backspace, 1.5u r3 Enter and 1.25 r3 Tab are generally used and allow for a wide physical compatibility among 40s, from 12us to 12.75, passing by some 13us
Thanks for your consideration!

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[audax989]

really good kitting.

shame this is limited to 500 sets. I think you guys can definitely sell these off.

Interested to see the samples when they come out.

[eljudio42]

any chance of having a bonfire artisan? like having a coiled sword and everything cast in resin?

[jtqx]

Please clarify if its normal dyesub or reverse dyesub/5 side dyesub. Given that alpha font colours are lighter than the keycaps itself, I would assume its 5 side dyesub. Please do not omit such information, especially because of the quality issues surrounding this method of dyesub.

If its 5 side, please clarify if the warping and shrinking issues that come along with this method will be fully resolved or if your QC will cover such flaws.

Also, given that the manufacturer is new and their quality unproven, I think your IC is too early because you have yet to receive samples, and you won’t be able to confirm what you have claimed on the IC.

I urge people considering this set to hold off any impulses until pictures of samples are shown as PBT, 5 sided dyesub sets tend to have many issues regarding QC, colour, warpage, shrinkage and the like.

[interchri]

ashes

[Xeptance]

I really like the clean, minimal look of this set. Those deskmats are really nice too!

[balbin]

Looks great, and also it's the perfect time for new manufacturers.

I also would like to have the option of the black accent of Esc and Enter to be non-novelties, like the GMK version had.

[KKoNaM]

Please clarify if its normal dyesub or reverse dyesub/5 side dyesub. Given that alpha font colours are lighter than the keycaps itself, I would assume its 5 side dyesub. Please do not omit such information, especially because of the quality issues surrounding this method of dyesub.

If its 5 side, please clarify if the warping and shrinking issues that come along with this method will be fully resolved or if your QC will cover such flaws.

Also, given that the manufacturer is new and their quality unproven, I think your IC is too early because you have yet to receive samples, and you won’t be able to confirm what you have claimed on the IC.

I urge people considering this set to hold off any impulses until pictures of samples are shown as PBT, 5 sided dyesub sets tend to have many issues regarding QC, colour, warpage, shrinkage and the like.

This should be the very first thing that a new PBT manufacture has to clarify before launching a groupbuy

[CookieFlow]

Looks very interesting.

But I guess that means no EU Vendor? That would be a shame.

Also please don't make the metalcaps too limited.

[piit79]

Looks great, will probably get a set at this price.

Is there any chance for some minimum ortho support in the base? I guess not, right

[Friendship]

Interested!

one little nitpick -  the 0 in the numpad is light mod color while the rest of the numbers are that dark alpha color

[Bonsa]

Single keyset with wide compatibility (including Alice and Arisu layouts)

Great to hear! I see you're still missing a few keys for (basic) 40's compat though. Could you at least look into including the "3 key" support please?
3 key being:
a.    R2 1.75u Backspace
b.    R3 1.5u Enter
c.    R3 1.25u Tab
The 40's community would be very greatful!

small edit: I do agree with the people asking for samples before the GB for sure and would also like to ask for an EU vendor pretty please

[R4YN3]

If we are unlucky and don't manage to get a set, will the artisans still be available to non set buyers? Also, will there be a max amount?

[HappyB0T]

Seems like a pretty easy pickup for me!

[kwitiii]

Definitely in for this if it gets the 3 key 40s support! Hoping this can be accommodated because I really love this set

[Mecxs]

Definitely needs 3-key 40s.

[santela]

Oh yes. But why limited... I'm never fast enough for limited.