104 US ANSI Double shot replacements for Filco Order

[itlnstln]

I'm down with the diamond.

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[Daniel Beaver]

Diamond is fine. I'm not too picky about the particulars.

[Fwiffo]

How about "Meta"? :-p

[Rally Man]

Please don't forget to add me to the list, 2 sets please!  Thanks.

[Henry]

Count me in for one set.

[WhiteRice]

I think that diamond is the way go, maybe we'll have a definitive logo for the next set.

We are quickly approaching the time to order

Just some loose ends,

Does anyone have a sample image of the ISO enter key? I'm not familiar with it and I need an example for Signature. The good news is they would be able to produce it.

I also asked about the stepped capslock key and that is also feasible.

Awaiting quotes on both.

[gregh]

Sign me up for one set.

[Culinia]

I would be interested in a set...only if it has international keys i.e. large enter key and small shift key.

[WhiteRice]

I would be interested in a set...only if it has international keys i.e. large enter key and small shift key.

I need details on these keys, a picture even would be good.

[WhiteRice]

Is this what you mean? If so it looks like one of the diamond keys would fit for the short shift.

[Culinia]

Yes I think so!

I am going to upload a photo of mine.

PS, would it be possible to get a blank / T and N bump home row keys? Since typing in colemak here. Probably not but don't hurt to ask? lol.

[Culinia]

Here we are!

[WhiteRice]

Perfect! I sent them to Signature and we should be hearing back from them shortly.

How many blank keys a necessary to accommodate all international keyboards?

[Megaweapon]

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see anyone* reply indicating that they loved Windows logo'ed meta keys.

So if we were to only get the diamond keys that would reduce the cost, right?


* - "Anyone" in this context meaning "Anyone who is actually participating in the order"

[itlnstln]

I certainly don't mind the Windows key, but I do like the diamond and if it's cheaper, all the better.

[SmallWalrus]

Sign me up for 1 set too. I prefer diamond as well.

[WhiteRice]

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see anyone* reply indicating that they loved Windows logo'ed meta keys.

So if we were to only get the diamond keys that would reduce the cost, right?


* - "Anyone" in this context meaning "Anyone who is actually participating in the order"

Windows keys are  part of the set, so the diamond will be in addition too.

I got pricing information of the J shaped enter keys and the stepped capslock.

If we get a stepped capslock key we also get a discount on the long control so they end up being $0.80/each.

The J shaped enter keys are $2.39/each.

Food for thought.

[jnsjr]

Here's a vote both the stepped capslock key and the long control.  Both of which are filco compatible right?

[woebtz]

Please put me down for a set!

[WhiteRice]

We need to decide if we want the J shaped enter w/ two blanks.

I'm preparing to start collecting payments. So please try decide how many sets you want if you want more than one.

[ironman31]

Have we decided about the size/placement of the font yet?

[WhiteRice]

Have we decided about the size/placement of the font yet?

The majority likes the large centered legends.

[ironman31]

The majority likes the large centered legends.

Ok. Good. I agree with them if my vote matters at this point in time.

[nanu]

So who isn't buying but voted anyway? :whistle:

[Laxian Key]

Long time lurker's first post:

Really appreciate all the work you are putting into this WhiteRice and I was interested but I was really looking for "boring" Helvetia in the standard keyboard placement (upper left); all black keys. Might be my monitor, but the grey keys have a greenish tinge. The different keys/fonts also give the keyboard a cobbled together look...

I'll take a pass and wait for the Majestouch double shots.

[Sam]

I'm in for a set if it includes the stepped Caps Lock and the J Enter.  Seeing as nobody else seems interested though in the J Enter, I guess it's not fair to include it for everyone else.  But if there's several people who want it, then we could split the cost between us for the 50 pieces (and divide the 50 pieces equally among us).  If there's 5 of us, that's $23.90 extra we'd pay for 10 J Enters.

[sealcouch]

I'm interested in a set.

[pipedream]

Aw heck put me down for one set. And I would really like an ISO enter key, if possible.

[WhiteRice]

Long time lurker's first post:

Really appreciate all the work you are putting into this WhiteRice and I was interested but I was really looking for "boring" Helvetia in the standard keyboard placement (upper left); all black keys. Might be my monitor, but the grey keys have a greenish tinge. The different keys/fonts also give the keyboard a cobbled together look...

I'll take a pass and wait for the Majestouch double shots.

Most accurate pic btw. Thanks for the props

[WhiteRice]

I went through the thread there are around six people who want J shaped enter and some blanks.

J shaped enter are $2.39 / each

blanks will probably be $0.60 / each

Sorry guys but I don't think there is enough demand to justify the cost for the whole order.

I could ask signature for a smaller run of like 10 sets J-enters w/ two blank caps. The cost will be higher. You would have to pay extra for these set in addition to the base set.

[Kaishi]

I'd like to be in on this order for 1x set! and I'd like a full set of all the options, please Prices are very reasonable.

Think they'll work with a Rosewill RK-9000?

EDIT: To clarify:
KEY COLOR: Black or Dark Grey (As per the OP)
LEGEND COLOR: White or Red (OP configuration is fine)
FONT: Default as per the OP.  Looks sexy like an old typewriter.
TO FIT: Rosewill RK-9000 (which should be identical to a Filco)
OPTIONS DESIRED: WASD Orange (with arrows too, ideally), CTRL, CAPS, Geek Hack
OPTIONS NOT DESIRED: J-Enter, Tiny [ \ | ], Tiny [<-Backspace], Diamond aka Meta, Apple Keys

With that said I'd be happy to have a full set of all the optional keys, and would pay to have them made.  If the only way to get what I want is to get all of what everyone wants, then so be it.

[Tr0j4nM4x1mus]

I will buy a set ....please count me in...all options

[Sam]

I wouldn't mind paying extra for the J-Enter as long as it was reasonable.  Same for some blanks if they're not part of the order.  Would the blanks be in the green-gray color or the dark-gray, or one of each?

[WhiteRice]

Think they'll work with a Rosewill RK-9000?

Yes, should be 100% compatible.

I wouldn't mind paying extra for the J-Enter as long as it was reasonable.  Same for some blanks if they're not part of the order.  Would the blanks be in the green-gray color or the dark-gray, or one of each?

The blanks will be the same color as the other character keys.

[Sam]

That's fine.  Please post once the others who want those keys have responded and you can come up with a final price.

[Kaishi]

I'm also happy to pre-pay in full as soon as the details are finalized and submitted to the manufacturer.

EDIT: Deleted the accidental double-post.  I thought someone had replied in the interim but I was mistaken. (Dang it, it won't delete.  Why is there a delete function if it doesn't work? Does it need mod-approval to delete a post? I apologize.)

Is there actually anyone who wants Windows logo keys? Cause if everyone can agree on some OS-agnostic icon for those keys, they won't need to be "alternate" keys, we just wouldn't need Windows ones at all. What about the context menu key?

(some ideas for meta keys if you have unicodey fonts)
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Honestly, I'd be okay with any of the options.  I'm fine with the little windows flag too.  What I don't want to see is a bloody Apple logo on my keyboard because that will put me in a foul mood.

I do rather like the circular embossing that Microsoft has been pushing on keyboard manufacturers because I find myself much less likely to accidentally press the key if I can feel a difference.  That said, I rarely make errors in that group... finger memory and all.

We do need to agree on a single thing.  If we can't agree on a non-windows symbol, I propose we go with the windows flag just because it is standard and doesn't tend to offend.

[Kaishi]

Is there actually anyone who wants Windows logo keys? Cause if everyone can agree on some OS-agnostic icon for those keys, they won't need to be "alternate" keys, we just wouldn't need Windows ones at all. What about the context menu key?

(some ideas for meta keys if you have unicodey fonts)
☺ ☃ ☠ ☢ ☣ ♘ ♠ ♿ ⚛ ⚰ ⚱

Honestly, I'd be okay with any of the options.  I'm fine with the little windows flag too.  What I don't want to see is a bloody Apple logo on my keyboard because that will put me in a foul mood.

I do rather like the circular embossing that Microsoft has been pushing on keyboard manufacturers because I find myself much less likely to accidentally press the key if I can feel a difference.  That said, I rarely make errors in that group... finger memory and all.

We do need to agree on a single thing.  If we can't agree on a non-windows symbol, I propose we go with the windows flag just because it is standard and doesn't tend to offend.

[wirefish]

Eh, I'd rather anything other than a Windows symbol... I bet it offends just as much as an Apple logo But it sounds like a diamond is a good, unobjectionable choice.

[Culinia]

I wouldn't mind paying extra for the J-Enter as long as it was reasonable.  Same for some blanks if they're not part of the order.  Would the blanks be in the green-gray color or the dark-gray, or one of each?

Same here, I would not mind paying a reasonable amount extra for the bigger enter key.

Would prefer two blank keys with the bump found on qwerty F and J keys though, because I try and convert my keyboard to colemak layout.

Also I would not mind a windows key.

[pipedream]

I went through the thread there are around six people who want J shaped enter and some blanks.

J shaped enter are $2.39 / each

blanks will probably be $0.60 / each

Sorry guys but I don't think there is enough demand to justify the cost for the whole order.

I could ask signature for a smaller run of like 10 sets J-enters w/ two blank caps. The cost will be higher. You would have to pay extra for these set in addition to the base set.

I'll be fine with paying a higher price to get the ISO enter and blanks.

[ironman31]

Diamond's fine. Was this key going to be double shot or pad printed?

[Kaishi]

Diamond's fine. Was this key going to be double shot or pad printed?

This is a really good question.  I almost never see the windows / meta / OS key doubleshot.  With that said, is it possible to get it done the same as the rest?

Also, are there any keys which are infeasible to have doubleshot? When I think of a set of doubleshot keys, I think 100% doubleshot.

That said, I'm sure we can all agree on one approach or another.  If certain keys are just a pain, other printing methods are acceptable by me, so long as the overwhelming majority are doubleshot.

[zefrer]

I'm up for getting ISO enter key and blanks in regular order, could use the enter key at some point in the future.

But yeah, no win key/logos please, it offends Diamond is fine.

[Kaishi]

I'm up for getting ISO enter key and blanks in regular order, could use the enter key at some point in the future.

But yeah, no win key/logos please, it offends Diamond is fine.

Apparently Windows key is included, diamond or anything else would be in addition.  I don't mind paying the extra cost to get a diamond key if there is enough of a demand, but it also doesn't matter very much to me.

[WhiteRice]

Should be a slow day at work today, I'll be keeping an eye on the thread.

Hopefully I'll hear back form Signature about final pricing details.

If you need a response immediately pm me.

[laden3]

wow, we reached 50 sets now, but...... why there are 53 voters -.-'''

[keyboardlover]

wow, we reached 50 sets now, but...... why there are 53 voters -.-'''

I voted 'other' for topre replacement keycaps. =)

[ironman31]

I voted 'other' for topre replacement keycaps. =)

Good idea. But click clack should be done soon and you can buy a full set of novelty keys! (Shouldn't be THAT expensive)

[Kaishi]

Is there any reason we can't treat 50 orders as the minimum?  I mean, if there are 55 interested people, or 55 sets to be sold to any number of people, couldn't we just make the run larger? In theory, that would actually decrease the per-unit cost.

Unless the OP disagrees, I move to say that 50 is the minimum.  So long as at least 50 people want these, we can make it happen.

[ethanb]

Oh dear, are they already all sold? I registered just to post here and say I was interested.

If it's possible to extend the order, I want the control key to replace caps lock and the diamond keys as well. And a GeekHack key, why not?