Seems incredible. Nice colors, options, and with an interesting profile. I see no mention of GMK, or Signature Plastics. Who is actually manufacturing this set.
You kids have it too good these days. In my day we would be fapping over paper thin SP DCS, and we LIKED it. :D
Edit: The Milestone was really unappreciated, it certainly deserved more love, but I guess, these days, we prefer Massdrop
Coming Thursday. "Note: The Massdrop x Mito Canvas XDA Custom Keycap Set will be available starting January 19th at 6 a.m. PT."
A couple kits have been re-organized and a major new kit was introduced, please let me know what you think!
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1572895
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1572747
None of my weird layouts go along with the simplicity/beauty of this set, having 1.75/1.25 arrows as in the original Milestone GB would've been nice, as far as I gather, XDA is pretty agile, but oh well
I'm continually looking for a compact / good looking ~65%-ish keyboard to go along with the set, not missing the Rama 65 GB would've been a solution, this version of the Red Scarf: https://world.taobao.com/item/521123137875.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-3817085419.55.zADO6D - with beefy edges looks like an ideal candidate, but sadly, this version didn't make it to prime time, it only exists in taobao - The Clueboard is also a good candidate
Basic Text + Text Mods + Tsangan + Wozniak is currently what I'm leaning towards
Anyway, this stage of GB's/Drop's is always a struggle for me :)
I really want to like this set. But the icons are as inscrutable as they are innovative, and the cool gray with warm beige just clashes to my eyes. I think if the modifiers were a light brown instead of a cool gray, I could put up with the icons.
I really want to like this set. But the icons are as inscrutable as they are innovative, and the cool gray with warm beige just clashes to my eyes. I think if the modifiers were a light brown instead of a cool gray, I could put up with the icons.
My criticism is modifier selection, instead of repeating some modifiers in multiple sets (for example the 1.75u shift), more/unique modifiers could've been added
I really want to like this set. But the icons are as inscrutable as they are innovative, and the cool gray with warm beige just clashes to my eyes. I think if the modifiers were a light brown instead of a cool gray, I could put up with the icons.
I'm not really sure I'd call it innovative.
From my point of view, "XDA Milestone" was innovative with the usage of left-aligned legends on spherical keycaps, it's not that it hasn't been done before, but in my opinion, "XDA Milestone" did it right
However, "XDA Milestone" seriously lacked consistency, it was like a native SP set in terms of consistency, legends/modifiers seemingly had different sizes, alphas were left-aligned, modifiers were center aligned
MiTo's "Canvas XDA" seems very consistent, even more consistent than the examples nubbinator provided
My criticism is modifier selection, instead of repeating some modifiers in multiple sets (for example the 1.75u shift), more/unique modifiers could've been added
Very interesting, thanks for the review
Is this what the final product looks like? From the discussion, it sounds as if the initial samples MiTo received had these problems, but that was a couple weeks ago before the drop's shipdate.
Last word on it has been that Mito's working with XDA to improve their dye-sub lines.
Is this what the final product looks like? From the discussion, it sounds as if the initial samples MiTo received had these problems, but that was a couple weeks ago before the drop's shipdate.Last word on it has been that Mito's working with XDA to improve their dye-sub lines.
I clicked on the link and looked up the source. Seems these are just production samples and the final sets haven't been made yet. However, MiTo seemed pleased with them, which worries me. I wasn't in the GB, but I hoped to nab a set later on. I hope they can be made thinner.
Where did he say that the next round would already be 'as close as possible'? This is just a second attempt and there will likely be a third one before we can expect to get 'as close to the render as possible'.Is this what the final product looks like? From the discussion, it sounds as if the initial samples MiTo received had these problems, but that was a couple weeks ago before the drop's shipdate.Last word on it has been that Mito's working with XDA to improve their dye-sub lines.
I clicked on the link and looked up the source. Seems these are just production samples and the final sets haven't been made yet. However, MiTo seemed pleased with them, which worries me. I wasn't in the GB, but I hoped to nab a set later on. I hope they can be made thinner.
here is MiTo's latest update https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648 (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648)
tl,dr: he updated the files and the next round of sample should be as close to the render as possible.
Where did he say that the next round would already be 'as close as possible'? This is just a second attempt and there will likely be a third one before we can expect to get 'as close to the render as possible'.Is this what the final product looks like? From the discussion, it sounds as if the initial samples MiTo received had these problems, but that was a couple weeks ago before the drop's shipdate.Last word on it has been that Mito's working with XDA to improve their dye-sub lines.
I clicked on the link and looked up the source. Seems these are just production samples and the final sets haven't been made yet. However, MiTo seemed pleased with them, which worries me. I wasn't in the GB, but I hoped to nab a set later on. I hope they can be made thinner.
here is MiTo's latest update https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648 (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648)
tl,dr: he updated the files and the next round of sample should be as close to the render as possible.
Jesus H Christ indeed. I have no idea why one would not write accurately after a tl,dr tag, god. A better "tl,dr" would have been: Mito has made some changes and thinks that the next samples are going to be better. Why you would put words in Mito's mouth is beyond me. At least put a 'in my opinion' before spouting nonsense.Where did he say that the next round would already be 'as close as possible'? This is just a second attempt and there will likely be a third one before we can expect to get 'as close to the render as possible'.Is this what the final product looks like? From the discussion, it sounds as if the initial samples MiTo received had these problems, but that was a couple weeks ago before the drop's shipdate.Last word on it has been that Mito's working with XDA to improve their dye-sub lines.
I clicked on the link and looked up the source. Seems these are just production samples and the final sets haven't been made yet. However, MiTo seemed pleased with them, which worries me. I wasn't in the GB, but I hoped to nab a set later on. I hope they can be made thinner.
here is MiTo's latest update https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648 (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648)
tl,dr: he updated the files and the next round of sample should be as close to the render as possible.
It's a "TL;DR", OK? Did I put a quotation anywhere to make you think that I was quoting MiTo's words? Jesus H Christ people these days.
Jesus H Christ indeed. I have no idea why one would not write accurately after a tl,dr tag, god. A better "tl,dr" would have been: Mito has made some changes and thinks that the next samples are going to be better. Why you would put words in Mito's mouth is beyond me. At least put a 'in my opinion' before spouting nonsense.Where did he say that the next round would already be 'as close as possible'? This is just a second attempt and there will likely be a third one before we can expect to get 'as close to the render as possible'.Is this what the final product looks like? From the discussion, it sounds as if the initial samples MiTo received had these problems, but that was a couple weeks ago before the drop's shipdate.Last word on it has been that Mito's working with XDA to improve their dye-sub lines.
I clicked on the link and looked up the source. Seems these are just production samples and the final sets haven't been made yet. However, MiTo seemed pleased with them, which worries me. I wasn't in the GB, but I hoped to nab a set later on. I hope they can be made thinner.
here is MiTo's latest update https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648 (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648)
tl,dr: he updated the files and the next round of sample should be as close to the render as possible.
It's a "TL;DR", OK? Did I put a quotation anywhere to make you think that I was quoting MiTo's words? Jesus H Christ people these days.
The problem with stating that they should be as close as possible is that you do not acknowledge the option of the samples getting better with a second iteration round. Mito has only stated that the next samples will probably be better, nothing about the ultimate accuracy you are assuming is going to happen. Maybe you have mixed his intentions and hopes with his expectations.Jesus H Christ indeed. I have no idea why one would not write accurately after a tl,dr tag, god. A better "tl,dr" would have been: Mito has made some changes and thinks that the next samples are going to be better. Why you would put words in Mito's mouth is beyond me. At least put a 'in my opinion' before spouting nonsense.Where did he say that the next round would already be 'as close as possible'? This is just a second attempt and there will likely be a third one before we can expect to get 'as close to the render as possible'.Is this what the final product looks like? From the discussion, it sounds as if the initial samples MiTo received had these problems, but that was a couple weeks ago before the drop's shipdate.Last word on it has been that Mito's working with XDA to improve their dye-sub lines.
I clicked on the link and looked up the source. Seems these are just production samples and the final sets haven't been made yet. However, MiTo seemed pleased with them, which worries me. I wasn't in the GB, but I hoped to nab a set later on. I hope they can be made thinner.
here is MiTo's latest update https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648 (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-canvas-xda-custom-keycap-set/talk/1712648)
tl,dr: he updated the files and the next round of sample should be as close to the render as possible.
It's a "TL;DR", OK? Did I put a quotation anywhere to make you think that I was quoting MiTo's words? Jesus H Christ people these days.
Did MiTo updated the files? Yes, he did. Why did he updated the files? People complaint 1st sample was nothing like the render so he has to updated the files to get the sample 'as close to render as possible'. I don't have to put a single word in MiTo's mouth, he posted a screen-length reply so you are welcome to read through the whole thing.
These ended up coming out interesting, to say the last. Seems like an entirely different thickness to the font, opposed to what was shown and people who bought are whining in the discussion now. So glad I bailed last second on buying because of the price. There are also quite a few screw ups if you inspected them. For instance, the G is positioned incorrectly when compared to the render. Some of the number symbols look like dye blotches, like the percentage sign. Whoever did the dye on these did a really bad job, unless he specifically requested them to be done like this.
I hope he figures it for his next batch and gets them closer to the render, or maybe switch to a better dye guy, as I'd love to grab a set if he can replicate the render font.
Render:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LNdh5iD.jpg)
Actual:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Olu10Op.jpg)
The problem with stating that they should be as close as possible is that you do not acknowledge the option of the samples getting better with a second iteration round. Mito has only stated that the next samples will probably be better, nothing about the ultimate accuracy you are assuming is going to happen. Maybe you have mixed his intentions and hopes with his expectations.
'Should be' is a 'will be' with a higher than 50% probability as percieved by the writer. 'As close to ... as possible' when inverted is the same as 'impossible to get closer to ...'.The problem with stating that they should be as close as possible is that you do not acknowledge the option of the samples getting better with a second iteration round. Mito has only stated that the next samples will probably be better, nothing about the ultimate accuracy you are assuming is going to happen. Maybe you have mixed his intentions and hopes with his expectations.
'Should be' is the operative word here, by saying 'should be' I'm fully aware of the possibilities that the sample might get even worse. If I said 'will be' then your argument would have some legs to stand on. And in all of my working life, never has 'as close to... as possible' or 'as soon as possible' or 'as much as possible' been construed as the 'ultimate accuracy' perceived by you.
You can keep on disputing my writing as much as you like, I thank you for keep bumping the thread. Peace out!
This set is getting another run (https://imgur.com/gvdLKsY). I'd currently overspend for what I'm after, but knowing another drop is in the works, it might not be worth it.