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SA Skyriter Keycap Set
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Updates
May 11, 2021
SA Skyriter is now shipping!
April 19, 2021
Kits are being collated now and will ship to vendors shortly!
November 14, 2020
Not much to update at this time. Production has been paid for and colour chips along with typewriter keycaps have been sent to Signature Plastics for matching. Will update again once samples have been received.
General Info
Welcome and please have your boarding passes ready for flight SA Skyriter!
SA Skyriter is a keycap set based on the early 50s Smith-Corona Skyriter typewriter. SA Skyriter brings the deep rich forest, seafoam, and olive green colours from the original typewriter and applies them to keycaps fit for our modern MX style switches.
(https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/smith-corona-angle-hires.jpg)
The group buy for SA Skyriter will run August 7 to 28, 2020 and will be available for unlimited pre-order world-wide at Daily Clack, DeskHero, Mykeyboard.eu, NovelKeys, and zFrontier. Please see the vendors section for pricing and regions. Expected shipping time is end of March 2021.
Specifications
- Designed by Christopher Janzen (cijanzen)
- Manufactured by Signature Plastics in USA
- SA Profile (112343)
- Doubleshot ABS Keycaps
- Compatible with Cherry MX switches and clones
Colours
SA Skyriter will match Pantone colours specially selected to reference the original Smith-Corona Skyriter typewriter colours for the alphas (627 C) and legends (2260 C) along with original typewriter keycap samples for the modifiers (Custom).
Please keep in mind the images shown are renders of the product and are only used to estimate the final product. The end product may vary in color from the renders as they are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate to the end product.
(https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/pantone-swatches-hi-res.jpg)
Vendors & Pricing
NovelKeys (USA/Americas) (https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/frontpage/products/sa-skyriter)
DeskHero (Canada) (https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/keycap-sets/products/sa-skywriter)
Mykeyboard.eu (Europe) (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/sa-skyriter_328/)
Daily Clack (Oceania) (https://dailyclack.com/products/sa-skyriter)
zFrontier (Asia) (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/sa-skyriter)
zFrontier (China) (http://www.zfrontier.com/mch/lL8gnVOdJbgl)
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Kits
Alphas
The Alphas kit includes all your standard alpha keys + 6.25u and 7u Spacebars. Unless you plan on using another kit with a different SA set, you’ll need this kit.
(https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/7c2f33b048fa47a96ccbbf501b5d01a3be300dc1/ad5c8/images/kits/alphas.png)
TKL/Specialty
The TKL/Specialty kit covers most keyboards from 60%, 65%, 75%, up to tenkeyless keyboards. HHKB/Tsangan, and even non-standard keyboards like Minila (when purchased with Spacekeys). 66-key boards like Volcano, and even GK64 are also supported with this kit due to their inclusion of 2x 2u and 2.25u shift keys.
(https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/24200c9fca1e854ee1ea419500727d3a4238a7ef/401c1/images/kits/tkl_specialty.png)
Numpad/1800/96-key Add-on
The Numpad kit offered here, when combined with the TKL kit, allows you to fill out full-sized keyboards along with additional keys for 1800 layout and 96-key layout boards.
(https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/f04fa57f30ad11d1896d871c04620437b6af20bc/c3af3/images/kits/numpad.png)
Ortho/40s Add-on
The Ortho/40s kit provides full coverage for many ortho boards like Planck, Preonic, and Iris (please keep in mind, you’ll need the spacekeys kit as well). This kit also acts as an add-on when purchased with the TKL/Specialty kit for other 40-50% users who need additional uniquely sized modifier keys.
(https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/e50cdcfdc4ef3df0c4e74bb4c4f738da0a9e0525/9e832/images/kits/ortho_40s.png)
Spacekeys
Find all of your space key needs in this kit which provides necessary coverage for ortho, 40-50%, and split-space keyboards. The spacekeys kit includes an additional “B” alpha key for Alice and Alice clones.
(https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/abd9e6f86fcd24c4be7749c9e8be1f959b0ec06f/ee770/images/kits/spacekeys.png)
Novelties
The novelties kit is full of 50’s mid-century references designed to cover key modifiers. This kit offers full 65% right column and macro-column support so you can deck out your keyboard with classic breeze block designs. ISO users, you’re not forgotten either, with a unique return key design.
(https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/adcefef20633cc853a1933ea143327b43c6bc6b3/236b6/images/kits/novelties.png)
ISO
The ISO kit, as you guessed it, adds ISO layout support. Those of you who need it know who you are!
(https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/dcb38b1a3ec72c99694f0622ce3b49fe97d3f75a/471a7/images/kits/iso.png)
NorDe
The NorDe kit adds additional European/Scandinavian language support. Don’t forget to buy the ISO kit if you need it.
(https://d33wubrfki0l68.cloudfront.net/d9fdaede041a1d9485ba7846478fda9554903b42/212ec/images/kits/norde.png)
Breeze Block Deskmat
A deskmat will be available during the group buy period to accompany SA Skyriter. The breeze block wall concept is fully realized here in a seamless geometric pattern.
(https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/kits/breezeblock-deskmat.png)
Renders
(https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/renders/3-ca66-top-high.jpg) (https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/renders/7-molly-top-high.jpg)
(https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/renders/8-preonic-high.jpg) (https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/renders/9-tmov2-high.jpg)
(https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/renders/2-j02-high.jpg) (https://skyriterkeycaps.com/images/renders/6-koala-high.jpg)
Acknowledgements & Thanks
- Huge thank you to Voodoo6k for the amazing renders and advice along the way. Check out his work on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/voodoo6k/) and be sure to check out GMK Thinkcaps (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106305)!
- Thank you to all of the vendors who are running this Group Buy.
- Thanks to all of you who provided feedback and encouragement throughout the Interest Check!
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Definitely in that one ! Good luck, hope the kits reach the MOQ.
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What does "unlimited pre-order" mean?
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What does "unlimited pre-order" mean?
Means it’s not limited to a certain amount of orders. Like, during the group buy period as many people as want to can order.
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ordered. this is must have for green lovers.
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ordered. this is must have for green lovers.
Agreed, this'll be one of like 5 cap sets I'll have in green :))
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Sick retro green keycap keyset! :eek:
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Thanks for the graphs Dvorcol!
Sales numbers are looking great after just one weekend. Thank you everyone for your support!
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New to this, never bought into a GB but what happens if I order 3 kits to complete a split keyboard and the spacebar kit doesn't reach MOQ but the others do? In other words, should I wait for all the kits I want to reach MOQ?
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New to this, never bought into a GB but what happens if I order 3 kits to complete a split keyboard and the spacebar kit doesn't reach MOQ but the others do? In other words, should I wait for all the kits I want to reach MOQ?
I have confirmation that all kits will be made so feel free to order at any time.
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I have confirmation that all kits will be made so feel free to order at any time.
Congrats, man!
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New to this, never bought into a GB but what happens if I order 3 kits to complete a split keyboard and the spacebar kit doesn't reach MOQ but the others do? In other words, should I wait for all the kits I want to reach MOQ?
I have confirmation that all kits will be made so feel free to order at any time.
Victory! :D
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Purchased all sets. Love everything about it and especially thankful for UK ISO.
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Purchased all sets. Love everything about it and especially thankful for UK ISO.
Ooof, thank you so much for the support. I’m glad we were able to support at least a few language options and ISO!
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Dumb first time buyer question - the TKL kit includes the alphas, yea? New to the hobby ;D
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Dumb first time buyer question - the TKL kit includes the alphas, yea? New to the hobby ;D
No, just what you see in pic
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Final call for SA Skyriter. The group buy ends tonight at midnight PST.
Thanks everyone for your support! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
Thanks
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Decided to pull the trigger literally last minute. Wonderful set. Kudos towards cijanzen and anyone who contributed for bringing this idea to life. Very well thought, with a spark of history behind it, something that makes sense, something you know makes it unique. I wish to see more sets like this - inspired by vintage electronics/equipment that led us to modern days, but deserve not to be forgotten. The aircraft vibe is also somehow accurate by the looks. Keyboard could very well hold a hint of some older military instruments/terminals.
Also the execution of the promotion/GB so far is nothing short of excellent and deserves a mention on it's own. Hopefully everything goes well and received set will look just as good.
PS. One more thing - us Leopolders, appreciate kitting choices and that second 2.25u shift in base very much ;)
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Decided to pull the trigger literally last minute. Wonderful set. Kudos towards cijanzen and anyone who contributed for bringing this idea to life. Very well thought, with a spark of history behind it, something that makes sense, something you know makes it unique. I wish to see more sets like this - inspired by vintage electronics/equipment that led us to modern days, but deserve not to be forgotten. The aircraft vibe is also somehow accurate by the looks. Keyboard could very well hold a hint of some older military instruments/terminals.
Also the execution of the promotion/GB so far is nothing short of excellent and deserves a mention on it's own. Hopefully everything goes well and received set will look just as good.
PS. One more thing - us Leopolders, appreciate kitting choices and that second 2.25u shift in base very much ;)
Thank you very much for the kind words and feedback. I’m glad the extra shifts didn’t go unused. I will be doing everything I can to make sure the final product is what was promised in the GB!
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Also the execution of the promotion/GB so far is nothing short of excellent and deserves a mention on it's own. Hopefully everything goes well and received set will look just as good.
Absolutely, really smooth IC + GB here. And no doubt Signature Plastics will deliver top quality.
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Final numbers
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Ah man, such a shame I missed these!, they look amazing, just got onto custom keyboard builds, so I'm really new to the scene, and thought these were beautiful, oh well, hopefully I can get something similar oneday. :)
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Ah man, such a shame I missed these!, they look amazing, just got onto custom keyboard builds, so I'm really new to the scene, and thought these were beautiful, oh well, hopefully I can get something similar oneday. :)
There will be extras after manufacturing and GB orders have shipped!
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Thanks for the info appreciated ;D Hopefully, there are some ISO extras haha, do I just follow this post to see if there are any extras?
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Thanks for the info appreciated ;D Hopefully, there are some ISO extras haha, do I just follow this post to see if there are any extras?
Yeah I’ll post here but also follow your closest vendor that hosted this group buy.
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Thanks, I'll do that :D
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A home run! Congrats Cijanzen on a successful GB!
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Almost forgot to order mine but got it in at the 11th hour!
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Congrats on the numbers. My first GB, can't wait to stick these on my first mech. I've just started watching Portlandia when I came across this group buy, maybe your pic subconsciously made me pull the trigger, feels like I'm getting key caps from the mayor of Portland himself ;D
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A home run! Congrats Cijanzen on a successful GB!
Thank you for all your kit suggestions throughout the IC phase. Even though I didn't make every suggested change ;) it wouldn't have been nearly as good without you!
Congrats on the numbers. My first GB, can't wait to stick these on my first mech. I've just started watching Portlandia when I came across this group buy, maybe your pic subconsciously made me pull the trigger, feels like I'm getting key caps from the mayor of Portland himself ;D
Thanks for your support! I'm not sure how my avatar reminds you of Portlandia because I've never seen the show but glad that it helped you enjoy the buying process more!
Almost forgot to order mine but got it in at the 11th hour!
Thanks! I'm still very excited for SA Sail!
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Was going to say, your Avatar is Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks haha, one of my favourite shows of all time!
been watching for those extras! ;D
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Was going to say, your Avatar is Dale Cooper from Twin Peaks haha, one of my favourite shows of all time!
been watching for those extras! ;D
I read this and thought for a brief moment there were Twin Peaks extras scenes to be watched.
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hello ! I'm new to the scene and kicking myself for only just discovering this set. I've searched far and wide and can't seem to find a set that I like nearly as much as SA Skyriter. I realize it might not be for a long while, but any chance that you're considering a second round sometime in the future?
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hello ! I'm new to the scene and kicking myself for only just discovering this set. I've searched far and wide and can't seem to find a set that I like nearly as much as SA Skyriter. I realize it might not be for a long while, but any chance that you're considering a second round sometime in the future?
Thank you for the compliments. Nothing is planned as of now for another round but there will be extras after the GB orders have shipped. I’d suggest signing up for the newsletter or notifications from your closest vendor to follow along!
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hello ! I'm new to the scene and kicking myself for only just discovering this set. I've searched far and wide and can't seem to find a set that I like nearly as much as SA Skyriter. I realize it might not be for a long while, but any chance that you're considering a second round sometime in the future?
Thank you for the compliments. Nothing is planned as of now for another round but there will be extras after the GB orders have shipped. I’d suggest signing up for the newsletter or notifications from your closest vendor to follow along!
noted, thank you so much!
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Would love to see this in KAT profile
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Not much to update at this time but just wanted to let everyone know where things are at. Production has been paid for and colour chips along with typewriter keycaps have been sent to Signature Plastics for matching. Will update again once samples have been received.
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The Skywriter keycap set is gorgeous! Definitely disappointed that I learned about this keycap set too late. After researching mechanical keyboards for some time now and finally purchasing one, I started looking at keycap sets and this Skyrwiter set is by far my favorite above all the others. Very nice work on setting these up and creating these keycaps. They are absolutely stunning!
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The Skywriter keycap set is gorgeous! Definitely disappointed that I learned about this keycap set too late. After researching mechanical keyboards for some time now and finally purchasing one, I started looking at keycap sets and this Skyrwiter set is by far my favorite above all the others. Very nice work on setting these up and creating these keycaps. They are absolutely stunning!
If you are fast enough to grab them, there will be extras :)
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The Skywriter keycap set is gorgeous! Definitely disappointed that I learned about this keycap set too late. After researching mechanical keyboards for some time now and finally purchasing one, I started looking at keycap sets and this Skyrwiter set is by far my favorite above all the others. Very nice work on setting these up and creating these keycaps. They are absolutely stunning!
If you are fast enough to grab them, there will be extras :)
Oh interesting, where should I be looking for these? Also thank you for the heads up!
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Oh interesting, where should I be looking for these? Also thank you for the heads up!
vendors normally have extra and sell after they fulfill GB orders, that goes quickly, you need to watch closely, will be a bit stressful ......
some buyer may change mind and sell his/hers at higher price shortly after he/she gets it, that's up to how much you really want it :cool:
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Not much to update at this time but just wanted to let everyone know where things are at. Production has been paid for and colour chips along with typewriter keycaps have been sent to Signature Plastics for matching. Will update again once samples have been received.
Looking forward to it. Is there a Discord for SA Skywriter?
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Not much to update at this time but just wanted to let everyone know where things are at. Production has been paid for and colour chips along with typewriter keycaps have been sent to Signature Plastics for matching. Will update again once samples have been received.
Looking forward to it. Is there a Discord for SA Skywriter?
No, I don’t have time to manage a discord.
All updates will be posted here and on Keebtalk.
Nothing to report just yet. Colours are being sampled and approved and I’m just waiting on the alphas sample from Signature Plastics before this goes into production.
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The title says in production though. Is that a mistype?
Oh, I see. You’ve made payment. Gotcha. So the ball is in their court. :thumb:
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Status Update: Colours have been approved! I'm incredibly pleased with the results. Here are the samples provided by Signature Plastics.
I have done my best to accurately convey the colours from the samples to the camera to sRGB to your screen. Please keep in mind that all monitors and even web browsers will present colours differently so representational accuracy is certainly not guaranteed.
Suffice to say, These colours match the pantone swatches and original typewriter keycap incredibly well and I think you will all be happy with how they turn out.
(https://i.imgur.com/joT4xyR.jpg)
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Looking very good.
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Exciting!
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With the color matching approved is this still on track for shipping in March?
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With the color matching approved is this still on track for shipping in March?
We are looking at probably late April for shipping to vendors given the holidays, COVID, and cross-border related delays for samples.
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Thanks, appreciate the update.
Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk
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With the color matching approved is this still on track for shipping in March?
We are looking at probably late April for shipping to vendors given the holidays, COVID, and cross-border related delays for samples.
Still a great turnaround time based on how long other keysets are taking. Really excited to get this in!
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With the color matching approved is this still on track for shipping in March?
We are looking at probably late April for shipping to vendors given the holidays, COVID, and cross-border related delays for samples.
Appreciate the clear communication, thank you!
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Regret of not joining when it ran has oficially kicked in...
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So what's everyone planning on putting these caps onto? I've got a Powder Coating Grey Time 80 coming soon that I'm excited to finish off with these.
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Deskpads arrived and will ship out from NovelKeys tomorrow!
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Desert coloured Skogg Reboot
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So what's everyone planning on putting these caps onto? I've got a Powder Coating Grey Time 80 coming soon that I'm excited to finish off with these.
Salvation most likely, either that or titanium cerakoted QXP
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Any updates? Is this still on track for late April?
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Any updates? Is this still on track for late April?
I haven’t heard anything from Signature Plastics that would suggest otherwise.
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Kits are currently being collated by Signature Plastics and will ship to vendors shortly!
Sneak peek:
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Looks out of this world!
Cijanzen thanks for keeping us informed throughout this whole time. Appreciate it a lot and will look closely to every GB you happen to come up with in the future! We are lucky to have you in the community!
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Looks out of this world!
Cijanzen thanks for keeping us informed throughout this whole time. Appreciate it a lot and will look closely to every GB you happen to come up with in the future! We are lucky to have you in the community!
Thank you for the kind words! I’m here along all of you in excitement for this set and I always appreciate clear communication in the GBs I join. Just hoping to do right by everyone who joined me in this!
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Those look nice! The modifiers seem a bit darker/browner than the renders, but it's lovely.
Novelties look awesome.
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Looking lovely!
Regret not picking up the numpad kit during GB. Hopefully it won't be too hard to get during extras sales.
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Those look nice! The modifiers seem a bit darker/browner than the renders, but it's lovely.
Novelties look awesome.
Thanks! Yes, the modifiers closely match the original typewriter modifiers which were used for colour sampling.
Here’s a better photo with subjectively better lighting from the samples that were used:
(https://i.imgur.com/1iGx3Xe.jpg)
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Looking lovely!
Regret not picking up the numpad kit during GB. Hopefully it won't be too hard to get during extras sales.
There will be extras, so just keep an eye out from your closest vendor for when they go on sale!
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The retro-vibe is strong with this one, and I love it.
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Those look nice! The modifiers seem a bit darker/browner than the renders, but it's lovely.
Novelties look awesome.
Thanks! Yes, the modifiers closely match the original typewriter modifiers which were used for colour sampling.
Here’s a better photo with subjectively better lighting from the samples that were used:
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(https://i.imgur.com/1iGx3Xe.jpg)
.....God damn..... I NEED to snag an extra!
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Wow! Looks so damn good!
Looking forward to this! :)
Those look nice! The modifiers seem a bit darker/browner than the renders, but it's lovely.
Novelties look awesome.
Thanks! Yes, the modifiers closely match the original typewriter modifiers which were used for colour sampling.
Here’s a better photo with subjectively better lighting from the samples that were used:
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/1iGx3Xe.jpg)
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It's my first GB. And I saw the update of immanent delivery yesterday. Being middle-aged I was quite surprised of the level of exited happiness that hit me. Followed by an almost equal amount of sadness for not pre-ordering the ortho and iso kit. Thanks cijanzen for the range of emotions and the nice keycaps.
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Those look nice! The modifiers seem a bit darker/browner than the renders, but it's lovely.
Novelties look awesome.
Hey, pixelpusher. :) Since I did the renders... I will allow myself to comment.
I agree that the modifiers will probably be a tad darker/more olive than the renders.
From experience, I know that SP's pictures from the factory are very crude. The keycap colour will also fade significantly over time.
These will look great and unique. I can't wait to see more pictures! :thumb:
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Ahh exciting! Thanks so much for clear and direct communication. This has been a breeze.
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Kits are currently being collated by Signature Plastics and will ship to vendors shortly!
Sneak peek:
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(https://imgur.com/cRVBmyv.jpg)
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(https://imgur.com/o0wXXK0.jpg)
oh wow this is just a dream! I too will be in the running for a numpad kit extra to complete the set! thanks for the updates to this!!!
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Got my shipping notice, these are being sent to customers :)
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Please be advised, we are now preparing to land. SA Skyriter will be arriving at your destination shortly. Please return all trays and your chairs to their upright positions and fasten your seatbelts. Also make sure your shipping address is still accurate!
On behalf of all crew, I’d like to thank you all for joining me in this group buy for SA Skyriter!
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We received ours and are shipping out today!
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NovelKeys LLC: Your order is on the way :eek: ;D :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
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Got my shipping notification! How exciting :)
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We received ours and are shipping out today!
will you have extras shortly after?
I regret I didn't put down a spacebar kit, thx.
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If you love the colourway or look of a set a lot, always order all sets. You just never know what board will come along in the future that you will want the set on. Sometimes I buy a set for a specific existing board and then I just buy what I need.
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If you love the colourway or look of a set a lot, always order all sets. You just never know what board will come along in the future that you will want the set on. Sometimes I buy a set for a specific existing board and then I just buy what I need.
:thumb: seriously my lesson learned.
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If you love the colourway or look of a set a lot, always order all sets. You just never know what board will come along in the future that you will want the set on. Sometimes I buy a set for a specific existing board and then I just buy what I need.
:thumb: seriously my lesson learned.
Same. This set ran after i fell in love with alice, so i got spacebars, but i was still dumb and didn't buy Novs.
In other news, Shop is telling me i get keycaps tomorrow!!!!
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Horrible picture, but look who showed up this morning!
Great timing too, my Time 80 Reforged is scheduled to arrive next Tuesday. Once that build is done I'll post another picture of these boys in action. Thanks again for a smooth buy!
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Hmm. It looks like almost all of my caps have a little nick on one of the edges. Not something you'd see or feel once they're in, so it doesn't matter at all, but looks like a production quirk given the consistency.
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Hmm. It looks like almost all of my caps have a little nick on one of the edges. Not something you'd see or feel once they're in, so it doesn't matter at all, but looks like a production quirk given the consistency.
Those are inevitable spruce marks from the way the keycaps are manufactured. It’s something you’ll find on any keycaps that are manufactured this way including SP and GMK.
While it’s annoying, it’s not something you’ll see when mounted and is nothing uncommon about this set.
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That's what I figured, but good to have it confirmed! Thanks for the info :)
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If you run into any that weren't trimmed off cleanly, just take a hobby knife and carefully trim, if it bothers you. (model making skills actually useful for once)
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Mine was supposed to be delivered today, but ended up in some podunk, bend in the road, middle of nowhere Post Office that I've never heard of that is at least 5 hours from my house. Oh well, more waiting, but now with a healthy dose of uncertainty.
EDIT: whoops... two USPS shipments... one went for a trip through the countryside and back to the regional distribution center finally, the other is SA Skywriter and should be delivered today.
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They have arrived and they do look great! Really happy with this run.
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Howdy! Mine have landed and most of them look fantastic! Though I have a qc issue or two :(
The visible flow lines on the (O), (space bar), ({[), and (8*) I might be able to live with though they are pretty visible. But the big one is the missing legend on the .> Key. The underside of the cap is missing that second injection color entirely. How do I go about getting a replacement?
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Howdy! Mine have landed and most of them look fantastic! Though I have a qc issue or two :(
The visible flow lines on the O and the space bar (not shown) I can live with. Only show up in certain light angles. But the big one is the missing legend on the .> Key. The underside of the cap is missing that second injection color entirely. How do I go about getting a replacement?
Woah, that’s super bizarre and unfortunate. I’m sorry that you received such a defect. I’d suggest reaching out to the vendor you purchased them from and see what they can do to help. If you need any help finding contact info, let me know!
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Howdy! Mine have landed and most of them look fantastic! Though I have a qc issue or two :(
The visible flow lines on the O and the space bar (not shown) I can live with. Only show up in certain light angles. But the big one is the missing legend on the .> Key. The underside of the cap is missing that second injection color entirely. How do I go about getting a replacement?
Woah, that’s super bizarre and unfortunate. I’m sorry that you received a such defect. I’d suggest reaching out to the vendor you purchased them from and see what they can do to help. If you need any help finding contact info, let me know!
Thanks! I just submitted a ticket, hopefully at least the .> Key can get replaced.
This set is absolutely gorgeous!
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Vendor will look after you. Over the years I've had 4 SA sets where I got two of one key and none of another. NK, Kono, and Drop all got me a replacement from SA in a few weeks.
My Skyriter came today, first glance looks amazing. Gotta lay em out still...
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SP sets are always excellent (and that one looks fantastic in person), and for these unfortunate instances the vendor will fix the issue.
Their downside is packaging, the loose bags are not really protecting anything.
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SP sets are always excellent (and that one looks fantastic in person), and for these unfortunate instances the vendor will fix the issue.
Their downside is packaging, the loose bags are not really protecting anything.
Vendor will look after you. Over the years I've had 4 SA sets where I got two of one key and none of another. NK, Kono, and Drop all got me a replacement from SA in a few weeks.
My Skyriter came today, first glance looks amazing. Gotta lay em out still...
Thats great to know!
Regarding the packaging, as my first SA set I was surprised to see them just stuffed in sandwich bags. I suppose it is technically more eco friendly...
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That is... without a doubt best set I own. Thank you so much for making it real and to person who let me have theirs.
(photos taken with phone, non color adjusted images)
(https://i.imgur.com/Jy5RJDp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xdzDBaR.jpg)
I've got two requests though for future run (if such will happen) - mod colored R3 pipe and another 1u's (alt + ctrl)
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That is... without a doubt best set I own. Thank you so much for making it real and to person who let me have theirs.
(photos taken with phone, non color adjusted images)
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Jy5RJDp.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/xdzDBaR.jpg)
I've got two requests though for future run (if such will happen) - mod colored R3 pipe and another 1u's (alt + ctrl)
Thank you for the kind words, sharing some great photos, and for the feedback! I’m glad you were able to get them!
Would you mind if I shared a photo on Instagram, and if so how can I tag you?
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That is... without a doubt best set I own. Thank you so much for making it real and to person who let me have theirs.
(photos taken with phone, non color adjusted images)
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Jy5RJDp.jpg)
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/xdzDBaR.jpg)
I've got two requests though for future run (if such will happen) - mod colored R3 pipe and another 1u's (alt + ctrl)
Thank you for the kind words, sharing some great photos, and for the feedback! I’m glad you were able to get them!
Would you mind if I shared a photo on Instagram, and if so how can I tag you?
Feel free to do so, my ig is @koniotaur_
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Lovely colors!
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Some more on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPGYIRYHD-L/
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My board just got in today and I'll be building over the weekend. Really excited to get this going - everyone's pictures are fantastic!
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Such a great looking set! Awesome job.
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Such a great looking set! Awesome job.
This is stunning! Thanks for sharing. Mind if I share on Instagram, and if so, how should I tag you?
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Such a great looking set! Awesome job.
This is stunning! Thanks for sharing. Mind if I share on Instagram, and if so, how should I tag you?
Yep share away, I will message you my Instagram name.
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Absolutely STUNNING colors this set displays playing with the light. Period key delivered yesterday thanks to Novelleys and SP!
had a photo but turns out my camera isnt good at taking photos but let me tell you it looks great!
http://imgur.com/gallery/5ZTZQXq I tried, and don't mind the dust I live in an ancient apartment :(
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Absolutely STUNNING colors this set displays playing with the light. Period key delivered yesterday thanks to Novelleys and SP!
had a photo but turns out my camera isnt good at taking photos but let me tell you it looks great!
http://imgur.com/gallery/5ZTZQXq I tried, and don't mind the dust I live in an ancient apartment :(
Thank you for the kind words. I’m glad you got the key sorted out. Thanks for sharing your build, it looks great!
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REALLY nice set, i am mad jelly. Hopefully i can get an extra or find one for a semi reasonable price on ebay or something. It is definitely one of my grail sets now. If there is another round, with my luck, it'll be stupid GMK.
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Finally got mine and they look fantastic! Will post a photo once I get the chance to put them on a board.
Edit: Here they are!
(https://i.imgur.com/h34G2Az.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/12PVO9e.jpg)
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I've been using them constantly for over a week now and not sure if that's developed problem or what but poles (where stems go) on ISO enter (I've only used novelty one) seem loose and that's causing the keycap to constantly pop out of the stabs, so whenever I want to use it I need to push it first back into the stab (durock v1 stabilizer) - issue occurs when not hitting the enter in the center but more so on the edge. If that can be solved by using different stabilizers, which one should I choose?
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Soooo uhhhh..... does this set have extras ? :( i want one
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I've been using them constantly for over a week now and not sure if that's developed problem or what but poles (where stems go) on ISO enter (I've only used novelty one) seem loose and that's causing the keycap to constantly pop out of the stabs, so whenever I want to use it I need to push it first back into the stab (durock v1 stabilizer) - issue occurs when not hitting the enter in the center but more so on the edge. If that can be solved by using different stabilizers, which one should I choose?
I can't help with the stabilizer recommendation, but you can try doing the trick of using one or more layers of plastic/saran wrap or tape like this video shows
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I posted this in the Time Reforged thread, but I finished my build yesterday and the caps are fantastic! Really loving them. Sorry for the bad image quality.
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Hey all,
Just got the newsletter from NovelKeys and it looks like they’ll be selling SA Skyriter extras tomorrow, June 10th at 9AM EDT. You’ll be able to find them on this page: https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/extras-group-buy
If you missed out on this set, now is your chance to get it!
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I managed to get in on the extras but forgot to pick up an ISO enter of some sort! Oof!
I guess I'll wait until ZF posts extras? Or if someone wants to sell me their ISO from a novelties kit?
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Great quality caps and the colours are really unique. Thank you for a great set.
Keyboard shown is : MAJA Ergo, Brass Plate, Kiwi Switches (non lubed) + SA Skyriter
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/748905835635146874/852960819507232778/20210611_181804.JPG)
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Great quality caps and the colours are really unique. Thank you for a great set.
Keyboard shown is : MAJA Ergo, Brass Plate, Kiwi Switches (non lubed) + SA Skyriter
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(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/748905835635146874/852960819507232778/20210611_181804.JPG)
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing and the nice feedback.
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Been posting this a few places, likely an indication of how much I'm enjoying the set. Great colour and SP SA feels awesome.
Out of curiosity, does anyone know why SP doesn't offer trays/boxes?
(https://i.redd.it/5lig6ysl2c671.jpg)
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Hey all, every vendor has shipped SA Skyriter and most of them have sold their extras. DeskHero (Canadian vendor) will be selling their extras on July 9th at 3PM EST so that’ll probably be your last chance to pick up any kits you missed out on before the hunt on Mechmarket begins!
Also just wanted to give another huge thanks to everyone who participated in this group buy. It’s been amazing seeing all of the boards you’re putting Skyriter on.
Hope to see you all in the future with some fresh ideas!
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SA Skyriter finally touched down. And what a beautiful set it is. These hastily-taken pictures don't do it justice but it sits very nicely on my Elretron - at least until my mint Saturn60 comes in...
Great work!
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Very very nice picture here, superb lighting
Such a great looking set! Awesome job.
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This set is too good to pass up. Ordered my extras from deskhero :) too bad novelties are already sold out :(
Hey all, every vendor has shipped SA Skyriter and most of them have sold their extras. DeskHero (Canadian vendor) will be selling their extras on July 9th at 3PM EST so that’ll probably be your last chance to pick up any kits you missed out on before the hunt on Mechmarket begins!
Also just wanted to give another huge thanks to everyone who participated in this group buy. It’s been amazing seeing all of the boards you’re putting Skyriter on.
Hope to see you all in the future with some fresh ideas!
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ack! finally got around to putting skywriter on my board... and I'm missing a 'down' key! should I contact DeskHero? are there extras? how would I go about getting a replacement cap??
btw this set is SO beautiful. what a great job, great set, good shipping time... am absolutely thrilled about it except for the absence of 'down'!
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ack! finally got around to putting skywriter on my board... and I'm missing a 'down' key! should I contact DeskHero? are there extras? how would I go about getting a replacement cap??
btw this set is SO beautiful. what a great job, great set, good shipping time... am absolutely thrilled about it except for the absence of 'down'!
write deskhero. note: I've had two of one key, none of another 5 times now with SA caps. count em all as soon as you can after they arrive. Some vendors won't help after a period of time, but if you write right after GB ships they'll contact SP and get you another. thanks to NK, Kono, and drop for mine over the years.
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ack! finally got around to putting skywriter on my board... and I'm missing a 'down' key! should I contact DeskHero? are there extras? how would I go about getting a replacement cap??
btw this set is SO beautiful. what a great job, great set, good shipping time... am absolutely thrilled about it except for the absence of 'down'!
I’m so sorry to hear you’re missing a key! As was said above, if Deskhero is the vendor you purchased from, contact their support as soon as possible so they can help get this resolved for you.
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This would look absolutely amazing in DCS and especially DSS profile.
And we already know Signature Plastics can do it...
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Got in and built the board I initially wanted to pair with this set. Turned out even better than I expected!!! :)
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im just now getting around to putting this set on a tmo50. i do have a question though. was the decision to make the 3u spacebar convex instead of concave a design choice or just an oversight? looks kind of weird on my board lmao