[IC] GMK Minimal

[heilstrahl]

Absolutely need this! I really prefer text mods. I'm totally in for the one of the 0 sets.

[nasp]

+1 for space cadet and ergodox/assembly!


Ok, kidding about Space Cadet.

If you could make an Ergo/Assembly kit like Calm Depths, I'd buy two!

[LXVRGS]

that render with the milk white rama board is  b e a u t i f u l

[ddnomad]

This one is nice and simple. A perfect match for [almost] any case color so I’m in!

[PoochZag]

You guys think you would notice if you mixed this set with international set from epbt? I know one is ABS and the other is PBT. Is there a big difference in design?

ePBT caps sit higher than GMK because their stem is longer

[AlcoholEnthusiast]

So it is pretty obvious when mixing ePBT + GMK then? I was considering using muted mods on greyscale. I guess I'll rethink that. We need another Muted run.

Sorry for the aside. Still very interested in this set!

[zap2oz]

Absolutely in for at least one set.

[konstantin]

It's nice to see this, especially since the GMK Paper IC has stagnated. Renders look great, and I like the text-only aesthetic.

A few suggestions:

• Add R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn to the base kit.
• Use Fn instead of Menu.
• Consider text legends for the arrow keys.
• Consider having at least one of the Alts (either 1.25u or 1.5u) be AltGr, or offer AltGr in the + kit as part of ISO compat.

[sl70309]

any estimated date for GB?

[oldcat]

A few suggestions:
Add R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn to the base kit.
Use Fn instead of Menu.

[beekey]

Would really like to see split space bars as add-on. Could cover my upcoming Unicorn.

+1

[Furikurichemy]

Would really like to see split space bars as add-on. Could cover my upcoming Unicorn.

+1

+1

[Jkshowman]

what would be the difference between this and GMK pristine?

[vtachkov]

what would be the difference between this and GMK pristine?

Different colors, for one. Pristine uses L9 which is an off-white color. This set will use W1 which is closer to a pure white.

The base set also excludes the numpad keys and a few other lesser used ones, bringing the cost down.

[oldcat]

Hopefully this drops soon

[OtherAndrew]

give me the memes

[janglad]

Hey!

Some updates, please let me know what you think of them since nothing is set in stone yet.

Addition of a split spacebar/ortho kit (price TBD, should be fairly cheap):



Addition of a monolegends kit, rendered on Aeon (price TBD, should be fairly cheap):





We're also considering removing the 2u shift from the base kit and adding in barred f and j keys instead.

Please let us know if you would be interested in any of these new kits since we're not sure if they'd hit MOQ at the moment. This set should be happing pretty soon™

[janglad]

Also little thing about the mono kit, I've showed it on Discord and it seems to be super polarising. Some people absolutely love it, others hate it. The reason I think it looks weird is because the numbers are aligned top left, bottom right might look more "normal" if you're used to GMK however it wouldn't make any sense IMO since all alphas are top left. I'll do a render on a TKL too where the entire row is alphas instead of having Esc next to it.

Also for those of you who want to support the set, here's a Geekhack signature made by Ryan for it

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[PvtSkittles]

Just brainstorming, what if you did a middle row/left align for the mono/number keys that match with the esc and other mods? I like the mono in theory, but trying to find agreement in the community on where to place it is a whole other thing. I think a lot of people are just used to the traditional setup.

[janglad]

Just brainstorming, what if you did a middle row/left align for the mono/number keys that match with the esc and other mods? I like the mono in theory, but trying to find agreement in the community on where to place it is a whole other thing. I think a lot of people are just used to the traditional setup.

Issue there being again that it would make no sense... Numbers are part of the alphas and those are all aligned left/top

[rondg]

Also little thing about the mono kit, I've showed it on Discord and it seems to be super polarising. Some people absolutely love it, others hate it. The reason I think it looks weird is because the numbers are aligned top left, bottom right might look more "normal" if you're used to GMK however it wouldn't make any sense IMO since all alphas are top left. I'll do a render on a TKL too where the entire row is alphas instead of having Esc next to it.

Also for those of you who want to support the set, here's a Geekhack signature made by Ryan for it

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I really like the look of it, but I think I will hate it when I use it... at least the first few weeks 

[quaddepos]

Also little thing about the mono kit, I've showed it on Discord and it seems to be super polarising. Some people absolutely love it, others hate it. The reason I think it looks weird is because the numbers are aligned top left, bottom right might look more "normal" if you're used to GMK however it wouldn't make any sense IMO since all alphas are top left. I'll do a render on a TKL too where the entire row is alphas instead of having Esc next to it.

Also for those of you who want to support the set, here's a Geekhack signature made by Ryan for it

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I really like the look of it, but I think I will hate it when I use it... at least the first few weeks 

The more I look at it the more I start to like it.

The numbers might need some more work to make it even better.

When making this I really didn’t thought those , and . keys would look good but actually it looks beautiful.


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[RainyDays]

Need this for my Rama Milk, looks clean af

[Vigrith]

Please let us know if you would be interested in any of these new kits since we're not sure if they'd hit MOQ at the moment. This set should be happing pretty soon™

RE space bar kit - looks good, albeit I personally have absolutely zero need nor interest far as the ortho keys go; any chance of adding in a 1.25 blank, though? I'm aware GMK doesn't own convex moulds for that just yet unlike the 2.25 and 2.75 counterparts but still, I'm not a fan of having a key with legend(s) in between two blank space bars.

I like the mono kit a lot, I've purchased mono kits before (eg. XDA Canvas) and I think it fits the set here, definitely will purchase if the price is reasonable.

Far as removing the 2u shift I have no use for it, I also don't like homing of any kind so it doesn't affect me either way.

[eskimojo]

Spacebar kit - yes please. I have no use for ortho keys but I don't mind them being there.

Mono kit - I'll probably hate using it, but it looks really cool. Fits the set really well. Will the two keys for ISO support be included? (r3 #, r4 \)

2u shift vs barred keys - I have no real use for either of these, but I use homing keys because I like how they look. Will there be a homing 5 in the numpad kit too?

[KevlarBear]

I'm not a fan of having a key with legend(s) in between two blank space bars.

Agreed, a 1.25u blank would complete the split spacebar look. My daily work board is BananaSplit 60 with this bottom row layout:
1.25 - 1.25 - 1.25 - 2.25 - 1.25 - 2.75 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1
I would definitely get this kit if you'd offered it during the GB and it included that extra 1.25 blank

[Koatl]

Mono legends look great. Though I prefer dual legends.

Would love to have spacebar kit, and minimal set likes this deserves ortho.

[whitty]

+1 for barred homing keys


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[silversung]

Hey!

Some updates, please let me know what you think of them since nothing is set in stone yet.

Addition of a split spacebar/ortho kit (price TBD, should be fairly cheap):

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Addition of a monolegends kit, rendered on Aeon (price TBD, should be fairly cheap):

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We're also considering removing the 2u shift from the base kit and adding in barred f and j keys instead.

Please let us know if you would be interested in any of these new kits since we're not sure if they'd hit MOQ at the moment. This set should be happing pretty soon™ :)

• Split spacebar/ortho kit: YES!!!
• monolegends kit: not interested.
• barred F and J: YES!!!!!

GB When?

[nulltorious]

We're also considering removing the 2u shift from the base kit and adding in barred f and j keys instead.

+1, barred f and j keys 

[scud80]

+2 barred f/j

[vicissitude]

Barred f & j +1

[crd]

I don’t like the mono legends but I do like barred homing keys

[ian13]

I'm with others who dislike mono legends. If looks "minimal", yes, but it also feels like it's "lacking".

+1 with barred homing keys but whichever is fine.

[Reiep]

I'd really like monolegend as, anyhow, I'm typing on a french layout even with qwerty keycaps 

Barred homing keys are welcome too.

[beekey]

Hey!

Some updates, please let me know what you think of them since nothing is set in stone yet.

Addition of a split spacebar/ortho kit (price TBD, should be fairly cheap):
...

+1 on spacebar/ortho kit

[_GMK_]

Why does this cost 40% more that the inverted version of this same set? I mean WOB?

fixed

[Vigrith]

Why does this cost 40% more that the inverted version of this same set? I mean Black on white?

This is black on white and the projected cost isn't 40% more than white on black. I think you're confused.

[_GMK_]

we'll see

[vicissitude]

Hope there will be icon modifier to buy.
It would be a lot of fun to change the modifier at user's wish.

[mrpetrov]

Ok my body is ready for GB. Go go go!

[Hyperdimension]

If you're already using text-only mods, why not use text-only arrow keys like Space Cadet?

[snelltrail]

Also little thing about the mono kit, I've showed it on Discord and it seems to be super polarising. Some people absolutely love it, others hate it. The reason I think it looks weird is because the numbers are aligned top left, bottom right might look more "normal" if you're used to GMK however it wouldn't make any sense IMO since all alphas are top left. I'll do a render on a TKL too where the entire row is alphas instead of having Esc next to it.

Also for those of you who want to support the set, here's a Geekhack signature made by Ryan for it

Code: [Select]

[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=99408.0][img]https://i.postimg.cc/Wzsh3R3Q/banner.png[/img][/url]

Which Discord have you posted it in?

[AlcoholEnthusiast]

+1 for barred F/J

I have no use for 2u Shift

[The_judge_168]

Another +1 for F/J bars over 2U shift

[tectonicplate]

+1 on spacebar/ortho kit (R2 Tab, R3 Esc, R4 Enter) R2 Delete is already in base kit
+1 add a second 2u space to spacebar kit (ex. Iris and few other smaller boards)
+1 for barred F/J
+1 arrow icons, i.e. keep as is, not text arrows
+1 use Fn instead of Menu
+1 numpad kit
-1 monolegends kit
-1 2u shift

[sl70309]

not it is no longer called "GMK Minimal", it should be called  "GMK Maximum"   

[kidpid]

Could you add raise and lower keys to the ortho kit?

[fleeceman]

Really disappointing how many sets are dropping ISO UK support recently.

[eskimojo]

Really disappointing how many sets are dropping ISO UK support recently.

I agree - unfortunately it's a cycle of ISO layouts being less popular, meaning less ISO kits are sold, meaning more people switch to ANSI, meaning that even less ISO kits get sold.
Complain to any keycap designer and they'll likely go "look at set x's numbers"