Love it! Where do I sign up? If you put together a google form that collects email you’ll be able to ping people when you enter gb stage.
Personally, I’m a fan of sa row3, but I think novelties significantly delay that process compared to dye sub dsa. But it’s worth asking sp, maybe these are simple enough to get a quick turn around!
People will complain about the lack of colevrak kit, but with the ombré style alphas it’s probably not worth it. Fwiw, this comment is coming from a Dvorak user.
My last comment is that the ortho kit could use a pair of 1.5u blanks to greatly increase compatibility, and if you’re feeling generous a pair of 1.25u blanks helps as well. Generally I do these in mod and alpha colors, but if you had to pick just one, mod colors seem to be the standard.
I think you’ve done a great job setting up this kit! Looking forward to the gb!
Digging the color choices here. Feel like it could use an anchor for a novelty key (or an extra "anchor arrows" kit)
Digging the color choices here. Feel like it could use an anchor for a novelty key (or an extra "anchor arrows" kit)
Anchor arrows sound pretty fun! I'll consider that!
Also interested, here's hoping for a reasonable price ;)
By the way, your Google form is not accessible outside your G Suite org, you need to set it to public.
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looks dope. i like it. Keyreative gonna do the set?
looks dope. i like it. Keyreative gonna do the set?
Probably SP, but I haven't started talking to manufacturers yet. I do really like the stuff Keyreative has put out though.
looks dope. i like it. Keyreative gonna do the set?
Probably SP, but I haven't started talking to manufacturers yet. I do really like the stuff Keyreative has put out though.
Y — jumped. M — maybe it is worth making a straight vertical line without tilting? The rest of the set looks very good
number three looks fat) maybe you should put it on a diet? closer to 5
A 1u Tab and 1.25 Ctrl in the Alternates kit would make this an instabuy for me. That would fit a few of my 40's layouts easily.
looks dope. i like it. Keyreative gonna do the set?
Probably SP, but I haven't started talking to manufacturers yet. I do really like the stuff Keyreative has put out though.
hope you can get a quote from keyreative. might be significantly cheaper.
I dig the alphas but I think the black legends on dark navy mods lacks sufficient contrast. I would suggest doing mod legends in the same color as one of the alpha gradients.I'd also prefer SA S3 but I'm hoping this guy does another run of a different colorway bc I love the design but not 100% into the color since I prefer pastels.
I’d also prefer any other profile to DSA but that’s just me.
Orange Enter to match the Escape novelty, pretty please?
Orange Enter to match the Escape novelty, pretty please?
Oh yes! :thumb:
This color scheme and legends look really good.
Have you considered MT3 PBT for this? This reduces compability somewhat compared to DSA, but it's a fantastic profile.
Check out MT3 Godspeed for more info: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-mt3-godspeed-custom-keycap-set
Have you considered MT3 PBT for this? This reduces compability somewhat compared to DSA, but it's a fantastic profile.
Check out MT3 Godspeed for more info: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-mt3-godspeed-custom-keycap-set
It's a cool profile, for sure, but I'd really like to stick to something non-sculpted. DSA, SA Row3, or maybe XDA if I could make that happen.
Have you considered MT3 PBT for this? This reduces compability somewhat compared to DSA, but it's a fantastic profile.
Check out MT3 Godspeed for more info: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-mt3-godspeed-custom-keycap-set
It's a cool profile, for sure, but I'd really like to stick to something non-sculpted. DSA, SA Row3, or maybe XDA if I could make that happen.
I fully respect the reasoning behind that. I would be mostly interested in PBT keycaps, and I'm guessing doubleshot ABS will be way to expensive anyway with all the custom colors and legends.
I also added a quick experiment with a more basic mono-white kit that I actually think looks pretty nice. I would love to hear any thoughts on that!
I also added a quick experiment with a more basic mono-white kit that I actually think looks pretty nice. I would love to hear any thoughts on that!
I also added a quick experiment with a more basic mono-white kit that I actually think looks pretty nice. I would love to hear any thoughts on that!
I'm hoping to get some time this week to try out a few more novelty key designs. Thanks for all of the feedback and interest so far!
I agree & like your set too. DSA or XDA is fine w/ me. As shown w/ Oblique, my only concern w/ XDA is numerous factory delays. Either way, I'm ready for this set!I also added a quick experiment with a more basic mono-white kit that I actually think looks pretty nice. I would love to hear any thoughts on that!
I'm hoping to get some time this week to try out a few more novelty key designs. Thanks for all of the feedback and interest so far!
I'm all in for the white set.
If you make it XDA I'll get both of them and you'll have my mad respect
In the beginning i thought : "This is an interesting colorful set! Perhaps that could be something for myself"
The more I watch these Renders, everyday, the more I want this set.
Make it possible! i WANT it!
This set is super cool. I'd definitely rather see it on SA R3 or XDA. I get that you want the caps to look clean (which they do, they look great!), but have you checked what it would look like with the secondary characters on them (i.e. 1!, 2@, etc.)?
Holy **** yes 1000% yes on Polarnaut. If you make it SA R3 I'll get 3 sets. Grey on white is the exact colorway I was going to try and design myself and you've done all the work for me 😂
edit: ALSO but please keep the fish related adorable novelties because I love the fish thanks
This set is super cool. I'd definitely rather see it on SA R3 or XDA. I get that you want the caps to look clean (which they do, they look great!), but have you checked what it would look like with the secondary characters on them (i.e. 1!, 2@, etc.)?
I'd considered the secondary characters, but I really love the mono look and I think it fits the set more. If I decide to reuse these legends for another set down the road I might add the secondaries though.
Holy **** yes 1000% yes on Polarnaut. If you make it SA R3 I'll get 3 sets. Grey on white is the exact colorway I was going to try and design myself and you've done all the work for me 😂
edit: ALSO but please keep the fish related adorable novelties because I love the fish thanks
So far the reaction to Polarnaut has been really good, so that could definitely maybe be a thing! Right now I'm about 75% sure this is going to be DSA, probably to keep the price point and turnaround time reasonable, but I still haven't ruled out SA row 3. I need to talk to some people to see what makes the most sense.
I would be much more interested in PBT than ABS, and AFAIK SP doesn't make R3 PBT sets. I might be wrong though..
I would be much more interested in PBT than ABS, and AFAIK SP doesn't make R3 PBT sets. I might be wrong though..
SA Ice Cap is R3 PBT https://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-ice-cap-keyset/.
This is dope. I love it. :D
+1 for monolegends
+1 for thick Keyreative KAM
Polarnaut is just okay for me. It's a super clean idea, but it doesn't click as well as the wonderfully executed Aquanaut and theme to me.
And would you be open to adding two 1.5u Alt keys to the Alternate kits for Tsangan/WKL comparability?
Polarnaut looks nice, would the white work in combo with blue modifiers? Otherwise digging the legends, DSA PBT for sure, bonus points if you manage to get the keycaps nice and thick ;-)
I agree with Brian and Jae from Top Clack about having the F Row keys all light blue to represent the light at the top of the water. I don't particularly like color blocking F5 through F8 on non-gradient keysets anyway.
Digging the color choices here. Feel like it could use an anchor for a novelty key (or an extra "anchor arrows" kit)
Anchor arrows sound pretty fun! I'll consider that!
Seconding the request for the addition of 2 1.5u Alt keys in the Alternate sets.
Otherwise, love these sets!
Another update here. I've been really busy with other stuff lately, but I have talked with zFrontier and Keyreative...
Seconding the request for the addition of 2 1.5u Alt keys in the Alternate sets.
Otherwise, love these sets!
Oh! I also swapped out the 1.5u control keys in the alternates kits for alt keys, as that seemed to make more sense...
Another update here. I've been really busy with other stuff lately, but I have talked with zFrontier and Keyreative...
Is that a wise choice? I read some terrible things about the way zFrontier handle group buys...
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^ ThisAnother update here. I've been really busy with other stuff lately, but I have talked with zFrontier and Keyreative...
Is that a wise choice? I read some terrible things about the way zFrontier handle group buys...
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I agree, from what I've read in the KIRA80 & KIRA S GB thread I'd stay away from zFrontier. This could be a deal breaker for some folks perhaps... ?
Another update here. I've been really busy with other stuff lately, but I have talked with zFrontier and Keyreative and they've agreed to produce the set. So that means KAM profile instead of DSA.
Oh I love the colours, but really want Colemak support!
What bad things have people heard about zFrontier? I've bought a couple of sets from them in GBs, not had any issues...
As for Colemak, KAM isn't a sculpted profile.
Welp, I was thinking about Polarnaut and completely forgot, my bad :PAs for Colemak, KAM isn't a sculpted profile.
That's true, but when all the rows are different colours, mixing them up to match the Colemak layout isn't really optimal :P
Oh! I also swapped out the 1.5u control keys in the alternates kits for alt keys, as that seemed to make more sense...
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Hey Guys! This is an IC for my first pass at a custom set, meant to evoke the feeling of diving in some tropical paradise, DSA Aquanaut!
I've designed a full set of custom legends for this, including both text and icon modifiers and a few novelties.DSA profile was chosen because I love the versatility of non-sculpted profiles, but I'd definitely be open to considering something else. (Maybe all SA Row 3?)
Keyreative is going to be be producing the set, so it will be KAM profile!
It looks very cute! Love those fish novelties 🐟
I've included some faux-renders (and some actual renders!) that I put together, as well as the different kits I'm proposing.
Thanks for taking a look, and I'd love to hear your feedback!
Google Poll: https://goo.gl/forms/jO3HpMYs5Rpe2nG93
Updates
02/19/19 - Slight tweaks to legends (M, Y, 3, Comma, Semicolon)
02/27/19 - This past week I've been trying to line up some partners to help get this made. I think I should have a bigger update on that soon. Added Polarnaut test.
03/15/19 - Tweaked colors after getting physical pantone chips, and added a few renders. zFrontier and Keyreative will be helping to get this made.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ohGKmcp.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/tEXY37K.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/bmhBmxp.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/NDCBMru.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ptDCiqm.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/YxPgJfe.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ZmgQr9g.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/H2CHJrw.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/pCpKADK.png)
RendersShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/rJ7OcYZ.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Gn6YtW3.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/pW4N0vn.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MRJXCrg.png)
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Polarnaut
The reaction I've gotten to the legends has been pretty positive, so I wanted to get some eyes on this and see if there would be any interest in a more basic kit. All white?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GzeDhGb.png)
Is KAM I sculpted?No - KAT is sculpted, KAM is not.
Amazing colorway for sure.
I figured it'd be worth pointing out that KAM is very shiny. Here are some pics of the KAM Wraith samples, courtesy of Biip, as well as pics of KAM Starry Night (the first KAM set to be run, currently shipping) by zFrontier:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/25u9rns.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/rxKvLyK.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/WeChat_Image_20190527175000_grande.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/WeChat_Image_20190527175003_grande.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/WeChat_Image_20190527175007_grande.jpg)
Some people may like this and some may not. I personally think the shine is quite interesting and could work in a set's favor. However, I'm not sure if it's a match for the Aquanaut colorway.
Amazing colorway for sure.
I figured it'd be worth pointing out that KAM is very shiny. Here are some pics of the KAM Wraith samples, courtesy of Biip, as well as pics of KAM Starry Night (the first KAM set to be run, currently shipping) by zFrontier:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/25u9rns.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/rxKvLyK.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/WeChat_Image_20190527175000_grande.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/WeChat_Image_20190527175003_grande.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/WeChat_Image_20190527175007_grande.jpg)
Some people may like this and some may not. I personally think the shine is quite interesting and could work in a set's favor. However, I'm not sure if it's a match for the Aquanaut colorway.
Some people may like this and some may not. I personally think the shine is quite interesting and could work in a set's favor. However, I'm not sure if it's a match for the Aquanaut colorway.I think it's an interesting feature as well. It might work in favor of this set indeed. Now things like KAM Dasher or KAM Honeywell become quite interesting too as they really profit from smooth / shiny surfaces.
no ergo? common man...
Any news on this one? :)
I, for one, am still very much into the colors but still very much not into the shiny plastic.
:( but Polarnaut was going to be so good...Yep. Truly bummed that this has been abandoned. Maybe we'll get lucky and it won't be but I'm not holding my breath.
Any update on this?
Love the colours!
I really like the set, but unfortunately I have no keyboard to match BUT ...
Thank you for reaching out to us!
The design seemed to be suspended but thank you for bringing this up. I am writing to the designer to follow up on the design - both parties definitely lost track of the project - and hopefully my email could bring this back again.
i wrote a message to zfrontier because i'd really like to see this in reality and they answered:QuoteThank you for reaching out to us!
The design seemed to be suspended but thank you for bringing this up. I am writing to the designer to follow up on the design - both parties definitely lost track of the project - and hopefully my email could bring this back again.
fingers crossed!
I'd also like to see if this is happening. I love this design and it'd be a shame if it wasn't brought to production.
As a side note, seeing all the people complaining about KAM and being shiny, I don't believe this is universally the case. I have a KAT set and it isn't shiny in the slightest. I'm guessing it depends on what material they use and how its produced, but I'm pretty sure shininess would be a non-issue if its not what the designer wants.
My understanding is that surface finish is more a product of the mold than the material and that KAM is just inherently shiny whereas KAT is notThat's it exactly. They both use the same material, the difference is KAM molds used to be shiny by default. Biip with KAM Wraith made them build new matte molds for KAM so i suppose that now there's the option for both.
I made an account specifically to tell you how amazing this keycap set is and how stoked I am for the GB.
Too bad, nothing happening with this great set.
I would totally buy it. Great colors, great no standard-arrangement.
OP should totally get back to it.