Author Topic: SP Cherry MX 87-key Dyesub Group Buy ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED (Read 102013 times)

keyboardlover · « **Reply #100 on:** Fri, 30 September 2011, 19:59:09 »

Like I said, I think it's mostly a difference in lighting.

Put your other colored keycaps in different shades of light. They look different.

nastrox · « **Reply #101 on:** Fri, 30 September 2011, 20:26:48 »

Hey keyboardlover, Sorry but i am confused as the two pictures u post earlier was abit darker than under the more photos section. Can you please clarify whether it is the lighter blue or the darker blue? In for the lighter blue

keyboardlover · « **Reply #102 on:** Fri, 30 September 2011, 20:43:32 »

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Hey keyboardlover, Sorry but i am confused as the two pictures u post earlier was abit darker than under the more photos section. Can you please clarify whether it is the lighter blue or the darker blue? In for the lighter blue

It's the same color, just different lighting in the photos. Still in?

nastrox · « **Reply #103 on:** Fri, 30 September 2011, 20:55:39 »

Yup in thanks~

dorkvader · « **Reply #104 on:** Fri, 30 September 2011, 21:33:41 »

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Good point. Get a Dell IPS.

Studio CRT is better.

Sony FW900 with BNC input is darn hard to beat.

(still in, bytheway)

gimpster · « **Reply #105 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 00:26:32 »

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I don't appreciate spreading incorrect FUD in this thread. If you couldn't see the legend, then you wouldn't be able to see it in the pic I posted!

I feel VERY confident that this is what the keycap will look like:

Show Image

Not trying to spread FUD. But if that's a white background, then why does it look like my coffee in the morning? That's why I said it needs to be color corrected. Your other photos look completely different, no matter what monitor I'm looking at it on. My MBP (granted, TN) or my Dell U2410 (IPS). It'd be great if you could throw a neutral gray card in the photo so people can calibrate it accordingly.

Regardless, it looks like the black is still pretty visible, so I'm still in for now, although I'd really like to see a properly calibrated photo.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #106 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 00:34:49 »

Yea...I guess it was because the lighting was low.

I'll see what I can do with more photos tomorrow I guess.

Khenra · « **Reply #107 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 09:50:34 »

I'm interested, but it really depends on which font you have in mind. Could you give me an example of the font you're going for?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #108 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 10:16:32 »

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I'm interested, but it really depends on which font you have in mind. Could you give me an example of the font you're going for?

Helvetica.

csm725 · « **Reply #109 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 10:28:47 »

I too am on a Dell IPS (U2311H) and although it's not really professional calibre, the original pic is dark navy blue and the others, a bluish lavender.
I have my monitor calibrated too. Oh well. My decision stands too. I'm out.
(Again someone should get a black on red GB up)

bpiphany · « **Reply #110 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 11:04:24 »

Here are my scanned SP samples. I think the BFD is quite lavender more than blue. Both in the scan and even more IRL. It is quite dark but I don't think black printing will have any problem showing.
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csm725 · « **Reply #111 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 12:07:48 »

I would love for it to be black on red.
Would you be open to a poll and see which is more popular maybe (BFD v RBH)?

WorldExclusive · « **Reply #112 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 12:25:35 »

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I would love for it to be black on red.

If you find or create one I'm in.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #113 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 12:25:51 »

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Here are my scanned SP samples. I think the BFD is quite lavender more than blue. Both in the scan and even more IRL. It is quite dark but I don't think black printing will have any problem showing.
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Thanks! Your pic looks very close to real life in my opinion.

I took some more pics today. I'll try to get them up later.

Quote from: csm725

I would love for it to be black on red.
Would you be open to a poll and see which is more popular maybe (BFD v RBH)?

Sorry, but I personally have no interest in that color scheme. If someone else would like to start another GB for it, they're more than welcome to.

Khenra · « **Reply #114 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 14:16:36 »

I just didn't read the OP well, sorry. Helvetica is great.

The only thing I didn't like in the artist's rendering was the alignment/size of the windows and the menu logos. Are those going to be top-left aligned in the final product? I'd prefer them to be centered and a little smaller.

Either way, this set is going to look completely awesome and i'm in for one set. I live in the EU, Netherlands.

Can you give me an estimate on when you make the final decision on whether this is going to go through or not?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #115 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 14:33:03 »

Quote from: Khenra

The only thing I didn't like in the artist's rendering was the alignment/size of the windows and the menu logos. Are those going to be top-left aligned in the final product? I'd prefer them to be centered and a little smaller.

They should look like SP's doubleshot windows key. Something like this:

I've emailed them to make sure and they should send me a new rendering this week.

Quote from: Khenra

Either way, this set is going to look completely awesome and i'm in for one set. I live in the EU, Netherlands.

Great! You're in.

Quote from: Khenra

Can you give me an estimate on when you make the final decision on whether this is going to go through or not?

Since this is a bit expensive, I want to give it a little time. We have 18 in now and need to get to 30 for this to go through. I know it's frustrating but the wait will be worth it!

Pylon · « **Reply #116 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 14:53:44 »

I'm not in (no Cherry boards currently; dye sub is also too rich for my blood), but is it possible to split the order into multiple colors? Just to appease everybody.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #117 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 15:05:12 »

No, I prefer to stick to one color. I don't want this to turn into another GB 3/4.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #118 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 21:03:26 »

Some "outdoor light" pics I took today. Hope they help:

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demik · « **Reply #119 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 21:14:04 »

Damn it I want a set, but the price is too rich for my blood.

They would look awesome on a white keyboard.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #120 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 21:19:18 »

I think the high price is partly why this didn't work in the past.
But I figure if people are paying $110+ for a set of dyesub Topre keycaps, why not?

Not to mention sets of Cherry Corp doubleshots have sold for ~$70...

demik · « **Reply #121 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 21:22:52 »

It's not even that bad of a price, it's just that work is low and paycheck isn't steady or else I'd be all over this.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #122 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 21:24:36 »

I hear ya. Thanks anyway for your support.

demik · « **Reply #123 on:** Sat, 01 October 2011, 21:35:20 »

Something tells me I'm going to be in this groupbuy eventually. I do have a filco to sell 8o

keyboardlover · « **Reply #124 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 08:30:07 »

We only need 12 more!

GET SOME!!

guilleguillaume · « **Reply #125 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 08:42:04 »

Well done!

With this pictures it looks way better for me. Definetely in of course

Goly · « **Reply #126 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 09:20:00 »

Sorry, I am out I cant afford the money right now

keyboardlover · « **Reply #127 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 09:25:15 »

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Sorry, I am out I cant afford the money right now

Ok, I removed you.

lal · « **Reply #128 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 10:01:44 »

There's no substitute for the logo of that Microsoft product planned?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #129 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 10:03:35 »

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There's no substitute for the logo of that Microsoft product planned?

Not planned, no. Maybe I could see how much extra it would be to throw a couple blanks in as well?

Khenra · « **Reply #130 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 11:54:27 »

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Not planned, no. Maybe I could see how much extra it would be to throw a couple blanks in as well?

I would love a couple of blanks added! Preferably 3 (for the menu key too). But I don't want to make it too difficult on you

keyboardlover · « **Reply #131 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 12:04:50 »

I think that's reasonable. I'll check with them.

dorkvader · « **Reply #132 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 18:08:10 »

I think a few blanks would be perfect.

Bytheway, from the scan of the pictures, you've picked the best blue that SP offers. I'm excited to get it.

I was considering pulling out, but now that I know the interest/sign up phase will go for a month, I'm in for sure. This just means I'll not be buying any more keyboards in october

Thanks for running this. While I prefer other colours, I think the blue looks really sharp, is worth having, and matches my keyboards. It's gonna be great.

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Can you say how these compare to Unicomp/IBM keycaps? I really like those, so I'm interested.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #133 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 18:18:36 »

Thanks for the feedback! Just hope we can get to 30 people so we can make this happen...

I agree, I think this set will look sharp as hell.

demik · « **Reply #134 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 19:20:30 »

Wait, kl, quick question. If the gb happens, when do you plan on taking in payments? If it's towards the end of the month, put me down for one set.

And I'm in the US.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #135 on:** Sun, 02 October 2011, 19:35:35 »

It wouldn't happen until I get at least 30 people in, which might take a little while. You're in!

MrPhil · « **Reply #136 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 04:21:29 »

I really shouldn't but what the heck, count me in for a set!

1 x Set

Country: New Zealand

keyboardlover · « **Reply #137 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 06:37:29 »

Thanks MrPhil, you're in =)

keyboardlover · « **Reply #138 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 13:01:41 »

Only need 11 more orders!

guilleguillaume · « **Reply #139 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 17:19:59 »

If necessary I can think about getting 2 instead of 1.

BTW What happened to your avatar and sig?

EDIT: F**K why is \KL banned?

Ragnorock · « **Reply #140 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 19:30:27 »

Lol, looks like both him and Ripster got tempbanned for squabbling. XD

hashbaz · « **Reply #141 on:** Mon, 03 October 2011, 23:15:28 »

Good, serves them both right.

gimpster · « **Reply #142 on:** Tue, 04 October 2011, 10:11:32 »

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Lol, looks like both him and Ripster got tempbanned for squabbling. XD

This is why we can't have nice things...

Khenra · « **Reply #143 on:** Tue, 04 October 2011, 16:42:45 »

This neeeeeds to work! I want these keys so badly... Sign up for a set guys!

lal · « **Reply #144 on:** Wed, 05 October 2011, 16:25:02 »

Quote from: keyboardlover;424998

Not planned, no. Maybe I could see how much extra it would be to throw a couple blanks in as well?

Yes, please. Blanks are probably better than endless discussions about what to put on them instead.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #145 on:** Wed, 05 October 2011, 18:38:48 »

Ok we got the blanks in. Only bumped up the price by a dollar. I'll update the OP tonight or tomorrow.

Edit: OP has been updated with new prices and images from SP!

dorkvader · « **Reply #146 on:** Wed, 05 October 2011, 22:33:31 »

What keyboards will the spacebar fit?

Like, it looks like it'll fit my WASD, but it would be useful to know.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #147 on:** Wed, 05 October 2011, 22:47:18 »

Should fit Filco, WASD, Das, etc.

Not Leopold or Cherry Corp keyboards though.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #148 on:** Fri, 07 October 2011, 06:56:40 »

Hi folks,

Due to the problems geekHack has been having lately, I'm going to be moving this group buy to my new forum here:
http://www.keyboardlover.com/forum/

I still have to create the group buy post, but for now you're welcome to join.

More information to follow.

Ragnorock · « **Reply #149 on:** Sat, 08 October 2011, 02:01:26 »

Implying the website being down for a day due to an uncommon hacking incident is significant justification to migrate it to your own website. Nothing wrong with keeping it here lol.

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Author Topic: SP Cherry MX 87-key Dyesub Group Buy ***ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED*** (Read 102013 times)

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