[IC] GMK Necro | Resurrecting on March 30th

[jessica]

Hello!

This is the IC page for GMK Necro.


Please express all thoughts on this keyset here! Opinions welcome.

GMK Render (What keys are included. Colours are inaccurate)


Novelty kit


Spacebar kit


Prices to come soon, kits are final 


The keyset will be able to be purchased on one of the following:
North America - Necro will be available @ DMKeys.com
Europe -  Necro will be available @ mykeyboard.eu
Asia & Australia - Necro will be available @ zFrontier.com

[MikeTheTiger]

I really think this set is doing itself a disservice by not having a tombstone novelty...

...had not really considered that one...

You just necro'd the necro thread  ) Can't wait to see this get made. I'm in...best of luck!! 

[Owl-]

possible for split-space support this time around?

I also think the word 'Run' as an alternative 1u Fn key would be a little cool detail.

[JubJubCity]

Cant wait to join again, hopefully this will reach MOQ.

[Petch]

1.25u R4 fn key pleeeeease 

[jessica]

possible for split-space support this time around?

I also think the word 'Run' as an alternative 1u Fn key would be a little cool detail.

Yes to the split space support! It'll be the same kit used by Yuri and other recent sets 
And as an avid HHKB user (and by avid I mean I literally type on an HHKB every single day of my life and will never change that), I am in love with the Fn legend, personally.

However, for a set I have a concept for in the nearishly future, I think Run could actually be a pretty cool legend for it...

[jessica]

1.25u R4 fn key pleeeeease 

That's sorta what the 1.25u Menu key is supposed to serve as

[ReverbSlush]

thanks for bringing this back from the dead again! wish I could just pay now. it's already my favorite set

[Petch]

1.25u R4 fn key pleeeeease 

That's sorta what the 1.25u Menu key is supposed to serve as

I understand, but there are quite a few boards that would mean having both a 1u fn and the menu key on together and it'd look a bit odd

Are you opposed to just replacing Menu with Fn? I've seen this done before on some GMK sets

[Unforgivable]

I love this set, but any chance we could get the window icons added?

[Owl-]

Yes to the split space support! It'll be the same kit used by Yuri and other recent sets 
And as an avid HHKB user (and by avid I mean I literally type on an HHKB every single day of my life and will never change that), I am in love with the Fn legend, personally.

However, for a set I have a concept for in the nearishly future, I think Run could actually be a pretty cool legend for it...

Sweet!
I too personally love the Fn legend, I was suggesting as an extra alternative, not replace because I thought 'run' could link in with the necro theme Also any possibility for an extra 1u Fn for dual Fn users? Hack key is also an alternative as GMK already have moulds for it.

And has there been any considerations for R4 1.25u and/or 1.5u novelties?

[jessica]

1.25u R4 fn key pleeeeease 

That's sorta what the 1.25u Menu key is supposed to serve as

I understand, but there are quite a few boards that would mean having both a 1u fn and the menu key on together and it'd look a bit odd

Are you opposed to just replacing Menu with Fn? I've seen this done before on some GMK sets

I'm not opposed to it, just from a purely aesthetic point of view, if you put both Fn's (1u and 1.25u) on it'd look weird and a bit redundant but obviously that's just my point of view.
I am more than willing to consider the change though

[jessica]

I love this set, but any chance we could get the window icons added?

No politician answer here, just the truth:
I hate the windows icon. I don't wanna use it. It rarely fits in.

[jessica]

Yes to the split space support! It'll be the same kit used by Yuri and other recent sets 
And as an avid HHKB user (and by avid I mean I literally type on an HHKB every single day of my life and will never change that), I am in love with the Fn legend, personally.

However, for a set I have a concept for in the nearishly future, I think Run could actually be a pretty cool legend for it...

Sweet!
I too personally love the Fn legend, I was suggesting as an extra alternative, not replace because I thought 'run' could link in with the necro theme Also any possibility for an extra 1u Fn for dual Fn users? Hack key is also an alternative as GMK already have moulds for it.

And has there been any considerations for R4 1.25u and/or 1.5u novelties?

As of now, no plans for 1.25/1.5u novelties. I'm still playing around though, seeing what feels good.

[jessica]

I can go ahead and announce this now:

zFrontier will be the Asian proxy for this set, cause I know lots of people have had good experiences with them.

[OfTheWild]

ready to help spread the word!

[dyrdevil]

Happy to see this resurrecting.  One of the most interesting colorways I've seen (right up there with Plum).  I'm looking forward to whatever your next set might be; you're setting the bar pretty high!

I can't decide if I'll go in on the buy.  March 30 does happen to be my birthday... hmmm..

[Muffin_Smasher]

Jessica,

This set looks great, awesome work!  As another user pointed out, i would like to see you drop the purse capslock and replace with down arrow.  But aside from that i love the set and am in for 1 when it opens.   

[elfick]

How about the sickle enter novelty on an ISO enter?

[jessica]

Happy to see this resurrecting.  One of the most interesting colorways I've seen (right up there with Plum).  I'm looking forward to whatever your next set might be; you're setting the bar pretty high!

I can't decide if I'll go in on the buy.  March 30 does happen to be my birthday... hmmm..

If nothing else, I like to think I make weirdly pleasant colourways.

As for the caps lock key, I'm still torn. I'm gonna pester GMK and see if they have like, other icons that might be available for it and see if they have something else I like more, because I don't care for either the purse-lock OR down arrow. Both just feel awkward and clunky in basically any set. Tentatively though, the plan is to change the purse to the down arrow as that seems to be a commonly preferred alternative and I'm fine with that compromise as I have no opinion about either.

[jessica]

How about the sickle enter novelty on an ISO enter?

Interesting, I really hadn't thought about that! I'll see how that will effect the price (EU to USD is rough right now  )

[donut_sauce]

I’d prefer the purse or “caps lock” over down arrow...

[ReverbSlush]

If nothing else, I like to think I make weirdly pleasant colourways.

As for the caps lock key, I'm still torn. I'm gonna pester GMK and see if they have like, other icons that might be available for it and see if they have something else I like more, because I don't care for either the purse-lock OR down arrow. Both just feel awkward and clunky in basically any set. Tentatively though, the plan is to change the purse to the down arrow as that seems to be a commonly preferred alternative and I'm fine with that compromise as I have no opinion about either.

ask GMK if they can make it say Ctrl 

[jessica]

If nothing else, I like to think I make weirdly pleasant colourways.

As for the caps lock key, I'm still torn. I'm gonna pester GMK and see if they have like, other icons that might be available for it and see if they have something else I like more, because I don't care for either the purse-lock OR down arrow. Both just feel awkward and clunky in basically any set. Tentatively though, the plan is to change the purse to the down arrow as that seems to be a commonly preferred alternative and I'm fine with that compromise as I have no opinion about either.

ask GMK if they can make it say Ctrl 

I'd rather die.

[eksuen]

If nothing else, I like to think I make weirdly pleasant colourways.

As for the caps lock key, I'm still torn. I'm gonna pester GMK and see if they have like, other icons that might be available for it and see if they have something else I like more, because I don't care for either the purse-lock OR down arrow. Both just feel awkward and clunky in basically any set. Tentatively though, the plan is to change the purse to the down arrow as that seems to be a commonly preferred alternative and I'm fine with that compromise as I have no opinion about either.

ask GMK if they can make it say Ctrl 

I'd rather die.

And then resurrect on the 30th.

Res. Res plz. plzz.

[TonyD]

Jessica,

This set looks great, awesome work! 

+1

[jessica]

If nothing else, I like to think I make weirdly pleasant colourways.

As for the caps lock key, I'm still torn. I'm gonna pester GMK and see if they have like, other icons that might be available for it and see if they have something else I like more, because I don't care for either the purse-lock OR down arrow. Both just feel awkward and clunky in basically any set. Tentatively though, the plan is to change the purse to the down arrow as that seems to be a commonly preferred alternative and I'm fine with that compromise as I have no opinion about either.

ask GMK if they can make it say Ctrl 

I'd rather die.

And then resurrect on the 30th.

Res. Res plz. plzz.

The GB will happen, it will just be 100% free of all Ctrl legends. Control or nothing, yo

[eksuen]

If nothing else, I like to think I make weirdly pleasant colourways.

As for the caps lock key, I'm still torn. I'm gonna pester GMK and see if they have like, other icons that might be available for it and see if they have something else I like more, because I don't care for either the purse-lock OR down arrow. Both just feel awkward and clunky in basically any set. Tentatively though, the plan is to change the purse to the down arrow as that seems to be a commonly preferred alternative and I'm fine with that compromise as I have no opinion about either.

ask GMK if they can make it say Ctrl 

I'd rather die.

And then resurrect on the 30th.

Res. Res plz. plzz.

The GB will happen, it will just be 100% free of all Ctrl legends. Control or nothing, yo

It's your design and your GB, so you get Ctrl Control.

[ReverbSlush]

ask GMK if they can make it say Ctrl 

I'd rather die.

 just razzin. pls don't dice!

gonna deck out a Tokyo60 with this

[Petch]

Control on 1.25u looks way too cramped. It's as bad as icon + text ISO left shift

[jessica]

Spacebar kit. Dunno if the split spacebars are like... good? I've never used a split-space board so I dunno what is actually meaningful/needed. Lemme know what you split-space users actually think and tell me if anything is missing / worth adding!

[Puddsy]

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Spacebar kit. Dunno if the split spacebars are like... good? I've never used a split-space board so I dunno what is actually meaningful/needed. Lemme know what you split-space users actually think and tell me if anything is missing / worth adding!

split space is 2.25, 1.25, 2.75

at least i think that's what the standard is

[jessica]

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Spacebar kit. Dunno if the split spacebars are like... good? I've never used a split-space board so I dunno what is actually meaningful/needed. Lemme know what you split-space users actually think and tell me if anything is missing / worth adding!

split space is 2.25, 1.25, 2.75

at least i think that's what the standard is

I have since been made aware of this and have been told to just copy Taro's. I will send the email off to GMK tomorrow after work and we'll progress from there!

[Unforgivable]

I love this set, but any chance we could get the window icons added?

No politician answer here, just the truth:
I hate the windows icon. I don't wanna use it. It rarely fits in.

Any chance for 2x 1u and 2x 1.25 Novelties since you don’t wanna use the window icons?

[ghostjuggernaut]

I have split the GB thread at the earliest post by Brazzers, and moved to the Interest Check subforum.  This is due to additional discussion going on and changes happenening.

@Brazzers, feel free to edit the OP and include all relevant information for your IC.

[jessica]

I have split the GB thread at the earliest post by Brazzers, and moved to the Interest Check subforum.  This is due to additional discussion going on and changes happenening.

@Brazzers, feel free to edit the OP and include all relevant information for your IC.

Thanks! Makes sense since we're kinda re-IC'ing this stuff.

[jessica]

I love this set, but any chance we could get the window icons added?

No politician answer here, just the truth:
I hate the windows icon. I don't wanna use it. It rarely fits in.

Any chance for 2x 1u and 2x 1.25 Novelties since you don’t wanna use the window icons?

I don't want to promise anything right now because honestly I'm not sure if I will be able to come up with novelties that I like enough for this. I am trying though, as I think it'd be cool.
However I would like opinions...

Would you guys rather do something similar to Taro where the novelty keys are in their own separate kit, but include more novelties, or include only a few simple ones in the base kit (skull and scythe)?

Please do let me know and I will listen to your guys opinions much more heavily.
Keep in mind, the extras kit will be more costly (Don't promise on these prices but I'd expect about $20-25 for 8-10 keys) but the BASE kit will be cheaper.

Discuss.

[Petch]

If it's more than 2-4 novelties, put them in their own kit.

And I'd rather have 1.25u fn than a novelty 

[jessica]

If it's more than 2-4 novelties, put them in their own kit.

And I'd rather have 1.25u fn than a novelty 

Changed in the next version


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[jessica]

So there will be some changes coming to the kit.
Here they all are, in a list format https://i.imgur.com/dXynpsS.png

And here’s the proposed novelty kit https://i.imgur.com/VhOS3gy.png


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[Unforgivable]

I love this set, but any chance we could get the window icons added?

No politician answer here, just the truth:
I hate the windows icon. I don't wanna use it. It rarely fits in.

Any chance for 2x 1u and 2x 1.25 Novelties since you don’t wanna use the window icons?

I don't want to promise anything right now because honestly I'm not sure if I will be able to come up with novelties that I like enough for this. I am trying though, as I think it'd be cool.
However I would like opinions...

Would you guys rather do something similar to Taro where the novelty keys are in their own separate kit, but include more novelties, or include only a few simple ones in the base kit (skull and scythe)?

Please do let me know and I will listen to your guys opinions much more heavily.
Keep in mind, the extras kit will be more costly (Don't promise on these prices but I'd expect about $20-25 for 8-10 keys) but the BASE kit will be cheaper.

Discuss.

To be honest, since it’s not too many Novelties, I think it would be beneficial for it to be in the Base kit.

You waste a few more bucks for a few keycaps, compared to paying more for a standalone kit. If it was a bit novelty kit like in the Samurai Set, I would say seperate it, but they’re just a few.

My two cents.

Edit: Just to be sure, the Novelties will be images, not text, right?

[jessica]

I love this set, but any chance we could get the window icons added?

No politician answer here, just the truth:
I hate the windows icon. I don't wanna use it. It rarely fits in.

Any chance for 2x 1u and 2x 1.25 Novelties since you don’t wanna use the window icons?

I don't want to promise anything right now because honestly I'm not sure if I will be able to come up with novelties that I like enough for this. I am trying though, as I think it'd be cool.
However I would like opinions...

Would you guys rather do something similar to Taro where the novelty keys are in their own separate kit, but include more novelties, or include only a few simple ones in the base kit (skull and scythe)?

Please do let me know and I will listen to your guys opinions much more heavily.
Keep in mind, the extras kit will be more costly (Don't promise on these prices but I'd expect about $20-25 for 8-10 keys) but the BASE kit will be cheaper.

Discuss.

To be honest, since it’s not too many Novelties, I think it would be beneficial for it to be in the Base kit.

You waste a few more bucks for a few keycaps, compared to paying more for a standalone kit. If it was a bit novelty kit like in the Samurai Set, I would say seperate it, but they’re just a few.

My two cents.

Edit: Just to be sure, the Novelties will be images, not text, right?

Yes they’ll be images, I just didn’t know how to upload them to KLE.
And doing this, splitting them off, will allow for an exceptionally cheaper base kit which is something I want to push.
More expensive base kit = less chance to hit MOQ. Just trying to balance it out to not add 20 bucks To the base kit


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[Petch]

So there will be some changes coming to the kit.
Here they all are, in a list format https://i.imgur.com/dXynpsS.png

And here’s the proposed novelty kit https://i.imgur.com/VhOS3gy.png


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Are you open to having the navigation text/icons on the numpad put on the front as pad printing? Like 9009 v2

I don't know about others but I use XT/CP/1800 layouts a lot and the numpad is my primary navigation

[MeloDet]

I'm okay with either the novelties being on their own or in a separate kit. It mostly comes down to how many there are. If it's only a couple (like the skull and scythe) then I'd say put it in the base kit. Any more than that though and it might be beneficial to put em in their own kit.

[jessica]

I'm okay with either the novelties being on their own or in a separate kit. It mostly comes down to how many there are. If it's only a couple (like the skull and scythe) then I'd say put it in the base kit. Any more than that though and it might be beneficial to put em in their own kit.

See, if it was just the one skull and one scythe, that's one thing. However I don't wanna add 8-10 novelties to the base kit cause that would jack the price up a lot

[azachhh]

I'm okay with either the novelties being on their own or in a separate kit. It mostly comes down to how many there are. If it's only a couple (like the skull and scythe) then I'd say put it in the base kit. Any more than that though and it might be beneficial to put em in their own kit.

See, if it was just the one skull and one scythe, that's one thing. However I don't wanna add 8-10 novelties to the base kit cause that would jack the price up a lot

A scythe as the Enter or Backspace key would be dope!

[MeloDet]

I'm okay with either the novelties being on their own or in a separate kit. It mostly comes down to how many there are. If it's only a couple (like the skull and scythe) then I'd say put it in the base kit. Any more than that though and it might be beneficial to put em in their own kit.

See, if it was just the one skull and one scythe, that's one thing. However I don't wanna add 8-10 novelties to the base kit cause that would jack the price up a lot

Yeah, in that case I would go with a separate novelty kit. You could even put 1 or 2 in the base kit if you're worried about the novelty kit hitting moq.

[azachhh]

I'm okay with either the novelties being on their own or in a separate kit. It mostly comes down to how many there are. If it's only a couple (like the skull and scythe) then I'd say put it in the base kit. Any more than that though and it might be beneficial to put em in their own kit.

See, if it was just the one skull and one scythe, that's one thing. However I don't wanna add 8-10 novelties to the base kit cause that would jack the price up a lot

Yeah, in that case I would go with a separate novelty kit. You could even put 1 or 2 in the base kit if you're worried about the novelty kit hitting moq.

I like this ^^ idea ..... maybe design a full set of novelties & run a poll for 1 or 2 to go into the base kit?

[jessica]

I'm okay with either the novelties being on their own or in a separate kit. It mostly comes down to how many there are. If it's only a couple (like the skull and scythe) then I'd say put it in the base kit. Any more than that though and it might be beneficial to put em in their own kit.

See, if it was just the one skull and one scythe, that's one thing. However I don't wanna add 8-10 novelties to the base kit cause that would jack the price up a lot

Yeah, in that case I would go with a separate novelty kit. You could even put 1 or 2 in the base kit if you're worried about the novelty kit hitting moq.

I like this ^^ idea ..... maybe design a full set of novelties & run a poll for 1 or 2 to go into the base kit?

I actually like this idea quite a lot.

[jessica]

Update on where we're at right now.

Waiting on some revised renders from GMK.
Waiting on more 3D renders from Oblotzky on different layouts
No progress made with proxies as all progress with them is halted until I get pricing from GMK which requires a finalized kit.

I feel we're getting quite close to the final kit. I'm becoming more and more satisfied with it as the days go on.
Please please please! If you have a suggestion for the kit, I am more than happy to receive feedback 

[jessica]

Hello!

Updated the main post with the new kit renders provided by GMK. I think the novelties look fantastic, honestly. I'll go ahead and post them here as well for convenience!

Main

Novelties

Spacebars


Hope you guys like it

[Vigrith]

The new novelties look lovely!

[azachhh]

Yessssss!!! That scythe!!!  
Cannot wait for this set.

[SingSong]

What about a reverse color version of the tombstone?

[jessica]

What about a reverse color version of the tombstone?

Would add quite a lot of extra cost to the set. I personally don't see it as a needed addition and would rather have a better priced kit, rather than having 100% compatibility.

[Koobaczech]

Can the tombstones say
 _____
/ R.I.P \
|  ster  |
---------

[Wilba]

Can the tombstones say
 _____
/ R.I.P \
|  ster  |
---------

necro meme

[Petch]

No love for front-printed numpad nav text?

[Max_P0]

Wow, looking good.

[Poesjuh]

Looks good I like.
Would very much like a 2u shift as well (A). For those rare and strange keyboards that are 60% but with dedicated arrows.

Btw; EU proxie? Mykeyboard perhaps?

[jihadu]

Looks good I like.
Would very much like a 2u shift as well (A). For those rare and strange keyboards that are 60% but with dedicated arrows.

Btw; EU proxie? Mykeyboard perhaps?

Last time it run on mechboards.co.uk

[Poesjuh]

Looks good I like.
Would very much like a 2u shift as well (A). For those rare and strange keyboards that are 60% but with dedicated arrows.

Btw; EU proxie? Mykeyboard perhaps?

Last time it run on mechboards.co.uk

Also fine

[jessica]

Hey guys, small, mostly uninteresting update just to keep you in the loop.

I got pricing from GMK just the other day, so I'm gonna spend tomorrow figuring out what all expenses need to be factored in and then I'll post all the actual GB prices in the thread, the main post and on my website DMKeys.com

I'll keep you all posted

[jimirolln]

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[jimirolln]

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[azachhh]

Hey guys, small, mostly uninteresting update just to keep you in the loop.

I got pricing from GMK just the other day, so I'm gonna spend tomorrow figuring out what all expenses need to be factored in and then I'll post all the actual GB prices in the thread, the main post and on my website DMKeys.com

I'll keep you all posted

Woohoo!!!!

[jessica]

move the r1 novelties to r4 and make them match...or two of each

add r1 r.i.p novelty

i dig the tombstone flavor...but those look bland

good vibes...you kill...lite em up

red the last comment on the first thread...my bad...please disregard...i am not a troll...i swear

I'll be honest I was super confused for a second.

[jessica]

So, I got some exciting news just the other day, but I didn't announce it because I wasn't sure if it was a mistake on GMK's end but I got confirmation that it is accurate.

The novelty kit has an MOQ of only 100! Not to be over zealous, but I feel like that is perfectly realistic!

[Jae-3soteric]

So, I got some exciting news just the other day, but I didn't announce it because I wasn't sure if it was a mistake on GMK's end but I got confirmation that it is accurate.

The novelty kit has an MOQ of only 100! Not to be over zealous, but I feel like that is perfectly realistic!

Great news. Really looking forwards to seeing this go live!


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[azachhh]

So, I got some exciting news just the other day, but I didn't announce it because I wasn't sure if it was a mistake on GMK's end but I got confirmation that it is accurate.

The novelty kit has an MOQ of only 100! Not to be over zealous, but I feel like that is perfectly realistic!

Keep the updates coming!!! Love seeing this progress. Cannot wait.

[jessica]

I know it's just a tease right now but we will have some great renders coming soon via Oblotzky. Just to keep ya all on your toes

[Geek Maker]

so excited , the 100 MOQ would mean that  there is no barrier to the fabulous set coming true.

[jessica]

so excited , the 100 MOQ would mean that  there is no barrier to the fabulous set coming true.

Please please note, the base set MOQ is STILL 250!!! Only the side kits have an MOQ of 100 and that is only if the main kit makes MOQ as well
If only the MOQ were so low.. that would take so much stress off my mind


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[smurkcity12]

Noob to this community here, but I'm already well on my way down the rabbit hole. This is going to be the first GB I'll be taking part of! It's going to look great on my 96kee, and will probably push me to buy my first artisan to match 

[tex_live_utility]

Any chance of a 1.75u on R2? That'd make it work with the Minivan and JD45 without a compatibility kit.

[jessica]

Any chance of a 1.75u on R2? That'd make it work with the Minivan and JD45 without a compatibility kit.

All kits are finalized now, sorry :/

[jessica]

Update for ya guys:

GMK Necro will be proxied through mykeyboard.eu for Europe! I'm working with them closely to work out the best situation for you all. VAT is annoying and confusing for my tiny American brain, and I'm sorry for all of you who have to deal with this on a daily basis   

Renders coming this week from the always wonderful Oblotzky so keep your eyes peeled

[necromanx]

Team Necro supports GMK Necro!

[hervuli]

This looks awesome Will you be getting color samples from GMK to verify accuracy? The colors are pretty subtle/muted and in my experience a lot of custom colors come out too bright, which could really kill the set imho.

Great work so far, looking forward to it

[jessica]

This looks awesome Will you be getting color samples from GMK to verify accuracy? The colors are pretty subtle/muted and in my experience a lot of custom colors come out too bright, which could really kill the set imho.

Great work so far, looking forward to it

I WILL be getting colour samples from GMK, however, due to the process of custom colours being very expensive to do small batches of, they only provide physical samples after the order is placed.
In the meantime though, GMK will be sending me a Pantone book to help me get a good understanding of the colours, physically. If for no reason other than to give us a good starting point to go from

[jimirolln]

gmk is very helpful...i asked for a sample on one color and they sent the whole ring...excited to see it...i was thinking it wouldn't hurt to host a group buy with kono on the gmk set...if they are not to busy...still haven't seen the render...said all that because it made me think of the comment you made about the 250 moq being stressful...and while i think this set is amazing and should have no trouble hitting that the idea of double hosting group buys might help you alleviate stress

for example the non custom color moq is 150...and the render gmk sent you looks fire even with the colors being off...if you could settle on non custom colors that were close enuf to suit and put it out there...150 would be cake

if sounds crazy disregard...peace

[jessica]

gmk is very helpful...i asked for a sample on one color and they sent the whole ring...excited to see it...i was thinking it wouldn't hurt to host a group buy with kono on the gmk set...if they are not to busy...still haven't seen the render...said all that because it made me think of the comment you made about the 250 moq being stressful...and while i think this set is amazing and should have no trouble hitting that the idea of double hosting group buys might help you alleviate stress

for example the non custom color moq is 150...and the render gmk sent you looks fire even with the colors being off...if you could settle on non custom colors that were close enuf to suit and put it out there...150 would be cake

if sounds crazy disregard...peace

This set is no where near the stock colours GMK has available, unfortunately. Their palette is very... basic? I think is the word to use. Like, their palette covers normal colours but when it comes to muted tones it's not stellar.
I do have a colour ring as well, but again, all the colours in this set are custom so it's not too useful

[jimirolln]

right on...not to worry...the set is dope...can't wait for the drop...250 is peaches

[jessica]

right on...not to worry...the set is dope...can't wait for the drop...250 is peaches

Having an Asian proxy should help as well, last time we only had EU

[jimirolln]

yeah i saw something about novel keys...if i am confusing distributors forgive me but i think they sponsor top clack...i love that show...if you reach out to them and they show you some love on the show...it would go along way...to be a show about keyboards it is crazy how much drama the show gets...its better than cable...i get hyped ever thursday over it

i can't wait to see what they have to say about the poster lottery scandal...lulz...#riot_at_the_circus

[jessica]

Hello!

Pricing is now public on DMKeys.com, Asian and European proxy prices to be announced soon, once they're ready to publish. Shouldn't be more than a couple days I'd imagine.

For those who don't wanna go to my website  the pricing is here

Base set: $145 USD @ 250
Novelty set: $25/$21/$19 @ 100/150/250
Spacebar set: $25/$23/$21 @ 100/150/250

Couple of renders by Oblotzky coming very soon

Don't forget this set launches next Friday!!! Keep your eyes peeled and keep up with any and all updates here

[KeLorean]

hooray!


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[KeLorean]

opps! didnt realize clinton was in that pic. i was just trying to post a monty python meme


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[MikeTheTiger]

Hello!

Pricing is now public on DMKeys.com, Asian and European proxy prices to be announced soon, once they're ready to publish. Shouldn't be more than a couple days I'd imagine.

For those who don't wanna go to my website  the pricing is here

Base set: $145 USD @ 250
Novelty set: $25/$21/$19 @ 100/150/250
Spacebar set: $25/$23/$21 @ 100/150/250

Couple of renders by Oblotzky coming very soon

Don't forget this set launches next Friday!!! Keep your eyes peeled and keep up with any and all updates here

That's great!! Hope we can make it happen this time around. 

[elfick]

Is it too late to request a 1.5R4 novelty? (the scythe if I had an option)

[jessica]

Is it too late to request a 1.5R4 novelty? (the scythe if I had an option)

1. Yes, all kits are finalised
2. Even if they weren't that would increase the cost of the kit by a noticeable, which is exactly what I tried to avoid with the novelty kit

[johuu]

My hopes for this GB:
1. It hits the MOQ (this time)
2. The final colors won't be that different from the renders like in GMK Solarized Dark

[Kerasan]

What is the color of the alpha keys?

KMK Labs.

[jessica]

What is the color of the alpha keys?

KMK Labs.

The alphas are meant to be a pale green. Real pale.
The specific colour is a hex value that you can see on the GMK renders.

However, the 3D renders by Oblotkzy are what I'm ACTUALLY going for, please don't expect the colours to look like the GMK render.

That said, GMK will also be sending me some Pantone sample things to give me better tools to pick the right colours.

Hope that's clear about what the colours will be.

[klaaz0r]

My hopes for this GB:
1. It hits the MOQ (this time)
2. The final colors won't be that different from the renders like in GMK Solarized Dark

this, I was quite upset getting mine, its a nice set but nothing like the renders

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[Kerasan]

What is the color of the alpha keys?

KMK Labs.

The alphas are meant to be a pale green. Real pale.
The specific colour is a hex value that you can see on the GMK renders.

However, the 3D renders by Oblotkzy are what I'm ACTUALLY going for, please don't expect the colours to look like the GMK render.

That said, GMK will also be sending me some Pantone sample things to give me better tools to pick the right colours.

Hope that's clear about what the colours will be.

right, thank you very much.

I know the problem of color rendering and the differences, I have never had any problems (I am a happy owner of the plum)

so I wait for the samples, I really like the project,

Congratulations,

KMK Labs.

[Rak8886]

Loving the colors of this set, can't wait!

[jessica]

Hey, here's some cool renders by Oblotzky.

Shows what keys are in each set, but with accurate colour representation!





Hope you guys are excited for the 30th!

[ptiede]

Looks great! My wallet is ready!

[wowremy]

Wish they novelties didnt look like Skull Candy Brand logo :/ colorway is sex tho

[johuu]

Hey, here's some cool renders by Oblotzky.

Shows what keys are in each set, but with accurate colour representation!

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Hope you guys are excited for the 30th!

lgtm

[gutsack]

It's a shame this set ended up with partial icons, it makes for such a sloppy look when you have icons for some keys but then text mods. I love the colorway but I know how I'm going to feel when I see the set on a board...

[jimirolln]

straight scratchn my head readn that comment bruh...if you plan on bein in on the gb without the n set...im dead...gg...gta7 wasted tryna mug gangsta granny in the hood my dude

[Kerasan]

optimism 

KMK Labs.

[jimirolln]

right...i gotta know tho for real...what's the icon for alt look like...i bet it looks like shame...lulz

[jessica]

It's a shame this set ended up with partial icons, it makes for such a sloppy look when you have icons for some keys but then text mods. I love the colorway but I know how I'm going to feel when I see the set on a board...

I'd rather have all text bottom row because I think the bottom row icons available look VERY out of place with the other icon mods :/

It's not that it's a mix of text and icons, it's all icons with the exception of bottom row, which is all text. In the sense of consistency and aesthetics, I did the best I could to make myself happy.

Plus, it's virtually the same thing 9009 did and no one seemed bothered there haha

[gutsack]

right...i gotta know tho for real...what's the icon for alt look like...i bet it looks like shame...lulz

It's getting old having you splash every thread with nonsensical replies like this. There is very much an alt icon that was established in 1984. And even if you don't use the correct alt icon, there are (excuse the pun) alternatives. See the all icon mods set from GMK Yuri.

[gutsack]

It's a shame this set ended up with partial icons, it makes for such a sloppy look when you have icons for some keys but then text mods. I love the colorway but I know how I'm going to feel when I see the set on a board...

I'd rather have all text bottom row because I think the bottom row icons available look VERY out of place with the other icon mods :/

It's not that it's a mix of text and icons, it's all icons with the exception of bottom row, which is all text. In the sense of consistency and aesthetics, I did the best I could to make myself happy.

Plus, it's virtually the same thing 9009 did and no one seemed bothered there haha

Yeah, to be honest after getting Yuri with the icon mods I think an all-icon mods board looks really childish. So personally I'd just prefer no icon-only caps. Especially since I think the GMK caps lock icon looks terrible and the enter doesn't look great either. I get why you went this way, just wish it were a normal return and shift.

[jimirolln]

right...i gotta know tho for real...what's the icon for alt look like...i bet it looks like shame...lulz

It's getting old having you splash every thread with nonsensical replies like this. There is very much an alt icon that was established in 1984. And even if you don't use the correct alt icon, there are (excuse the pun) alternatives. See the all icon mods set from GMK Yuri.

i am sorry you feel that way...but you might as well grab a surf board cause im in this forum like my name is el nenyo...thats a blink ref...est. in the 90's...i looked at the yuri mod kit...i liked it...it would definitely help hit the moq...but be honest...would you really be willing to pay another 50...because for me...needing the 6u and wanting the n set it is painful and pushing a reasonable keeb budget

i am going to post your set for reference but lets be honest...your a little late to the party...i am going to assume this is the first time your seeing this thread...but if not...dogn the set for not having what you would like to see in it four days before it goes live is a bad look

creative op's have to put up with a lot of salt from the com they love to contribute to the com...or else...to me that is old and needs to change
 

[gutsack]

i am going to post your set for reference but lets be honest...your a little late to the party...i am going to assume this is the first time your seeing this thread...but if not...dogn the set for not having what you would like to see in it four days before it goes live is a bad look

Your assumption is wrong. I posted my icon mod feedback back in August of last year in the original IC thread for GMK Necro, a full 6 months before you joined Geekhack: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90468.msg2478933#msg2478933

It's not a "bad look" to reply to an IC thread describing the things that make you less interested. I wasn't giving OP "salt", I was describing what I'd prefer from this GMK set.

[jimirolln]

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>It's a shame this set ended up with partial icons, it makes for such a sloppy look when you have icons for some keys but then text mods<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< I love the colorway but I know how I'm going to feel when I see the set on a board...

Mod edit: Chill yo.

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Please don't get into personal attacks in the IC thread, you have different opinions and that's fine.

[gutsack]

I didn't see your reply before it was modded out but your issue was most likely with me using the word "sloppy" which I don't mean to be a descriptor of OPs work but rather an accurate word describing how I feel the GMK icon-only shift, return and caps lock look when combined with all other keys being text.

It seemed pretty clear to me I wasn't saying OP did sloppy work, and she replied with her logical reasoning for the decision which I appreciated. Looking for conflict isn't a great way to use GH.

[jessica]

I didn't see your reply before it was modded out but your issue was most likely with me using the word "sloppy" which I don't mean to be a descriptor of OPs work but rather an accurate word describing how I feel the GMK icon-only shift, return and caps lock look when combined with all other keys being text.

It seemed pretty clear to me I wasn't saying OP did sloppy work, and she replied with her logical reasoning for the decision which I appreciated. Looking for conflict isn't a great way to use GH.

Yah, I'm not saying my opinion is the 'correct' stance. It's just what I think looks best, given the circumstances and my own opinions

[Blaise170]

It's an interesting colorway. If this moves further I'd be interested in it.

[DePulse]

Until when is the deadline of payment for this group buy? Really want to get this set but my money gets completed by next month 

[elfick]

@Brazzers ,
Out of curiosity, as a HHKB user, is it going to bug you to have a text mod (control) sandwiched between two icon mods (tab and shift)?

[jessica]

@Brazzers ,
Out of curiosity, as a HHKB user, is it going to bug you to have a text mod (control) sandwiched between two icon mods (tab and shift)?

Mildly, but the alternative is worse IMO.

[jessica]

Until when is the deadline of payment for this group buy? Really want to get this set but my money gets completed by next month 

You'll be able to pay up until April 20th!

[jessica]

Hey do you guys like renders?

Xondat's 280/220


M65

M60-A in green!

[Blaise170]

Renders look great! 

[jimirolln]

very nice...would have liked to see the tilda replaced with the nov that is color coded to fit that top right corner...the bottom row will also look better with the space bar chilln in the graveyard...the alt key stones...its ok...i have a vivid imagination...very nice...you do good work sun...lulz...lets bring that back...son...lul...i kill myself...maybe this set can necromance me...dead...gg to myself

[johuu]

Hey do you guys like renders?

Xondat's 280/220

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M60-A in green!

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  Will be in for sure.

[Sissy]

WEW lads.

[Blaise170]

very nice...would have liked to see the tilda replaced with the nov that is color coded to fit that top right corner...the bottom row will also look better with the space bar chilln in the graveyard...the alt key stones...its ok...i have a vivid imagination...very nice...you do good work sun...lulz...lets bring that back...son...lul...i kill myself...maybe this set can necromance me...dead...gg to myself

If I understand you correctly, I agree with you. But then, I don't understand most of what you said. 

[jimirolln]

on the hhkb they decided to leave a few key novelties off...i don't know if the set was designed intentional to use the inverse skull on the corner instead of the tilda but when i see it in my mind it is fire

they also only put two grave stone n keys on the bottom row...in my mind i imagine all the stoned keys and it looks better

necromancing is the dark art of bringing the dead back to life

i don't intend for my flow to be hard to understand...also...accepting conventional wisdom isn't conventional is proving a challenge for me

socially acceptable behavior in the community is appalling

it is possible to be both nice and critical...for that...ty

[elfick]

@Brazzers ,
Out of curiosity, as a HHKB user, is it going to bug you to have a text mod (control) sandwiched between two icon mods (tab and shift)?

Mildly, but the alternative is worse IMO.

What would the alternative have been? A carat-style control icon? In that case I fully agree.
However, if the alternative would have been an ISO control icon (the helm/steering wheel) ⎈ , it may have looked pretty cool depending on the font used to cut the mold.

[Blaise170]

Ah yeah - makes better sense and I agree.

[jessica]

@Brazzers ,
Out of curiosity, as a HHKB user, is it going to bug you to have a text mod (control) sandwiched between two icon mods (tab and shift)?

Mildly, but the alternative is worse IMO.

What would the alternative have been? A carat-style control icon? In that case I fully agree.
However, if the alternative would have been an ISO control icon (the helm/steering wheel) ⎈ , it may have looked pretty cool depending on the font used to cut the mold.

The only alternative available I know of would be the carat-style control icon, yah. Not my favourite there.

[gutsack]

@Brazzers ,
Out of curiosity, as a HHKB user, is it going to bug you to have a text mod (control) sandwiched between two icon mods (tab and shift)?

Mildly, but the alternative is worse IMO.

What would the alternative have been? A carat-style control icon? In that case I fully agree.
However, if the alternative would have been an ISO control icon (the helm/steering wheel) ⎈ , it may have looked pretty cool depending on the font used to cut the mold.

The only alternative available I know of would be the carat-style control icon, yah. Not my favourite there.

I didn't do a good job of making clear what I would have preferred, which would have been text mods (as is currently) but standard shift, caps lock and return keys with text as well instead of icons only on those keys.

[jimirolln]

it is a non starter...ic locks in ten...hopefully moq is achieved and preferences and more n kit compat for r2 hashed then

i am new to the com but traced this all the way back to graphite...which i love...being into theoretical physics and future tech...if you are unaware look into it...graphite will revolutionize the future

[ReverbSlush]

all set! ordered!

[necromanx]

is that message coming from PayPal?

[ReverbSlush]

all set! ordered!

[djfunh8r]

Also having the same issue.  When entering a regular credit card it throws the error "Your account cannot currently make live charges" on the dmkeys.com branded checkout page.

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Brazzers please make a new thread for the GB discussion, I will not lock the thread until you do so though (max 12 hrs).
 

[clik_clak]

So payments accepted up until April 20th, but what's the actual ETA? October'ish?

[jessica]

So payments accepted up until April 20th, but what's the actual ETA? October'ish?

Bout that, yah

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GB is live so closing the IC thread. Discussion at: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94937