The inspiration from this set comes from the great pyramids of Giza and the ancient Egyptian Civilization. We decided to use two simple yet meaningful colors for the people of ancient Egypt.
Black (Ancient Egyptian name "kem") : It the color of the fertile silt left by the Nile during its annual flooding giving rise to the Ancient Egyptian name for the country - "kemet" (black land). Black symbolizes fertility, new life/beginnings and resurrection.
The gods were typically represented with gold skin with an exception of Osiris who is depicted with black skin symbolizing fertility, regeneration, and the underworld where the sun was said to regenerate every night.
It was made from carbon, ground charcoal, mixed with water and sometimes burnt animal bones.
Yellow/Gold (Ancient Egyptian name "khenet" and "kenit"/"nebu" or "nebw") : It repesented the color of women's skin, as well as the skin of people who lived near the Mediterranean. Gold also represented the skin of the gods and the sun itself.
Hence it was used for anything which was considered eternal or indestructible and perfect. The ancient Egyptians made numerous statues of the gods that were either made of gold or covered with gold leaf.
They also made yellow pigments such as yellow ochre (an ore of iron) and massicot (an oxide of lead).
Sublegends : Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics
We used the reference from the Australian Museum. Link : https://media.australian.museum/media/dd/Uploads/Documents/7770/Egyptian%20Heiroglyphs.340c0ac.pdf
Kemet aka Base Kit
Numpad Kit
40s Kit (Approved by the 40s community discord)
International Kit
R1 1u : Mask of Tutankhamun , 1U : Queen Nefertiti , 1U : Osiris
R1 1u : Anubis, 2U : Sphinx
R2 1u : Horus , ISO Enter : Cartouche of Ramses II (Prenomen)
R3 1u : Osiris, 1.75U Eye of Ra and Horus with Ankh, 2.25U Scarab
R4 1u : Mummy in Sarcophagus, 1.25U Hieroglphics (2 styles), 1.5U Hieroglyphics
Archaeological excavation complete!
Artifact 1 : Giza Nights
Artifact 2 : Ankh
EU : MyKeyboard.eu
NA : Deskhero US
Norway : Mekanisk (tastatur.no)
Canada : Deskhero.ca
Asia : Ilumkb
China : KBDFans
Oceania : DailyClack
Korea : Swagkeys
S.America : Fancy Customs
Here is the entire list
Wrist Rest
1. Artisan Labs : Resin
2. Digital Carpentry : Wooden
3. Happy.coil : Granite
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Keyboards
4. D60 Lite from KBDFans
5. Limited edition Luna 60 from Ungodly designs
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Cables
6. Luxecables : US
7. Keebstuff : EU
Both can ship worldwide though!
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Keyboard sleeves
8. MechFashion
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Metal Artisan
9. Rama
10. THOK
11. Asero Foundry : Limited exotic metal
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Artisans
12. Artkey
13. KeyCravings
14. Archetype
15. Melonkeys
16. GSK
17. Rhythm Caps
18. Beetle Caps
19. KrakenKaps
20. Rathcaps
21. Landcaps
22. Dread Keys
23. Winkeys
24. 404artisans
25. PSYCHOkeycaps
26. Hungryhustlas
27. Bowlercaps
28. PiCaps
29. Black mage caps
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Mouse
32. LeonardoDaMouse: Custom Paint job
Pictures/ Raffles timings will be posted in the comment section.
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double shot hieroglyphics or no?
Overall it looks cool, but some of the legends and icons look like they won't fit into GMK's restrictions for double-shot: https://uniqey.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/360006006819/2K_double_shot_reference_with_explanation.pngThe designs were done with this image in hand. It conforms to the specs!
Overall it looks cool, but some of the legends and icons look like they won't fit into GMK's restrictions for double-shot: https://uniqey.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/360006006819/2K_double_shot_reference_with_explanation.pngThe designs were done with this image in hand. It conforms to the specs!
Based off of personal experience, some of that stuff isn't gonna fly.Overall it looks cool, but some of the legends and icons look like they won't fit into GMK's restrictions for double-shot: https://uniqey.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/360006006819/2K_double_shot_reference_with_explanation.pngThe designs were done with this image in hand. It conforms to the specs!
I dig this set so much, I hope the novelties and sub legends come out the way they should with which ever process you decide to take! GL :D - You might want to put IC in the title too !
I think it is better to remove the numpad keys from the base kit and make it a seperate kit to reduce the base kit, since I don't think that many people have fullsize keebs
I think it is better to remove the numpad keys from the base kit and make it a seperate kit to reduce the base kit, since I don't think that many people have fullsize keebs
An observation based on monitoring GMK sales:
Removing Numpad from base is generally only viable for GMK when base MOQ is particularly high. A base kit aiming for around 1000 sales can support a reasonably-priced Numpad kit.
Otherwise the total price of base+Numpad can end up high enough that it loses significant base customers. For sets that *do* provide Numpad kits separately, the attachment rate as compared to base hovers around 15-30%. So, not the majority, but a pretty sizeable minority.
TL;DR
Separating Numpad in GMK tends to work out best for designers that can guarantee a particular level of popularity.
Also, where is the Aaru render?? :P
If the subs are gonna be doubleshot then a) hot. and b) good luck bud, this might be tough.
How about going with KAT? GMK is too limited and too expensive!
Edit: this is like a match made in heaven for the AARU TKL.
Can we see a similar thing for some of of the other novelties? For example the eye almost certainly doesn't follow the same conventions (ex. rounded corners missing, nearly touching in some gaps)
I went ahead and circled the parts that looked most concerning to me, though I am still a bit worried that you'll be losing detail on several parts of your designs such as the mouth of the beetle even if it technically fits the specs. All of the sublegends look much too intricate to me still as well, so while I'm glad you seem to have your specs worked out, I wouldn't place any bets on them working. Consider reworking them just for clarity's sake, because even in the renders with clear "printing" they do not read super well from a distance and lose a lot of detail unless you zoom in.
I don't mean to sound harsh so forgive me if it comes across that way, I just don't want to see something like this trying something cool and new but having it turn out a bit scuffed because of manu limitations.Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/760886034065260544/804758188549079140/Screenshot_20210129-120125_rif_is_fun.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/760886034065260544/804759480658821180/Screenshot_20210129-120450_Chrome.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/760886034065260544/804759480357224468/20210129_120630.jpg)Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/760886034065260544/804759480008048670/Screenshot_20210129-120617_Chrome.jpg)
How about going with KAT? GMK is too limited and too expensive!
Edit: this is like a match made in heaven for the AARU TKL.
Agreed with KAT > GMK for this.
How about going with KAT? GMK is too limited and too expensive!
Edit: this is like a match made in heaven for the AARU TKL.
Agreed with KAT > GMK for this.
I know it's not 1:1, but if you are looking for a sculpted Egypt-themed keyset, SA Ramses (https://sa-ramses.com/) is in IC as well. I would suggest if enough people really wanted PBT and/or non-GMK while still maintaining OP's vision, Inifinikey has had some good releases with reverse-dye sub sets in PBT Cherry profile.
absolutely phenomenal set! wonderful theming and colorway, best of luck with the IC :thumb:
Really like theme and colorway
As a sucker for Pbt, maybe dyesub / reversevsub makes sense ;) ?
Also pls consider hytoglyphic mono legends :cool:
Yeah, maybe its just me - loving monolegends to annoy my co-workers ... as with dots or masterpiece katakanas :blank:
Really following this one as my wife loves egypt history :thumb:
€dit: is there a readon for 4 x 1.25 noveltys but 2 x 1.5?
Also, where is the Aaru render?? :P
You and your Aaru…
OK, this is absolutely stellar. Great colour combo, fantastic novelties and very ambitious and classy sublegends. I am just afraid how much this set is going to cost, since GMK has to make all of these new moulds. I absolutely love it, though. Great work.
I know Zambumon had a lot of trouble with this key. I suspect over half of the designs in this set have stricter tolerences...Show Image(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/drop-zambumon-gmk-nautilus-nightmares-keycap-set/FP/CJpB3zORuECx8tXYaSaQ_05.jpg?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=max&w=1300&h=579&dpr=2&q=40)
Please color match the gold with a RAL chip / brass piece. Hopefully the gold will turn out actually looking like gold color instead of yellow like some other sets.
Wow! Just WOW!!
Please consider an alternative color to match, such as RAL 080 60 50 (‘Brass Gold’) which is closer to gold imo, compared to RAL 070 70 60 (‘Gorse Yellow Orange’). We have discussed this a little over on Discord, but posting here to see what others think.Please color match the gold with a RAL chip / brass piece. Hopefully the gold will turn out actually looking like gold color instead of yellow like some other sets.
Yeah. there are color samples in the IC :)
Please consider an alternative color to match, such as RAL 080 60 50 (‘Brass Gold’) which is closer to gold imo, compared to RAL 070 70 60 (‘Gorse Yellow Orange’). We have discussed this a little over on Discord, but posting here to see what others think.Please color match the gold with a RAL chip / brass piece. Hopefully the gold will turn out actually looking like gold color instead of yellow like some other sets.
Yeah. there are color samples in the IC :)
Some comparison pictures I had with ‘gold’ keycap from GMK Spirit and GMK Red Samurai (taken in indirect afternoon sun): https://imgur.com/a/hJbg74e
Hoping this wouldn’t turn out to be a lighter GMK Skidata or JTK Orange on Black instead of a black-gold set.
Will you consider removing numpad out of the base kit?
Awsome! Will definitely buy!
This kit fits the Helix Lab Aaru TKL perfectly. It would be great if the modifiers are also available in the sand color
Thinking about adding a 40s kit?? opinions?
Thinking about adding a 40s kit?? opinions?
I think there are more numpad users than 40s.Thinking about adding a 40s kit?? opinions?
Don’t mind a 40s kit. But an idea for consideration - part out the numpad as a separate kit, and build a reduced 40s kit (like the one in GMK birch) into the main kit.
Thinking about adding a 40s kit?? opinions?
I don't know what MOQ you're shooting for but depending on what it is it might not be worth going for a dedicated 40s kit as they occasionally struggle to meet MOQ.
Instead what I would recommend is going for basic 40s support by adding 1.75 R2 backspace, 1.25 R3 tab and 1.5 R3 enter. By adding these 3 keys you provide physical support for many 40s boards.
GMK Maestro is an example of a set that used base kit 40s support.
I think there are more numpad users than 40s.Thinking about adding a 40s kit?? opinions?
Don’t mind a 40s kit. But an idea for consideration - part out the numpad as a separate kit, and build a reduced 40s kit (like the one in GMK birch) into the main kit.
You forget that people may lose interest in base kit due to no-numpad or still high price (including 40s kit), they only want numpad removed to reduce the price of base kit. Not to mention GMK pricing for numpad in base kit may not be the same as 40s kit in base., a numpad in base adds about 10 to the overall price.I think there are more numpad users than 40s.Thinking about adding a 40s kit?? opinions?
Don’t mind a 40s kit. But an idea for consideration - part out the numpad as a separate kit, and build a reduced 40s kit (like the one in GMK birch) into the main kit.
This is precisely why a numpad kit will meet MOQ more easily than a 40s kit.
Cool - concept to force new molds. Novelties are really nice!Thanks :thumb:
BUMPEveryone please take a look at this IC!
BUMPEveryone please take a look at this IC!
We're waiting for your Agent 01 GB.BUMPEveryone please take a look at this IC!
Yes pls :)
We're waiting for your Agent 01 GB.BUMPEveryone please take a look at this IC!
Yes pls :)
I'm starting to think that you're gonna fall into BlindAssassin's waiting line for his GMK Nightshade, he wanted to start that GB back in June 2020 but no reponse from GMK until December 2020 I believe.....It took him over 8 months for a quote. Let's hope it won't happen here.....We're waiting for your Agent 01 GB.BUMPEveryone please take a look at this IC!
Yes pls :)
We are waiting too :-X
Hopefully GMK gives the quotes for agent 01 faster. :-[
I'm starting to think that you're gonna fall into BlindAssassin's waiting line for his GMK Nightshade, he wanted to start that GB back in June 2020 but no reponse from GMK until December 2020 I believe.....It took him over 8 months for a quote. Let's hope it won't happen here.....We're waiting for your Agent 01 GB.BUMPEveryone please take a look at this IC!
I hope this does not happen!!!!
Yes pls :)
We are waiting too :-X
Hopefully GMK gives the quotes for agent 01 faster. :-[
So there have been a lot of people asking me regarding additional kits and other questions.1/Adding a R2 1.75u backspace key, a R3 1.25u tab key and 1 R3 1.5u enter key should cover the majority of 40s layouts.
I want to clarify / announce a few stuff ahead of schedule.
There are plans to include the following kits / add stuff to existing ones:
1. 40s kits.
2. NorDeUk
3. Latin Alphas ( Not totally sure)
4. Some kit revisions
5. Possibly add a couple of more novelties to the novelties kit.
5. Definitely there will be deskmats :)
If you have any feedback / wishes/ ideas just ping me.
Regarding Artisans :
If you know from GMK Agent 01 , we go all in on artisan collabs. So be sure there will be tons of artisans in both metal and resin.
Currently, we have been in communication with some and waiting for others to reply. I will update as soon as I receive more info.
Please note: Do not expect any kit changes till GMK Agent 01 goes into GB. I just dont have the time to render new things now. Once Agent 01 is done, I will focus on this.
This is a very complicated project and there is no point in rushing this! I want to make this set really good.
1/Adding a R2 1.75u backspace key, a R3 1.25u tab key and 1 R3 1.5u enter key should cover the majority of 40s layouts.
5/ISO enter novelties please, like you did with Agent 01
Not sure if this is asked before. The stepped caps is text rather than icon, whereas the regular caps is icon. Is this intentional? If not, can the stepped caps be also in icon? Thanks :)
Love the design. Would be in for base and novelties!
Very excited for this. I will definitely be picking this set up once it hits GB. I want a Rama Ankh and Eye of Ra/Horus to happen.Thanks!! Appreciate it.
So excited for this set! Will match my tattoos! 😂😅
I would love to see NorDe on this one. NorDe = I'm in!
Then I guess you are in :)
We will add a International kit in the next updates :)
I think the theme of this set and the colors are really cool. The only problem I have is the extreme amount of clutter and how poorly the novelties integrate into the whole set. Without novelties it is not too busy, but with them it looks like a mess. Don't get me wrong I think the novelties look cool on their own, but combined with the sublegends they just seem too much to me. I think some solutions to this may be either getting rid of the sublegends (which I don't really think is a great idea as it pretty much makes the set), add a latin only alpha set, or minimalize the design of the novelties (I think this is the best idea).
I think the theme of this set and the colors are really cool. The only problem I have is the extreme amount of clutter and how poorly the novelties integrate into the whole set. Without novelties it is not too busy, but with them it looks like a mess. Don't get me wrong I think the novelties look cool on their own, but combined with the sublegends they just seem too much to me. I think some solutions to this may be either getting rid of the sublegends (which I don't really think is a great idea as it pretty much makes the set), add a latin only alpha set, or minimalize the design of the novelties (I think this is the best idea).
Noted! We will see what we can do.
If I may chime in, I much prefer the original novelties, and I don’t think it looks like a mess at all even with sublegends. Not every set has to be minimalistic, god knows there are enough sets like that on monthly basis. Sometimes you can go bold and still be successful (see GMK Awaken). IMHO the set is perfect as it is and making it more subdued would kill its personality. Again, plenty of minimalistic sets out there already for those who prefer that. Just grab a GMK Lux extra ;)I think the theme of this set and the colors are really cool. The only problem I have is the extreme amount of clutter and how poorly the novelties integrate into the whole set. Without novelties it is not too busy, but with them it looks like a mess. Don't get me wrong I think the novelties look cool on their own, but combined with the sublegends they just seem too much to me. I think some solutions to this may be either getting rid of the sublegends (which I don't really think is a great idea as it pretty much makes the set), add a latin only alpha set, or minimalize the design of the novelties (I think this is the best idea).
Noted! We will see what we can do.
Thank you! I have thought a bit more about this and would like to elaborate. I tend to be bias towards minimalism as well so take that for what it's worth. I think that this set is going to be a busy set not matter what. The sublegends guarantee that. But the level of clutter goes up significantly with the novelties. This is not inherently a bad thing. If you have a base level of clutter (say Cx) and you have a key with more clutter than Cx then the eye is naturally drawn towards it. This is fine if there is only one key which draws the eye, this key then becomes the centerpiece of your set. Many sets do this, creating a eye-drawing enter key novelty (sometimes with inverted colors as in this set). But this set also includes many other novelties that fill the same role, mostly the caps lock, backspace and hieroglyph novelties (I actually like the enter key and I think it is minimal enough to work). As a result, with all the novelties on a board, the eye is drawn to many places at once making it seem busy (to me at least). If you are going to keep the enter key novelty, then the backspace, caps locks and hieroglyph novelty should be minimalized. I have taken a shot at minimalizing the novelties myself. Thanks for being so open to feedback!
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I think the theme of this set and the colors are really cool. The only problem I have is the extreme amount of clutter and how poorly the novelties integrate into the whole set. Without novelties it is not too busy, but with them it looks like a mess. Don't get me wrong I think the novelties look cool on their own, but combined with the sublegends they just seem too much to me. I think some solutions to this may be either getting rid of the sublegends (which I don't really think is a great idea as it pretty much makes the set), add a latin only alpha set, or minimalize the design of the novelties (I think this is the best idea).
Noted! We will see what we can do.
Thank you! I have thought a bit more about this and would like to elaborate. I tend to be bias towards minimalism as well so take that for what it's worth. I think that this set is going to be a busy set not matter what. The sublegends guarantee that. But the level of clutter goes up significantly with the novelties. This is not inherently a bad thing. If you have a base level of clutter (say Cx) and you have a key with more clutter than Cx then the eye is naturally drawn towards it. This is fine if there is only one key which draws the eye, this key then becomes the centerpiece of your set. Many sets do this, creating a eye-drawing enter key novelty (sometimes with inverted colors as in this set). But this set also includes many other novelties that fill the same role, mostly the caps lock, backspace and hieroglyph novelties (I actually like the enter key and I think it is minimal enough to work). As a result, with all the novelties on a board, the eye is drawn to many places at once making it seem busy (to me at least). If you are going to keep the enter key novelty, then the backspace, caps locks and hieroglyph novelty should be minimalized. I have taken a shot at minimalizing the novelties myself. Thanks for being so open to feedback!
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I think the theme of this set and the colors are really cool. The only problem I have is the extreme amount of clutter and how poorly the novelties integrate into the whole set. Without novelties it is not too busy, but with them it looks like a mess. Don't get me wrong I think the novelties look cool on their own, but combined with the sublegends they just seem too much to me. I think some solutions to this may be either getting rid of the sublegends (which I don't really think is a great idea as it pretty much makes the set), add a latin only alpha set, or minimalize the design of the novelties (I think this is the best idea).
Noted! We will see what we can do.
Thank you! I have thought a bit more about this and would like to elaborate. I tend to be bias towards minimalism as well so take that for what it's worth. I think that this set is going to be a busy set not matter what. The sublegends guarantee that. But the level of clutter goes up significantly with the novelties. This is not inherently a bad thing. If you have a base level of clutter (say Cx) and you have a key with more clutter than Cx then the eye is naturally drawn towards it. This is fine if there is only one key which draws the eye, this key then becomes the centerpiece of your set. Many sets do this, creating a eye-drawing enter key novelty (sometimes with inverted colors as in this set). But this set also includes many other novelties that fill the same role, mostly the caps lock, backspace and hieroglyph novelties (I actually like the enter key and I think it is minimal enough to work). As a result, with all the novelties on a board, the eye is drawn to many places at once making it seem busy (to me at least). If you are going to keep the enter key novelty, then the backspace, caps locks and hieroglyph novelty should be minimalized. I have taken a shot at minimalizing the novelties myself. Thanks for being so open to feedback!
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I think the theme of this set and the colors are really cool. The only problem I have is the extreme amount of clutter and how poorly the novelties integrate into the whole set. Without novelties it is not too busy, but with them it looks like a mess. Don't get me wrong I think the novelties look cool on their own, but combined with the sublegends they just seem too much to me. I think some solutions to this may be either getting rid of the sublegends (which I don't really think is a great idea as it pretty much makes the set), add a latin only alpha set, or minimalize the design of the novelties (I think this is the best idea).
Noted! We will see what we can do.
Thank you! I have thought a bit more about this and would like to elaborate. I tend to be bias towards minimalism as well so take that for what it's worth. I think that this set is going to be a busy set not matter what. The sublegends guarantee that. But the level of clutter goes up significantly with the novelties. This is not inherently a bad thing. If you have a base level of clutter (say Cx) and you have a key with more clutter than Cx then the eye is naturally drawn towards it. This is fine if there is only one key which draws the eye, this key then becomes the centerpiece of your set. Many sets do this, creating a eye-drawing enter key novelty (sometimes with inverted colors as in this set). But this set also includes many other novelties that fill the same role, mostly the caps lock, backspace and hieroglyph novelties (I actually like the enter key and I think it is minimal enough to work). As a result, with all the novelties on a board, the eye is drawn to many places at once making it seem busy (to me at least). If you are going to keep the enter key novelty, then the backspace, caps locks and hieroglyph novelty should be minimalized. I have taken a shot at minimalizing the novelties myself. Thanks for being so open to feedback!
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Good work on the photoshop :). Really appreciate the feedback.
A redesign of the novelties to a more minimal look would involve changing everything so that they are coherent. That being said, this set was never supposed to be that minimal. Even with this approach, the keyset will still be busy.
The whole essence of having 2 lines of hieroglyphics was to show how a Egyptian temple wall would look like.
Imo, there is too much negative space in the art in this minimalistic approach which, personally, I am not a fan of. The singular eye of Horus would be better suited for a 1u key. We will have a Rama artisan for that anyways.
Good work on the photoshop :). Really appreciate the feedback.
A redesign of the novelties to a more minimal look would involve changing everything so that they are coherent. That being said, this set was never supposed to be that minimal. Even with this approach, the keyset will still be busy.
The whole essence of having 2 lines of hieroglyphics was to show how a Egyptian temple wall would look like.
Imo, there is too much negative space in the art in this minimalistic approach which, personally, I am not a fan of. The singular eye of Horus would be better suited for a 1u key. We will have a Rama artisan for that anyways.
Yes, I agree that it won't be minimal. My argument is that all the novelties besides the enter key should retain the same/similar amount of negative space as the alphas to make them blend in better. In my opinion (I can't stress enough that this is all my opinion) the novelties, besides the enter key, should retain the same amount (or close to) of negative space as the regular mod (the regular backspace has a lot of negative space as well). I've photoshopped this render to better illustrate my point. In this edit my eye is immediately drawn to the enter key (rather than all over the place) then afterwards is free to explore the other novelties and the alphas. I agree about the eye of Horus novelty, I couldn't make it work in this edit so I removed it as you can see. I like the 2 row hieroglyph novelties better in concept, and I think it does fulfill your vision of an Egyptian temple (have I mentioned how much I love this set? wouldn't give this kinda feedback if I didn't lol), but I think including more negative space make the keys blend in more with the alphas and the other non-novelty mods.
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Awesome set! Thanks for sharing some of your process for making the novelties, that background information is really fascinating.
Thanks for the update. Can I confirm that the new molds can indeed be double shot and not pad printed? I’m not sure if the lines on some of the symbols are too fine. Otherwise I’m in :)
Thanks for the update. Can I confirm that the new molds can indeed be double shot and not pad printed? I’m not sure if the lines on some of the symbols are too fine. Otherwise I’m in :)
The art (sublegends and novelties) all follow the GMK double shot specifications. The sublegends width are now more than the GMK specifications. The novelties as well are designed with the GMK specs. Spec wise everything is fine.
Currently, there is no plan to go pad printed.
We will send the art next week to GMK for review. We will update when we hear from GMK.
FWIW, I really loved the design when it was “busier” too. I thought it added to the charm, because hieroglyphs look inherently busy anyway.
By how much would the price of the base set increase in order to keep the number row glymphs? I really liked those.
BTW: The new ISO enter hieroglyph is awsome. In egyptian, those also appear horizontal. An ANSI enter with a similar horizontal hieroglyph would be a great addition to the novelties set :)
Not sure how I missed this. Love it
Thanks for the update. Can I confirm that the new molds can indeed be double shot and not pad printed? I’m not sure if the lines on some of the symbols are too fine. Otherwise I’m in :)
The art (sublegends and novelties) all follow the GMK double shot specifications. The sublegends width are now more than the GMK specifications. The novelties as well are designed with the GMK specs. Spec wise everything is fine.
Currently, there is no plan to go pad printed.
We will send the art next week to GMK for review. We will update when we hear from GMK.
Good to hear. Keep us posted!
Definitively the most stylish of the Egypt-themed sets. Clear winner!
I’m so excited about this. Can’t get enough ancient Egyptian themed stuff!
Love this set, any plans on a brass/gold colored metal artisan collab from Thok or Rama?
Now imagine this on Aaru tkl! The coolest keyboard there ever was :p
It would be nice to see numpad supported in base kit just for the boomers
I'm buying this for the M60-A LNY20 EDITION as I think it will go perfectly with the black and gold.
Can't wait tbh (although I can wait, as It took 1.5 years for my Rama board to arrive lol).
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The Kit in the OP says 7C spacebar, what's the difference between that and the 7U?
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Small update.I'm hyped to see what deskmats can come from this set. I have high expectations after seeing how absolutely stunning these hieroglyphs look for the sublegends and how great the novelties look.
1. Designs were sent to GMK. Now we wait for their reply.
2. Rama keycaps design started.
3. All Artisan collabs are almost confirmed and will be updated in a few weeks.
4. Deskmat design is ongoing. Probably we will stick to 2 deskmats this time.
I guess thats about it.
Small update.I'm hyped to see what deskmats can come from this set. I have high expectations after seeing how absolutely stunning these hieroglyphs look for the sublegends and how great the novelties look.
1. Designs were sent to GMK. Now we wait for their reply.
2. Rama keycaps design started.
3. All Artisan collabs are almost confirmed and will be updated in a few weeks.
4. Deskmat design is ongoing. Probably we will stick to 2 deskmats this time.
I guess thats about it.
I had this idea before. Now I'm really glad that someone made it into reality. Definitely gonna cop! GLWIC
Both are very nice.
I'm going for the Ankh :)
Even more excited to see the Artisan collab now! These deskmats are amazing!
Please add latin alphas kit. I love the colors but I'm not a fan of the sublegends
I love the theme!
Bump :cool:
To raise expectations and share my disappointment that GMK has not given quotes for almost 2 months :(Bump :cool:
Why bump with no updates
Is there any possibility of including an alphas set with Arabic sublegends?
I reckon the board will only be sold via kbdfans page?GMK Pharaoh X KBDFans D60 Lite LINK (https://kbdfans.com/collections/interest-checks/products/ic-d60lite-x-gmk-pharaoh)D60Lite x GMK PHARAOH
Group Buy Date:Undetermined
Estimated Ship Date:2 months after the group buy
Structure:Gasket mount
Layout:60% WK and HHKB
Designers:KBDfans Wei ( D60lite ); SxM Designs ( GMK PHARAOH )
Specs
PCB: DZ60RGB-WKL/DZ60RGB ANSI V2, RGB hot-swappable PCB ( QMK and VIA supportable, Type-C, support Windows, Mac, Linux )
Plate: Polycarbonate
Stabilizers: KBDfans transparent stabs
Gasket: 2 sets of gaskets, injection-molded silicone gaskets, foam gaskets
Mute mat: install between PCB and Plate
Bottom silicone pad:which is tightly fitted. Compared with kbd67lite, it is a newly added configuration.
Case: PC+ABS material, using an injection molding process, the surface is matte, opaque
USB-C Cable
Colors: color matched with GMK PHARAOH
Typing angle: 6°
Structure:Gasket mount
I reckon the board will only be sold via kbdfans page?
They did sell theirt lite67 on the keygem.store page and I would love if they would do the same here.
This set looks amazing
bruh the caps lock key looks like a face in the top image
Amazing set, can't wait for the GB to start!
The D60Lite addition looks amazing! Even more hyped for the GB now
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Those deskmat designs are amazing
This is phenomenal. Can't wait!Thanks a lot!! Really appreciate it!
While you have my wallet, do you want my kidney too? Maybe a lung?
In all seriousness, i'm SO happy there's so much creative effort going into this set. I may just have to buy EVERYTHING. :eek:
I just want you to know that your keycap set is the reason why I'm on this forum. It is realy something special. And fun fact I'm really planing to use egyption keycap set with my generic gaming glorious model O mouse :D :D
This is very unique!
Awesome, and very great idea.
:eek: These Rama's are jummy jummy.
My wallet is going to hurt
Revealing the Rama artisans.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/oofk3BN.jpg)
Revealing the Rama artisans.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/oofk3BN.jpg)
Damn these Rama caps are sick. Can't decide between Ankh or Horus...
Would love more caps in the novelties set if possible ;D
Those Rama keys are perfect indeed. Novelties are fantastic too.
So finally I have some good news!Too late, I have decided to take a break from this :-[
GMK quotes are in and the sublegends and novelties are approved! This is the best news I have heard in a while!
Next steps are for vendors to decide pricing and fix a date. I will keep you all updated as we chug along!
I know a ton of people have been waiting for months. I really appreciate it and thanks for all the love.
So finally I have some good news!Too late, I have decided to take a break from this :-[
GMK quotes are in and the sublegends and novelties are approved! This is the best news I have heard in a while!
Next steps are for vendors to decide pricing and fix a date. I will keep you all updated as we chug along!
I know a ton of people have been waiting for months. I really appreciate it and thanks for all the love.
Nah, I won't let you off that easy :pSo finally I have some good news!Too late, I have decided to take a break from this :-[
GMK quotes are in and the sublegends and novelties are approved! This is the best news I have heard in a while!
Next steps are for vendors to decide pricing and fix a date. I will keep you all updated as we chug along!
I know a ton of people have been waiting for months. I really appreciate it and thanks for all the love.
Awww then I hope you wont ask for daily updates in the discord server :p
So finally I have some good news!
GMK quotes are in and the sublegends and novelties are approved! This is the best news I have heard in a while!
Next steps are for vendors to decide pricing and fix a date. I will keep you all updated as we chug along!
I know a ton of people have been waiting for months. I really appreciate it and thanks for all the love.
Nah, I won't let you off that easy :pSo finally I have some good news!Too late, I have decided to take a break from this :-[
GMK quotes are in and the sublegends and novelties are approved! This is the best news I have heard in a while!
Next steps are for vendors to decide pricing and fix a date. I will keep you all updated as we chug along!
I know a ton of people have been waiting for months. I really appreciate it and thanks for all the love.
Awww then I hope you wont ask for daily updates in the discord server :p
So finally I have some good news!
GMK quotes are in and the sublegends and novelties are approved! This is the best news I have heard in a while!
Next steps are for vendors to decide pricing and fix a date. I will keep you all updated as we chug along!
I know a ton of people have been waiting for months. I really appreciate it and thanks for all the love.
Congrats :thumb:, I can almost feel them under my fingertips.
Awesome! Hope GB can start in August! Let's gooo
Fantastic. Can't wait for these!
Best news I’ve received all week! Can’t wait!
It seems like my bank account is going to be emptied again.
Vendors are currently sorting out the prices! GB SOON :cool:
WHO ELSE IS HYPED FOR THIS TO START?
LETS ****ING GOOOOO ;D ;D :eek: :eek: :pThen I'll be the last one :eek:
Been waiting for this moment for a long time, cant wait for the GB. Ill be the first one to buy a set.
Vendors are currently sorting out the prices! GB SOON :cool:
WHO ELSE IS HYPED FOR THIS TO START?
MY WALLET IS READY
This is the only keycap set I keep coming back to, super keen for base kit + Ancients.
ooooooooh,I want to buy one
Very glad this is making progress. Very upset I'm going to miss out on it :( :( :(
I have a feeling this GB goes nuts and you need a warehouse for all orders :)
Straight to my buy list!
Day 1 buy for sure.
Question though, are the RAMA and THOK artisans different gold tones?
You know you can reply to multiple comments in one reply? :D
Or use each comment to pump your thread ;) separatelyYou know you can reply to multiple comments in one reply? :D
I like to be more "personal" in my replies ;D
And what is the problem with that? It is a great kit that deserves attention.
Or use each comment to pump your thread ;) separatelyYou know you can reply to multiple comments in one reply? :D
I like to be more "personal" in my replies ;D
Was the pricing released yet? I need to prepare my wallet before the GB starts14 more days!
Was the pricing released yet? I need to prepare my wallet before the GB starts14 more days!
I kept looking at my watch and not the calendar. Ready to surrender my $
Any plans for a UK vendor?
I've checked mykeyboard calendar today and pharaoh isn't among august GBs. https://calendar.mykeyboard.eu/calendar/
😘😘💪💪💪
This looks sick. Take my money
This is sick. I'm in!
Here is the entire list
Wrist Rest
1. Artisan Labs : Resin
2. Digital Carpentry : Wooden
3. Happy.coil : Granite
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Keyboards
4. D60 Lite from KBDFans
5. Limited edition Luna 60 from Ungodly designs
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Cables
6. Luxecables : US
7. Keebstuff : EU
Both can ship worldwide though!
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Keyboard sleeves
8. MechFashion
9. FromScratchusa
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Metal Artisan
10. Rama
11. THOK
12. Mode
13. Asero Foundry : Limited exotic metal
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Artisans
14. Artkey
15. KeyCravings
16. Archetype
17. Melonkeys
18. GSK
19. Rhythm caps
20. KrakenKaps
21. Landcaps
22. Dread Keys
23. Winkeys
24. 404artisans
25. PSYCHOkeycaps
26. Hungryhustlas
27. Bowlercaps
28. PiCaps
29. Black mage caps
30. Rathcaps
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Mouse
32. LeonardoDaMouse: Custom Paint job
Pictures/ Raffles timings will be posted in the comment section.
<placeholderfortext>GMK Pharaoh X Artisan Labs Resin Wrist RestShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/KLTx6nL/4123-C00-B-EB22-4430-ACED-49-A5-EDA82-CE8.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/JQMDqmQ/62-AC0-F2-A-AD90-4883-87-C6-9177-A101-F4-E0.jpg)
These will be sold by Artisan Labs during the GB period.
Website looks great :thumb:
I prefer dark instead of white mode for your website. Also, please consider adding tentative pricings or moq here.Website looks great :thumb:
Thank you .. If you see any mistakes please let me know. :thumb:
I prefer dark instead of white mode for your website. Also, please consider adding tentative pricings or moq here.Website looks great :thumb:
Thank you .. If you see any mistakes please let me know. :thumb:
Hmm, acceptable :rolleyes:
Maybe, maybe not :rolleyes:.Hmm, acceptable :rolleyes:
Trolling starts? :p xddd
Maybe, maybe not :rolleyes:.Hmm, acceptable :rolleyes:
Trolling starts? :p xddd
I'm the uncertaintyMaybe, maybe not :rolleyes:.Hmm, acceptable :rolleyes:
Trolling starts? :p xddd
I like the uncertainty!
PricesShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/NWQwQcN/price-list-final-01.jpg)Let me know what you think
PricesShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/NWQwQcN/price-list-final-01.jpg)Let me know what you think
I think the prices in that image are illegible. The text is small and blurry, and if I click on the image I am presented with a smaller, even less readable version. If you really meant to post the prices, please consider either posting them in text, or using a higher resolution image.
PricesShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/NWQwQcN/price-list-final-01.jpg)Let me know what you think
I think the prices in that image are illegible. The text is small and blurry, and if I click on the image I am presented with a smaller, even less readable version. If you really meant to post the prices, please consider either posting them in text, or using a higher resolution image.
PricesShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/NWQwQcN/price-list-final-01.jpg)Let me know what you think
I think the prices in that image are illegible. The text is small and blurry, and if I click on the image I am presented with a smaller, even less readable version. If you really meant to post the prices, please consider either posting them in text, or using a higher resolution image.
Looks like it was some issue with the website itself since the pic 9503X5229 pixels. I hope its fixed now. Otherwise I will reupload it again.
PricesShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/NWQwQcN/price-list-final-01.jpg)Let me know what you think
I think the prices in that image are illegible. The text is small and blurry, and if I click on the image I am presented with a smaller, even less readable version. If you really meant to post the prices, please consider either posting them in text, or using a higher resolution image.
Looks like it was some issue with the website itself since the pic 9503X5229 pixels. I hope its fixed now. Otherwise I will reupload it again.
Yes. That is the exact problem. The image is a million pixels and the website you're using to host it sends about 4 pixels per second.
Please use a more reliable image host. This is an issue with every IC that you've posted - loading the images is incredibly frustrating and it stands out on this forum because it only happens with your posts.
That's beautiful.
I think you can just separate price for each vendor so people only need to see their proxy. The whole matrix thing seems confusing.That's beautiful.
Thanks :thumb:
I think you can just separate price for each vendor so people only need to see their proxy. The whole matrix thing seems confusing.That's beautiful.
Thanks :thumb:
So, where's the gb thread?Having been involved in this project for most parts of a year, it excites me to say we start in 2 days!!
So, where's the gb thread?Having been involved in this project for most parts of a year, it excites me to say we start in 2 days!!
I can't take it anymore... ...please let me spend my money ;D
GB STARTS TOMORROW!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there an alternate Base Kit at one point, where the alphas were the sandy color and the sublegends were black? I remember really loving the look of that one; kinda sad that it's not in the final cut, but still a really sick-looking set!
Might be snagging me some Novelties and a Base Kit if my wallet allows lol
At what time it will go live on mykeyboard? At midnight? At 6am? I have no clue cause I'm GB virgin ;D
Paid for!
Now to forget about this for 16 months or so.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there an alternate Base Kit at one point, where the alphas were the sandy color and the sublegends were black? I remember really loving the look of that one; kinda sad that it's not in the final cut, but still a really sick-looking set!
Might be snagging me some Novelties and a Base Kit if my wallet allows lol
Yeah you are right. There was a alternate alphas kit but sadly it was removed.
Thanks for considering this set!! ;D
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there an alternate Base Kit at one point, where the alphas were the sandy color and the sublegends were black? I remember really loving the look of that one; kinda sad that it's not in the final cut, but still a really sick-looking set!
Might be snagging me some Novelties and a Base Kit if my wallet allows lol
Yeah you are right. There was a alternate alphas kit but sadly it was removed.
Thanks for considering this set!! ;D
Awwww man, that's what I was afraid of ;w; Guessing it had to be scrapped for cost concerns, which is totally understandable... maybe it'll appear again if there's an R2 of this set? :D (Hey, a man can dream, can't he? lol)