[RIP] No More Elvish (Sindarin) Keycap Set

[samwisekoi]

Ooh, did we do something about the spacebar color?

We are trying.

[cytoSiN]

Updated the OP with a new mock-up.  (I'm experimenting with more realistic keyboard mock-ups.)

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Updated keyboard mock-up as of 04-Jan-2013.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

Very nice.  But can you throw the original images (from this thread, not the IC) back up somewhere just for comparison/history's sake?  Maybe in one of the reserved posts so as not to conflict with the OP?  Thanks Ron, can't wait for this

[samwisekoi]

Very nice.  But can you throw the original images (from this thread, not the IC) back up somewhere just for comparison/history's sake?  Maybe in one of the reserved posts so as not to conflict with the OP?  Thanks Ron, can't wait for this

Done.  See post #3.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[Cadrach]

It looks to me like this group buy might not happen, but whatever.  I'm in!

This is my first post, and I just made this account, but I've been lurking for years and own multiple Unicomps, a Kinesis Advantage, trackballs galore, two Leopolds (brown and red) with a blue on the way...  I claim I'm moderately legit

Thanks for putting together something that encouraged me to create an account.

[TheGrey]

I love this keys, but can you only get the modifier up for groupbuy? Dem green on black  LOTR mod keys would be so sweet..........

[cytoSiN]

It looks to me like this group buy might not happen, but whatever.  I'm in!

This is my first post, and I just made this account, but I've been lurking for years and own multiple Unicomps, a Kinesis Advantage, trackballs galore, two Leopolds (brown and red) with a blue on the way...  I claim I'm moderately legit

Thanks for putting together something that encouraged me to create an account.

Welcome to geekhack (officially anyway...like you, I lurked for years)!  I've been committed to this gb since the beginning, but I'm willing to wait for enough interest to get this thing off the ground. 

[FabsSpeed]

I am in for a set  ! My sister worked as a producer for the Hobbit and this is the perfect birthday gift!

[WhiteFireDragon]

Man this is totally cool. I love blank caps more than anything, but this is a great alternative to some boring blanks. Price is pretty high. If I fill out the form, is that a commitment to buy at any price?

[esoomenona]

^It would be nice to at least get up to 50 sets, but I'm not sure that is going to happen. The longer we wait, the more people we can get to say they're in, but they more likely it is that some drop out. And at 12 people now, I'd just hope we can get to 25...

[WhiteFireDragon]

So there are only a few days left, what if we don't hit 25 sets? This will most likely be the case. What's the price tier at 12 sets? Or will everything get canceled? I'm willing to pay the $110 at 25 sets, but hesitant to fill out the form if everyone will get charged the 12 set price tier instead.

[esoomenona]

Is it possible to go under the 25 sets? I figured that was a minimum before even beginning? I would like to think this isn't closing to cancel peoples' orders and that it will stay open until we can at least get a minimum to begin, but this isn't my group buy...

[FabsSpeed]

I hope we make also a set just with 15 or so ,... I would buy two Sets.

[Magnusian]

The OP does say "at least" and people have been pushing for this GB to take more time than that to gather enough people. Also, the list hasn't been updated in almost 2 weeks, there could be many more than just the 12 so far.

[Matt3o]

we are definitely going to extend this. we are at 15 orders right now.

[FabsSpeed]

we are definitely going to extend this. we are at 15 orders right now.

great

[mashby]

we are definitely going to extend this. we are at 15 orders right now.

Minimum is 25?

[cobraj]

Do you think you would ever make this set in the RACE Profile?

[samwisekoi]

Do you think you would ever make this set in the RACE Profile?

The Race has the highest number of "special" keys of any keyboard I've seen.  All of the 1.25x and 1.50x keys will be really hard get sufficient volume to be able to make them.  For example, the two 1.50x Row 1 keys (Escape and Delete) only exist on the Race AFAIK, so having just a few shot and printed would be VERY expensive.

So practically speaking, probably not.

Sorry.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[Quarzac]

This set is *****in'. I suppose there's too much detail to just have them doubleshotted for expenses' sake?

[esoomenona]

If we had them doubleshot, we'd be looking at roughly $45 each key just for the legends. $3870 in legend fees alone, divided by 25 sets=~$155, on top of the cost of the set.

[Quarzac]

If we had them doubleshot, we'd be looking at roughly $45 each key just for the legends. $3870 in legend fees alone, divided by 25 sets=~$155, on top of the cost of the set.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

[Quasimojo]

In for a set! Hope I'm not too late.

I do wish the `~ and \| keys were the same color as the rest of the printable character keys, though.

[Matt3o]

Please samwisekoi update the first post with the new deadline (Feb 15?) when you get the chance.

We are at 19 sets ordered (20 with mine). I believe if we run this GB long enough we can reach a decent number.

[MattBuzzy]

Wow these are REALLY nice... Damnit why are so many people making awesome sets 

[FabsSpeed]

Lets get an order form up !!!! I want two Sets!

[jdcarpe]

Lets get an order form up !!!! I want two Sets!

Here ya go: http://goo.gl/aH9Cz

Edit: It's in the OP, but maybe a little hidden.

[samwisekoi]

OP updated.  We are at 19 as of today.

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[FabsSpeed]

Put my two sets in the Order Form.

[Kempher]

I'm in for one set! They look excellent =)

[cobraj]

Does this price include delivery?
If not, how much would it cost to ship to Australia?

Thanks

PS: interest pending regarding the cost of shipping

[samwisekoi]

Does this price include delivery?
If not, how much would it cost to ship to Australia?

Thanks

PS: interest pending regarding the cost of shipping

No, those are the prices from SP without any burden at all.  Let me look at shipping to OZ under the new prices from USPS...

Priority Mail® International Small Flat Rate Box**
Expected Delivery  6 - 10 business days    Post Office Price  $23.95

 - Ron | samwisekoi

[cobraj]

That isn't too bad, especially for Australia, and after USPS increased its prices so much .

Filled out the form =D,

Thanks.

EDIT: Is it possible to cancel my order actually; I just realised I have like 10 21sts coming up in the next month, so that is a good chunk of my money gone :. Sorry. It looks truly amazing though =D

[rygar]

Ordered  .  Awesome Idea for keycaps.

[tjcaustin]

Nifty idea, shame there isn't any real traction for this.

[Matt3o]

yeah the interest check seemed promising, but it is not converting into orders.

[FabsSpeed]

any update if this GB will work?

[Halverson]

25 sets gogo! I need to make an earthy brown filco just for these!

[FabsSpeed]

25 sets gogo! I need to make an earthy brown filco just for these!

how many do we need?

[Halverson]

25 sets gogo! I need to make an earthy brown filco just for these!

how many do we need?

Looks like the last update was 19 sets as of Jan.27. So still 6, and that's if everyone who has signed up won't drop out. A vendor needs to step in and buy some sets

[FabsSpeed]

25 sets gogo! I need to make an earthy brown filco just for these!

how many do we need?

Looks like the last update was 19 sets as of Jan.27. So still 6, and that's if everyone who has signed up won't drop out. A vendor needs to step in and buy some sets

i am in for two ...

[Halverson]

25 sets gogo! I need to make an earthy brown filco just for these!

how many do we need?

Looks like the last update was 19 sets as of Jan.27. So still 6, and that's if everyone who has signed up won't drop out. A vendor needs to step in and buy some sets

i am in for two ...

If the total doesn't include yours..thats 21...and then two more orders between then and now for 23. So it's very close if no ones dropped out.

[Matt3o]

we are already at 27 (+1 for mine), if everybody pays Like I said if we miss by 1 unit I may be willing to fill the gap.

[Halverson]

we are already at 27 (+1 for mine), if everybody pays Like I said if we miss by 1 unit I may be willing to fill the gap.

Well then! Hope we can get this set on the road

[FabsSpeed]

we are already at 27 (+1 for mine), if everybody pays Like I said if we miss by 1 unit I may be willing to fill the gap.

Well then! Hope we can get this set on the road

yes ... get this invoiced !!!

[Kempher]

Taxes are about to be back for many people too so paying shouldn't be an issue for most people.

[DrugER]

i'll like that if u can proceed Tsangan KIT.

[Kempher]

Any updates for this GB, still at 27?

[Matt3o]

28

please be patient, Ron is also working on the super successful DSA Retro set

[Kempher]

Ahh, wasnt aware. I am only just getting into this hobby ^^. Wasnt meaning to be impatient.

[WhiteFireDragon]

I just filled out the form to order one of these. Been wanting to do that for a while but I wasn't sure if this GB was actually going through until I saw the update of 27 sets.