Author Topic: JTK Arctic (Completed, working on KAT now) (Read 91814 times)

Mcnos · « **on:** Sat, 20 October 2018, 22:49:55 »

Hey guys, buy my key caps

ZFrontier seems to have their store already open ready for purchasing
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/jtk-arctic

DailyClack and Candykeys are international proxies

https://www.candykeys.com/product/jtk-arctic (EU)

https://dailyclack.com/products/jtk-arctic (Oceania/AUS)

GB Pricing shows 80USD + Shipping from ZFrontier

Daily Clack has it up for $119.50 + $11.50 AUD

Candykeys has it up for 86€ Shipped to certain regions

Including 162 keys including accents/novelties

You can view more renders and details here at https://imgur.com/a/pILqTIp

Group Buy closes November 21st and the expected completion of production will be around Q1 of 2019

Hope to see you along for the ride

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Update 11/23:

Group buy has ended, over 200+ sets ordered and put in with JTK.

Keyforge designs pending finalization, and raffles will go out immediately following.

Thank you for your support and purchases, looking forward to seeing the set on your favorite boards.

Signature · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 11:29:40 »

Approved

Captainbuttmonkey · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 11:40:56 »

Sweet, I'm in

YiZZo · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 11:42:13 »

Definitely in!

hayt · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 11:50:12 »

v fresh theme I'm into it

Eggplant · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 12:34:35 »

In, I've been waiting for this one!

zekkin · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 12:38:37 »

I'll buy in depending on how Yolch turns out.

Mcnos · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 12:53:34 »

Quote from: zekkin on Sun, 21 October 2018, 12:38:37

I'll buy in depending on how Yolch turns out.

There should be some extras after GB ends anyhow.

Audiobs · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 13:00:31 »

Very nice and I am in. When does the GB close?

Mcnos · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 13:06:08 »

Quote from: Audiobs on Sun, 21 October 2018, 13:00:31

Very nice and I am in. When does the GB close?

November 21st, I just updated it.

Sshimosawa · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 15:42:59 »

Ordered!

Petch · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 17:21:07 »

All the novelties yet no r3 control

Mcnos · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 17:42:04 »

Quote from: Petch on Sun, 21 October 2018, 17:21:07

All the novelties yet no r3 control

Icon mods lol, would make no sense to have Control R3. We have down arrows for that now.

Jkush463 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:23:58 »

what are the specs on jtk caps like thickness and profile? never owned any are they decent because i really like this set.

Mcnos · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:27:56 »

Quote from: Jkush463 on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:23:58

what are the specs on jtk caps like thickness and profile? never owned any are they decent because i really like this set.

It's cherry profile, and 1.5mm I believe. I can be wrong though, can Captain come by and confirm?

tunadesu · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 20:59:40 »

Can't wait!

Mcnos · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 22:47:34 »

Daily Clack store has now opened https://dailyclack.com/products/jtk-arctic $119.50 + $11.50 AUD

phatty · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 23:17:18 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Sun, 21 October 2018, 22:47:34

Daily Clack store has now opened https://dailyclack.com/products/jtk-arctic $119.50 + $11.50 AUD

Thanks for letting us be a part of this buy! We're happy to be getting this set out to Australia.

I would like to disclose that the price descrepancy between the $80 USD on zFrontier and the $85 USD (converted to USD) on Daily Clack is to account for GST. We are putting in a bit on our end to cover a bit of the tax and keep the cost low.

If you need to reach me you can find me on AUMK, the Discord, or on Reddit, as well as here.

japanesehorrorwriter · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 23:30:21 »

The Icon Mods on this set are fantastic and can be used with so many different sets of alphas. I may get two....

Mcnos · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 21 October 2018, 23:36:19 »

Quote from: japanesehorrorwriter on Sun, 21 October 2018, 23:30:21

The Icon Mods on this set are fantastic and can be used with so many different sets of alphas. I may get two....

Or four...

crzone · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 05:43:50 »

I have a few questions: what color are the modifiers? Black or dark gray? Also what color are the modifier legends and the alphas? White? Can you please post some codes for them (hex/RAL/Pantone)? Thanks!

Mcnos · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 08:47:18 »

Quote from: crzone on Mon, 22 October 2018, 05:43:50

I have a few questions: what color are the modifiers? Black or dark gray? Also what color are the modifier legends and the alphas? White? Can you please post some codes for them (hex/RAL/Pantone)? Thanks!

Blue is 8181c
Modifier was based on 11c but jtk is gonna use a tad darker tone so I can't provide a Pantone.
White is same as Hana, ws1? I'm in bed typing this with one hand, not remembering, I'll come back to this later tonight lol

Captainbuttmonkey · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 09:45:14 »

Quote from: Jkush463 on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:23:58

what are the specs on jtk caps like thickness and profile? never owned any are they decent because i really like this set.

Quote from: Mcnos on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:27:56

Quote from: Jkush463 on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:23:58
what are the specs on jtk caps like thickness and profile? never owned any are they decent because i really like this set.

It's cherry profile, and 1.5mm I believe. I can be wrong though, can Captain come by and confirm?

Not sure if you were referring to me or not but I can confirm they are cherry profile and 1.5mm+ thick (some I measured were closer to 2 but I was just using a tape measure so not exactly calliper levels of accuracy or consistency). Personally I rate them as very decent, especially for the price. There are some very minor legend inconsistencies on a few of the keys (though I believe another round of refinements has taken place since the most recent set I own). Are they as good as GMK? Not quite but they are very close (many people seem to think GMK are perfect, they aren't but they are extremely good). I guess you could liken it to say comparing a VW to a BMW perhaps? Maybe that's a bad example, but I think in terms of value $80 for JTK is better than $130+ for GMK if that makes any sense? (diminishing returns and all that, which I'm sure is true towards the upper end in any hobby, audio is the one that immediately springs to mind for myself)

Mcnos · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 09:47:41 »

Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Mon, 22 October 2018, 09:45:14

Quote from: Jkush463 on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:23:58
what are the specs on jtk caps like thickness and profile? never owned any are they decent because i really like this set.

Quote from: Mcnos on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:27:56
Quote from: Jkush463 on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:23:58
what are the specs on jtk caps like thickness and profile? never owned any are they decent because i really like this set.

It's cherry profile, and 1.5mm I believe. I can be wrong though, can Captain come by and confirm?

Not sure if you were referring to me or not but I can confirm they are cherry profile and 1.5mm+ thick (some I measured were closer to 2 but I was just using a tape measure so not exactly calliper levels of accuracy or consistency). Personally I rate them as very decent, especially for the price. There are some very minor legend inconsistencies on a few of the keys (though I believe another round of refinements has taken place since the most recent set I own). Are they as good as GMK? Not quite but they are very close (many people seem to think GMK are perfect, they aren't but they are extremely good). I guess you could liken it to say comparing a VW to a BMW perhaps? Maybe that's a bad example, but I think in terms of value $80 for JTK is better than $130+ for GMK if that makes any sense? (diminishing returns and all that, which I'm sure is true towards the upper end in any hobby, audio is the one that immediately springs to mind for myself)

I didn't exactly mean you but thanks for the help!

Also I should note, these are brand new molds with icon mods. So I wouldn't expect many discreptancies or issues

Captainbuttmonkey · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 09:55:40 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Mon, 22 October 2018, 09:47:41

Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Mon, 22 October 2018, 09:45:14
Quote from: Jkush463 on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:23:58
what are the specs on jtk caps like thickness and profile? never owned any are they decent because i really like this set.

Quote from: Mcnos on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:27:56
Quote from: Jkush463 on Sun, 21 October 2018, 19:23:58
what are the specs on jtk caps like thickness and profile? never owned any are they decent because i really like this set.

It's cherry profile, and 1.5mm I believe. I can be wrong though, can Captain come by and confirm?

Not sure if you were referring to me or not but I can confirm they are cherry profile and 1.5mm+ thick (some I measured were closer to 2 but I was just using a tape measure so not exactly calliper levels of accuracy or consistency). Personally I rate them as very decent, especially for the price. There are some very minor legend inconsistencies on a few of the keys (though I believe another round of refinements has taken place since the most recent set I own). Are they as good as GMK? Not quite but they are very close (many people seem to think GMK are perfect, they aren't but they are extremely good). I guess you could liken it to say comparing a VW to a BMW perhaps? Maybe that's a bad example, but I think in terms of value $80 for JTK is better than $130+ for GMK if that makes any sense? (diminishing returns and all that, which I'm sure is true towards the upper end in any hobby, audio is the one that immediately springs to mind for myself)

I didn't exactly mean you but thanks for the help!

Also I should note, these are brand new molds with icon mods. So I wouldn't expect many discreptancies or issues

Lol np, looking forward to it =]

Mcnos · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 22 October 2018, 16:45:12 »

Candy keys is live at 86€ Shipped to select EU regions!

https://www.candykeys.com/product/jtk-arctic

olijuice · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 28 October 2018, 00:04:40 »

This set looks great, I'm in! Thanks.

Mcnos · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 07 November 2018, 18:35:41 »

Some interesting hype worthy updates

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9v5606/jtk_arctic_update_new_updates/?

SolidCactus · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 08 November 2018, 04:23:22 »

I just purchased! Great looking set.

Chaselicious17 · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 08 November 2018, 12:24:10 »

So I guess I misread or misunderstood something somewhere but I joined the gb from ZF a couple weeks ago but I'm in US. Does that mean I'm not getting a set if I dont re order from the new US vender?

Mcnos · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 08 November 2018, 12:33:40 »

Quote from: Chaselicious17 on Thu, 08 November 2018, 12:24:10

So I guess I misread or misunderstood something somewhere but I joined the gb from ZF a couple weeks ago but I'm in US. Does that mean I'm not getting a set if I dont re order from the new US vender?

It means that you can get it cheaper from Kono. As they are the US proxy, what you would need to do is refund with ZF and purchase through Kono as it is cheaper shipping. But if you don't refund you will still receive your set from ZFrontier. Only thing that changed is we are offering cheaper shipping options for these keysets. It's a bit late with the addition of Kono but still worth adding in for the options.

Mcnos · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 08 November 2018, 12:37:03 »

Also I will have a Shishi sample in a few weeks to show off to you guys.

Chaselicious17 · « **Reply #32 on:** Sat, 10 November 2018, 16:05:03 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Thu, 08 November 2018, 12:33:40

Quote from: Chaselicious17 on Thu, 08 November 2018, 12:24:10
So I guess I misread or misunderstood something somewhere but I joined the gb from ZF a couple weeks ago but I'm in US. Does that mean I'm not getting a set if I dont re order from the new US vender?

It means that you can get it cheaper from Kono. As they are the US proxy, what you would need to do is refund with ZF and purchase through Kono as it is cheaper shipping. But if you don't refund you will still receive your set from ZFrontier. Only thing that changed is we are offering cheaper shipping options for these keysets. It's a bit late with the addition of Kono but still worth adding in for the options.

Thanks for the clarification! Can't wait for the set.

Mcnos · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 14 November 2018, 19:18:01 »

One more week until GB ends.

Remember, there is a Shishi raffle included for those who are in the GB

Also I realized I never mentioned it, but the pantones that will be matched for these are

8181C - Blue-Gray
11C - Cool Gray (Dark modifiers)

Mcnos · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 19 November 2018, 18:08:26 »

2 Days left of GB

Got some pantone chips in today, and some more coming in when sampling starts.

tunadesu · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 21 November 2018, 12:47:07 »

Got in last night

adhocish · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 21 November 2018, 14:11:08 »

first gb wheee

Olitender · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 22 November 2018, 18:38:47 »

Can't wait to see this one through!

Mcnos · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 23 November 2018, 16:55:27 »

Key forge raffle will be out once final design is decided on. Order for Arctic has been put in,

Thank you all for being supportive.

Mcnos · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 25 December 2018, 21:42:46 »

Update 12/25:

I have not forgotten about this, so JTK is currently waiting for payment from our vendors. Looks like the Chinese holiday is going to conflict with our plans, and it seems production may get delayed.

I apologize for the delay and lack of updates.

On other news, keep an eye out for an email from our vendors regarding the Shishi raffles.

mintfish · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 01 January 2019, 22:53:10 »

Thanks for keeping us updated

Coolbeanz · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 02 January 2019, 06:40:17 »

Will there be extras available?

Visionaire · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 12 January 2019, 10:18:30 »

Man, kicking myself for missing out on this now. Will there be extras?

Mcnos · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 12 January 2019, 10:19:17 »

Quote from: Visionaire on Sat, 12 January 2019, 10:18:30

Man, kicking myself for missing out on this now. Will there be extras?
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Yeah, but ionno how many.

apossardt · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 13 January 2019, 01:59:55 »

Any chance we can get an update when vendors plan on sending out details for the matching shishi raffle? I feel like I might miss the email since Gmail auto-sorts certain things into the promotional category and then I never see a push notification for it.

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Mcnos · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 13 January 2019, 08:03:30 »

Quote from: apossardt on Sun, 13 January 2019, 01:59:55

Any chance we can get an update when vendors plan on sending out details for the matching shishi raffle? I feel like I might miss the email since Gmail auto-sorts certain things into the promotional category and then I never see a push notification for it.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I would do an update here

apossardt · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 15 January 2019, 10:20:12 »

Quote from: Mcnos on Sun, 13 January 2019, 08:03:30

Quote from: apossardt on Sun, 13 January 2019, 01:59:55
Any chance we can get an update when vendors plan on sending out details for the matching shishi raffle? I feel like I might miss the email since Gmail auto-sorts certain things into the promotional category and then I never see a push notification for it.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I would do an update here

Awesome, thank you

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andino · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 12 February 2019, 16:07:01 »

Just checking to see if there are any updates. Looking forward to pairing this in blue grey jane!

Mcnos · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 12 February 2019, 18:33:33 »

Quote from: andino on Tue, 12 February 2019, 16:07:01

Just checking to see if there are any updates. Looking forward to pairing this in blue grey jane!

Needless to say that there's been some delays.

So it was supposed to be finished by around this/next month.

But we had issues with getting payment over to JTK from our vendors so of course, production and sampling got delayed and then CNY happened.

So we're looking to get manufacturing and sampling this coming month.

Apologies again for the delay, I hope this update is suffice.

Chaselicious17 · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 13 February 2019, 09:25:24 »

Good to hear the gears are turning, at least. I'm eager to see the samples when they come in!

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