[IC] GMK Daifuku - GB July 30th

[vndytran]

Hi everyone!

Today, we are presenting to you GMK Daifuku. Daifuku (大福餅) is a popular traditional Japanese sweet; it is soft mochi stuffed with sweet red bean paste. A popular spring dessert, Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) is a soft and chewy mochi stuffed with fresh juicy strawberry and sweet red bean paste. Indulge yourself with this beautiful and delicious set! Knowing that, this set is a reference to the Strawberry Mochi. (why would you want any other flavors) It captures the light of a fluffy pink strawberry to a slightly darker sweet red bean paste.

Update

DISCLAIMER: Base kit will include 1.75u backspace + r1 f13 + r2 1u backspace!! Also, GB page is awaiting approval!

New color guide

Kits

Deskmats

Renders (more to come)

Collaborations

Artisans:
Lemonpup.studio
Ochre + Moss
Shirouu.kaps
Artkey Universe
Melonkeys
Avocaps
Tinymakesthings

Keyboard bag:
From Scratch

Switches:
Bolsa Supply

Cables
RnC Cables

Keyboard:

Chores ):

Dust off

Group Buy July 30 - September 3

Vendors

International: KBDFans

U.S: Dangkeebs

Canada: Ashkeebs

EU: CandyKeys

AUS: Daily Clack

KOR: Swagkeys

UK: Proto[typists]

SEA: Kibou

This is our very first set and my very first time doing renders.

Interest Check Round 2 for feedback on reworks

This is the most important part of this entire interest check. Huge thanks if you can take your time to fill it out!

Special Thanks

For having faith in us

-The biggest thanks chung from Kibou for helping us a ton. It was a learning experience for the both of us. Owe you a lot

-Even bigger thanks to my partner for taking her time on hand drawing all of the novelties, deskmats, logo, and signature <3

-Thank you vendors for this opportunity!

-David from Candy.Keys some renders

Make sure to follow us on socials (discord coming soon)

[vndytran]

first

update 1: wave of feedbacks coming through the IC form. super excited to work and fix stuff for the community. kits will be fixed soon and novelties will have a revamp xd

[FishyKeebs]

Deskmats are nice


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haha keyboard go brrrrrrr

[yh]

I love everything about this. Especially Mr Daifuku, you’ve got me sold on that one bud. Maybe consider having consistent icon/text mods? That’s a little off putting to me and I know others who would say the same as well. Glwic!

[vndytran]

I love everything about this. Especially Mr Daifuku, you’ve got me sold on that one bud. Maybe consider having consistent icon/text mods? That’s a little off putting to me and I know others who would say the same as well. Glwic!

Great idea, I'll definitely consider this. Thanks so much!

[TyPo.mk]

This is so adorable. Board renders soon please

[summerqm]

This set is really cute and I look forward to more updates on this set!

Few thoughts I have on the current version:
- The pale pink (mochi) color reads more pale in the render than the pantone color card -- maybe it's the lighting effect? Would be nice if we can see the render on a few different background/keyboards.
- Can we include an extra B in the base set?
- Can we also get a 2u shift key in the base set?
- What is the key between the stepped cap and the extra F/J?
- I think there's a duplicate ~/` key in the base set.

Personally I am not a huge fan of the novelties (idunno what it is but the strawberry peaking out of the two halves of the mochi looks weird to me). But the colorway is very soothing and I am definitely interested in the base set. GLWIC!

[kibou store]

Well designed set, looking forward!

[raykcy]

great color! My girlfriend has her eyes on it already!

[Owl]

Love the softer colors used here. Will be keeping an eye on this.

[chat and team]

cute colors but weeb 
love the pink

[kaysoo1337]

I wish you will add a numpad into the base kit , in order to get more people interested , GLWIC

[Pontus]

You try to make the base kit compatible with as many layouts as possible but don’t include a numpad?

[Jyll]

GLWIC! I'd love to see the geta novelty as the enter so the proportions of the actual plate come through. Something about the current novelty makes it look flat.

[siv_]

Mr Daifuku looking neat in the corner there. good set, take my money

[Buburoo]

Will Kibou also be covering the UK?

[Trwninja]

Don't you just love a good asian dessert set, deskmats are fun too
Consider full alice support in base (or at least extra b), but GLWIC!

[CookieFlow]

Super cute set !

The colors are lovely.

Personally not too keen on some of the novelties like the fork (just seems a bit plain) and the hearts with Mr Daifuku's face (it has a creepy vibe to me for some reason, I would have prefered just regular hearts like the ones on his left and right, and same for the solo heart with his face, I would have prefered a regular heart).
Also with the one next to the 3 hearts, I guess it's 2 Daifuku hugging? But seeing it from the back does feel a bit strange, I see like a daifuku with a nose, that was cut in half.

I love the other novelties and find them super cute.

[Izeri]

Really cute! Where's the numpad though? I also noticed the sublegends on a couple of mods are of the wrong color, might want to fix that

[vndytran]

This is so adorable. Board renders soon please

Thanks! On it

[sleepy]

this is really cute!

the colors are really pretty too, and i love that little heart novelty key. the set definitely reminds me of daifuku

[vndytran]

This set is really cute and I look forward to more updates on this set!

Few thoughts I have on the current version:
- The pale pink (mochi) color reads more pale in the render than the pantone color card -- maybe it's the lighting effect? Would be nice if we can see the render on a few different background/keyboards.
- Can we include an extra B in the base set?
- Can we also get a 2u shift key in the base set?
- What is the key between the stepped cap and the extra F/J?
- I think there's a duplicate ~/` key in the base set.

Personally I am not a huge fan of the novelties (idunno what it is but the strawberry peaking out of the two halves of the mochi looks weird to me). But the colorway is very soothing and I am definitely interested in the base set. GLWIC!

Thanks for the feedback. Means a lot. The base updates will roll out soon

[vndytran]

I wish you will add a numpad into the base kit , in order to get more people interested , GLWIC

That is true. Polls right now are leaning on the "separate kit". Separating the kits will make the pricing a bit cheaper.

[vndytran]

GLWIC! I'd love to see the geta novelty as the enter so the proportions of the actual plate come through. Something about the current novelty makes it look flat.

Great idea. On it! Thanks a bunch

[vndytran]

Really cute! Where's the numpad though? I also noticed the sublegends on a couple of mods are of the wrong color, might want to fix that

Ahhh, working on it . Still debating on the numpad kit. Without it lowers the prices, #team65

[summerqm]

Just noticed in the IC form there's no option to "No desk-mats" which means people who try to fill out the form have to pick at least one out of the two available designs... It would be nice to add the "No desk-mats" option to reflect the real count better.

[vndytran]

Just noticed in the IC form there's no option to "No desk-mats" which means people who try to fill out the form have to pick at least one out of the two available designs... It would be nice to add the "No desk-mats" option to reflect the real count better.

true true, updated!

[totalemon]

Cute set! I'm personally a lot more interested in the darker and more saturated Pantone colours shown above the base kit. I'd love for the actual set to be a bit darker to reflect this, especially the mods. The novelties are a good start! I really love the plain strawberry and the little daifuku with arms and legs, but a lot of the others feel a bit strange and off kilter. Please consider a numpad and f13 in base. Looking forward to seeing where this kit goes!

[meenacraft]

I absolutely love this colorway! Legit made a geekhack account to comment on it, that's how much I like it haha. I filled out the IC, but I wanted to ask here as well, is there a chance for a latin-only base add-on? Also some more deskmat options, maybe one with sakura patterns like one of your novelties? Also, the pantone picked for red bean shows as quite light on your renders, I'm fine with it either way tbh but I would like to be see the colors rendered on different boards and lighting scenarios.

[CookieFlow]

Cute set! I'm personally a lot more interested in the darker and more saturated Pantone colours shown above the base kit. I'd love for the actual set to be a bit darker to reflect this, especially the mods. The novelties are a good start! I really love the plain strawberry and the little daifuku with arms and legs, but a lot of the others feel a bit strange and off kilter. Please consider a numpad and f13 in base. Looking forward to seeing where this kit goes!

Maybe you weren't talking about my comment, but I realized my comment was worded a bit poorly.

The novelties I am not so keen on are:

-The enter fork key (just seems a bit plain/not so much in the theme)
-The heart with a face on it (R2 with the single heart, and R4 with the 3 hearts), because I find it a bit creepy/not in line with the rest of the cute novelties. And I would prefer just a simple heart / 3 hearts.
-The hugging (I think) novelty on R4, because considering we see the back only, it's a bit hard to tell what you are looking at imo. I think a hugging daifuku with open arms from the front would be more "readable"

But I love the others ones, especially the daifuku with the little arms and legs as you pointed.


ps: I would love to see a Deskmat with the 2 little daifuku's holding hands/heart that are in the first picture of the IC.

[meenacraft]

ps: I would love to see a Deskmat with the 2 little daifuku's holding hands/heart that are in the first picture of the IC.

Wanted to add my support for this deskmat idea!

[sup3r170va]

I like the icon only mods. Keeps the set clean.

For the alphas, I note the sublegends are a different colour from the legend. Does this mean that the sublegends are pad printed? Cos GMK can only do double shot, not triple shot as far as I’m aware.

[TeacherGeek]

Would like extra b to be in base and 3u space in spacebar kit.

[nettik]

This set looks so soft! I really like it, I hope you'll add 40s support. The novelties are cute, although I'm not feeling the fork one.

[imprevade]

Really nice looking set! I'd definitely take another look at some of the novelties, especially the "fork."

[Coneree]

colors look good! wish Latin was offered in base as Hiragana is oversaturated right now

[pixelkris]

Really liking this! Hopefully we'll see this in GB soon

[PeppyToad]

Cute. But I'm pretty sure only JTK can do tripleshot legends. GMK does doubleshot. Unless the hiragana sublegends will be pad-printed?

[Bub]

there's like 5 pink sets in IC right now... can't keep track of them all. maybe i am biased because pink isn't my color, but they are all starting to look the same to me.

[derEineTyp]

great idea and nice design

[dak148]

great idea and nice design

Can thank Darling blowing up in the after market for that! I like this set though. It's softer shades.

[Donosir]

Colors are pretty nice. Feel like its pretty faithful to its inspirations

[vndytran]

I absolutely love this colorway! Legit made a geekhack account to comment on it, that's how much I like it haha. I filled out the IC, but I wanted to ask here as well, is there a chance for a latin-only base add-on? Also some more deskmat options, maybe one with sakura patterns like one of your novelties? Also, the pantone picked for red bean shows as quite light on your renders, I'm fine with it either way tbh but I would like to be see the colors rendered on different boards and lighting scenarios.

Hi! You're too sweet. The colors will be changed a tad bit, according to the pantone, thanks!

[vndytran]

Cute set! I'm personally a lot more interested in the darker and more saturated Pantone colours shown above the base kit. I'd love for the actual set to be a bit darker to reflect this, especially the mods. The novelties are a good start! I really love the plain strawberry and the little daifuku with arms and legs, but a lot of the others feel a bit strange and off kilter. Please consider a numpad and f13 in base. Looking forward to seeing where this kit goes!

Maybe you weren't talking about my comment, but I realized my comment was worded a bit poorly.

The novelties I am not so keen on are:

-The enter fork key (just seems a bit plain/not so much in the theme)
-The heart with a face on it (R2 with the single heart, and R4 with the 3 hearts), because I find it a bit creepy/not in line with the rest of the cute novelties. And I would prefer just a simple heart / 3 hearts.
-The hugging (I think) novelty on R4, because considering we see the back only, it's a bit hard to tell what you are looking at imo. I think a hugging daifuku with open arms from the front would be more "readable"

But I love the others ones, especially the daifuku with the little arms and legs as you pointed.


ps: I would love to see a Deskmat with the 2 little daifuku's holding hands/heart that are in the first picture of the IC.

Hi! You're absolutely right, the novelties need a revamp. We got changes to be made and it'll go live shortly

[vndytran]

I like the icon only mods. Keeps the set clean.

For the alphas, I note the sublegends are a different colour from the legend. Does this mean that the sublegends are pad printed? Cos GMK can only do double shot, not triple shot as far as I’m aware.

Hi! Sorry about that, It was completely my fault ):, changes are made very soon

[vndytran]

great idea and nice design

Can thank Darling blowing up in the after market for that! I like this set though. It's softer shades.

Haha, mechmarket crazy anyways xd

[kohalified]

cute

[damsenviet]

Assuming you run the set, you can't do it with GMK. They don't have the tooling to produce 3 different colors on the same keycap (tripleshot). Only JTK does that at the moment.

[vndytran]

Assuming you run the set, you can't do it with GMK. They don't have the tooling to produce 3 different colors on the same keycap (tripleshot). Only JTK does that at the moment.

Used the wrong colors, thanks for the reminder

[Izeri]

Keep in mind MOQs. With 2 base kits you'd need both of them to reach 250. And that's the same with all of the child kits, you'd need each of those to reach 100.

[vndytran]

Keep in mind MOQs. With 2 base kits you'd need both of them to reach 250. And that's the same with all of the child kits, you'd need each of those to reach 100.

Hi! We have that in mind as well. We provided an IC form with a question relating to it. Thanks!

[nvh2092]

Hi, your base kit needs at least one 1.25u shift key for ISO layout.
_ About ISO keys, please add a R3 1u "\|" key (in alpha color) so the base kit can also cover both US and UK ISO layout (Since you've already had 2 beautiful ISO novelty enter keys).
_ One numpad is enough or you're gonna struggle with MOQ not only for base but also for numpad.
_ Please remove the second B in space bars kit since you have it in base now.

[Chubby_potat0]

Those novelties are absolutely delectable! yum!

[despairsray]

Absolutely lovely. I am in for 2 sets.

[CookieFlow]

Thanks for the update.

-Considering this is based on a Japanese sweet. I think you should use Hiragana, and not Katakana.
-New novelties look better especially that enter key. But why the kimono on R2? (just looks out of place?) Maybe just a pink strawberry instead?
Still not a big fan of the heart with a face on it, but that's very personal ofc.

[SxM Designs]

THe Katakana renders are wrong. They look squished.
novelties look better imo GLWIC

[ImIrish]

I think hiragana subs would fit the set more considering it's a Japanese desert however if you're looking at making new molds for these katakana subs they look really nice and I like these over the already existing molds. I also appreciate the much better novelties from the last ones and the new deskmat added too

[yh]

Keep in mind MOQs. With 2 base kits you'd need both of them to reach 250. And that's the same with all of the child kits, you'd need each of those to reach 100.

Agree. Please don’t kit GMK like KAT/KAM. Was kinda surprised to come back to this kitting. Please check the GMK MOQ System and re-kit. One base kit and numpad each is enough

[ambulated]

I like the colors chosen and the novelty art! Appreciate the latin base kit as I don't prefer sublegends. Excited to see this set progress

[shawnlyx]

I don't know why there's so many kits use katakana sublegends these days. I was interested in this kit until the change to katakana sublegend, there's no practical use of katakana sublegend in daily Japanese typing.

There's a reason Japanese keyboard uses hiragana as a standard sublegend, people type in hiragana 80% of the time.

[vndytran]

I don't know why there's so many kits use katakana sublegends these days. I was interested in this kit until the change to katakana sublegend, there's no practical use of katakana sublegend in daily Japanese typing.

There's a reason Japanese keyboard uses hiragana as a standard sublegend, people type in hiragana 80% of the time.

Hi! It was entirely my fault. I was blood thirsty for some katakana, which is now removed.

[chung]

<3

[dak148]

Please consider all icon mods or all text mods, the mix right now is really jarring.

[smackyp]

Great colors. As a ichigo-daifuku "connoisseur" (/s), this is definitely going on my lookout list.

Super-happy that you went back to hiragana sub-legends.

[CookieFlow]

I don't know why there's so many kits use katakana sublegends these days. I was interested in this kit until the change to katakana sublegend, there's no practical use of katakana sublegend in daily Japanese typing.

There's a reason Japanese keyboard uses hiragana as a standard sublegend, people type in hiragana 80% of the time.

Hi! It was entirely my fault. I was blood thirsty for some katakana, which is now removed.

Happy to see Hiraganas 

[vndytran]

Great colors. As a ichigo-daifuku "connoisseur" (/s), this is definitely going on my lookout list.

Super-happy that you went back to hiragana sub-legends.

haha thank you for the feedback!

[ImIrish]

I really like the updates you've been doing and I really love this set. I would suggest looking at a set like GMK Metaverse to help with some of the sub legends. There's a few things like there's no small kana of ふ on the 2 key and then you're missing「 」on the brackets as well as a few more on that right side. I appreciate replacing the numpad though with kitting for an alice keyboard and letting someone choose if they want a numpad. the 1.75u r3 ctrl is a nice addition also. It's a hard decision to cut some of the 40s keys but the fact is that most people don't use 40s and it'll help cut down and make your base kit price cheaper and be more appealing to everyone. I would say adding a misc kit that has some of the 40s keys and odd sized keys in general is the best way to go. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the GB to purchase this set.

[vndytran]

I really like the updates you've been doing and I really love this set. I would suggest looking at a set like GMK Metaverse to help with some of the sub legends. There's a few things like there's no small kana of ふ on the 2 key and then you're missing「 」on the brackets as well as a few more on that right side. I appreciate replacing the numpad though with kitting for an alice keyboard and letting someone choose if they want a numpad. the 1.75u r3 ctrl is a nice addition also. It's a hard decision to cut some of the 40s keys but the fact is that most people don't use 40s and it'll help cut down and make your base kit price cheaper and be more appealing to everyone. I would say adding a misc kit that has some of the 40s keys and odd sized keys in general is the best way to go. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the GB to purchase this set.

Hi! Thank you so much for the feedback, working on it right now. I am also increasing the visibilities of the sublegends

[sup3r170va]

Please consider all icon mods or all text mods, the mix right now is really jarring.

I must say, I disagree with this. This design is no different from many other popular sets like 9009, 8008, Bingsu, Botanical, modern dolch etc.

I really like the updates you've been doing and I really love this set. I would suggest looking at a set like GMK Metaverse to help with some of the sub legends. There's a few things like there's no small kana of ふ on the 2 key and then you're missing「 」on the brackets as well as a few more on that right side. I appreciate replacing the numpad though with kitting for an alice keyboard and letting someone choose if they want a numpad. the 1.75u r3 ctrl is a nice addition also. It's a hard decision to cut some of the 40s keys but the fact is that most people don't use 40s and it'll help cut down and make your base kit price cheaper and be more appealing to everyone. I would say adding a misc kit that has some of the 40s keys and odd sized keys in general is the best way to go. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the GB to purchase this set.

Hi! Thank you so much for the feedback, working on it right now. I am also increasing the visibilities of the sublegends

Can I propose you reach out to the designer for GMK inukuma which is running right now? He just made custom hiragana sublegends, which I think are nicer than the ones others are running. If he agrees and u can use his hiragana sublegends, that would be very nice. 

[Coneree]

Digging the changes! Looks good and will def cop a Latin base 

[vndytran]

Digging the changes! Looks good and will def cop a Latin base 

Thanks!! these improvements wouldn't be possible without you guys

[ImIrish]

I really love the new alpha color it looks so good. the sub legends also look great now! The dark novelties really pop now with the new strawberry color and it's pleasant on the eyes. I'm not the best for suggestions on actual kitting but if you're able to talk to someone who has had experience running sets I would 100% ask about costs and what's the best way to do what you want with the base kit. I forgot to say this in my last post but you should add an F13 key into one of the kits since more tkl's are coming out with it, specifically the new nk87 and KFE that ran not long ago.

[vndytran]

I really love the new alpha color it looks so good. the sub legends also look great now! The dark novelties really pop now with the new strawberry color and it's pleasant on the eyes. I'm not the best for suggestions on actual kitting but if you're able to talk to someone who has had experience running sets I would 100% ask about costs and what's the best way to do what you want with the base kit. I forgot to say this in my last post but you should add an F13 key into one of the kits since more tkl's are coming out with it, specifically the new nk87 and KFE that ran not long ago.

Alrighty, thanks! Struggling between price to the amount of useable keys ratio xD

[CookieFlow]

Still curious about the kimono novelty on R2, just seems completely random?

I think even just doing the same strawberry that is on R2 but in the "strawberry color" would be more coherent.

[vndytran]

Still curious about the kimono novelty on R2, just seems completely random?

I think even just doing the same strawberry that is on R2 but in the "strawberry color" would be more coherent.

hey! thank you so much for the feedback and sorry for the late reply... we have decided to remove the kimono. Also, we updated our new color guide.. please check it out!

[vndytran]

Small update 03/17

Updating some renders, still awaiting for deskmats

Changed from Pantones to Ral, for better GMK matching

Updated pictures of kits

New color guide

[Nukz]

I like the vibes this set gives me fr!

[vndytran]

I like the vibes this set gives me fr!

xD I try I try

[Nerona]

I LOVE IT!
 

[ImVeryBored]

"Hiragana to Katakana Sublegends" well that's disappointing

[vndytran]

"Hiragana to Katakana Sublegends" well that's disappointing

hey! on our latest update, we removed the katakana long ago!

[Belled]

I am so happy this set is coming, I missed out on gmk darling so this will be my replacement until or if r2 for darling comes out

[Trivent]

Good design but the deskmats may need some more options or serious reworking. There are a lot of good ways to use the strawberry theme and this may not be it IMO

[Mr Chrome]

This is really nice, like Darling meets Bingsu. That red bean color is sweet.

[fromscratchusa]

Totally getting this. I wasn’t a fan of the fork, but now the novelties look way better. 

[EdgeOfInfinity]

gf is loving the colors, but i'm not 100% sold on the kitting or novelties. one of those situations where i actually need the numpad (and never rock alice layout).

i'll agree the new novelties are better than b4 but i think a few could still be improved. mainly the heart face key, it just looks a bit misplaced. maybe a non strawberry-related key for some variety? i'll fill out the IC form later tonight 

[Kookiekurls]

I absolutely love these colors! Wow, really incredible work on that part!

I do have... a few, possible requests

First is a 1.75u Super key. Mac users really appreciate this very small  addition, because we flip our alt and super keys. Not have a 1.75u super key always makes me sad

Second... these deskmats. I feel like they could use some love

Third, accent colored Spacebars. That is a really common part of a Spacebars kit that almost every set offers. In general I think you should really just have a Spacebars kit rather than including some of the standard parts in the base kit to reduce the base kit price overall.

As far as hiragana vs Latin... most sets I’ve seen recently offer the alphas as a kit rather than a full second base kit. I would personally suggest hiragana sub legends in the base kit, and offer a Latin alphas kit.

Thank you for designing this incredible set!

[vndytran]

I absolutely love these colors! Wow, really incredible work on that part!

I do have... a few, possible requests

First is a 1.75u Super key. Mac users really appreciate this very small  addition, because we flip our alt and super keys. Not have a 1.75u super key always makes me sad

Second... these deskmats. I feel like they could use some love

Third, accent colored Spacebars. That is a really common part of a Spacebars kit that almost every set offers. In general I think you should really just have a Spacebars kit rather than including some of the standard parts in the base kit to reduce the base kit price overall.

As far as hiragana vs Latin... most sets I’ve seen recently offer the alphas as a kit rather than a full second base kit. I would personally suggest hiragana sub legends in the base kit, and offer a Latin alphas kit.

Thank you for designing this incredible set!

hey! thank you for your feedback:) are there any specific details that you'd like the deskmats to improve/change?

[vndytran]

Totally getting this. I wasn’t a fan of the fork, but now the novelties look way better. 

Woohoo, thanks! Yeah, the fork was a huge miss xD

[vndytran]

Added new Switch Collab

[PuddingPug]

Love the colors of this set. Can't wait!

[SDKCAMPING]

The switches are cute, tat is a nice addition.

[sup3r170va]

Added new Switch Collab

Love the looks of the switches, but I wish u chose a better switch. I’m really not a big fan of non-ink gateron switches. They really aren’t “end game” level. Gateron ink recolour (like the current 8008 inks) or a JWK recolour would have been better in my opinion. Is the choice of switch fixed?

On the keycaps, I wonder if it would cost more to add a 1.75u enter. I know the 1.75u control suffices, but an enter key would be nice(r). I know the minivan layout is already fully supported, but I hope other 40s layout like the one on Adelie is also supported (with the correct key for enter). Thanks!

[jewleeuhn]

Loving everything happening with this set tbh. Hope color matching won't be too much of an issue!

[vndytran]

Loving everything happening with this set tbh. Hope color matching won't be too much of an issue!

Hi! Thanks, hope so too ;O

[JunLLWu]

Any reason why alpha colored tilde in the Hiragana base kit doesn't have Hiragana sublegends?

[stephcarry]

Super cute set and collabs! Would love to see ZionStudios on board as a Philippine vendor too!

[kwiizu]

I wish this set come with internatonal set!

[allenli1234]

Any updates on a release date?

[dak148]

kbdfans has this listed on their website for groupbuy start today (5.15). Is this actually happening today?

[khrysanthus]

kbdfans has this listed on their website for groupbuy start today (5.15). Is this actually happening today?

The ic estimated the gb would start today, but it's been delayed due to gmk. gb will likely not be this month, but you can get faster updates in the discord.

[vndytran]

kbdfans has this listed on their website for groupbuy start today (5.15). Is this actually happening today?

Hey! Just updated the page. Been working on talking to GMK and vendors for awhile. The GB has been delayed ;/

[Steelbloo]

Any estimate as to how long the delay will be? Should we expect Q3 or Q4?

[Indigu]

Oh boy I know someone who will LOVE this

[MIGHTY CHICKEN]

Any estimate as to how long the delay will be? Should we expect Q3 or Q4?

Assuming they just started asking for quotes, GMK wait time for quotes is well over a month and counting. So late Q3 is prolly a good estimate

[Tomn]

I love the cute theme and colors!

[Armanhammer]

Would the color on this key cap set match with the Unicorn Pink Blade keyboard on KBD fans?

[vndytran]

I love the cute theme and colors!

thanks! btw, we made some small changes again. gmk is currently color matching as well!

[Ciantha]

I'm a bit sad that there won't be a latin base kit.

That said I have a couple of questions about the alt alpha kit.
1, Have you considered adding in an extra tab key? These are often in alt alphas because that way you could cover two keyboards (one HHKB, one standard). It makes for a better value for your alt alpha kit in my opinion.
2, As far as I can tell you're doing UK iso both for JP basekit and latin alpha. However for the latin alphas you seem to be missing the '@ key and have a pipe key (which would be terminal ISO) instead.

[JohnYYZ]

Looks great! Can't wait for group buy.

[redonepunch]

I love how this set is coming together. It’s beautiful

[RizuChan]

Fell in love with this set the second my SO showed it to me, though when filling out the Google Form I noticed the Mr. Daifuku cart dark themes desks wasn’t present as an option (and honestly it’s the one I like the most out of all the mats).

Very excited for this set! Glad to see you stuck to hiragana instead of katakana too! 💕

[hkhawk]

Just to confirm, is F13 in the Base Kit now?

[moss+oak]

lovely kit! 2 things I would consider adding:

1. 1.75u enter key for 40s compatibility
2. 1u sized enter for the numpad kit

[sup3r170va]

Just to confirm, is F13 in the Base Kit now?

Hope there is an F13 key!

[HappyB0T]

Dear Gateron KS-3 Recolors,

Please make it to group buy somewhere around 35-45 cents and I will buy a bucket of you.

Yours Truly,
H@ppyB0T

[Minahctrl]

these colors are so gorgeous it brings f***ing tears to my eyes

[IMZO]

i usually dont like pink-ish sets but this could be the exception, ik my daughter would really dig these colors lool

[hiddensong]

Now I'm hungry

[hkhawk]

Any updates?

[Distracto]

I really want those switches

[vndytran]

Any updates?

updated

[JQ27]

I know this is probably way too late.. but not sure that the sublegends on the UK-ISO keys would be full coverage? Looks like some would end up being dropped.

[Ouro]

This is the pink set my girlfriend has been waiting for  ) Please update OP with hyperlinks to vendors!