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Title: Deskmats
Post by: phinix on Tue, 14 May 2019, 06:56:03: Hey guys!

I'm after a desk mat and was wondering if you could show me some nice designs you guys have or suggest.
I like thsi old/retro Cherry desk mat, but don't know where I could buy.
However, do you have a nice mat?
Can you show yours? Looking for an inspiration here:)
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: Slavadavadingdong on Sat, 18 May 2019, 14:11:04: I would check out Novelkeys, I have two or three deskmats from them and love them.
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: phinix on Sat, 18 May 2019, 19:09:27: Quote from: Slavadavadingdong on Sat, 18 May 2019, 14:11:04
I would check out Novelkeys, I have two or three deskmats from them and love them.

Cool, thanks. I looked at their mats, some look nice but out of stock.
I'll keep looking.
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: My Intentions on Fri, 24 May 2019, 19:36:05: Like stated above novelkeys is probably your best bet. They have the right amount of squish and support for a deskmat. That being said, If you want a functional one steelseries has a pretty nice deskmat that I used before I got my novelkeys one (Qck XXL). Now I just have them stacked with my novelkeys NASA on top. Keep an eye open on Drop.com too, they have some nice mats that come up sometimes. :thumb:
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: tigerali on Fri, 24 May 2019, 19:38:51: I've heard that playmats for the Pokemon Trading Card game work pretty well for this.
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: p_blaze on Fri, 24 May 2019, 21:56:54: I'd just choose a keyset first, then go with a deskmat made for it

GMK Mizu wins the deskmat contest hands down for me with the Koi mat
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: Sintpinty on Fri, 31 May 2019, 20:21:59: Go with something that matches. Mix and match doesn't really work for keyboards.

(https://i.redd.it/n76u4uy52kr01.jpg)

For example, like the image above.

I reccomend getting SA Chalk and then putting a light or colourful deskmat.

Note: This is not my keyboard nor deskmat ): .
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Fri, 07 June 2019, 22:23:05: If Chinese doesn't scare you, there is some choice on Taobao :
https://cool-goods.world.taobao.com/category-1323343339.htm?spm=a312a.7700824.0.0.2df12f47CaaUHV&search=y&catName=%CA%F3%B1%EA%B5%E6
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: phinix on Sun, 09 June 2019, 08:54:30: I want THAT one!

Where can I buy it?
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: Sup on Sun, 09 June 2019, 17:45:32: Quote from: phinix on Sun, 09 June 2019, 08:54:30
I want THAT one!

Where can I buy it?

I think those are from Taobao. Some dude sold these on Reddit a long time ago. I am pretty sure its this but not the color Nathan has.

Found it
https://world.taobao.com/item/552800109281.htm?spm=a21wu.12321156-tw.0.0.4a6f23530jhJdv
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: phinix on Mon, 10 June 2019, 17:09:45: But I want that color:(
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: Sintpinty on Mon, 10 June 2019, 20:04:57: Quote from: MarbleKeeb on Fri, 07 June 2019, 22:23:05
If Chinese doesn't scare you, there is some choice on Taobao :
https://cool-goods.world.taobao.com/category-1323343339.htm?spm=a312a.7700824.0.0.2df12f47CaaUHV&search=y&catName=%CA%F3%B1%EA%B5%E6

Doesn't load for me. Everything in TaoBao is in chinese and i can't read that....

I can read a bit of french though, however spanish would be much more useful.
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: stoic-lemon on Tue, 11 June 2019, 02:08:59: You can get those on AliExpress, too.
Title: Re: Desk mats
Post by: phinix on Thu, 02 April 2020, 12:26:06: Where can I find some in stock deskmats?
Title: Re: Deskmats
Post by: jacethesaltsculptor on Thu, 02 April 2020, 18:17:07: I did a custom oversized gaming mat through inked gaming: https://www.inkedgaming.com/products/custom-oversize-playmat as a gift

and it really exceeded my expectations, it was surprisingly thick, quite large, and very well made for being custom.

when I get a bigger desk I'm planning on getting one for myself. Probably something with an IBM logo on it.
Title: Re: Deskmats
Post by: Darthbaggins on Thu, 02 April 2020, 19:15:24: The Key Company has had some good mats up for GB
Title: Re: Deskmats
Post by: phinix on Fri, 03 April 2020, 06:20:36: I checked that The Key Company - they have one (thock) in stock for $20, but delivery would be $24, murder! :D
Title: Re: Deskmats
Post by: abstractkb on Thu, 30 April 2020, 17:12:18: Dixiemech also does a few designs, including the matching sets of keycaps + deskmats.
Title: Re: Deskmats
Post by: phinix on Fri, 01 May 2020, 04:11:00: Quote from: abstractkb on Thu, 30 April 2020, 17:12:18
Dixiemech also does a few designs, including the matching sets of keycaps + deskmats.

Thanks, I just looked there.
Title: Re: Deskmats
Post by: phinix on Fri, 01 May 2020, 04:11:39: I've picked up this Mito Godspeed mat, but will be delivered in July. That is quickest one I can get and that I like:)

Still hunting for a GMK Cafe deskmat, which would match perfectly my desk etc.

(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/drop-mito-godspeed-desk-mat/FP/4JOYBYcRsyLL5cubqwhQ_1500x1000_MD-94051_11.jpg?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=fill&w=820&h=547&bg=f0f0f0&dpr=2&q=35)