[IC] KAM Ocean Front - Update - Groupbuy up!

[Meijboom]

KAM Ocean Front



Hello guys, this is my first set of keycaps called Ocean Front in KAM profile.

The set is based on a beach in the mediterranean sea, to really capture that sunny summer vibe!

You can go true to nature with shiny High Gloss water caps, and a rough textured beach or you can go uniform with a full textured / matte set for a nice typing experience.
You buy each set individually, so if you're not sure wich one is best for you, you can buy an extra water set for not that much extra

I tried some different things with the set like multi-keycaps modifiers, different textures. and enough novelties to cover a macropad, or rearrange your own pattern with the shells.



The kits are split into 3 parts.

(kit A) = Sand ( Always Matte / Textured )
(kit B) = Water (High Gloss / Smooth)
(kit C) = Water ( Matte / Textured )

this way one can mix and match to his own liking.

So for a full set you Buy either A + B ( Sand Matte + Glossy Water) or A + C (Sand Matte + Matte Water). Or every set if you want a full set with both the textured matte water caps and smooth glossy water caps ( A+B+C ).


(kit A) =  Always Matte / Textured


(kit B) High Gloss / Smooth


(kit C)  Matte / Textured




Boardrenders!
Icon mods


Text mods


40 kit
40's Diagonal Glossy

40's Straight Matte


Ergodox






Kitting!



Alpha kit
Matte - Glossy

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TKL Icon mods
Matte - Glossy

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TKL Text mods
Matte - Glossy

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Novelties
Matte - Glossy

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Numpad

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Ortho kit
Matte - Glossy

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-2 possible layouts!

ErgoDox Kit
Matte - Glossy

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2 possible layouts!

North ISO kit
Matte - Glossy

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UK ISO kit
Matte - Glossy

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Spacebar kit
Matte - Glossy

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Deskmat



Samples

Pantone Match

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Glossy Caps coming soon

Colors
Pantone Color Bridge Coated(glossy) / Uncoated(matte)
From Dark to Light.

Sea Dark 1:   Pantone 3155
Sea Dark 2:   Pantone 3145
Sea Light 3:   Pantone 3135
Sea Light 4:   Pantone 3125

Sand Dark:       Pantone 7508
Sand Medium:  Pantone 7507
Sand Light:      Pantone 7506

Text on Water: Pantone White
Text on Sand: Pantone 7511


Feedback

Please fill in the form if you like to buy the set, or have some feedback.
https://forms.gle/3LN8Kg1Du3i5Nms38


Vendors and GB date

Date: 2 June 2021 till 3 July 2021

US: Keyhive.xyz
CA: Alphakeys.ca
UK: Protozoa.studio
EU: MyKeyboard.eu
Ukraine: Funkeys.com.ua
India: Rectangles.store
Oceania: Dailyclack.com
Asia: zFrontier.com


To Do list from Feedback

• add 7u spacebar to TKL kit
• 1u FN key for split shift
• numpad separate
• NorDe kit
• ISO Support
• Add F Row keys for no-space 75% boards + renders
• F-row added to mods
• Add 2U shift
• Split backspace / ergodox support + renders
• Add Matte support for ortho
• Add blank kit This is off the table
• Colour match the set

Special thanks to

• Swishy - from the Keycap Designer discord
• Lizcuits for the renders! - from the Keycap Designer discord
• DevilZ Nerfworks, Ulliam for awesome help with novelties

This set it made in collaboration with DevilZ' Nerfworks


Update1: added US Vendor, and Custom Cable, added feedback todo's
Update2: added Asia Vendor
Update3: added Oceania Vendor, ergo-dox kits in the works
Update4: added new kits ( ISO UK, North), edit on the TKL kit
Update5: added ErgoDox kit
Update6: added second ErgoDox kit + matte support, matte add-ons for TKL and alphas, ortho kit updated for diagonal, added 2u shift and split backspace support.
Update7: Colour matched the set, and got the prices in. talking with the vendors now for fair pricing will create some nice boardrenders this week.
Update8: final kits added.
Update9: Added CA Vendor - Renders coming
Update10: Added all kit renders, and boardrenders!
Update11: Added Ukraine and India Vendors, new deskmat, ortho and ergodox demo kitrenders
Update12: Added Oceania Vendor
Update13: Groupbuy page setup!

[nasp]

Why blanks instead of legends on the 40's kit? It's a universal profile after all.

Also, some of the legends may be hard to read toward the right side of the gradient. Overall I like it a lot though.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

I buy a numpad every set and even I think the numpad should be separated from the alphas

Can the ortho kit fish join the novelties set?

[Meijboom]

Why blanks instead of legends on the 40's kit? It's a universal profile after all.

Also, some of the legends may be hard to read toward the right side of the gradient. Overall I like it a lot though.

Thanks!
since it's a gradient I needed to make a lot of different versions of the legends so I went for a blank route. I can try to make the legends cover some 40 kits, and check how much extra caps are needed. will come back to this.

I buy a numpad every set and even I think the numpad should be separated from the alphas

Can the ortho kit fish join the novelties set?

I can split them, but thought it was better to combine them so a base + mods would cover a whole keyboard. what is the downside of including it? I'm new to all of this sorry. I will check what is possible with the fishkit added to the novelties

[DrHigsby]

First off, this is fantastic and I want it.

I highly recommend splitting the numpad into its own kit. Since we are working with keyreative MOQ here, there is no reason to combine it with alphas.

You mentioned being unsure about the reason to split off numpad; anyone using anything smaller than a TKL does not need the numpad.

Further, I recommend putting the function keys into the modifiers kit. The alphas kit should be literally just alphas. Check out KAT Explosion or KAT Oasis or KAT Iron for some ideas on kitting. While those are KAT and not KAM profile, you’ll get a better idea for how to make kits for keyreative as the manu.

Good luck!

[pixelpusher]

love the colors, but the way the gradient is layed out bothers me. It's not a straight diagonal, and it's not where the keyboard split occurs for left and right between the shades of blue and shades of yellow.  What does it look like with the blue shifted to the left one column?

[SwitchKeys]

I kind of dig it for this. Reminds me of how water rolls over sand

[fatherfork]

I love this. Having the color changes not on a straight diagonal is novel and fits the theme perfectly. How you have it looks great.

I also agree with those recommending to split the numpad keys to its own set.

[William_S_Jones]

I like it & interested in the alpha & 40 kits. Will the the modifiers on the 40s kit have font or icons on them? Mainly asking b/c your current 40s kit mods are blank.


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[SirTimmyTimbit]

Love the set and colors but don't love KAM

[Swishy]

I can't wait!

[Mcnos]

Reminds me of sex on the beach by myself

[heyjaykay]

That CAPSIZE key for the caps lock is so apt... Not a fan of gradient keysets but this looks amazing!

[fabijolo]

I just love the fact that the icon mods basically already include all of the (imo) best novelties.
+If you are actually going to be able to achieve the matte/glossy combo, it really is going to be a no brainer for me!

Great job on the set, I'm looking forward to it as my fist ever kam set

[vaf1en]

I really like this – count me in.
And stay the course, keep it KAM profile.

[harlekein]

The C seems to be the wrong color if you want a diagonal gradient.

And please consider how SA Vilebloom did the ortho kit. It maintains the diagonal gradient as well.

[rockydbull]

The C seems to be the wrong color if you want a diagonal gradient.

And please consider how SA Vilebloom did the ortho kit. It maintains the diagonal gradient as well.

I believe not being strict diagonal is intentional because the 4 is also a different color. I think its to create a wave effect (tide moving effect).

[break]

Absolutely love the colors, and especially the non-standard gradient. It's not just diagonal! Also, mixing matte and gloss finishes is really clever.

Hoping to hear more about this set soon. Well done, best of luck!

[Meijboom]

Thanks a lot guys, I added a small ToDo list from feedback that I'm going to work on, so far I'm getting a great response! 

[frasnow]

I absolutely loved the original design with light blue water posted on Reddit. Looked like the shores of a tropical hideaway. The green makes it look like the freezing cold, disgusting waters of the northern coasts. Does KAM have a similar minimum order quantity to KAT? Any chance we could have both options with inviting, warm light blue water and cold, seaweed-filled green water?

[lush_bunny]

looks so pretty. can't explain why I like this so much.

[rockydbull]

I absolutely loved the original design with light blue water posted on Reddit. Looked like the shores of a tropical hideaway. The green makes it look like the freezing cold, disgusting waters of the northern coasts. Does KAM have a similar minimum order quantity to KAT? Any chance we could have both options with inviting, warm light blue water and cold, seaweed-filled green water?

Depends where the tropical hideaway is, but there are lots of places that go from relatively shallow to very deep water very quickly (hence the much darker green to blue).

[logo4poop]

ayy looks great, the work that you put in this was worth it.

[Meijboom]

I absolutely loved the original design with light blue water posted on Reddit. Looked like the shores of a tropical hideaway. The green makes it look like the freezing cold, disgusting waters of the northern coasts. Does KAM have a similar minimum order quantity to KAT? Any chance we could have both options with inviting, warm light blue water and cold, seaweed-filled green water?

I'll look into the options for a lighter gradient, I don't see the dark green colour, as it's a deep blue on my monitor. (P3 screen)

I absolutely loved the original design with light blue water posted on Reddit. Looked like the shores of a tropical hideaway. The green makes it look like the freezing cold, disgusting waters of the northern coasts. Does KAM have a similar minimum order quantity to KAT? Any chance we could have both options with inviting, warm light blue water and cold, seaweed-filled green water?

Depends where the tropical hideaway is, but there are lots of places that go from relatively shallow to very deep water very quickly (hence the much darker green to blue).

Yes, my set is based on the greek/turkish sea of the mediterranean sea like this pic:

[Meijboom]

The C seems to be the wrong color if you want a diagonal gradient.

And please consider how SA Vilebloom did the ortho kit. It maintains the diagonal gradient as well.

I believe not being strict diagonal is intentional because the 4 is also a different color. I think its to create a wave effect (tide moving effect).

This is correct, I couldn't do it on an ortho since it will look very minecraft.
That didn't flow nicely so I made it straight for ortholinear boards, to get an idea from deep sea to shore

[Meijboom]

First off, this is fantastic and I want it.

I highly recommend splitting the numpad into its own kit. Since we are working with keyreative MOQ here, there is no reason to combine it with alphas.

You mentioned being unsure about the reason to split off numpad; anyone using anything smaller than a TKL does not need the numpad.

Further, I recommend putting the function keys into the modifiers kit. The alphas kit should be literally just alphas. Check out KAT Explosion or KAT Oasis or KAT Iron for some ideas on kitting. While those are KAT and not KAM profile, you’ll get a better idea for how to make kits for keyreative as the manu.

Good luck!

Thank you! I will split the numpad and add F row to the mods , added it to the todo's

I like it & interested in the alpha & 40 kits. Will the the modifiers on the 40s kit have font or icons on them? Mainly asking b/c your current 40s kit mods are blank.


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I like it & interested in the alpha & 40 kits. Will the the modifiers on the 40s kit have font or icons on them? Mainly asking b/c your current 40s kit mods are blank.


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Thanks I will give it a try, if it looks good I'll add it to the set. I kept them blank to ensure easy mix and match.

[CrlaoSvloadr]

Very nice! To my eyes, it's what tidal could have been- wonderful stuff

[farmisen]

Reminds me of sex on the beach by myself

Masturbation on the beach?

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[William_S_Jones]

First off, this is fantastic and I want it.

I highly recommend splitting the numpad into its own kit. Since we are working with keyreative MOQ here, there is no reason to combine it with alphas.

You mentioned being unsure about the reason to split off numpad; anyone using anything smaller than a TKL does not need the numpad.

Further, I recommend putting the function keys into the modifiers kit. The alphas kit should be literally just alphas. Check out KAT Explosion or KAT Oasis or KAT Iron for some ideas on kitting. While those are KAT and not KAM profile, you’ll get a better idea for how to make kits for keyreative as the manu.

Good luck!

Thank you! I will split the numpad and add F row to the mods , added it to the todo's

I like it & interested in the alpha & 40 kits. Will the the modifiers on the 40s kit have font or icons on them? Mainly asking b/c your current 40s kit mods are blank.


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I like it & interested in the alpha & 40 kits. Will the the modifiers on the 40s kit have font or icons on them? Mainly asking b/c your current 40s kit mods are blank.


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Thanks I will give it a try, if it looks good I'll add it to the set. I kept them blank to ensure easy mix and match.

Thanks, appreciate it!


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[switchnollie]

Nice color shift 😎

Been watching Mario Sunshine speedrun videos lately, got me feeling it.

[Bonsa]

I like the gradient and colors a lot. Just a few opinions:
1) I prefer some sort of wave in the ortho sets, even if it would look 'minecrafty'. Right now it feels out of place whenever I look at it.
2) I really like turtles, maybe that's an idea for an extra novelty?
3) the 3 keys making a chain with anchor novelty is absolutely AMAZING!
4) The sandcastle novelty is a little too detailed to fit on a 1U key, maybe you could swap the sandcastle for the second part of the pole (with skateboard). I think a topview of a Pennyboard or any other small cruiser could fit better in a 1U shape.
I've been working my student summerjob on the beach for 4 summers in a row now, but due to the current state of the world I'm not sure if I'll be able see the beach this summer. This set really gives me some of that summervibe back.

[MdotMaxson]

Wanted to comment about how this is by far the best and one of the only acceptable gradient sets I’ve seen but then I felt that huge slap to my face when I saw my ergo keyboards weren’t good enough to make the cut.

[Meijboom]

Wanted to comment about how this is by far the best and one of the only acceptable gradient sets I’ve seen but then I felt that huge slap to my face when I saw my ergo keyboards weren’t good enough to make the cut.

We will support Ergodox, kits coming up.
I thought the 40's kit with blanks covered enough split keebs, but coming from feedback I have to re-do alot of the kits, so we're working on it!

I like the gradient and colors a lot. Just a few opinions:
1) I prefer some sort of wave in the ortho sets, even if it would look 'minecrafty'. Right now it feels out of place whenever I look at it.
2) I really like turtles, maybe that's an idea for an extra novelty?
3) the 3 keys making a chain with anchor novelty is absolutely AMAZING!
4) The sandcastle novelty is a little too detailed to fit on a 1U key, maybe you could swap the sandcastle for the second part of the pole (with skateboard). I think a topview of a Pennyboard or any other small cruiser could fit better in a 1U shape.
I've been working my student summerjob on the beach for 4 summers in a row now, but due to the current state of the world I'm not sure if I'll be able see the beach this summer. This set really gives me some of that summervibe back.

Thank you! 
1. I will check out how it looks, however if it looks like any other 45 degree angle set I will not do it, and continue with the straight set. Hope you understand.
2. Will take it into consideration, any prefered color? same as the shrimp?
3. That's feedback I heard a lot and will edit the castle so fit better, thanks
I don't think the skateboard with pole is a good subtitute since it's a noveltie version of the pipe key |\, while the castle is home. Maybe we can make the turtle a FN subtitute?

[Bonsa]

Wanted to comment about how this is by far the best and one of the only acceptable gradient sets I’ve seen but then I felt that huge slap to my face when I saw my ergo keyboards weren’t good enough to make the cut.

We will support Ergodox, kits coming up.
I thought the 40's kit with blanks covered enough split keebs, but coming from feedback I have to re-do alot of the kits, so we're working on it!

I like the gradient and colors a lot. Just a few opinions:
1) I prefer some sort of wave in the ortho sets, even if it would look 'minecrafty'. Right now it feels out of place whenever I look at it.
2) I really like turtles, maybe that's an idea for an extra novelty?
3) the 3 keys making a chain with anchor novelty is absolutely AMAZING!
4) The sandcastle novelty is a little too detailed to fit on a 1U key, maybe you could swap the sandcastle for the second part of the pole (with skateboard). I think a topview of a Pennyboard or any other small cruiser could fit better in a 1U shape.
I've been working my student summerjob on the beach for 4 summers in a row now, but due to the current state of the world I'm not sure if I'll be able see the beach this summer. This set really gives me some of that summervibe back.

Thank you! 
1. I will check out how it looks, however if it looks like any other 45 degree angle set I will not do it, and continue with the straight set. Hope you understand.
2. Will take it into consideration, any prefered color? same as the shrimp?
3. That's feedback I heard a lot and will edit the castle so fit better, thanks
I don't think the skateboard with pole is a good subtitute since it's a noveltie version of the pipe key |\, while the castle is home. Maybe we can make the turtle a FN subtitute?

Yes, I understand, but right now the transition feels unnatural. I guess it's just the downside of using ortho, nothing to blame you for.
The same color as the shrimp would be nice, but it could also substitute the castle. I don't have any preferred color or position for it in mind.
I just realized how well thought out the skateboard key is and the structure in the novelties. It's not just 'beach related' keys. Nice!
BTW, today I saw an IC for GMK offshore, which has a lot of similaritieswith this set. Idk if you know who runs that IC, but I think you guys need to talk about your themes. They look a little too similar.

[Bubblegum]

First gradient (and KAM) set I've really been interested in. Looks great! Love the use of the sign as both Backspace and |\. Very clever!

[Meijboom]

Why blanks instead of legends on the 40's kit? It's a universal profile after all.

Also, some of the legends may be hard to read toward the right side of the gradient. Overall I like it a lot though.

Updated the ortho kit, Ortho now with legends!
still working on readability, for that I'm waiting on the pantone colourbook.

First gradient (and KAM) set I've really been interested in. Looks great! Love the use of the sign as both Backspace and |\. Very clever!

Thank you!

[Kerasan]

Shiny mold pls

[Meijboom]

Wanted to comment about how this is by far the best and one of the only acceptable gradient sets I’ve seen but then I felt that huge slap to my face when I saw my ergo keyboards weren’t good enough to make the cut.

I added ErgoDox, how do you like this gradient? it's more a 50/50 then random. wich is also possible for cheaper, like this:

[scoopbb]

legended ortho good. right shift prolly needs to be a return if youre keeping the default ortho legends

[Meijboom]

legended ortho good. right shift prolly needs to be a return if youre keeping the default ortho legends

Good point, will add it.

[Bonsa]

I really like how this set is turning out!
Isn't it possible to make ortho layout also a diagonal gradient, a little bit like the ergodox?

[Meijboom]

I really like how this set is turning out!
Isn't it possible to make ortho layout also a diagonal gradient, a little bit like the ergodox?

I've updated the set for a diagonal gradient for you, will be included in standard ortho set for flexibility
Also full matte support coming for ortho, like the rest of the sets!

[frasnow]

Shiny mold pls

Not shiny, please.

[monkeywright]

I've been waiting for the perfect set to encapsulate living in Los Angeles, and this is the one. Love the glossy/matte mix. I hope this inspires more people to think outside the box when designing keysets. If COVID doesn't bankrupt me, I'm in for this one!

[parablol]

I really hope to get shiny smooth KAM ErgoDox kits

[William_S_Jones]

I like it & great job w/ this set!!!


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[Kalabalik]

If only this was KAT. Nice work.

[caviar]

Any update on when this is expected to run GB?

[caviar]

Any update on when this is expected to run GB?

[Meijboom]

Any update on when this is expected to run GB?

I have no clue yet, I'm still waiting on pricing for already over a month. My contact does not respond sadly, so I'm in the dark.
Once prices are set, I will accelerate the project to get it to GB as soon as possible!

[caviar]

Ok very much looking forward to this. Keep us posted 

Have you considered a desk mat? I would like a matching desk mat.

[NathanielGoodtimes]

Looks pretty cool!

[caviar]

lets hope they reply quick!

[aadk5]

Oh, I LOVE the colors! Any way you could add a stepped caps option to both icon and text mods? Not sure if stepped isn't a thing usually done on KAM though

[sevenseacat]

I love it, but I'd love it more in blanks.....

[Bonsa]

Looks so much better with the diagonal gradient for ortho's! 

[TeddyDrewski]

Any updates on adding legends for the Ergodox kit accents instead of blanks? Hoping to use this for a bamboo ergodox and want to make sure it showcases the whole theme.

[Meijboom]

Any updates on adding legends for the Ergodox kit accents instead of blanks? Hoping to use this for a bamboo ergodox and want to make sure it showcases the whole theme.

Sorry, No legends on the ergodox kit.

Oh, I LOVE the colors! Any way you could add a stepped caps option to both icon and text mods? Not sure if stepped isn't a thing usually done on KAM though

Stepped is included!

lets hope they reply quick!

They did!

Prices are in!
Talking with the vendors about pricing. once this is done we get it into GB a.s.a.p! 



Also updates coming about the final kits with in a couple days, with some nice board renders

[caviar]

Amazing! Very exciting

[Surefoot]

This is going to look really nice with glossy KAM. Good news for the confirmation, will definitely get a set !

[aadk5]

Any updates on adding legends for the Ergodox kit accents instead of blanks? Hoping to use this for a bamboo ergodox and want to make sure it showcases the whole theme.

Sorry, No legends on the ergodox kit.

Oh, I LOVE the colors! Any way you could add a stepped caps option to both icon and text mods? Not sure if stepped isn't a thing usually done on KAM though

Stepped is included!

lets hope they reply quick!

They did!

Prices are in!
Talking with the vendors about pricing. once this is done we get it into GB a.s.a.p! 



Also updates coming about the final kits with in a couple days, with some nice board renders

Nice! What does stepped look like with the icon mods? I didn't see any renders or pictures of it on the original post

[Meijboom]

This is going to look really nice with glossy KAM. Good news for the confirmation, will definitely get a set !

 

Amazing! Very exciting

 
can't wait to get it into GB

Any updates on adding legends for the Ergodox kit accents instead of blanks? Hoping to use this for a bamboo ergodox and want to make sure it showcases the whole theme.

Sorry, No legends on the ergodox kit.

Oh, I LOVE the colors! Any way you could add a stepped caps option to both icon and text mods? Not sure if stepped isn't a thing usually done on KAM though

Nice! What does stepped look like with the icon mods? I didn't see any renders or pictures of it on the original post

I will render it this week, the renders are due for 22 august

[keyboardking]

Any updates?

[Meijboom]

Any updates?

Sorry for the delay, Corona virus has hit my family. We are doing fine now luckily the virus only had mild symptoms.

For the update:
- Samples are in, colours need some work to get it closer to what it should be. But the gradient is looking great! also fantastic contrast between glossy and matte keys!
- Renders are at 50%, only board renders, and novelties left

[MadBinton]

Good to hear you and your family has recovered.

Personally haven't been that lucky, I have lingering symptoms now even though I have recovered from it in March...

But to the set;

Looks great, and having been around the sea half my life, I kind of need this set. Love the icons and colours, hope you get the samples as close as the renders.

Would you mind sharing the samples, even if they aren't the right colours, to illustrate the (possible) contrast and shine / matte differences? I'm personally not yet sold on the idea, feels-wise, but if it looks stunning I might want to give it a shot and order the two different finishes.

[rockydbull]

So I see there is an option of glossy/matte or full matte of the alphas, but what are the mods? Are they split glossy/matte or something else?

[komodo90]

Glossy caps look stunning. Coming from standard GMK/SP sets, will those shiny candies use some special technique of polishing during manufacturing process? Or maybe it's the other way around - gloss in real is just regular smooth texture we used to see everywhere else, but the sandy ones use some special treatment for extra-grainy texture? Or BOTH? 

Second question - even the slightest chance to get full glossy set?

[DevilZmods]

@komodo90 from what I know, dye-sub and reverse dye-sub keycaps are covered in a hard UV-cured lacquer to protect them against abrasion. That coat can be glossy or matte (or the matte can be an additional coat on the glossy base, but not vice versa).

[Surefoot]

Glossy caps look stunning. Coming from standard GMK/SP sets, will those shiny candies use some special technique of polishing during manufacturing process? Or maybe it's the other way around - gloss in real is just regular smooth texture we used to see everywhere else, but the sandy ones use some special treatment for extra-grainy texture? Or BOTH? 

There is no treatment. Keycaps are fabricated by plastic injection, the texture is entirely determined by the mould. So keycaps are directly getting that finish.

For KAM profile, Keyreative had to create two sets of moulds (one glossy smooth, one matte).

Dye sub technique actually adds a coloured ink into the surface of the keycap. As a result it's an additive process so you can only use darker tones compared to the base plastic, this is why to create lighter legends some manufacturers like Infinikey or Keyreative do a "reverse dye sub" process where the plastic color is the legend color, and the dye is applied all over the keycap (on 5 sides).

[constantinos]

Great idea and really beautiful set. I can't wait to see the renders. I hope you/family recover soon.
Any plans for a desk mat for the set?

[psxndc]

Final Kitting!
The kits are split into 2 parts. Sand (kit A) is always Matte, and the water can be Glossy(kit B) or Matte(Kit C).
this way one can mix and match to his own liking.

This is brilliant. Just really innovative thinking. I was going to skip this set just because I use ortho and I think the beach effect is a little lost on a straight up and down alignment, but with this added shiny/matte effect, I might get it to put on an old row staggered board just to look at it. Well done.

== Edit ==
Wait, there's a color staggered ortho option? Oh I'm TOTALLY in.

[fatherfork]

I know it's late in the process here, but can space keys be added to the kits? Unless there's already something there and I missed it. I have a 2.25u, 1.25u, 2.75u split space on my board.

[fabijolo]

I really like that you actually went for the different textures, my online problem with that is, that, let's say I would buy the glossy "water" alphas, I don't think I'd have a chance to have the ("watery/blue) mods match the texture/also be glossy.
I'd love to maybe see another mod kit with glossy "water" mods as well, but I guess we would end up having way to many kits, so I'd completely get it if you don't see this change as feasible.

[caviar]

Can we have an update on pricing for vendors and estimated group buy dates?

[Lastpadawan]

I really really like this colors you've chosen...just have no idea which board I would want to pair it with. Count me in pending a board that makes sense for these haha.

[Bubblegum]

Will there be two setups of all kits, concerning matte or glossy. For example, if I pick up matte alphas, will the icon mod blue keys be glossy or matte? Or in my case the blue parts of North ISO? Same goes for novelties and so on. Don't want to end up in a situation where there are glossy blue caps next to matte ones.

Otherwise I think it's a very cool concept!

[caviar]

Can we have an update on pricing for vendors and estimated group buy dates?

[reivyn124]

Any updates?

[TheBlackHammer]

hope to hear an update soon. really looking forward to this set!

[ChaosAirlines]

Any news on this?

[Havattack]

I understand KAM isn't as expensive GMK and stuff, but you might want to consider when exactley you run your group buy, as to not run it at the same time as other GB's, there's a TON of popular sets coming out in next couple months, if people are forced to choose between certain sets, it's likely everyone's totals sales will be less.

[ThickJimmy]

I think you have a great design going here. I think as long as you're able to get the color matching spot on, it'll be a banger! Also really interested in seeing how the glossy caps can be done.

[rockydbull]

I understand KAM isn't as expensive GMK and stuff, but you might want to consider when exactley you run your group buy, as to not run it at the same time as other GB's, there's a TON of popular sets coming out in next couple months, if people are forced to choose between certain sets, it's likely everyone's totals sales will be less.

At this point there is no time where there are not a million sets running

[Havattack]

I understand KAM isn't as expensive GMK and stuff, but you might want to consider when exactley you run your group buy, as to not run it at the same time as other GB's, there's a TON of popular sets coming out in next couple months, if people are forced to choose between certain sets, it's likely everyone's totals sales will be less.

At this point there is no time where there are not a million sets running

......Yeah, you're probably right. Never-mind.

[Meijboom]

A lot has happened in my life last couple of month's, Sorry for the delays, I will continue the project now I have the time!

Added the Canadian vendor, welcome Alphakeys.ca!

For now no timeline updates, I will keep you guys updated when I know more!

[Havattack]

A lot has happened in my life last couple of month's, Sorry for the delays, I will continue the project now I have the time!

Added the Canadian vendor, welcome Alphakeys.ca!

For now no timeline updates, I will keep you guys updated when I know more!

No worries, despite how some people act, most of us understand this isn't your job or anything, just a hobby. You don't owe anybody, anything. (Until people give you money)

[ChaosAirlines]

I'm just glad this isn't dead and that you're still okay.

[Adqam64]

I'm just glad this isn't dead and that you're still okay.

Yup, excited for this but take your time!

[fabijolo]

Great to hear back from you, and I'm glad you're okay.
Super excited to seeing this move forward again!

A lot has happened in my life last couple of month's, Sorry for the delays, I will continue the project now I have the time!

Added the Canadian vendor, welcome Alphakeys.ca!

For now no timeline updates, I will keep you guys updated when I know more!

[watchsasquatch]

A question and a suggestion here:

1. Are the mods also polished or are they all matte?

2. I'm not sure if you're interested in organizing artisans, but I've seen some great beach/ocean themed spacebars, and curious to see if you might be interested in organizing something with an artisan maker? I'm usually not a fan of artisans and spacebar artisans even less, but this one seems like it could be a great opportunity.

[Meijboom]

A question and a suggestion here:

1. Are the mods also polished or are they all matte?

2. I'm not sure if you're interested in organizing artisans, but I've seen some great beach/ocean themed spacebars, and curious to see if you might be interested in organizing something with an artisan maker? I'm usually not a fan of artisans and spacebar artisans even less, but this one seems like it could be a great opportunity.

1. The set is split into 3 parts, so it's up to you. You can go all matte, or half glossy half matte

2. I got some contact with some artisan makers for 1u keycaps, but nothing official. Do you got someone in mind for the spacebar?

[Meijboom]

No worries, despite how some people act, most of us understand this isn't your job or anything, just a hobby. You don't owe anybody, anything. (Until people give you money)

Great to hear back from you, and I'm glad you're okay.
Super excited to seeing this move forward again!

I'm just glad this isn't dead and that you're still okay.

Thanks a lot guys, appreciate it!

[watchsasquatch]

A question and a suggestion here:

1. Are the mods also polished or are they all matte?

2. I'm not sure if you're interested in organizing artisans, but I've seen some great beach/ocean themed spacebars, and curious to see if you might be interested in organizing something with an artisan maker? I'm usually not a fan of artisans and spacebar artisans even less, but this one seems like it could be a great opportunity.

1. The set is split into 3 parts, so it's up to you. You can go all matte, or half glossy half matte

2. I got some contact with some artisan makers for 1u keycaps, but nothing official. Do you got someone in mind for the spacebar?

1. Hm, sorry if I wasn't clear or if I'm misunderstanding something, but I know the the right side of the alphas (the sandy side) is matte and the left side of the alphas (the water side) is either glossy or matte, but what about the TKL mods? Do we have a choice there too?
2. I personally don't know many artisans, but I know Jelly Key is one of the larger resin artisan keycap makers. Another person I happened to see on the r/mk subreddit that made a spacebar that was very fitting here: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ib66ot/i_taught_myself_to_make_artisan_keycaps_this_year/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

[psxndc]

Just noticed: in the ortho kits, you have a right TAB key. That should be an apostrophe/quote key, no?

[Meijboom]

1. Hm, sorry if I wasn't clear or if I'm misunderstanding something, but I know the the right side of the alphas (the sandy side) is matte and the left side of the alphas (the water side) is either glossy or matte, but what about the TKL mods? Do we have a choice there too?
2. I personally don't know many artisans, but I know Jelly Key is one of the larger resin artisan keycap makers. Another person I happened to see on the r/mk subreddit that made a spacebar that was very fitting here: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ib66ot/i_taught_myself_to_make_artisan_keycaps_this_year/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

1. Yes, all kits are in 3 parts! so you can get kit A+B+C for a full matte + a full mixed board, for whatever setup you have
2. oh that looks like a perfect fit indeed, I will send him a message, thanks!

Just noticed: in the ortho kits, you have a right TAB key. That should be an apostrophe/quote key, no?

I just googled some layouts and it seems you're right. it's already in the alphas but a different shade of sand, I will check if it's possible to add one in the ortho kit, thanks for the headsup

[TheBlackHammer]

Is it confirmed kits finalized? I would love to suggest a couple of keys to the forties kit! Specificity a 1.25u tab as well as a blue colors 1.75u shift. Really looking forward to this set!


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[Meijboom]

Is it confirmed kits finalized? I would love to suggest a couple of keys to the forties kit! Specificity a 1.25u tab as well as a blue colors 1.75u shift. Really looking forward to this set!


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I can see if I can still add those, I'll come back to you with the answer ASAP

[vinhsanity]

The new renders are looking a lot more blue than the original ones which featured a more sea green gradient. Is the blueish look the intended outcome?

[Meijboom]

The new renders are looking a lot more blue than the original ones which featured a more sea green gradient. Is the blueish look the intended outcome?

Yes, this is after some colourmatching we settled on those pantones.
Here are the samples, I really like the colours

The colours are a match with the pantones

[TheBlackHammer]

The new renders are looking a lot more blue than the original ones which featured a more sea green gradient. Is the blueish look the intended outcome?

Yes, this is after some colourmatching we settled on those pantones.
Here are the samples, I really like the colours

The colours are a match with the pantones

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Set looks amazing really looking forward to it!!


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[Jyll]

Wow, those new renders are a much better match! Amazing set.

[irene]

Really dig the renders and layout support.  Can't wait to hop in on the GB!

[br4n_d0n]

That's an interesting case design for the 40% options.

[psxndc]

40 kit
40's Diagonal Glossy

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40's Straight Matte

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An Ave as a render? Ouch, too soon.

[andromache]

It looks like for the alpha kits you might've uploaded "Alphas Glossy" twice instead of "Alphas Matte"?

Also, I find the kitting right now between matte and glossy to be kind of confusing. If sand is always matte, I think naming a kit with sand in it "glossy" can be slightly misleading? Some more specification in the kit names might be helpful for when this set goes to GB, just so people know for sure which kits are which.

The new renders are gorgeous btw!

[Meijboom]

It looks like for the alpha kits you might've uploaded "Alphas Glossy" twice instead of "Alphas Matte"?

Also, I find the kitting right now between matte and glossy to be kind of confusing. If sand is always matte, I think naming a kit with sand in it "glossy" can be slightly misleading? Some more specification in the kit names might be helpful for when this set goes to GB, just so people know for sure which kits are which.

The new renders are gorgeous btw!

Sharp eye, missed the double glossy, will fix it immediately!

The demo's are with kits Matte (A matte + C matte) and Glossy (B glossy + C matte)
On the vendors site, the kits are separated out like the alpha's in this post.

40 kit
40's Diagonal Glossy

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40's Straight Matte

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An Ave as a render? Ouch, too soon.

Or is it.... 

Is it confirmed kits finalized? I would love to suggest a couple of keys to the forties kit! Specificity a 1.25u tab as well as a blue colors 1.75u shift. Really looking forward to this set!


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I can add the caps! can you please tell for wich board it is so I can colourmatch?

[psxndc]

An Ave as a render? Ouch, too soon.

Or is it.... 

Do you know something the rest of us don’t??

[Meijboom]

An Ave as a render? Ouch, too soon.

Or is it.... 

Do you know something the rest of us don’t??

Maybe

[psxndc]

Uh, considering a lot of folks are asking for refunds because the Ave still hasn’t been delivered a year later and Royal has been pretty poor with communication, if you have info to share, please do. I’m currently holding out on asking for a refund, but I’m not thrilled about us being ghosted.

[Meijboom]

Uh, considering a lot of folks are asking for refunds because the Ave still hasn’t been delivered a year later and Royal has been pretty poor with communication, if you have info to share, please do. I’m currently holding out on asking for a refund, but I’m not thrilled about us being ghosted.

My info is not about Royals project, so I don't know anything about that. But there is something interesting coming up soon. (sorry I can't share more info than this)

[watchsasquatch]

This might be an unpopular take, but I really loved the original seafoam-y greenish blue... I think it captures the theme a bit better actually than a bright blue :/

I also thought that the original colors matched really well with this fountain pen: https://kanileapenco.com/kahakai-fountain-pen/

Sounds like decisions have been finalized, but any chance we'll ever see that greenish blue again?

[jackrabbit]

Yeah, I have to agree the change to light blue is a dealbreaker for me, and I was so excited for those original renders. I am glad lots of people seem to like it, and I am glad OP is going through with the group buy, I hope it is a success!

...just want to say I think those original renders were some of the coolest caps I have ever seen. Darn.

[mimi.mieli]

Not a deal breaker for me, but I would agree that the original colors with that teal was beautiful. I love the part gloss, part matte concept for this!

[adamyli]

Also a dealbreaker for me I was really impressed by the initial renders. The green/teal seafoam vibe was quite honestly the most amazing and breathtaking IC render I've ever seen to date.
At the same time, happy for the people getting another successful keycap GB, if theres ever an option for the original colour scheme I'd definitely throw my IC back in.

[Meijboom]

This might be an unpopular take, but I really loved the original seafoam-y greenish blue... I think it captures the theme a bit better actually than a bright blue :/

I also thought that the original colors matched really well with this fountain pen: https://kanileapenco.com/kahakai-fountain-pen/

Sounds like decisions have been finalized, but any chance we'll ever see that greenish blue again?

Not a deal breaker for me, but I would agree that the original colors with that teal was beautiful. I love the part gloss, part matte concept for this!

Yeah, I have to agree the change to light blue is a dealbreaker for me, and I was so excited for those original renders. I am glad lots of people seem to like it, and I am glad OP is going through with the group buy, I hope it is a success!

...just want to say I think those original renders were some of the coolest caps I have ever seen. Darn.

Also a dealbreaker for me I was really impressed by the initial renders. The green/teal seafoam vibe was quite honestly the most amazing and breathtaking IC render I've ever seen to date.
At the same time, happy for the people getting another successful keycap GB, if theres ever an option for the original colour scheme I'd definitely throw my IC back in.

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the Feedback, I heard this one quite a lot so I can see what I can do. there is still a kitting update coming for small things I forgot about so I think something is still possible.
I personally like both of them a lot, but I understand the greenish is a lot more tropical / warm looking that fits the theme well.

I will come back to this

[barryburton23]

Super stoked to know the old color scheme might be possible! Just came across this thread and was hesitant to IC till I saw the latest post.
+1 for the greener colours!

[bigglesby]

This might be an unpopular take, but I really loved the original seafoam-y greenish blue... I think it captures the theme a bit better actually than a bright blue :/

I also thought that the original colors matched really well with this fountain pen: https://kanileapenco.com/kahakai-fountain-pen/

Sounds like decisions have been finalized, but any chance we'll ever see that greenish blue again?

Not a deal breaker for me, but I would agree that the original colors with that teal was beautiful. I love the part gloss, part matte concept for this!

Yeah, I have to agree the change to light blue is a dealbreaker for me, and I was so excited for those original renders. I am glad lots of people seem to like it, and I am glad OP is going through with the group buy, I hope it is a success!

...just want to say I think those original renders were some of the coolest caps I have ever seen. Darn.

Also a dealbreaker for me I was really impressed by the initial renders. The green/teal seafoam vibe was quite honestly the most amazing and breathtaking IC render I've ever seen to date.
At the same time, happy for the people getting another successful keycap GB, if theres ever an option for the original colour scheme I'd definitely throw my IC back in.

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the Feedback, I heard this one quite a lot so I can see what I can do. there is still a kitting update coming for small things I forgot about so I think something is still possible.
I personally like both of them a lot, but I understand the greenish is a lot more tropical / warm looking that fits the theme well.

I will come back to this

Is there a timeline for when the GB goes up and if the green version is a possible? I think I'd choose the old green one over the current but wondering if the schedule will be separate.

[Adqam64]

It's clear that you can't make everyone happy, since I prefer the bluer version!

[eljudio42]

I hope it's not too late or even a too much of a hassle, but i'd love to see the wave, the helm, the seashell arrow keys, etc be part of the novelties kit too. I really love those but I still would like to get text mods without breaking the bank too much

[sevenseacat]

I mean I'll pick it up anyway, but blanks would be great. *crosses fingers

[watchsasquatch]

This might be an unpopular take, but I really loved the original seafoam-y greenish blue... I think it captures the theme a bit better actually than a bright blue :/

I also thought that the original colors matched really well with this fountain pen: https://kanileapenco.com/kahakai-fountain-pen/

Sounds like decisions have been finalized, but any chance we'll ever see that greenish blue again?

Not a deal breaker for me, but I would agree that the original colors with that teal was beautiful. I love the part gloss, part matte concept for this!

Yeah, I have to agree the change to light blue is a dealbreaker for me, and I was so excited for those original renders. I am glad lots of people seem to like it, and I am glad OP is going through with the group buy, I hope it is a success!

...just want to say I think those original renders were some of the coolest caps I have ever seen. Darn.

Also a dealbreaker for me I was really impressed by the initial renders. The green/teal seafoam vibe was quite honestly the most amazing and breathtaking IC render I've ever seen to date.
At the same time, happy for the people getting another successful keycap GB, if theres ever an option for the original colour scheme I'd definitely throw my IC back in.

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the Feedback, I heard this one quite a lot so I can see what I can do. there is still a kitting update coming for small things I forgot about so I think something is still possible.
I personally like both of them a lot, but I understand the greenish is a lot more tropical / warm looking that fits the theme well.

I will come back to this

Thanks for being so thoughtful about this!

[rockydbull]

Throwing in another vote for returning to the green. The blue is a much more harsh transition and doesn't feel like a smooth water to beach transition.

[yh]

interesting kitting, curious to see how it'll turn out. good luck!

[long_qt_pie]

Whatabout a spacebars kit?

[Havattack]

It's bitter sweet seeing an IC for a new kit you like.... The renders of keebs you will more then likely never get a chance at.... hits me right in the feels.

[adamyli]

This might be an unpopular take, but I really loved the original seafoam-y greenish blue... I think it captures the theme a bit better actually than a bright blue :/

I also thought that the original colors matched really well with this fountain pen: https://kanileapenco.com/kahakai-fountain-pen/

Sounds like decisions have been finalized, but any chance we'll ever see that greenish blue again?

Not a deal breaker for me, but I would agree that the original colors with that teal was beautiful. I love the part gloss, part matte concept for this!

Yeah, I have to agree the change to light blue is a dealbreaker for me, and I was so excited for those original renders. I am glad lots of people seem to like it, and I am glad OP is going through with the group buy, I hope it is a success!

...just want to say I think those original renders were some of the coolest caps I have ever seen. Darn.

Also a dealbreaker for me I was really impressed by the initial renders. The green/teal seafoam vibe was quite honestly the most amazing and breathtaking IC render I've ever seen to date.
At the same time, happy for the people getting another successful keycap GB, if theres ever an option for the original colour scheme I'd definitely throw my IC back in.

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the Feedback, I heard this one quite a lot so I can see what I can do. there is still a kitting update coming for small things I forgot about so I think something is still possible.
I personally like both of them a lot, but I understand the greenish is a lot more tropical / warm looking that fits the theme well.

I will come back to this

Much appreciated man, thanks for being so considerate You can definitely count me as an insta-cop for the greener-seafoam.

[hello21]

Green or blue, I love how this set looks either way

[yh]

amazing renders by liz! though i feel you should probably include acknowledgements to the creators of the boards used in your post

[sGhost]

Can’t wait to see this in gb!

[bert039]

Spacebar kit for Alice?

[DrHigsby]

The 40s/ortho kit is missing a few keys/requires a few changes. As it stands right now, your 40s/ortho kit offers ortho-only support, even though you offer several non 1u sizes. 

-1.75u shift is strictly a left sided key in 40s and should be blue, not sand.
-1.25u tab in blue in missing. Every single staggered 40s board uses this key size tab. This is a quintessential 40s key.
-in order to outfit a prime_e, you’ll need another 1.25u key in blue. I recommend Fn or Menu
-in order to outfit UT47/Whimsy, you’ll need a 1.5u shift in blue
-I recommend 4x total 1.5u bottom modifiers. This covers some iterations of Fourier/similar layouts. Such as 2x blue and 2x sand (Ctrl and Alt)
-other common small bar sizes are completely missing. You’ll want to add the following: 1x 2.75u, 1x 2.25u, 2x 1.75u, and 2x 1.5u.

I’d be happy to go over these changes with you in greater detail on Discord. DrHigsby#8817.

[Meijboom]

Spacebar kit for Alice?

In the works, will be added.

amazing renders by liz! though i feel you should probably include acknowledgements to the creators of the boards used in your post

You're right, thought I already did that oops
It was already there, under special thanks to

I also spoke to DrHigsby and he helped me kitting, after this is finished the pricing quote will be updated.

Also requested some greener samples, hopefully those will come soon.


Estimated GB date is 1 June

[GreenKAM_OceanFront]

Just wanted to pop in and say the teal green in the OG renders was absolutely lovely. I do hope it makes its way into one of the alt kits.  I will for sure purchase if the green goes back in.

If it does not, still love this set and hope the GB goes well. Good luck!

[adamyli]

Spacebar kit for Alice?

In the works, will be added.

amazing renders by liz! though i feel you should probably include acknowledgements to the creators of the boards used in your post

You're right, thought I already did that oops
It was already there, under special thanks to

I also spoke to DrHigsby and he helped me kitting, after this is finished the pricing quote will be updated.

Also requested some greener samples, hopefully those will come soon.


Estimated GB date is 1 June

So excited for the samples, thank you! If teal/dark greens go through will they be in the same GB of June 1?

[Havattack]

amazing renders by liz! though i feel you should probably include acknowledgements to the creators of the boards used in your post

You should definitely name the boards your using NEXT to the pics. If anything, just to stop people from having to post to ask what board it is..

[Havattack]

Spacebar kit for Alice?

In the works, will be added.

amazing renders by liz! though i feel you should probably include acknowledgements to the creators of the boards used in your post

You're right, thought I already did that oops
It was already there, under special thanks to

I also spoke to DrHigsby and he helped me kitting, after this is finished the pricing quote will be updated.

Also requested some greener samples, hopefully those will come soon.


Estimated GB date is 1 June

I think they meant list the name of the boards and their creators not whoever did the renders./

[GreenKAM_OceanFront]

Whatabout a spacebars kit?

Second this idea

[bigglesby]

Spacebar kit for Alice?

In the works, will be added.

amazing renders by liz! though i feel you should probably include acknowledgements to the creators of the boards used in your post

You're right, thought I already did that oops
It was already there, under special thanks to

I also spoke to DrHigsby and he helped me kitting, after this is finished the pricing quote will be updated.

Also requested some greener samples, hopefully those will come soon.


Estimated GB date is 1 June

Your kindness is a balm to all who encounter it.
You’re like sunshine on a rainy day.
You’re so thoughtful.
Pog.

[Cods]

It's lovely. I'm more up for sculpted profiles, but if I were to get something flat this would be it.

[Extra Fox]

Sculpted and shiny? Yes. Please.

[TyPo.mk]

Love the glossy KAM caps, little pilot looks awesome and I’m sure this will too. Definitely on my radar (along with like 4 other blue sets)

[eljudio42]

I hope it's not too late or even a too much of a hassle, but i'd love to see the wave, the helm, the seashell arrow keys, etc be part of the novelties kit too. I really love those but I still would like to get text mods without breaking the bank too much

just gonna bump this since i'm worried it might've been buried

[ChaosAirlines]

Spacebar kit for Alice?

In the works, will be added.

amazing renders by liz! though i feel you should probably include acknowledgements to the creators of the boards used in your post

You're right, thought I already did that oops
It was already there, under special thanks to

I also spoke to DrHigsby and he helped me kitting, after this is finished the pricing quote will be updated.

Also requested some greener samples, hopefully those will come soon.


Estimated GB date is 1 June

Your kindness is a balm to all who encounter it.
You’re like sunshine on a rainy day.
You’re so thoughtful.
Pog.

Poggers for true. Looking forward to the green renders!

[Timception]

The only key I am worried about is the small shift key, but it looks like you have us covered. Best looking colors for keycaps, instantly fell in love. Hope to get a set of these when available!

[frasnow]

Also requested some greener samples, hopefully those will come soon.

Noooooo! This set was finally getting close to your original blue of Beachie DSA that I really wanted. I guess you can't please everyone. At least we convinced you to offer the water in matte. 

[GreenKAM_OceanFront]

Throwing in my support for the green renders. Hope they come out well!

[greeneyesbluedragon]

A big fan of the green, will the greens also have the shiny/matte option as well?

[galaxy01]

The new blue color scheme caught my attention. It is clean and gorgeous and I would definitely pick up the blue ocean set.

[barryburton23]

So glad the green is getting traction again C'':
hope everyone gets to buy the set they want

[ThickJimmy]

The glossy caps look great!!! Now another KAM set a NEED to buy

[GreenLantern]

Is there update on if greens come glossy

[Mistah]

Spacebar kit for Alice?

In the works, will be added.

amazing renders by liz! though i feel you should probably include acknowledgements to the creators of the boards used in your post

You're right, thought I already did that oops
It was already there, under special thanks to

I also spoke to DrHigsby and he helped me kitting, after this is finished the pricing quote will be updated.

Also requested some greener samples, hopefully those will come soon.


Estimated GB date is 1 June

I think they meant list the name of the boards and their creators not whoever did the renders./

Yeah I'm gonna have to ask... What is that first board? Lol

Edit: for anyone wondering, the first board is the M011Y https://thekey.company/products/m0lly?variant=30337112997977

[eljudio42]

Any plans for a discord to keep up with the project?

[adamyli]

Any news on the GB date and availability of the original darker green colours?

[eljudio42]

Any news on the GB date and availability of the original darker green colours?

gb date is possibly june 1st per a comment just above yours

[BullRage]

So I guess I need this set.

[Timception]

Are there going to be arrow keys in the base kit, I ask because the renders don’t have any keebs with arrow keys.

[BullRage]

Are there going to be arrow keys in the base kit, I ask because the renders don’t have any keebs with arrow keys.

So far it looks like the Alphas Kit and the TKL Modifier Kit are separated.

[Timception]

are any of the images real pictures of the keycaps, or all renders?

[eljudio42]

are any of the images real pictures of the keycaps, or all renders?

they're all renders

[watchsasquatch]

Is this still on track for GB to happen in June?

[citrusfruit]

Will you get an Oceania vendor? 

[FOTANA]

I have been excited about this set for a while now!!

[frasnow]

I have been excited about this set for a while now!!

I've been excited about this set for nearly a year. Of course, I've also been waiting for over a year for Keyreative to make my first order of KAT keycaps. KAT Arctic better arrive before this set goes group buy, and it better be amazing so I can justify ordering KAM Ocean Front. 

[FOTANA]

all I can say is if you have the funds available to buy a few extra kits for resale - good investment

[Meijboom]

Are there going to be arrow keys in the base kit, I ask because the renders don’t have any keebs with arrow keys.

Yup, they will be in the TKL kit! (Icon+Text)

Is this still on track for GB to happen in June?

YES!
After the quote gets updated, I will announce the date. But 100% in June!

Will you get an Oceania vendor? 

I contacted a vendor, hopefully it will work out.

all I can say is if you have the funds available to buy a few extra kits for resale - good investment

Will do

[Meijboom]

Any news on the GB date and availability of the original darker green colours?

The colours are set in between both versions, in the original post you can see the samples + pantone matching.
I personally really like how they came out, and 100% match with the colours I asked for!

Any plans for a discord to keep up with the project?

Yes, this will be included in the Groupbuy

Is there update on if greens come glossy

Yes, they will! Final colours in the original post, with glossy samples incoming

[Meijboom]

Will you get an Oceania vendor? 

Just got confirmation that the set will be sold at Dailyclack.com! 

[bamblerow]

Hi,

Please consider adding the u measurements to the kit renders: it is something I see some occasionally done and it is greatly appreciated. My ability to eyeball all the correct keycap measurements isn't perfect.


Looking to kit out a redox keyboard and I need 10 1.25u and 6 1.5u. Sadly the blanks kit doesnt feature 1.25u, but likely too late for that now.
My count is that a TKL mods and a Novelties gets me to that count, hopefully that is right  .
TKL mods has

• 7 1.25u (left crtl sys alt, right alt sys menu ctrl)
• 6 1.5u (left tab crtl alt, right alt ctrl bksp)

Novelties has

• 3 1.25u (uhm... chain thingy, chain loopy thingie, and anchor thingy)
• 1 1.5u (boat thingy)

which gets me the 10 1.25u and 7 1.5u I need to kit out.

[jakk]

Stunning set, Love the concept and execution is phenomenal!

[hagiwaraDaisuke]

If I want to fit an alice layout which kit should I buy?

[Mistah]

If I want to fit an alice layout which kit should I buy?

That's probably something you should ask on a thread of the keyboard you're getting, because it can vary, even between Alice styles. Generally they are standard tkl sets though

[hagiwaraDaisuke]

If I want to fit an alice layout which kit should I buy?

That's probably something you should ask on a thread of the keyboard you're getting, because it can vary, even between Alice styles. Generally they are standard tkl sets though

Yeah sorry, I think I should revise the question, I did not find a spacebar kit in the kitting, or is it coming soon? It's 2u and 2.75u spacebar.

[Mistah]

If I want to fit an alice layout which kit should I buy?

That's probably something you should ask on a thread of the keyboard you're getting, because it can vary, even between Alice styles. Generally they are standard tkl sets though

Yeah sorry, I think I should revise the question, I did not find a spacebar kit in the kitting, or is it coming soon? It's 2u and 2.75u spacebar.

Oh wow yeah, that's a massive oversight. Didn't even realize because I was looking at this kit for someone else. Doesn't look like there is a spacebar kit at all. In this case, the best you can do is use the shifts/novelties. Not sure it would go with the gradient though

[lazaret]

If I want to fit an alice layout which kit should I buy?

That's probably something you should ask on a thread of the keyboard you're getting, because it can vary, even between Alice styles. Generally they are standard tkl sets though

Yeah sorry, I think I should revise the question, I did not find a spacebar kit in the kitting, or is it coming soon? It's 2u and 2.75u spacebar.

Oh wow yeah, that's a massive oversight. Didn't even realize because I was looking at this kit for someone else. Doesn't look like there is a spacebar kit at all. In this case, the best you can do is use the shifts/novelties. Not sure it would go with the gradient though

Uhhh good point! I also have the same problem, for my split keyboard I need a 2.25 U and 3 U spacebars (or blanks). Is it really too late for a spacebars kit?

[Havattack]

I don't think June's a good idea.. there is a ton of popular sets going down this month, and May was packed too. It would suck pretty bad, if after all the effort put into designing this set, if it did not meet MOQ.
Maybe i'm wrong, and that's the way every month will be going forward in this hobby, but I don't know..

[cmander7688]

If I want to fit an alice layout which kit should I buy?

That's probably something you should ask on a thread of the keyboard you're getting, because it can vary, even between Alice styles. Generally they are standard tkl sets though

Yeah sorry, I think I should revise the question, I did not find a spacebar kit in the kitting, or is it coming soon? It's 2u and 2.75u spacebar.

Oh wow yeah, that's a massive oversight. Didn't even realize because I was looking at this kit for someone else. Doesn't look like there is a spacebar kit at all. In this case, the best you can do is use the shifts/novelties. Not sure it would go with the gradient though

Uhhh good point! I also have the same problem, for my split keyboard I need a 2.25 U and 3 U spacebars (or blanks). Is it really too late for a spacebars kit?

there's a spacebar kit available for purchase on the keyhive page, at least.

[frasnow]

I don't think June's a good idea.. there is a ton of popular sets going down this month, and May was packed too. It would suck pretty bad, if after all the effort put into designing this set, if it did not meet MOQ.
Maybe i'm wrong, and that's the way every month will be going forward in this hobby, but I don't know..

I agree June is a bad idea, but my reasoning is more selfish. I'm still waiting on my first KAT order from May of 2020. It would be nice to see if Keyreative can actually deliver a quality set. With the quality control issues I've seen on every set released, I'm not sure I can put more money into a startup. That is what Keyreative is, a startup. They used the money from the first set of group buys to buy their equipment after their supplier failed to produce quality keycaps, but Keyreative is still having quality issues.   

When is GMK Ocean Front?   

[lazaret]

Uhhh good point! I also have the same problem, for my split keyboard I need a 2.25 U and 3 U spacebars (or blanks). Is it really too late for a spacebars kit?

there's a spacebar kit available for purchase on the keyhive page, at least.

You're right, I had not looked at the vendors. It it really going live now? They say 1st June, but it's not online everywhere yet.

[rockydbull]

I don't think June's a good idea.. there is a ton of popular sets going down this month, and May was packed too. It would suck pretty bad, if after all the effort put into designing this set, if it did not meet MOQ.
Maybe i'm wrong, and that's the way every month will be going forward in this hobby, but I don't know..

I agree June is a bad idea, but my reasoning is more selfish. I'm still waiting on my first KAT order from May of 2020. It would be nice to see if Keyreative can actually deliver a quality set. With the quality control issues I've seen on every set released, I'm not sure I can put more money into a startup. That is what Keyreative is, a startup. They used the money from the first set of group buys to buy their equipment after their supplier failed to produce quality keycaps, but Keyreative is still having quality issues.   

When is GMK Ocean Front?   

Kam wraith turned out pretty well. A couple of small issues but nothing I would consider terrible.

[Mistah]

I don't think June's a good idea.. there is a ton of popular sets going down this month, and May was packed too. It would suck pretty bad, if after all the effort put into designing this set, if it did not meet MOQ.
Maybe i'm wrong, and that's the way every month will be going forward in this hobby, but I don't know..

I agree June is a bad idea, but my reasoning is more selfish. I'm still waiting on my first KAT order from May of 2020. It would be nice to see if Keyreative can actually deliver a quality set. With the quality control issues I've seen on every set released, I'm not sure I can put more money into a startup. That is what Keyreative is, a startup. They used the money from the first set of group buys to buy their equipment after their supplier failed to produce quality keycaps, but Keyreative is still having quality issues.   

When is GMK Ocean Front?   

Kam wraith turned out pretty well. A couple of small issues but nothing I would consider terrible.

To be honest, I've seen more issues with GMK recently. I've had two GMK sets with oily-looking surfaces that can't be washed off

[rockydbull]

Am I missing something or should the 2u shift in the TKL kit be blue instead of brown? 2u left shift is (almost?) never on the right side of a board.

[hagiwaraDaisuke]

Is the set still not live on zFrontier?

[BullRage]

Got it!

[Meijboom]

Hi Guys, Sorry for the one day delay. to compensate the GB runs till July 3.
TKL's, Ortho, and alpha's are updated to better suit the 40 kits. I also added a spacebar kit to support Alice.

The groupbuy page is currently awaiting approval

meanwhile this post has all the updated kitting

[psxndc]

Is there a diagonal alphas kit for ortho AND a straight alphas kit? Looking on Keyhive, all I see is the generic alphas kit (diagonal). Just want to confirm before I hit "buy". Or do I need to get the Ergo kit in addition to alphas to make it straight? Thanks!

[Meijboom]

Is there a diagonal alphas kit for ortho AND a straight alphas kit? Looking on Keyhive, all I see is the generic alphas kit (diagonal). Just want to confirm before I hit "buy". Or do I need to get the Ergo kit in addition to alphas to make it straight? Thanks!

Both sets are possible with a single ortho set (A+B) or (A+C)!

[Meijboom]

Groupbuy is up here! 🌞🌊