Will you consider the additional option of a top case without a blocker but put in an actual, functional key there?
I have considered it but I didn't want to have too many skus. I might consider it for the future but the blocker kind of sets it apart from all the other 65% boards out there.
I like it except for the chinese symbol on the case. How about this, but with the triangle cutout for indicator LEDs like on the Austin instead of the chinese symbol in the top right corner?
Thanks for the suggestion. We actually did think about that option but I didn't think it would work in that corner. Plus, I wasn't looking to expand on the Austin series and I wanted this to be different.
bit of a pity because a top right blocker like this isn't exactly unique too. giving it a function would be truly unique compared to a blocker without a function which seems to be the usual.
Appreciate the feedback! The beauty of this hobby is that there is something for everyone! If you go down the list of IC's with 65% as of this moment, this is what I see on the first two pages.
Melody65 - Key in top right
Monarch - Knob in top right
Serenity - knob in top right
Constellation - key in top right
Alpine - blocker in top right
Vega - key in top right
Fuji - Badge in top right
Vanquish - key in top right
Polygon - knob in top right
Brick - key in top right
As you can see, there are only two with a blocker or badge in the top right. While I understand that the most popular and memorable 65% boards have a blocker, I don't think it's currently the usual.