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Hello Everyone
Today, I'd like to introduce you to my design KBM Nekoccino! As a coffee and keyboard enthusiast, I really wanted a way to bring the vibe of my daily coffee routine into an experience we can share with keyboards as well.
The morning sun pouring into my window as I dial in that perfect shot of espresso. My cat rubbing against my leg as I take that first sip to jumpstart my day.
That’s what this set is all about. A love for keyboards, coffee, and cats. ☕️
Inspiration
The colors and design for this set are based on the art on top of a cappuccino, as well as the colors of a well extracted Espresso. The orange, brown, and cream tones found throughout this perfectly balanced treat.
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IC FORM LINK
KBM Nekoccino Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz4_MLAdJC6WJhazVyZE3LsGmD8OvODPHn4k-NL_43z0i4XQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Kitting
We want this set to be sold in-stock and as an all-in-one kit, however due to some changes through the months we will most likely move towards a GB/Pre-Order Period. To appeal to as many people as possible, we aimed to include support for the following layouts: ergo, Alice/Arisu, and 60% to fullsize layouts, both WK and WKL. Also, after reveiwing samples colors have been adjusted and we are also shifting to use KBM's new original icons designed by expert MVKB.[attachimg=20]
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Renders
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Nekoccino on Dalco Mini WKL
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Close up of new Icons by MVKB on the U-80
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Render of Nekoccino by Peach_keys on the Work One
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1U Keybee artisan Rendered by Beesley
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1U Hibi Artisan Rendered by Hibi
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Cat Cafe by Starolyz
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Neko Coffee Co Mocha Deskmat by Input Universe
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Neko Coffee Co Cream Deskmat by Input Universe
Photos
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Photo of First sample of Nekoccino
colors weren't where they needed to be so we went back to the drawing board. Since then we have changed the mods to the new KBM original icons, changed the alpha pantone to 7412 C, and the accent color to RAAL 9001. We're excited to see these adjustments and should have new samples sent to us around May 11th. Stay tuned for more images once we have them!
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Hibi x Nekoccino Espresso Tamper
To-Do
We're just awaiting new R2 samples now. Once all of these are approved we should be moving forward with pre-order/GB! I appreciate all of the support these past few months from everyone. It truly means so much to me!
Collabs (more to come)
Hibi- 1U + 2 announcements soon
Keybee- 1U + 1 announcement soon
Aumipon- Artisan
Yu.keys- Artisan
Kewpie.keys- Artisan
tulipclay- Artisan
RNCables- Artisan + Cable Preorder
it_cap- Artisan
thekeycat- Artisan
Credits
Thank you to Ashkeebs for helping bring this set to life. Thanks to the KBM team for truly caring about this project and putting in so much effort to ensure it is perfect. Another special thanks to Coolbeannghi for helping come up with novelties to really capture the essence of this set! Special thanks to @peach_keys, @avinashkunjamboo, and @mvkb for the renders you're all so incredible.
Vendors
US- Otakeebs
CA- Ashkeebs
UK- Protozoa Studio
EU- CandyKeys
OCE- ALLCAPS
SEA- Zion Studios
Manu has been changed to KBM
In Conclusion
Thank for stopping by and taking the time to check out my set! I really appreciate it! As we get results from the form I will update the collaborators section. I have confirmed regional vendors.
Socials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captain.sterling/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBslm8FiJsgYN5gja3R4qQ
I see everyone is comparing this to another keycap set 'tiramisu'. I truly believe those people are having a stroke. The only thing I find similar between these two is the brown, and even then its 2 different browns. I mean comparing two different keycaps and two different artist. Really? Both are beautifully executed. I love love love the novelty caps on this Nekoccino.
I don’t think you have to be having a stroke to make the comparison... similar colours used and the novelties are more or less the same theme. Here’s a (half-accurate) example.
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I’m a big fan of the novelties. Like them more than Tiramisu, even. But seeing as these are (I think) the only cat/cafe themed keysets, using more unique colours would be a nice way to set them apart without having people compare them.
I'm not a fan of the orange tint on the alphas
Also yeah, makes it a little hard to pair this set with a board.
I can see where there are similarities, however with my set being more saturated in orange (and orange being the alpha colors) I believe it is bold enough to be different. Unfortunately since there are only so many colors that can be used it is always going to be a thing we will have to deal with when designing new sets. CREATE MORE COLORS SCIENTISTSSSS!!!!
I do feel that my novelty designs are different enough and on theme with my set. I am glad you like them as well, coolbeannghi did an amazing job.
I also think this set will pair nicely with a white/cream board. I have also done renders on black and it also suits it well. I will be adding those once I update the legends and kitting with the recommendations made on the google form.
I am also sorry you aren't a fan of the alphas. I just wanted to accurately represent my inspiration for the set so this is the route I went with. Feedback has been overall supportive so far. I also appreciate your feedback as well. I think it would be worth doing, in your demonstration above to align the colors in the correct order as well to show how each set is using different colors for Alphas/Mods/Accents. Other than that I am doing my best to make my set much more saturated with coffee colors compared to other sets such as tiramisu and cafe.