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[GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 18:46:03 »
Interest Check Thread


Introducing GMK Dark,
Designed for low-contrast and high-compatibility with many keyboard layouts and existing GMK keysets




Welcome to the Dark. This classic colorway combines the beauty and simplicity of OEM black-on-black keysets with the German precision of GMK plastic.
The N9 dark grey base and black CR legends of this set makes for a great combination with a number of existing GMK alpha and modifier keycaps.
Murder out your keyboard with GMK Dark


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US: TheKey.Company
EU: CandyKeys
Oceania: Switchkeys
Asia: ZFrontier


The group buy will be open from January 3 to January 31


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Included keycaps


Base kit $120 USD


Numpad kit $40 USD


Icons kit $56 USD


Deviant kit $51 USD


ISO kit $25 USD


Renders
color-accurate renders provided by janglad:







DISCLAIMER: This set will not come with any colored accent or modifier keycaps thank you to pngu for the free render service!

GMK Dark alphas with GMK Sky Dolch mods and accents accents


GMK Dark alphas with GMK Violet Tendencies mods


GMK Dark with GMK Terminal alphas


GMK Dark alphas with GMK Terminal mods and accents


GMK Dark alphas and mods with GMK Skidata accents


GMK Dark alphas with GMK Skidata mods

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 18:46:37 »
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 20:07:29 »
A must buy for sure. Looking forward to getting my hands on a set. :thumb:
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 20:11:55 »
Nice, definitely in for a set!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 21:49:57 »
TKC and OG icon mods. Inject this into my veins.
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 22:53:48 »
Mother effing eff this is a must-buy.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 03 January 2020, 06:36:41 »
Definitely in for my Preonic. I don't want to wait for round 2 to get this set. GLWGB. I don't think you'll need it though. I'm gonna predict >2,000 kits sold by week 3.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 03 January 2020, 09:52:40 »
With this and Infinikey BoW, The Key Company will be getting a lot of my 2020 funds.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 03 January 2020, 12:24:19 »
Damn, this is pretty cool, good luck!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 04 January 2020, 09:41:46 »
2 kits in! MOQ EZ Clap.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 04 January 2020, 12:20:59 »
What's up with Candykeys? Doesn't seem to have it listed at all.

Edit: Also the discord link is expired.
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 04 January 2020, 13:36:37 »
What's up with Candykeys? Doesn't seem to have it listed at all.

Edit: Also the discord link is expired.

yeah, i reached out to CandyKeys but they are in German time zone. i would expect their product page to be up this weekend.

thanks for the heads up on the discord link - i didn't know they expire! i have updated that also

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 05 January 2020, 11:40:52 »
Out of curiosity what's the advantages of this set over a black-on-dark-gray dye sub set like ePBT, when ePBT is cheaper and won't shine as quickly as GMK?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #13 on: Sun, 05 January 2020, 12:02:56 »
Quality and preference

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 05 January 2020, 21:24:19 »
Quality and preference


Also wider compatibility


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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #15 on: Mon, 06 January 2020, 02:50:06 »
So many possibilities with this. Hmmmm.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #16 on: Mon, 06 January 2020, 12:39:39 »
Hell yeah
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #17 on: Mon, 06 January 2020, 14:19:17 »
Out of curiosity what's the advantages of this set over a black-on-dark-gray dye sub set like ePBT, when ePBT is cheaper and won't shine as quickly as GMK?

To expand on compatibility: N9 base color is also seen in...Sky Dolch, Terminal, Skidata (&Skiidata), Eclipse alphas, Nines, Q:01 somewhere, GMK Burgundy mods, think I'm missing one. Terminal had an N9 blank ergodox kit. Skiidata had N9 split bars for cheap, and also had N9 relegendable caps. There's an N9 ortho set somewhere in buy phase. I'd wanted GMK Lux in N9 as it seems like a fine grey color and lets people enjoy mixing.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #18 on: Mon, 06 January 2020, 15:10:32 »
N9 is also in Carbon mods and Ocean Dolch alphas.

Just throwing it out there but grab ur RGBYO Dolch Kit from Oco to add a little splash of colour.
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #19 on: Mon, 06 January 2020, 16:30:08 »
GMK Carbon R1 was custom colors (even though it's pretty close to N9). T0mb3ry says it here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79693.150

R2 i think is ever slightly different from r1 but i've never lined up those next to an N9 set (have R1 base r2 childs of carbon)

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 06 January 2020, 17:31:07 »
GMK Carbon R1 was custom colors (even though it's pretty close to N9). T0mb3ry says it here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79693.150

R2 i think is ever slightly different from r1 but i've never lined up those next to an N9 set (have R1 base r2 childs of carbon)

Zeroed in on the exact post - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79693.msg2138251#msg2138251

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #21 on: Tue, 07 January 2020, 00:07:59 »
I have both blank N9 and Carbon keys (ergo kit from rd1) and the mod color from Carbon is very close to N9. It's not too noticeable and when I took a board to a meetup that had a couple blank Carbon mod keys among some N9 ones, most didn't even realize it until I pointed it out to them. N9 is so close to the Carbon mod color that I'm surprised T0mbry didn't go with N9. The same too could be said of GMK's stock orange color and the Carbon orange too - although I'd say the Carbon orange and GMK orange are further apart in color than Carbon mod and GMK N9 FWIW.


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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #22 on: Tue, 07 January 2020, 13:59:17 »
hey everyone!! thanks for all your support on this keyset. just a quick update with some numbers for sales so far:

Base Kit: 57
Numpad: 16
Deviant: 15
Icons: 12
ISO: 8

doing great for just a couple days in, and we have also added ZFrontier as our vendor/proxy in Asia. I will get links to their website up shortly

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #23 on: Tue, 07 January 2020, 20:42:02 »
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hey everyone!! thanks for all your support on this keyset. just a quick update with some numbers for sales so far:

Base Kit: 57
Numpad: 16
Deviant: 15
Icons: 12
ISO: 8

doing great for just a couple days in, and we have also added ZFrontier as our vendor/proxy in Asia. I will get links to their website up shortly



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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #24 on: Tue, 07 January 2020, 21:22:49 »
Not bad, the compatibility is really good to see on this set.
Though, funny that it is the inverse of the earlier failed GMK DOOM from about 2 years ago. Good to see that comes back around in this form, arguably better looking too

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #25 on: Tue, 07 January 2020, 22:31:08 »
Not bad, the compatibility is really good to see on this set.
Though, funny that it is the inverse of the earlier failed GMK DOOM from about 2 years ago. Good to see that comes back around in this form, arguably better looking too

thanks! i have been dreaming of this set since they teased the GMK set that was released with Exent back in 2017

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #26 on: Tue, 07 January 2020, 22:59:10 »
Not bad, the compatibility is really good to see on this set.
Though, funny that it is the inverse of the earlier failed GMK DOOM from about 2 years ago. Good to see that comes back around in this form, arguably better looking too

Good memory. I liked that set. Speaking of CR, the original GMK forge too.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #27 on: Wed, 08 January 2020, 12:18:43 »
Joined for Base and ISO. The set looks awesome, good luck with the GB :)

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #28 on: Wed, 08 January 2020, 13:48:44 »
This set is great, both standalone and mixed with other sets. I bought Base and Numpad.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #29 on: Sun, 12 January 2020, 01:35:23 »
Base, numpad, and deviant!  ;D

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #30 on: Sun, 12 January 2020, 10:45:14 »
no 1u caps lock key for any of the kits?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #31 on: Sun, 12 January 2020, 11:09:02 »
That's a new one for me

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #32 on: Mon, 13 January 2020, 09:47:17 »
no 1u caps lock key for any of the kits?

I didn't see them  :(

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #33 on: Mon, 13 January 2020, 19:03:34 »
quick update on sales so far:

Base Kit: 84
Numpad: 25
Deviant: 29
Icons: 23
ISO: 11

we're over halfway to moq on Base Kit with child kit sales coming along also! pretty good for a week and a half in

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #34 on: Mon, 13 January 2020, 21:17:21 »
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quick update on sales so far:

Base Kit: 84
Numpad: 25
Deviant: 29
Icons: 23
ISO: 11

we're over halfway to moq on Base Kit with child kit sales coming along also! pretty good for a week and a half in




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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #35 on: Sun, 19 January 2020, 12:41:30 »
hey everyone, here is our sales update for the week:

Base Kit: 101
Numpad: 29
Deviant: 37
Icons: 33
ISO: 17

Base Kit just broke 100 sets!! moq is in striking distance with just under two weeks left. most of the child kits have low numbers, but are steadily slowly growing.
zfrontier is on vacation for CNY, and i am not sure when i will get another update from them on how their sales are going

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #36 on: Sun, 19 January 2020, 13:39:14 »
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hey everyone, here is our sales update for the week:

Base Kit: 101
Numpad: 29
Deviant: 37
Icons: 33
ISO: 17

Base Kit just broke 100 sets!! moq is in striking distance with just under two weeks left. most of the child kits have low numbers, but are steadily slowly growing.
zfrontier is on vacation for CNY, and i am not sure when i will get another update from them on how their sales are going




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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #37 on: Wed, 22 January 2020, 18:13:51 »
quick update on sales:

Base Kit: 121
Numpad: 35
Deviant: 38
Icons: 38
ISO: 18

we are now mid-third week of the group buy! looks like Base Kit is on track to hit moq and the child kits are still very promising!!

next week is the last week for the group buy, so please get your orders in if you have not done so already. thanks to everyone that has supported the project so far

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #38 on: Wed, 22 January 2020, 23:13:07 »
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quick update on sales:

Base Kit: 121
Numpad: 35
Deviant: 38
Icons: 38
ISO: 18

we are now mid-third week of the group buy! looks like Base Kit is on track to hit moq and the child kits are still very promising!!

next week is the last week for the group buy, so please get your orders in if you have not done so already. thanks to everyone that has supported the project so far




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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #39 on: Thu, 23 January 2020, 07:05:14 »
Based off the renders, will this be darker than the stock PBT on a Realforce R2? And is this the first time this type of colorway has been done from GMK? Thanks

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #40 on: Thu, 23 January 2020, 07:16:29 »
Based off the renders, will this be darker than the stock PBT on a Realforce R2? And is this the first time this type of colorway has been done from GMK? Thanks

Nope, these colors (N9 on CR) was done for a keyset for the EXENT GB before, although the EXENT set only has coverage for the EXENT layouts.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #41 on: Thu, 23 January 2020, 10:54:54 »
Based off the renders, will this be darker than the stock PBT on a Realforce R2? And is this the first time this type of colorway has been done from GMK? Thanks

Nope, these colors (N9 on CR) was done for a keyset for the EXENT GB before, although the EXENT set only has coverage for the EXENT layouts.

Just for clarity, the colours are inverted on Exent.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #42 on: Thu, 23 January 2020, 11:00:00 »
Based off the renders, will this be darker than the stock PBT on a Realforce R2? And is this the first time this type of colorway has been done from GMK? Thanks

Nope, these colors (N9 on CR) was done for a keyset for the EXENT GB before, although the EXENT set only has coverage for the EXENT layouts.

Just for clarity, the colours are inverted on Exent.
Oh, my mistake, I'm dumb.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #43 on: Thu, 23 January 2020, 18:05:06 »
We need that Deviant and Numpad MOQ

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #44 on: Thu, 23 January 2020, 22:10:20 »
Definitely need that deviant

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #45 on: Thu, 23 January 2020, 23:36:25 »
Based off the renders, will this be darker than the stock PBT on a Realforce R2? And is this the first time this type of colorway has been done from GMK? Thanks

Nope, these colors (N9 on CR) was done for a keyset for the EXENT GB before, although the EXENT set only has coverage for the EXENT layouts.

Just for clarity, the colours are inverted on Exent.

yes, this is the first ever Black legend on Dark grey base GMK keycap set. You would think someone would have already run it by now! and the black and grey of this set are stock GMK colors, meaning they have both been used on different previous sets and they do not have to create a new custom color. this is also one of the coolest parts of the set, since it is just stock GMK colors it automatically matches a bunch of existing GMK keysets! comparing it to pbt BoB, i dont know if it will be darker or lighter

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #46 on: Fri, 24 January 2020, 08:11:25 »
Damn that looks great! If only there was a norde kit  :(

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #47 on: Fri, 24 January 2020, 17:21:03 »
Great kits Rooster, this is a crusher :thumb:

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #48 on: Sat, 25 January 2020, 10:37:13 »
I'm in for the base kit. What's the ETA on this?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #49 on: Sat, 25 January 2020, 12:49:49 »
I'm in for the base kit. What's the ETA on this?

GMK will say 4.5 to 5 months after the close of the group buy. They're usually optimistic, and in the last 4-5 months, often quite late. I figure it'll be in my hands closer to 6 months out. Every set thst has a group buy that's running before the glut that's GMK dracula, camping, and Olivia (over 10000 base kits just with those 3) being produced, I figure is going to have delays.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #50 on: Sat, 25 January 2020, 21:01:57 »
I'm in for the base kit. What's the ETA on this?

thank you brother man

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #51 on: Sun, 26 January 2020, 15:26:55 »
Any update on current orders?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #52 on: Sun, 26 January 2020, 17:19:49 »
Any update on current orders?

yes! here are our current sales numbers going into the final week:

Base Kit: 155
Numpad: 45
Deviant: 45
Icons: 52
ISO: 25

BASE KIT HAS OFFICIALLY HIT MOQ!! and just as great news, the vendors have assured me that every child kit will be made (except ISO, which still needs more help!) numbers are looking great and we are still steadily growing. again, these numbers do not include any updates from zFrontier who is away for CNY. they will also be running and extra week to make up for the lost vacation time and late add to the groupbuy

thanks again to everyone who has supported the project so far!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #53 on: Sun, 26 January 2020, 17:51:01 »
Rooting for ISO!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #54 on: Sun, 26 January 2020, 19:05:40 »
Nice!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark
« Reply #55 on: Sun, 26 January 2020, 23:18:48 »
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Any update on current orders?

yes! here are our current sales numbers going into the final week:

Base Kit: 155
Numpad: 45
Deviant: 45
Icons: 52
ISO: 25

BASE KIT HAS OFFICIALLY HIT MOQ!! and just as great news, the vendors have assured me that every child kit will be made (except ISO, which still needs more help!) numbers are looking great and we are still steadily growing. again, these numbers do not include any updates from zFrontier who is away for CNY. they will also be running and extra week to make up for the lost vacation time and late add to the groupbuy

thanks again to everyone who has supported the project so far!




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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #56 on: Mon, 27 January 2020, 07:52:00 »
So would the GB be pushed by a week for everyone will that just be for zFrontier?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #57 on: Mon, 27 January 2020, 10:27:11 »
So would the GB be pushed by a week for everyone will that just be for zFrontier?

just zFrontier to give them a better opportunity. they were added about a week into the gb and the holidays for them have thrown things off a bit.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #58 on: Wed, 29 January 2020, 17:04:10 »
Hi, just signed up to ask what the situation will be with the ISO kits?
If someone joins the group buy and the ISO kit doesn't get made in the end, does that person have the option to opt out?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #59 on: Thu, 30 January 2020, 05:38:22 »
Hi, just signed up to ask what the situation will be with the ISO kits?
If someone joins the group buy and the ISO kit doesn't get made in the end, does that person have the option to opt out?

That question would be better placed with your particular vendor. However, it’s common practice that you’ll have the choice between getting a refund for that specific kit only or for your whole order.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #60 on: Thu, 30 January 2020, 21:30:13 »
I did it.  After years of lurking and debating I finally went in on a group buy.   In on the gmk dark.  I was interested in firefly, but need a 6u Spacebar.  This set offers a really nice mix and match with future kits. 

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #61 on: Fri, 31 January 2020, 18:18:54 »
Also joined, bought Base, Icon and ISO kits from Candy Keys. Hopefully they all get made. First keycap group buy I've joined in.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #62 on: Fri, 31 January 2020, 18:33:59 »
I did it.  After years of lurking and debating I finally went in on a group buy.   In on the gmk dark.  I was interested in firefly, but need a 6u Spacebar.  This set offers a really nice mix and match with future kits. 

Also joined, bought Base, Icon and ISO kits from Candy Keys. Hopefully they all get made. First keycap group buy I've joined in.

thanks for supporting the project!!

Toby, unfortunately i dont know what the situation is on ISO kit. we may not find out for a couple weeks since we dont expect to get an update from zfrontier until the week of February 10 due to the extension of CNY. candykeys has not indicated that they will buy out the ISO kit either, so without some major help from china it is not looking great. if it doesn't make it, you will need to coordinate a refund or partial refund from the vendor you purchased from.
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #63 on: Sat, 01 February 2020, 06:27:54 »
I did it.  After years of lurking and debating I finally went in on a group buy.   In on the gmk dark.  I was interested in firefly, but need a 6u Spacebar.  This set offers a really nice mix and match with future kits. 

Also joined, bought Base, Icon and ISO kits from Candy Keys. Hopefully they all get made. First keycap group buy I've joined in.

thanks for supporting the project!!

Toby, unfortunately i dont know what the situation is on ISO kit. we may not find out for a couple weeks since we dont expect to get an update from zfrontier until the week of February 10 due to the extension of CNY. candykeys has not indicated that they will buy out the ISO kit either, so without some major help from china it is not looking great. if it doesn't make it, you will need to coordinate a refund or partial refund from the vendor you purchased from.

I really hope it gets made. This set would be ideal for the build I'm trying to make but without the ISO kit it really just won't happen. I imagine at least a few of the other people who ordered would feel the same.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #64 on: Sat, 01 February 2020, 07:41:14 »
Nearly forgot about the set but finally joined yesterday for Base, Deviant and Numpad!

Really looking forward to the set! Planning an all black Jane v2 CE build... :)

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #65 on: Sat, 01 February 2020, 15:51:27 »
Did numpad and deviant make it?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #66 on: Sat, 01 February 2020, 16:42:10 »
Did numpad and deviant make it?

yes, all kits will be made... except maybe iso. we won't know until we get final numbers from zfrontier, but it's not looking great

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #67 on: Sat, 01 February 2020, 20:05:56 »
I know final numbers aren't out yet but congrats on a successful buy. We're all out here like armchair Zambumon but it's probably a different thing for the designer

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« Reply #68 on: Sun, 02 February 2020, 21:23:22 »
If anyone purchased the Deviant Kit and doesn't need the 1.5u FN key please HMU @Hoipolloi#0884 on discord!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #69 on: Thu, 13 February 2020, 16:07:13 »
Any updates please? Especially on the ISO kits.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #70 on: Fri, 14 February 2020, 11:44:31 »
Any updates please? Especially on the ISO kits.

still waiting for vendors to decide how many extras they are going to order and if GMK would lower moq for ISO. i will post an update when i know for sure

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - BASE KIT HAS HIT MOQ!! and all child kits will be made
« Reply #71 on: Fri, 14 February 2020, 12:42:01 »
Sets are still up for preorder on Candykeys - is that in error?

I'm guessing if I tried to get in now it would be too late? :( Only just discovered the set

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #73 on: Tue, 03 March 2020, 02:52:00 »
Is ISO cancelled for sure at this point?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #74 on: Tue, 03 March 2020, 10:57:36 »
Is ISO cancelled for sure at this point?

yep, ISO did not make moq and it was not close enough for the vendors to buy out. we even went back to GMK to see if they would lower moq but they were not willing to do that


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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #75 on: Sat, 11 April 2020, 18:26:35 »
If anyone is looking to sell their spot message me here or on discord AlbinoJellyfish#9353


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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #76 on: Sun, 26 April 2020, 21:36:32 »
Looking for someone wants to sell the base kit. You can message me here.

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« Reply #77 on: Wed, 13 May 2020, 09:50:39 »
If anyone is looking to sell their spot message me here please  :D

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #78 on: Tue, 23 June 2020, 06:00:40 »
When will this ship?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #79 on: Tue, 23 June 2020, 11:14:15 »
When will this ship?

we will need the vendors to chime in on this because lead times are calculated from the day they put in their orders. Did not get a straight answer from most of them as to when they sent their PO to GMK

I would expect shipping to begin early August, but that's not a promise

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #80 on: Tue, 07 July 2020, 07:19:49 »
Any updates?
Asked the EU vendor but they don't know anything yet.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #81 on: Wed, 15 July 2020, 01:19:04 »
Do we have any new information as to when this might ship out?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #82 on: Tue, 04 August 2020, 08:14:07 »
The last updates were at the end of March, and they said the kit is currently in production and the expected ship date is July 20. We're in August now.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #83 on: Tue, 04 August 2020, 09:40:45 »
The last updates were at the end of March, and they said the kit is currently in production and the expected ship date is July 20. We're in August now.

My guess is that this will ship this month in EU, and next month in the US. Olivia++ just arrived in EU, Dark is probably right behind it.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #84 on: Tue, 04 August 2020, 11:16:29 »
The last updates were at the end of March, and they said the kit is currently in production and the expected ship date is July 20. We're in August now.

My guess is that this will ship this month in EU, and next month in the US. Olivia++ just arrived in EU, Dark is probably right behind it.

yeah, GMK's lead times have been pushed back. i asked for an updated ship date and they said they could not give me one at this time.

they are blaming delays on covid, but apparently they were determining lead times assuming that they would have new equipment installed and operating by this time. the equipment has been delayed due to that manufacturer, again blaming delays on covid. imo, this is a pretty thin excuse.

to temper our expectations, i would suggest that we not expect GMK to ship to the vendors until next month. that may mean that the buyers won't actually receive our caps until October

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #85 on: Wed, 05 August 2020, 18:38:04 »
they are blaming delays on covid, but apparently they were determining lead times assuming that they would have new equipment installed and operating by this time. the equipment has been delayed due to that manufacturer, again blaming delays on covid. imo, this is a pretty thin excuse.

New equipment? Should we expect quality issues?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #86 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 00:27:47 »
they are blaming delays on covid, but apparently they were determining lead times assuming that they would have new equipment installed and operating by this time. the equipment has been delayed due to that manufacturer, again blaming delays on covid. imo, this is a pretty thin excuse.

New equipment? Should we expect quality issues?
I hope the new equipment is better than the old ones. My spacebars in WoB from Drop where very bad. PBT spacebar bending level.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #87 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 06:16:46 »
Honestly really disappointed in the lack of communication from GMK/TKC. I don't mind setbacks or delays but when we don't a single update for months then have a expected delivery date go by with nothing said from them, it doesn't exactly inspire confidence, if you know what I'm getting at.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #88 on: Thu, 06 August 2020, 09:56:01 »
sounds like youre getting the run around from gmk...its the easy excuse right now.

hoping there are extras for base and icon to go around. very badly want to get my hands on those. bummed i totally missed out on this one.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #89 on: Tue, 11 August 2020, 23:55:04 »
Any chance I can still get in on this group buy? Anyone willing to give up their spot?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #90 on: Wed, 12 August 2020, 11:02:48 »
Any chance I can still get in on this group buy? Anyone willing to give up their spot?

every vendor will have extras. we are all just waiting on GMK to actually make them

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #91 on: Wed, 26 August 2020, 17:42:54 »
to temper our expectations, i would suggest that we not expect GMK to ship to the vendors until next month. that may mean that the buyers won't actually receive our caps until October

That's the original expected date IIRC, and if they stick to it, all is good.
The fact they entered production in March gave us hope the kit will be delivered ahead schedule.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #92 on: Thu, 27 August 2020, 20:01:24 »
recent update from GMK is that Dark is scheduled for production, shipping out (to vendors) mid-October

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #93 on: Mon, 14 September 2020, 13:10:37 »
Any chance that this set would go for a 2nd run?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #94 on: Mon, 14 September 2020, 14:19:20 »
That's far too early to ask. R1 hasn't even been delivered to vendors, let alone buyers yet!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #95 on: Sat, 03 October 2020, 10:29:06 »
If anyone wants to sell their spot please pm me.


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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #96 on: Sat, 03 October 2020, 10:29:06 »
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #97 on: Sat, 03 October 2020, 10:29:06 »
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #98 on: Sat, 03 October 2020, 11:57:39 »
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guys, there is going to be extras. i'll check with GMK again on shipping. have not heard from them since august when they were projecting shipment (from Germany) mid-October.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #99 on: Sat, 03 October 2020, 11:59:37 »
Will be waiting with baited breath then!


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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #100 on: Sun, 11 October 2020, 16:03:27 »
GMK informed me the sets will be ready to ship out by the end of this week. stay tuned for updates!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #101 on: Sun, 11 October 2020, 16:13:35 »
Great news!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #102 on: Sun, 18 October 2020, 13:54:19 »
It's happening!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #103 on: Thu, 22 October 2020, 08:43:56 »
Any new updates?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #104 on: Thu, 22 October 2020, 16:51:39 »
not sure if GMK has actually shipped yet. waiting on vendors to report any movement

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #105 on: Fri, 23 October 2020, 00:13:24 »
Really excited. Ordered this one for the 7V, but I can't wait to try them out on my current Mechs while waiting for that beaut.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #106 on: Fri, 30 October 2020, 12:54:58 »


GMK Dark has shipped out to vendors. i would expect delivery by next week, so extras should be available early next month!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #107 on: Sat, 31 October 2020, 05:23:48 »
Nice! I really hope GMK has acknowledged their fairly recent QC issues, I've heard they got new machining equipment recently so I wonder Dark was made with it.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #108 on: Mon, 02 November 2020, 08:55:29 »
candykeys confirmed the orders - probably gonna ship any day now!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #109 on: Tue, 03 November 2020, 04:26:12 »
Nice! I really hope GMK has acknowledged their fairly recent QC issues, I've heard they got new machining equipment recently so I wonder Dark was made with it.
Any more info on this QC issue? what has the problem been and what sets?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #110 on: Wed, 04 November 2020, 06:04:30 »
Got mine, looks way better than on the picture.
Also the straightest spacebars from my sets. (Could be luck though)

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #111 on: Wed, 04 November 2020, 10:03:27 »
Got mine, looks way better than on the picture.
Also the straightest spacebars from my sets. (Could be luck though)

Jelly. Fingers crossed for my order through zFrontier.

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« Reply #112 on: Wed, 04 November 2020, 10:59:31 »
Got mine, looks way better than on the picture.
Also the straightest spacebars from my sets. (Could be luck though)

Did you get a tracking number for it or did it just show up randomly?

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #113 on: Wed, 04 November 2020, 13:33:56 »
Did you get a tracking number for it or did it just show up randomly?

I got a tracking number from Candykeys.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #114 on: Wed, 04 November 2020, 14:25:34 »
I need one sooo bad... Someone sell me. Im US

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #115 on: Fri, 06 November 2020, 03:02:20 »
Got mine, looks way better than on the picture.
Also the straightest spacebars from my sets. (Could be luck though)

Jelly. Fingers crossed for my order through zFrontier.

I got my tracking number from zFrontier!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #116 on: Fri, 06 November 2020, 06:07:18 »
Got mine, looks way better than on the picture.
Also the straightest spacebars from my sets. (Could be luck though)

Jelly. Fingers crossed for my order through zFrontier.

I got my tracking number from zFrontier!

Me too! Let's GOOOOOO

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #117 on: Tue, 10 November 2020, 08:11:53 »
Very interested in this set if someone want to sell their spot.
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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #118 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 06:58:04 »
I've recieved tracking info from The Key Company, should be here by the weekend. Will post photos when it arrives!  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #119 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 09:38:16 »
Got tracking information, I'm so excited!

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #120 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 13:22:13 »
I just got my set a couple of hours ago. It looks awesome, but I'm a bit disappointed about GMK's QC.
The 1u keys have a slight different (grainer) texture than the larger keys, there are visible tooling/molding marks on the side of the keys, and... the keys were really dirty - dust and filth on the inside of the keys.
Also, this is the first GMK set I got with the new "eco" box and it really makes it feel cheaper than the previous ones.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #122 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 13:25:16 »
I just got my set a couple of hours ago. It looks awesome, but I'm a bit disappointed about GMK's QC.
The 1u keys have a slight different (grainer) texture than the larger keys, there are visible tooling/molding marks on the side of the keys, and... the keys were really dirty - dust and filth on the inside of the keys.
Also, this is the first GMK set I got with the new "eco" box and it really makes it feel cheaper than the previous ones.

The new trays suck. I trash them immediately as I open them up. The dust inside is because of the new trays.

That said, the texture thing seems to be reported here and there for the newest sets (shipment wise, Burgundy R3 and after), but a little bit of use should quickly rid of that difference.

The contrast on the set looks pretty darn good, though. Nice.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #123 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 14:03:51 »
gaddam those icon mods.. and purselock :p

got my shipping notification from key.co today too. i'll do a little review myself when i get my order cuz that sucks about the new packaging. i've heard the horror stories but havent received a set in the new packaging yet.

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« Reply #124 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 14:56:49 »
You'd think for $120+ pieces of plastic, the packaging experience would be a lot better. The 'eco' packaging is a marketing ploy, likely to save costs, because I would assume a large portion of the folks buying & collecting supposed high-end custom keycaps are not throwing away the "nice" box that it comes in, thus not affecting the planet in a negative way.

Also, in the photos above posted by bnj2, the infamous 'Z' 'Insert' 'Home' & 'Print' misalignment & blotching issues still have not been resolved, despite GMK being fully aware of these issues. It also looks like F8 is affected as well, but it's hard to see without closeups. My $100 Leopold has better legend alignment than that.

I guess I feel a little disillusioned, but I should have known better.

That said, the set looks good. I hope I'm wrong, but we'll see when it gets here.


Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #125 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 15:26:11 »
I just got my set a couple of hours ago. It looks awesome, but I'm a bit disappointed about GMK's QC.
The 1u keys have a slight different (grainer) texture than the larger keys, there are visible tooling/molding marks on the side of the keys, and... the keys were really dirty - dust and filth on the inside of the keys.
Also, this is the first GMK set I got with the new "eco" box and it really makes it feel cheaper than the previous ones.

The new trays suck. I trash them immediately as I open them up. The dust inside is because of the new trays.

That said, the texture thing seems to be reported here and there for the newest sets (shipment wise, Burgundy R3 and after), but a little bit of use should quickly rid of that difference.

The contrast on the set looks pretty darn good, though. Nice.

I agree with you on the new trays. One German music retailer uses this same biodegradable material as packing filler and I usually save things like styrofoam packing peanuts to reuse but this stuff just turns to dust after a while.

If someone were to do a GB for GMK's OG plastic trays with clips except "fatter" to fit in their new bandoliers I would be down. Because not only will those not break down the caps don't move around in them in storage with the sets stored vertically.

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #126 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 15:28:28 »
Also, in the photos above posted by bnj2, the infamous 'Z' 'Insert' 'Home' & 'Print' misalignment & blotching issues still have not been resolved, despite GMK being fully aware of these issues. It also looks like F8 is affected as well, but it's hard to see without closeups. My $100 Leopold has better legend alignment than that.

Here are some closeups. They look ok to me, the reflections make them look misaligned a bit. The "end" looks a bit crooked tho.











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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #127 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 15:30:17 »
What really bothers me is the difference in texture between 1u and the other keys. It's hard to get it on camera, but it really makes the keys look different shades of gray.

https://i.imgur.com/3mQhUvL.mp4

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #128 on: Wed, 11 November 2020, 15:47:54 »
What really bothers me is the difference in texture between 1u and the other keys. It's hard to get it on camera, but it really makes the keys look different shades of gray.

https://i.imgur.com/3mQhUvL.mp4
Thanks for those pictures. Not as bad as I had previously thought but still not what I would expect at the price point they offer. The 'Esc' also looks scuffed but that one is definitely not exclusive to Dark.  :p

I've watched the gif many times over, but I'm still not one hundred percent certain I can tell what's off with them. To me, the 1U keys seem to have a really really light brown tinge to them? Or a lighter grey. I don't know, probably not something a camera can pick up.

Offline EternalSerenity

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #129 on: Sat, 14 November 2020, 15:44:06 »
It arrived!  :D Not sure if I got lucky or QC has improved recently but only the 'End' and 'Esc' keys seem to be a little misaligned, but it's been worse on other sets.

Looks great RoostrC0gburn, thanks for making it.  :thumb:

Offline voodoo6k

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #130 on: Sat, 14 November 2020, 16:16:22 »
It arrived!  :D Not sure if I got lucky or QC has improved recently but only the 'End' and 'Esc' keys seem to be a little misaligned, but it's been worse on other sets.

Looks great RoostrC0gburn, thanks for making it.  :thumb:

Looks dope

Offline peeeter

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #131 on: Mon, 23 November 2020, 09:51:31 »
Anyone know when extras will go on sale?

Offline Dissitesuxba11s

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #132 on: Mon, 23 November 2020, 12:49:06 »
Anyone know when extras will go on sale?

Depending where you are located, sign up for the newsletter of your preferred vendor (if they have one) so that you can be prepared. The Key Company for example is really good about announcing when the extras will be offered.

Offline soer9459

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #133 on: Wed, 25 November 2020, 05:41:43 »
We need a R2 of this with Norde kit :)

Offline roostrc0gburn

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #134 on: Wed, 25 November 2020, 13:29:18 »
We need a R2 of this with Norde kit :)

no

Offline nicx

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #135 on: Mon, 30 November 2020, 23:31:34 »
I too am keeping an eye out for extras

Offline yrneh

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #136 on: Tue, 01 December 2020, 00:11:45 »
Any way for r2 with a separate kit that has latin + hiragana legends? Been on the hunt for IMSTO BoB Japanese or alternative for a long time now.

Offline gnomino

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #137 on: Tue, 23 February 2021, 14:18:56 »
Is there going to be a r2 anytime soon?

Offline juaninamilli

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #138 on: Tue, 20 April 2021, 19:49:43 »
I too would be interested in an R2.  This set turned out great.  :thumb:

Offline hk21022

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #139 on: Sun, 29 August 2021, 12:05:25 »
Did this groupbuy end? It looks like there are still some Base kits available from AUS Vendors... I live in the US and trying to check if there was any base kits left from Novelkeys but their website is down until 09/03.!!! I really want this base kit please!

Offline Tyson

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #140 on: Sun, 29 August 2021, 15:09:46 »
Did this groupbuy end? It looks like there are still some Base kits available from AUS Vendors... I live in the US and trying to check if there was any base kits left from Novelkeys but their website is down until 09/03.!!! I really want this base kit please!

I just looked on the AUS vendors site and it doesn't look like there are any extras left, the group buy ended awhile ago, extras from all the vendors already sold out too. This set also didn't run through NovelKeys, it ran through TheKeyCompany.

Offline IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #141 on: Sun, 29 August 2021, 17:28:22 »
I split some extras with another person in the USA many (9?) months ago and I believe most of the AUS extras were sold out not long after.

Aftermarket is your best bet. GMK Grey on Black in IC might scratch a similar itch, though.

Offline SwitchKeys

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #142 on: Sun, 29 August 2021, 18:08:22 »
Did this groupbuy end? It looks like there are still some Base kits available from AUS Vendors... I live in the US and trying to check if there was any base kits left from Novelkeys but their website is down until 09/03.!!! I really want this base kit please!

I just looked on the AUS vendors site and it doesn't look like there are any extras left, the group buy ended awhile ago, extras from all the vendors already sold out too. This set also didn't run through NovelKeys, it ran through TheKeyCompany.

Yep that's right. We bought substantial extras and kept it in stock for a good month too so definately made a heap of people around the World a little happier. We had 2 kits left. One is about to be given away via Brandon Taylor's Youtube Channel BTAesthetics and the other will stay here to use in a future giveaway (Or barter haha)

Offline whirlwind

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #143 on: Tue, 04 April 2023, 14:35:58 »
R2 please

Offline NightFox99

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #144 on: Wed, 05 April 2023, 03:26:13 »
R2 please

Offline bruin

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #145 on: Thu, 14 December 2023, 21:43:16 »
R2 please

Offline re1neke

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #146 on: Sat, 16 December 2023, 14:02:09 »
+1 for R2

Offline kollusions

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #147 on: Sat, 16 December 2023, 15:15:49 »
+1 again for R2!

Offline kimberly

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #148 on: Tue, 23 January 2024, 19:40:39 »
Interest Check Thread


Introducing GMK Dark,
Designed for low-contrast and high-compatibility with many keyboard layouts and existing GMK keysets


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Welcome to the Dark. This classic colorway combines the beauty and simplicity of OEM black-on-black keysets with the German precision of GMK plastic.
The N9 dark grey base and black CR legends of this set makes for a great combination with a number of existing GMK alpha and modifier keycaps.
Murder out your keyboard with GMK Dark


Isn't there any plan to do R2 or do group by again? I've been obsessed with this key caps since I came across the picture while I was checking key caps. There is nowhere I can find it now! PLEASE!!!!

Offline AMZ

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #149 on: Tue, 23 January 2024, 20:12:40 »
R2!

Offline kimberly

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #150 on: Sun, 28 January 2024, 19:21:12 »
R2!!!!!!!

Offline jjdavenport

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #151 on: Thu, 01 February 2024, 09:37:16 »
R2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offline Panfung

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #152 on: Thu, 01 February 2024, 19:07:17 »
Interest Check Thread


Introducing GMK Dark,
Designed for low-contrast and high-compatibility with many keyboard layouts and existing GMK keysets


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Welcome to the Dark. This classic colorway combines the beauty and simplicity of OEM black-on-black keysets with the German precision of GMK plastic.
The N9 dark grey base and black CR legends of this set makes for a great combination with a number of existing GMK alpha and modifier keycaps.
Murder out your keyboard with GMK Dark


Join the Group Buy
US: TheKey.Company
EU: CandyKeys
Oceania: Switchkeys
Asia: ZFrontier


The group buy will be open from January 3 to January 31


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Included keycaps

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Base kit $120 USD

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Numpad kit $40 USD

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Icons kit $56 USD

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Deviant kit $51 USD

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ISO kit $25 USD


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DISCLAIMER: This set will not come with any colored accent or modifier keycaps thank you to pngu for the free render service!
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GMK Dark alphas with GMK Sky Dolch mods and accents accents

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GMK Dark alphas with GMK Violet Tendencies mods

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GMK Dark with GMK Terminal alphas

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GMK Dark alphas with GMK Terminal mods and accents

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GMK Dark alphas and mods with GMK Skidata accents

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GMK Dark alphas with GMK Skidata mods

Hello, i am a new comer of geekhack, i am very interest in this dark black color kepcap.
I know the deadline is over, but is there still any chance for buy 1 set? please and thanks

Offline Oni

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #153 on: Sat, 03 February 2024, 05:43:57 »
Quote
Hello, i am a new comer of geekhack, i am very interest in this dark black color kepcap.
I know the deadline is over, but is there still any chance for buy 1 set? please and thanks

Extras for this set are long gone by now. Your only options currently are to either buy a set in the aftermarket, or wait for a second round of this set to be run.


Collection: Special Whale, Montage, Infinitum, Kei

Offline Neongreen

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #154 on: Tue, 06 February 2024, 20:55:21 »
Yet another unique group buy I missed…

Offline Dmitri

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Re: [GB] GMK Dark - Groupbuy complete, caps on order
« Reply #155 on: Sun, 25 February 2024, 14:55:57 »
R2