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Title: [IC] KBM Love Detective - GB Date June 8, 2022!
Post by: Reebes on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:49:43


GROUPBUY IS LIVE, CLICK HERE (https://geekhack.org/index.php?reportsent;topic=117451.msg3128186#msg3128186) TO CHECK IT OUT


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GROUPBUY DATE: JUNE 8TH, 2022

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Photo creds go out to  Mr. Prince Lumpia (https://www.instagram.com/mr.princelumpia/) for these awesome sample photos
IC Form (V2.0) (https://forms.gle/9jVgaecyFfUiyEB66)     
Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/JJxeNeen6a) for updates       


PRICING

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INFO ON KBM + SAMPLE PHOTOS
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From KBM:
Keybee Manufacturing (KBM) is an NA based team who love keyboards and were tired of the long wait times and sometimes low quality seen from keycap manufactures recently. They've gotten together to bring to market an alternative dye sublimation PBT keycap option, with attention to the following:
-Super crisp legends
-Thick cap walls (1.7mm)
-A noticeable lack of warping
At a competitive price!


For those of you who're (understandably) concerned about quality, we've got samples! Check them out for yourself (click "more" to expand the full album). Comparison shots to other well-known manufacturers will be posted in coming weeks!
Colour Matching Notes:
CPThe colour is actually a bit off of CP, but in the direction of the original Pantone 7604C (so in a good way). Approved.
Pink (706C) Might not look like it from the photos, but these match dead-on! Approved
Coral (2339C) Slightly too orange, R2 samples on their way
Blue (290C) Has a greenish-greyish tinge to it. R2 samples on their way


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INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND INFO
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Are you lovesick? Experiencing mild despair? Unsure of how to make a move towards taking the big step in your new relationship - holding hands? All these problems and more can be resolved through the employment of a qualified Love Detective!

This is a set my Fiancee and I have created together. Inspired by a particular “Love Detective”, one of our favourite characters from one of our favourite shows - likely responsible for the most laughter from us both across all of what we've watched.

COLOURS
Colours were, of course, inspired by a particular Love Detective with bright pink hair! Any L.D. worth their salt knows that a warm personality is an important part of success in the industry. We chose colours with warmer undertones to convey this particular type of personality while still aiming to stay true to our source of inspiration.
The cream colour of the alphas is complemented by the “peachy coral-ly soft orange-y colour” (these descriptions are as quoted from my Fiancee, a professional artist). The same peach/coral/orange colour is used as the base colour on accent keys, contrasted with bright blue legends.


KITTING

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BASE
Meant to cover most common layouts and includes accent keys for a bit of that flair often preferred by those in the profession.

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WEEB BASE
The weebs have spoken. There will be a Hiragana base kit option!


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NOVELTIES - AKA - TOOLS OF THE TRADE
A kit for those of you looking to add some excitement to your layout. Features some of the most important things any Love Detective should need!
 

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SPACED
It’s a well-known fact that many Love Detectives are pretty spaced out. Have no fear, we’ve got what you guys need too!

(https://i.imgur.com/LK0vrEk.png)
SYMBOL MODS
For those of few words amongst you (or if you just love hieroglyphics), we have symbol mods you can use here!

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40s BASE KIT
A true Love Detective does not discriminate when taking on clientele. No matter how much of a tiny minority you belong to, rest assured we at least tried to cover all of you.


DESKMATS

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Dance Time Deskmat
Dance dance dance dance dance dance dance dance dance

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Pattern Deskmat
A nice light-pink deskmat with an array of familiar silhouettes

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Detective is IN Deskmat
Services come at a cost. That being said, the cost has not been adjusted for inflation and is consequently a steal, so get them while you can!
** This mat will be run in limited quantities in the Otakeebs  Discord (https://discord.gg/gy68kZfY) at a later date. Join for more updates & info! **

METAL ARTISANS
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RENDERS
 
m65-c in Soya by RAMA WORKS (https://ramaworks.store/products/m65-c?variant=39527995179086)
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Paragon by Artemis (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107743.0)
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Neptune by Jacob
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VENDOR LINKS
NA: Otakeebs  (https://otakeebs.com/)
EU: LYKKO STUDIO (https://lykkostudio.com/)
CN: THICTHOCK (https://thicthock.com/)
KR: Swag Keys  (https://swagkeys.com/)
SEA: Zion Studio (https://zionstudios.ph/)
AU: ALL CAPS  (https://allcaps.store/)
CA: AshKeebs  (https://www.ashkeebs.com/)

CABLES!

Our friends at Kkona.co will be offering themed cables for Love Detective!

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TEAMWORK!

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Bungkee Caps (https://www.instagram.com/bungkee.caps/)
(June 23)
Sneak Peek:
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(https://i.imgur.com/SaRyN6P.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/aOd4ujF.jpg)

Sandun (https://www.instagram.com/sandun_keycap_artist/)
Sneak Peek:
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(https://i.imgur.com/AvZ4rSn.jpg)



DELLA KEY (https://www.instagram.com/della__key/)
(June 18)
Shirouu Kaps (https://www.instagram.com/shirouu.kaps/)
(June 10)

Artzeikaps (https://www.instagram.com/artzeikaps/)
(Mid June, tbd)
PanicKeycaps (https://www.instagram.com/panicpacman/)

Miroticaps (https://www.instagram.com/miroticaps/)
fromscratchcaps (https://www.instagram.com/fromscratchcaps/?hl=en)



(Pls contact me with collab opportunities!)



THINGS WE GOTTA DO:

- More Board Renders   
- Tweak Kitting according
   to IC form feedback
- Get Samples!
- Get Vendors 
- Get Quotes 
- Get Collaborations   

 
Contact
/u/ReebesLikesKeebs on Reddit
Reebes#8492 on Discord

 
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Thank you for your time :llama:


Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Reebes on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:50:50
Changes & Updates:

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Monday, May 23:
- Added Groupbuy Date
- Added KBM parts tray
- Updated some novelty designs in render
- Updated symbol mods kitting

Tuesday, May 10:
- Added Pricing
- More renders
- KBM PBT update
- More artisan creators and KBM metal artisans

Friday, April 15:
First round of samples have arrived

Tuesday, April 12:
- Completed vendor list
- Added Artisans (still looking for more!)

Thursday, April 7:
- Changed alpha base colour to CP to better match renders
- Changed Base kit for KBM
- Added 40s Kit
- Added Symbol Mod Kit
- Added Alternate Base Kit
- Added Novelties
- Added Deskmat designs
- Added collaborations
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: //gainsborough on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:54:34
haha, love it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Fraaaan on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:57:13
Flashbang out.

Add 2x3u spacebars to SB kit. ISO novelty would be appreciated.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Ella on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:57:29
what is a love detective?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: hali on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:57:45
pls fix r5 and visibility
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Ella on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:00:45
Quote from: Fraaaan on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:57:13
Flashbang out.

Add 2x3u spacebars to SB kit. ISO novelty would be appreciated.
Also why aren't both bottom rows R5? Ansi bottom row is r5, while tsangan is r4
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: andromache on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:02:57
Given that this colorway, if done in PBT, would require very little reverse dyesub (accents only), it might be worth considering a different manu for this project other than GMK?

Love the animated banner. Super cute.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: hyppialonso on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:15:33
I don't know why chitanda pops up inside my brain after I saw  this set
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Reebes on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:35:24
Quote from: hali on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:57:45
pls fix r5 and visibility

r5 fixed, thank you for the catch!

Quote from: andromache on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:02:57
Given that this colorway, if done in PBT, would require very little reverse dyesub (accents only), it might be worth considering a different manu for this project other than GMK?

Love the animated banner. Super cute.

PBT is something we've considering. Lots of uncertainty with manus (and the world) right now, so we're playing it by ear a bit longer (good feedback for the IC form!)

and thank you! :D

Quote from: Fraaaan on Tue, 07 December 2021, 08:57:13
Flashbang out.

Add 2x3u spacebars to SB kit. ISO novelty would be appreciated.


Please fill out the IC form! Spacebars will likely be added. Same with ISO nov if enough feedback is received!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:35:50
Weeb go brrr


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: purryoverlord on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:45:12
i do like pink but i think people might have problems about this being a little too similar to gmk hazakura
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: hyppialonso on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:46:13
Quote from: purryoverlord on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:45:12
i do like pink but i think people might have problems about this being a little too similar to gmk hazakura
guess hazakura is more saturated or darker ?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Udyrstruidor on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:59:31
Sir, why does your last render have different legends for the mods?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: soundstage on Tue, 07 December 2021, 10:48:17
The color scheme is excellent. Would be more attractive if ctrl, alt, caps, navigation keys all could have its own icon designs.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Serval on Tue, 07 December 2021, 11:40:53
Weeb set? I'm in.

GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 07 December 2021, 12:46:29
i like this but it has the potential to be a color matching disaster. make sure you buy PLASTIC color chips to verify your color choices ahead of the GB, which you can then send to GMK. the $100 expense now will save you a lot of grief down the line.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Reebes on Tue, 07 December 2021, 13:31:31
Quote from: Puddsy on Tue, 07 December 2021, 12:46:29
i like this but it has the potential to be a color matching disaster. make sure you buy PLASTIC color chips to verify your color choices ahead of the GB, which you can then send to GMK. the $100 expense now will save you a lot of grief down the line.

Thank you and thanks for the advice! That is definitely the current plan (almost bought them just for the IC post, LOL).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: The0rigina1 on Tue, 07 December 2021, 14:27:53

The lack of contrast is terrible, not to mention the potential copyright thing
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: LaserCrafter on Tue, 07 December 2021, 15:14:38
 why
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Tue, 07 December 2021, 17:24:47
I like the lower contrast sets. Look forward to seeing your plastic chips in a coupla different lighting scenarios.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: kkd_20 on Wed, 08 December 2021, 01:10:19
If you are doing full light colorway, try to render your kit in a dark background maybe. it will increase visibility. now its looks like everything is flushed out. or maybe because of your low saturated color selection.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: doggo1dance on Wed, 08 December 2021, 01:33:49
white background hurt me eyes
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: coolguyzayn on Wed, 08 December 2021, 03:15:13
CHIKA KEYCAPS CHIKA KEYCAPS
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: scrps on Wed, 08 December 2021, 06:15:33
oh the pain of making a low contrast set and everyone saying "ne contrast avail"  :'(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Mark The Weeb on Wed, 08 December 2021, 07:29:28
Love the set <3
https://i.imgur.com/dbIqSLT.gif
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Reebes on Wed, 08 December 2021, 14:59:39
Quote from: Udyrstruidor on Tue, 07 December 2021, 09:59:31
Sir, why does your last render have different legends for the mods?
Because I’m blind and I missed it! Fixed now, thanks for the catch!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: kameron on Thu, 09 December 2021, 12:44:35
consider adding 3/4 key 40s support and fixing the render visibility
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: labmonjo on Thu, 09 December 2021, 16:41:32
This is beautiful
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Kisyunie on Fri, 10 December 2021, 03:40:44
Oooh another pink set~ consider 3 keys 40s support
and I hope the color chips work out GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: sup3r170va on Fri, 10 December 2021, 04:39:04
Would this benefit from hiragana sublegends? It feels fitting for a weeb set :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: CoastVibes on Tue, 21 December 2021, 18:46:44
I think definitely adding a hiragana sub legend kit is the way to go. I would also like to see 3u spacebars in the spacebar kit as well! Otherwise great job and I’m excited to see this pan out
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: engyshow on Tue, 21 December 2021, 18:52:57
n e hiragana sub avail?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: MSA_Vision on Sat, 25 December 2021, 04:29:01
I am fond of the character the set is inspired from but I believe there could be more additions to the novelties. Personally I’d consider adding the hat as a 1.5u novelty and a soda can as a 1u novelty if possible. The smoke pipe and hat as enter key seems repetitive since there is a smoke pipe R4 novelty already. I also think the set could use more contrast but that’s down to preference. GLW IC!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Mr Chrome on Sat, 25 December 2021, 22:53:07
Quote from: MSA_Vision on Sat, 25 December 2021, 04:29:01
I am fond of the character the set is inspired from but I believe there could be more additions to the novelties. Personally I’d consider adding the hat as a 1.5u novelty and a soda can as a 1u novelty if possible. The smoke pipe and hat as enter key seems repetitive since there is a smoke pipe R4 novelty already.

^

Also, the pink/orange combo reminds me of GMK Patisserie... might be a good reason to consider another manu, maybe Milkyway? Since it doesn’t have very vibrant colours, dyesub seems like a good match for this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: Reebes on Fri, 08 April 2022, 19:35:39
Hey all, big update! New manu (KBM), the samples are in the mail, things are happening! We tried to take as much advice as possible and going PBT allowed for it best! More novelty designs, more kitting options, shorter lead times!

Now if only I hadn’t named this post “GMK”….  :-[
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Love Detective - Detective is IN
Post by: kight on Fri, 08 April 2022, 19:43:02
Quote from: Reebes on Fri, 08 April 2022, 19:35:39
Now if only I hadn’t named this post “GMK”….  :-[

If you edit the first post you should be able to edit the subject :O

Curious about the KBM manu, never heard of them.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Love Detective (Formerly GMK) - Detective is IN
Post by: Reebes on Sat, 09 April 2022, 08:55:27
Quote from: kight on Fri, 08 April 2022, 19:43:02

If you edit the first post you should be able to edit the subject :O

Curious about the KBM manu, never heard of them.

Tysm! I had no idea  :confused:

But stay tuned for manu samples! I think people will be happy with them!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Love Detective (Formerly GMK) - Detective is IN
Post by: kajahtaa on Sat, 09 April 2022, 10:28:44
If these are using the same blanks as Xiami I would Love to join the GB
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Love Detective (Formerly GMK) - Detective is IN
Post by: soundstage on Sat, 09 April 2022, 12:55:10
Can you give an estimated price for the various kits?
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Love Detective (Formerly GMK) - Detective is IN
Post by: Reebes on Fri, 15 April 2022, 15:16:47
Quote from: soundstage on Sat, 09 April 2022, 12:55:10
Can you give an estimated price for the various kits?

Current estimated price for Base is 90$ USD! Will confirm it in the coming weeks and update when I have final numbers!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Love Detective (Formerly GMK) - Detective is IN
Post by: Reebes on Thu, 12 May 2022, 09:06:48
Quote from: soundstage on Sat, 09 April 2022, 12:55:10
Can you give an estimated price for the various kits?

We now have full pricing info, all vendors locked in and more sample photos! Hopefully people are happy to see a new manufacturer stir up the scene a bit.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Love Detective - Pricing is IN
Post by: zhol on Mon, 16 May 2022, 00:13:47
symbol mods should include 1.5u and 1u keys where necessary for ctrl/super/alt
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Love Detective - Pricing is IN
Post by: Reebes on Mon, 23 May 2022, 21:37:33
Quote from: zhol on Mon, 16 May 2022, 00:13:47
symbol mods should include 1.5u and 1u keys where necessary for ctrl/super/alt

Great catch, thank you! Fixed.