[IC] KBM Love Detective - GB Date June 8, 2022!

[Reebes]

GROUPBUY IS LIVE, CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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GROUPBUY DATE: JUNE 8TH, 2022


Photo creds go out to Mr. Prince Lumpia for these awesome sample photos
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PRICING



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:
CP	The 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

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


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


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



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!
 


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!


SYMBOL MODS
For those of few words amongst you (or if you just love hieroglyphics), we have symbol mods you can use here!


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


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


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 at a later date. Join for more updates & info! **

METAL ARTISANS




RENDERS
 
m65-c in Soya by RAMA WORKS


Paragon by Artemis


Neptune by Jacob





VENDOR LINKS

NA:	Otakeebs
EU:	LYKKO STUDIO
CN:	THICTHOCK
KR:	Swag Keys
SEA:	Zion Studio
AU:	ALL CAPS
CA:	AshKeebs

CABLES!

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

TEAMWORK!

Bungkee Caps (June 23) Sneak Peek: More	Sandun Sneak Peek: More
DELLA KEY (June 18)	Shirouu Kaps (June 10)
Artzeikaps (Mid June, tbd)	PanicKeycaps
Miroticaps	fromscratchcaps

(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

[Reebes]

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

[//gainsborough]

haha, love it!

[Fraaaan]

Flashbang out.

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

[Ella]

what is a love detective?

[hali]

pls fix r5 and visibility

[Ella]

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

[andromache]

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.

[hyppialonso]

I don't know why chitanda pops up inside my brain after I saw  this set

[Reebes]

pls fix r5 and visibility

r5 fixed, thank you for the catch!

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!

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!

[MIGHTY CHICKEN]

Weeb go brrr


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[purryoverlord]

i do like pink but i think people might have problems about this being a little too similar to gmk hazakura

[hyppialonso]

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 ?

[Udyrstruidor]

Sir, why does your last render have different legends for the mods?

[soundstage]

The color scheme is excellent. Would be more attractive if ctrl, alt, caps, navigation keys all could have its own icon designs.

[Serval]

Weeb set? I'm in.

GLWIC!

[Puddsy]

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.

[Reebes]

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).

[The0rigina1]

The lack of contrast is terrible, not to mention the potential copyright thing

[LaserCrafter]

 why

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

I like the lower contrast sets. Look forward to seeing your plastic chips in a coupla different lighting scenarios.

[kkd_20]

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.

[doggo1dance]

white background hurt me eyes

[coolguyzayn]

CHIKA KEYCAPS CHIKA KEYCAPS

[scrps]

oh the pain of making a low contrast set and everyone saying "ne contrast avail" 

[Mark The Weeb]

Love the set <3
https://i.imgur.com/dbIqSLT.gif

[Reebes]

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!

[kameron]

consider adding 3/4 key 40s support and fixing the render visibility

[labmonjo]

This is beautiful

[Kisyunie]

Oooh another pink set~ consider 3 keys 40s support
and I hope the color chips work out GLWIC!

[sup3r170va]

Would this benefit from hiragana sublegends? It feels fitting for a weeb set

[CoastVibes]

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

[engyshow]

n e hiragana sub avail?

[MSA_Vision]

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! 

[Mr Chrome]

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.

[Reebes]

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”…. 

[kight]

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.

[Reebes]

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 

But stay tuned for manu samples! I think people will be happy with them!

[kajahtaa]

If these are using the same blanks as Xiami I would Love to join the GB

[soundstage]

Can you give an estimated price for the various kits?

[Reebes]

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!

[Reebes]

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.

[zhol]

symbol mods should include 1.5u and 1u keys where necessary for ctrl/super/alt

[Reebes]

symbol mods should include 1.5u and 1u keys where necessary for ctrl/super/alt

Great catch, thank you! Fixed.