Post by: YXXX on Tue, 17 August 2021, 08:13:15
(https://i.imgur.com/KEoJNEI.png)
This set draws inspiration from a pre-pandemic excursion to Taiwan where we were enraptured by arguably its
most widely recognised dessert, the Taiwanese Pineapple Cake (鳳梨酥 fčng lí sū; 王梨酥 ông lâi so).
Fenglisu are delicate little treats with a crumbly pastry exterior that are filled with a sweet pineapple jam.
In the Hokkien dialect, ‘pineapple’ (鳳梨 ông-lâi) is a homophone for the phrase ‘prosperity come’ (旺來 ōng-lâi).
As a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, we wanted to pay homage to this culinary icon in the form of a GMK keycap set.
The GB for GMK fenglisu is now LIVE (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116844.0) and will run on all participating vendors from April 8th to May 9th.
Expected delivery will be Q4 2023.
VENDORS
Super excited to announce that we will be working with the following vendors for GMK fenglisu with
Daily Clack as our lead vendor!
US: Vala Supply
CN/International: KBDfans
OCE: Daily Clack
CA: ApexKeyboards
EU: Candykeys
UK: Proto[Typist]
KR: Swagkeys
SEA: iLumkb
SA: Fancy Customs
Links to sale pages will be updated as vendors go live.
VENDOR PRICING
(https://i.imgur.com/7UMQMIV.png)
We are aware that pricing is a large contributing factor to
whether or not a given GMK set is purchased and that this set does err on the more
expensive side; however, given the recent struggles with sets reaching MOQs,
we’ve had to adjust accordingly to increase our chances of a successful Group Buy.
Note: StacksKB will no longer be offering GMK fenglisu in GB.
KITS
Base Kit - 'Just a pineapple cake'
(https://i.imgur.com/o3OvtY2.jpg)
Note: we have updated our Base Kit, please check our updates section below for more details.
Key unit labels have been included for your convenience.
u - unit
s - stepped
c - convex (spacebar)
scpd - scooped homing
barred - barred homing
Cangjie Sublegend Alphas Kit - 'Back to roots'
(https://i.imgur.com/gFaR9IB.jpg)
Note: we have updated our Alt Alphas Kit, please check our updates section below for more details.
A complete alphanumeric alphas kit with Cangjie Chinese sublegends with the inclusion of an additional tab key.
One base kit and alternate alphanumeric alphas kit therefore provides support for those wishing to fill
two keyboards; however, this means that one keyboard will utilise an alternate modifier layout
(i.e. shorter right shift, split backspace, and Tsangan bottom row).
Novelty Kit - 'Is it snack time?’
(https://i.imgur.com/LO6z9d5.jpg)
Note: we have updated our Novelty Kit, please check our updates section below for more details.
A novelty kit with full macrocolumn and Tsangan support.
Spacebars Kit - ‘Do you have anymore?’
(https://i.imgur.com/7x7OXaz.jpg)
COLOURS
(https://i.imgur.com/a9roDOL.png)
The colour palette we have chosen for GMK fenglisu uses two stock GMK colours (GMK CP and BR1).
The browning of fenglisu is represented by GMK BR1 and provides legibility and contrast when paired with GMK CP.
RAL 1017 Saffron Yellow modifiers signify fenglisu's flakey pastry and is complemented by
RAL 2000 Yellow Orange accents that embodies the caramelised pineapple jam centre.
(https://i.imgur.com/7ORdHab.jpg)
Whilst we have colour matched our renders, variations in colour may differ between monitors.
For ease of comparison, we have therefore included a rendering of other GMK sets.
Note: The colours utilised in this render of GMK Greg have been rearranged and are for demonstration purposes only.
Further note: GMK Ki did not have an accent and have duplicated the modifiers in the render shown.
BOARD RENDERS
TGR Jane V2 by Yuktsi
(https://i.imgur.com/SQBzpjQ.jpg)
Kits shown here include the Base and Novelty Kits in addition to our THOK Design collaboration cap.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
TGR Alice by Yuktsi
(https://i.imgur.com/pg1v6HP.jpg)
Kits shown here include the Base, Novelty, and Spacebar Kits.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
TGR 910 by Yuktsi
(https://i.imgur.com/96TU6ku.jpg)
Kits shown here include Base, Cangjie Sublegend Alt Alphas, and Novelty Kits.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
CAKE HHKB Classic by Haytco
(https://i.imgur.com/ujeCO5i.jpg)
Kits Shown here include the Base, Cangjie Sublegend Alt Alphas, and Novelty Kits.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
Foundation by Protozoa
(https://i.imgur.com/8TzWu7g.jpg)
Kits shown here include Base and Novelty Kits in addition to our GMK fenglisu x HIBI Design
Collaboration ‘Pineapple Cake’ Cap.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
More coming soon.
DESKMATS
'You Fill My Tart Up' Deskmat.
(https://i.imgur.com/MEq5xpn.png)
'Prosperity and Serenity' Deskmat.
(https://i.imgur.com/0tNGW1m.png)
'Pineapple Dreams' Deskmat.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ynv2hHL.png)
COLLABORATIONS
HIBI
(https://i.imgur.com/duDZq71.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/T1Np38Q.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/GfWBgZp.png)
THOK Design
(https://i.imgur.com/cqBDvO5.png)
lpcables (https://www.instagram.com/lpcables/)
(https://i.imgur.com/YHV6ZJX.jpg)
50 total units will be available for purchase with fulfilment to begin immediately post-GB.
Cable specifications:
- Device Side (Keyboard): 160mm length
- Host Side: 1.2M
- Paracord: Light Yellow
- Techflex: White
- Heat-shrink Colour: Orange
- Connector: Femo Cerakoted with special colour.
- USB-C to USB-A
Link to purchase (https://form.jotform.com/220877098545064)
Taurus Trades (https://www.instagram.com/taurus_trades/?hl=en)
(https://i.imgur.com/Rx9goQc.jpg)
Specific sales details to be announced at a later date.
The Fenglisu Teapot is an artisan keycap made in collaboration with GMK fenglisu. The
keycap consists of the teapot and a removable lid to see all the yummy tea goodness
inside! It's made for cherry mx stems and casted with 100% resin.
GEEKKEEY (https://www.instagram.com/geekkeey/?hl=en)
(https://i.imgur.com/XZzDvsr.jpg)
Specific sales details to be announced at a later date.
The following collaborations with GMK fenglisu will be coming soon:
MOZI (https://www.instagram.com/mozicaps/)
Coconut Keycaps (https://www.instagram.com/coconut.keycaps/?hl=en)
Miroticaps (https://www.instagram.com/miroticaps/?hl=en)
Cantoclicks (https://www.instagram.com/cantoclicks/?hl=en)
Asian Joy Co. (https://www.instagram.com/asianjoyco/?hl=en)
UPDATES
17th August 2021 - IC posted.
20th August 2021 - International vendors announced.
24th August 2021 - US and Indian vendor announced.
28th August 2021 - Group buy date set with a definitive GB date to be confirmed at a later date.
3rd September 2021 - Updated base and alt alphas kit. Given the strength of the ties between
Taiwanese culture and fenglisu, we have decided to change our base kit from the inclusion of
Cangjie sublegends to Zhuyin sublegends; additively, due to the large number of people that
indicated an affinity towards Cangjie sublegends, we have also decided to also change our
Alt Alphas kit from Cangjie monolegends to Cangjie sublengends.
24th September 2021 - Updated novelty kit. After some discussion, we felt that the
connection between this set and Taiwanese culture could be further extended into the Novelty
Kit. As such, we have now included a new R1 1u novelty, the national flower of Taiwan, the
Plum Blossom. Further to this point, we have also included a new R4 1.25u novelty picturing a
fenglisu that has been bitten into.
28th September 2021 - Updated IC post with some board renders.
1st October 2021 - Announcement of the first GMK fenglisu collaboration with Thok Design.
3rd October 2021 - Announcement of more GMK fenglisu collaborations.
12th October 2021 - Updated IC post with some more board renders and the
announcement of additional collaborations.
12th October 2021 Rectified some legend inconsistencies in Base and Alt Alphas Kit. Also
included additional 'scooped' labelling for the Base Kit.
8th January 2022 - Announcement of 3 HIBI x GMK fenglisu collaboration caps.
12th January 2022 - Updated IC post with TGR Jane V2 and Haytco Blockerless renders.
18th January 2022 - Updated Base Kit to include R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn (Keys that are
commonly utilised in a 65% layout) and Foundation FRL TKL by Protozoa board renders.
19th January 2022 - Posted updated Novelty Kit that includes 2x R4 Plum Blossoms for full
macro column and Tsangan support.
31st January 2022 - Posted deskmat designs.
5th February 2022 - Updated with selected deskmat designs and the announcement of an
additional and that GB pricing is coming soon!
5th March 2022 - Announcement of GB dates, giveaway, and pricing.
11th March 2022 - Removal of StacksKB as a vendor due to low regional interest.
13th March 2022 - Announcement of custom cable collaboration with lpcables.
23rd March 2022 - Announcement of Asian Joy Co. as a collaboration with GMK fenglisu.
More details to come later.
31st March 2022 - Announcement of Taurus Trades as a collaboration with GMK fenglisu. Sales details to come later.
7th April 2022 - Reveal of the GEEKKEEY collaboration with GMK fenglisu. Sales details
to come later.
8th April 2022 - GB posted.
Our previous Base, Alt Alphas, and Novelty Kits can be viewed here.
TO DO
Buy GMK fenglisu.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Grundlemere for making the Cangjie legends available to those that want to utilise them.
eg0t1st1k4l#7777 for the beautifully clean renders.
nolsia for the cute novelty designs.
summerqm for the 旺 and 鳳梨酥 novelty designs.
@pheefs_a_n_d for the adorable signature banner and the desk mat designs.
Riley and Xx_SaNaBaNaNa_xX for the super helpful guidance during the entire design process.
Please consider adding the following BBCode to your signature! Thank you for your support!
This set draws inspiration from a pre-pandemic excursion to Taiwan where we were enraptured by arguably its
most widely recognised dessert, the Taiwanese Pineapple Cake (鳳梨酥 fčng lí sū; 王梨酥 ông lâi so).
Fenglisu are delicate little treats with a crumbly pastry exterior that are filled with a sweet pineapple jam.
In the Hokkien dialect, ‘pineapple’ (鳳梨 ông-lâi) is a homophone for the phrase ‘prosperity come’ (旺來 ōng-lâi).
As a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, we wanted to pay homage to this culinary icon in the form of a GMK keycap set.
The GB for GMK fenglisu is now LIVE (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116844.0) and will run on all participating vendors from April 8th to May 9th.
Expected delivery will be Q4 2023.
VENDORS
Super excited to announce that we will be working with the following vendors for GMK fenglisu with
Daily Clack as our lead vendor!
US: Vala Supply
CN/International: KBDfans
OCE: Daily Clack
CA: ApexKeyboards
EU: Candykeys
UK: Proto[Typist]
KR: Swagkeys
SEA: iLumkb
SA: Fancy Customs
Links to sale pages will be updated as vendors go live.
VENDOR PRICING
(https://i.imgur.com/7UMQMIV.png)
We are aware that pricing is a large contributing factor to
whether or not a given GMK set is purchased and that this set does err on the more
expensive side; however, given the recent struggles with sets reaching MOQs,
we’ve had to adjust accordingly to increase our chances of a successful Group Buy.
Note: StacksKB will no longer be offering GMK fenglisu in GB.
KITS
Base Kit - 'Just a pineapple cake'
(https://i.imgur.com/o3OvtY2.jpg)
Note: we have updated our Base Kit, please check our updates section below for more details.
Key unit labels have been included for your convenience.
u - unit
s - stepped
c - convex (spacebar)
scpd - scooped homing
barred - barred homing
Cangjie Sublegend Alphas Kit - 'Back to roots'
(https://i.imgur.com/gFaR9IB.jpg)
Note: we have updated our Alt Alphas Kit, please check our updates section below for more details.
A complete alphanumeric alphas kit with Cangjie Chinese sublegends with the inclusion of an additional tab key.
One base kit and alternate alphanumeric alphas kit therefore provides support for those wishing to fill
two keyboards; however, this means that one keyboard will utilise an alternate modifier layout
(i.e. shorter right shift, split backspace, and Tsangan bottom row).
Novelty Kit - 'Is it snack time?’
(https://i.imgur.com/LO6z9d5.jpg)
Note: we have updated our Novelty Kit, please check our updates section below for more details.
A novelty kit with full macrocolumn and Tsangan support.
Spacebars Kit - ‘Do you have anymore?’
(https://i.imgur.com/7x7OXaz.jpg)
COLOURS
(https://i.imgur.com/a9roDOL.png)
The colour palette we have chosen for GMK fenglisu uses two stock GMK colours (GMK CP and BR1).
The browning of fenglisu is represented by GMK BR1 and provides legibility and contrast when paired with GMK CP.
RAL 1017 Saffron Yellow modifiers signify fenglisu's flakey pastry and is complemented by
RAL 2000 Yellow Orange accents that embodies the caramelised pineapple jam centre.
(https://i.imgur.com/7ORdHab.jpg)
Whilst we have colour matched our renders, variations in colour may differ between monitors.
For ease of comparison, we have therefore included a rendering of other GMK sets.
Note: The colours utilised in this render of GMK Greg have been rearranged and are for demonstration purposes only.
Further note: GMK Ki did not have an accent and have duplicated the modifiers in the render shown.
BOARD RENDERS
TGR Jane V2 by Yuktsi
(https://i.imgur.com/SQBzpjQ.jpg)
Kits shown here include the Base and Novelty Kits in addition to our THOK Design collaboration cap.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
TGR Alice by Yuktsi
(https://i.imgur.com/pg1v6HP.jpg)
Kits shown here include the Base, Novelty, and Spacebar Kits.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
More
(https://i.imgur.com/JhJqH2V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Eyqcko3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Eyqcko3.jpg)
TGR 910 by Yuktsi
(https://i.imgur.com/96TU6ku.jpg)
Kits shown here include Base, Cangjie Sublegend Alt Alphas, and Novelty Kits.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
More
(https://i.imgur.com/EKqD5Z3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/64aIX0C.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/64aIX0C.jpg)
CAKE HHKB Classic by Haytco
(https://i.imgur.com/ujeCO5i.jpg)
Kits Shown here include the Base, Cangjie Sublegend Alt Alphas, and Novelty Kits.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
More
(https://i.imgur.com/FmdiDrj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/42YNmGr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/42YNmGr.jpg)
Foundation by Protozoa
(https://i.imgur.com/8TzWu7g.jpg)
Kits shown here include Base and Novelty Kits in addition to our GMK fenglisu x HIBI Design
Collaboration ‘Pineapple Cake’ Cap.
Rendered by eg0t1st1k4l#7777.
More
(https://i.imgur.com/hBmPMcN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wZ0JES6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wZ0JES6.jpg)
More coming soon.
DESKMATS
'You Fill My Tart Up' Deskmat.
(https://i.imgur.com/MEq5xpn.png)
'Prosperity and Serenity' Deskmat.
(https://i.imgur.com/0tNGW1m.png)
'Pineapple Dreams' Deskmat.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ynv2hHL.png)
COLLABORATIONS
HIBI
(https://i.imgur.com/duDZq71.png)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/dKnbR7h.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/6l3yFMg.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/6l3yFMg.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/T1Np38Q.png)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/RAKZ98n.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/dVkzqZo.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/dVkzqZo.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/GfWBgZp.png)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/mfVxWtc.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/KLWxLOT.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/KLWxLOT.png)
THOK Design
(https://i.imgur.com/cqBDvO5.png)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/MTyk6MQ.png)
lpcables (https://www.instagram.com/lpcables/)
(https://i.imgur.com/YHV6ZJX.jpg)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/ogFAmDV.jpg)
50 total units will be available for purchase with fulfilment to begin immediately post-GB.
Cable specifications:
- Device Side (Keyboard): 160mm length
- Host Side: 1.2M
- Paracord: Light Yellow
- Techflex: White
- Heat-shrink Colour: Orange
- Connector: Femo Cerakoted with special colour.
- USB-C to USB-A
Link to purchase (https://form.jotform.com/220877098545064)
Taurus Trades (https://www.instagram.com/taurus_trades/?hl=en)
(https://i.imgur.com/Rx9goQc.jpg)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/cXRGBph.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5Ujnjkv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7uJPxzn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5Ujnjkv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7uJPxzn.jpg)
Specific sales details to be announced at a later date.
The Fenglisu Teapot is an artisan keycap made in collaboration with GMK fenglisu. The
keycap consists of the teapot and a removable lid to see all the yummy tea goodness
inside! It's made for cherry mx stems and casted with 100% resin.
GEEKKEEY (https://www.instagram.com/geekkeey/?hl=en)
(https://i.imgur.com/XZzDvsr.jpg)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/WBcaJ4f.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x31rce7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x31rce7.jpg)
Specific sales details to be announced at a later date.
The following collaborations with GMK fenglisu will be coming soon:
MOZI (https://www.instagram.com/mozicaps/)
Coconut Keycaps (https://www.instagram.com/coconut.keycaps/?hl=en)
Miroticaps (https://www.instagram.com/miroticaps/?hl=en)
Cantoclicks (https://www.instagram.com/cantoclicks/?hl=en)
Asian Joy Co. (https://www.instagram.com/asianjoyco/?hl=en)
UPDATES
17th August 2021 - IC posted.
20th August 2021 - International vendors announced.
24th August 2021 - US and Indian vendor announced.
28th August 2021 - Group buy date set with a definitive GB date to be confirmed at a later date.
3rd September 2021 - Updated base and alt alphas kit. Given the strength of the ties between
Taiwanese culture and fenglisu, we have decided to change our base kit from the inclusion of
Cangjie sublegends to Zhuyin sublegends; additively, due to the large number of people that
indicated an affinity towards Cangjie sublegends, we have also decided to also change our
Alt Alphas kit from Cangjie monolegends to Cangjie sublengends.
24th September 2021 - Updated novelty kit. After some discussion, we felt that the
connection between this set and Taiwanese culture could be further extended into the Novelty
Kit. As such, we have now included a new R1 1u novelty, the national flower of Taiwan, the
Plum Blossom. Further to this point, we have also included a new R4 1.25u novelty picturing a
fenglisu that has been bitten into.
28th September 2021 - Updated IC post with some board renders.
1st October 2021 - Announcement of the first GMK fenglisu collaboration with Thok Design.
3rd October 2021 - Announcement of more GMK fenglisu collaborations.
12th October 2021 - Updated IC post with some more board renders and the
announcement of additional collaborations.
12th October 2021 Rectified some legend inconsistencies in Base and Alt Alphas Kit. Also
included additional 'scooped' labelling for the Base Kit.
8th January 2022 - Announcement of 3 HIBI x GMK fenglisu collaboration caps.
12th January 2022 - Updated IC post with TGR Jane V2 and Haytco Blockerless renders.
18th January 2022 - Updated Base Kit to include R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn (Keys that are
commonly utilised in a 65% layout) and Foundation FRL TKL by Protozoa board renders.
19th January 2022 - Posted updated Novelty Kit that includes 2x R4 Plum Blossoms for full
macro column and Tsangan support.
31st January 2022 - Posted deskmat designs.
5th February 2022 - Updated with selected deskmat designs and the announcement of an
additional and that GB pricing is coming soon!
5th March 2022 - Announcement of GB dates, giveaway, and pricing.
11th March 2022 - Removal of StacksKB as a vendor due to low regional interest.
13th March 2022 - Announcement of custom cable collaboration with lpcables.
23rd March 2022 - Announcement of Asian Joy Co. as a collaboration with GMK fenglisu.
More details to come later.
31st March 2022 - Announcement of Taurus Trades as a collaboration with GMK fenglisu. Sales details to come later.
7th April 2022 - Reveal of the GEEKKEEY collaboration with GMK fenglisu. Sales details
to come later.
8th April 2022 - GB posted.
Our previous Base, Alt Alphas, and Novelty Kits can be viewed here.
More
(https://i.imgur.com/SP5DpfL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qZFOj0T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jZu68Tf.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/qZFOj0T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jZu68Tf.png)
TO DO
Buy GMK fenglisu.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Grundlemere for making the Cangjie legends available to those that want to utilise them.
eg0t1st1k4l#7777 for the beautifully clean renders.
nolsia for the cute novelty designs.
summerqm for the 旺 and 鳳梨酥 novelty designs.
@pheefs_a_n_d for the adorable signature banner and the desk mat designs.
Riley and Xx_SaNaBaNaNa_xX for the super helpful guidance during the entire design process.
Please consider adding the following BBCode to your signature! Thank you for your support!
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Post by: DuellM on Tue, 17 August 2021, 08:17:29
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Post by: Demagine on Tue, 17 August 2021, 08:20:03
Post by: Fredington on Tue, 17 August 2021, 08:45:28
Post by: shawnlin on Tue, 17 August 2021, 09:00:29
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 17 August 2021, 09:08:03
I personally really wish that the base could go with mono alpha.
Please take the time to fill out the above IC form if you haven't already - with enough interest, it is definitely possible to run a base set with mono alphas!
Post by: sup3r170va on Tue, 17 August 2021, 09:08:28
Post by: sup3r170va on Tue, 17 August 2021, 09:09:12
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 17 August 2021, 09:15:08
Thinking further, since this drew inspiration from Taiwan, would Zhuyin be more suitable than Cangjie?
This was a consideration that we were contemplating - we have specifically included this question in our IC Google form. Please take the time to fill that out!
Post by: derEineTyp on Tue, 17 August 2021, 09:27:30
Post by: Bub on Tue, 17 August 2021, 09:42:56
my only critique is that unless priced at very high MOQ this kit will probably be $140ish USD. i think you should consider slimming down some, as that price is too steep for some customers
Post by: sup3r170va on Tue, 17 August 2021, 10:11:50
Thinking further, since this drew inspiration from Taiwan, would Zhuyin be more suitable than Cangjie?
This was a consideration that we were contemplating - we have specifically included this question in our IC Google form. Please take the time to fill that out!
Filled the Google form. good luck :)
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 17 August 2021, 10:14:06
well done IC. i like the colors, kit renders, and general presentation. looking forward to board renders.
my only critique is that unless priced at very high MOQ this kit will probably be $140ish USD. i think you should consider slimming down some, as that price is too steep for some customers
The potential cost of the base kit is definitely something that we are taking into consideration - please feel free to convey your thoughts into the IC form as well!
Post by: TheBlackHammer on Tue, 17 August 2021, 10:21:53
Post by: summerqm on Tue, 17 August 2021, 10:24:03
GLWIC :D
Post by: IMZO on Tue, 17 August 2021, 10:31:42
Post by: hali on Tue, 17 August 2021, 11:04:35
Post by: hayt on Tue, 17 August 2021, 11:06:42
Post by: eg0t1st1k4l on Tue, 17 August 2021, 11:38:13
Post by: andromache on Tue, 17 August 2021, 11:39:20
Post by: konstantin on Tue, 17 August 2021, 12:29:20
Post by: nvh2092 on Tue, 17 August 2021, 13:10:22
I suggest swapping out the 2u Shift in base for R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn keys. Buyers will get more mileage out of the latter keys, since 65% is such a popular layout.Second, also I suggest replacing text novelties with the same design as the rest or just removing them completely. Non-text novelties are better for sales imo.
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 17 August 2021, 13:34:26
Post by: shawnlin on Tue, 17 August 2021, 13:38:20
I suggest swapping out the 2u Shift in base for R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn keys. Buyers will get more mileage out of the latter keys, since 65% is such a popular layout.Second, also I suggest replacing text novelties with the same design as the rest or just removing them completely. Non-text novelties are better for sales imo.
I think the text novelties are indeed good and I dig it a lot. Especially "旺" is pun as it conveys the meaning for both booming and pineapple.
Post by: adi on Tue, 17 August 2021, 14:18:09
Post by: Finduwu on Tue, 17 August 2021, 21:30:15
Post by: mTopy on Tue, 17 August 2021, 23:02:12
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Tue, 17 August 2021, 23:16:59
Also +1 on konstantin's advice on adding R3 R4 PgUp and PgDn. You have to prune out some of the keys to make it cheaper/more accessible.
Post by: surplusofchairs on Tue, 17 August 2021, 23:43:36
Post by: Ustinj on Wed, 18 August 2021, 00:00:11
Post by: dandruff on Wed, 18 August 2021, 00:14:39
Post by: proskit on Wed, 18 August 2021, 02:19:49
Post by: YXXX on Wed, 18 August 2021, 06:47:44
I suggest swapping out the 2u Shift in base for R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn keys. Buyers will get more mileage out of the latter keys, since 65% is such a popular layout.Second, also I suggest replacing text novelties with the same design as the rest or just removing them completely. Non-text novelties are better for sales imo.
Thought I’d touch on both of these points together - we are toying with the idea of modifying the base kit (i.e. removing numberpad, inclusion of R3 PgUp/R4 PgDn, including bars, etc.). This may help with bringing down the overall cost of the base kit too. We will post an update when ready.
Regarding novelties, we are working on a graphic accented enter key that may replace the mod coloured text novelty. We will have an update for this very soon.
i like the theme. you should put the cute food from the signature banner on some nov keys. or deskmats :p
Stay tuned for deskmats is all I’ll say at the moment… hehe
Post by: ad4m on Wed, 18 August 2021, 09:32:34
GLWIC :thumb:
Post by: Mr Chrome on Wed, 18 August 2021, 15:16:03
Post by: pool on Wed, 18 August 2021, 18:22:19
Post by: minicap on Wed, 18 August 2021, 22:49:47
Looking forwards to the deskmat designs (i hope the little characters from the banner make an appearance!)
Post by: YXXX on Thu, 19 August 2021, 01:25:34
crazy beast. love it
Nowhere near as crazy as your Cloudline :eek:
Post by: HappyB0T on Thu, 19 August 2021, 01:47:16
At your nearest convenience could you please whip up some renders of your set on some keyboards?
The images in your form are somewhat tiny - so when choosing an option It is hard to see what I'm choosing.
Fun IC - Wish you the best of luck!
Post by: shansoft on Thu, 19 August 2021, 02:16:43
Post by: NotYellow on Thu, 19 August 2021, 04:06:37
Post by: sarmsli on Fri, 20 August 2021, 05:58:36
Post by: YXXX on Fri, 20 August 2021, 09:04:29
We are also expecting to post a number of updates sometime next week, so stay tuned for those.
Post by: msrulz4 on Sat, 21 August 2021, 11:25:53
Post by: YXXX on Mon, 23 August 2021, 09:39:38
Post by: Jr.Mars on Mon, 23 August 2021, 09:44:27
Post by: MOO·OON on Mon, 23 August 2021, 21:32:44
Post by: DuellM on Mon, 23 August 2021, 21:56:44
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 24 August 2021, 00:11:48
Post by: chowder266 on Tue, 24 August 2021, 05:34:36
Thinking further, since this drew inspiration from Taiwan, would Zhuyin be more suitable than Cangjie?
Completely agree with you man, gotta represent taiwan all the way!
Post by: chowder266 on Tue, 24 August 2021, 05:38:47
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 24 August 2021, 19:37:30
Thinking further, since this drew inspiration from Taiwan, would Zhuyin be more suitable than Cangjie?
Completely agree with you man, gotta represent taiwan all the way!
We are in the process of making changes to our kitting - will update very soon.
btw discord link seemed to be broken
Thanks for letting us know, it should be working now
Post by: Friendship on Wed, 25 August 2021, 07:48:40
Thinking further, since this drew inspiration from Taiwan, would Zhuyin be more suitable than Cangjie?
Completely agree with you man, gotta represent taiwan all the way!
I also support the idea of Zhuyin!
Post by: YXXX on Sat, 28 August 2021, 09:30:44
If you'd like to stay update with our progress, feel free to join our Discord server (https://discord.gg/cTX3KTSj) or follow us on IG @mksensa (https://www.instagram.com/mksensa/).
Post by: hark on Sat, 28 August 2021, 10:12:33
Post by: Jonoz0r on Wed, 01 September 2021, 07:24:35
on that note ... any clue when board renders are going to be out?
Post by: YXXX on Thu, 02 September 2021, 02:01:19
really digging the colour scheme - would look good as on an e-white board!
on that note ... any clue when board renders are going to be out?
We should be expecting them to come in very soon! :thumb:
Post by: nvh2092 on Thu, 02 September 2021, 11:40:57
Post by: YXXX on Sat, 04 September 2021, 08:26:16
Can you consider an accent novelty for iso enter? :D
At this stage we haven't, but if we get enough interest in our IC responses, then that's something we can definitely consider! :thumb:
Post by: YXXX on Sat, 04 September 2021, 21:18:13
In light of this change, we have also changed the alt alphas kit from Cangjie monolegends to Cangjie sublegends - we received a large amount of support for the retention of Cangjie sublegends.
Post by: sup3r170va on Sat, 04 September 2021, 22:46:11
Update - Due to the strength in connection between fenglisu and Taiwanese heritage and culture, we have made the decision (also based in part with the Google IC form responses) to change our base kitting from the inclusion of Cangjie sublegends to Zhuyin sublegends.
In light of this change, we have also changed the alt alphas kit from Cangjie monolegends to Cangjie sublegends - we received a large amount of support for the retention of Cangjie sublegends.
thanks for taking in this feedback. This is a must-buy for me. Looking forward to the GB :)
Post by: jjolddahgoo on Sat, 18 September 2021, 14:06:26
Post by: YXXX on Fri, 24 September 2021, 08:46:37
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 28 September 2021, 07:50:02
(https://i.imgur.com/g5OwTOg.jpg)
Stay tuned as there is more to come very soon.
As a side note, we have finalised the artisan makers (yes, plural) that we will be collaborating with for GMK fenglisu and will be announcing those in due course.
Post by: STUDIOBLB on Wed, 29 September 2021, 13:14:26
Post by: YXXX on Fri, 01 October 2021, 08:00:00
Post by: strwbryfruitcake on Fri, 01 October 2021, 11:15:41
Post by: YXXX on Fri, 01 October 2021, 20:51:23
We are so excited for this set! The theme is absolutely sublime :thumb:
Very cool.. Proud to rep my heritage! Taiwan #1 Will be picking this up in support. Good luck!!!
Thank you both for such nice words, hoping that this set will meet your expectations! :thumb:
Post by: oestrogen8r on Mon, 04 October 2021, 04:53:16
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 12 October 2021, 06:44:40
Can't contain my excitement for this set. My best friend is Taiwanese and we'd been talking about the possibility of me building her a keyboard for her next birthday since she and her girlfriend are finally getting a good gaming setup next year. I'm having a hard time thinking of a keyboard worthy enough to put these keycaps on!
Glad you like it so much! In my eyes, all boards are worthy enough to put these keycaps on!
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 12 October 2021, 06:48:05
(https://i.imgur.com/96TU6ku.jpg)
In addition to this, we're also super happy to announce that the following artisan makers will be running alongside GMK fenglisu with a collaboration of their own!
MOZI (https://www.instagram.com/mozicaps/)
Coconut Keycaps (https://www.instagram.com/coconut.keycaps/?hl=en)
Miroticaps (https://www.instagram.com/miroticaps/?hl=en)
Cantoclicks (https://www.instagram.com/cantoclicks/?hl=en)
Stay tuned, as we have a couple more to announce in the near future too! :p
Post by: vishydesigns on Wed, 13 October 2021, 21:32:42
Post by: YXXX on Mon, 18 October 2021, 04:13:03
looks awesome! renders look dope, and so does the artisan! great work
Thank you! I can't take credit for the renders but they do look fantastic ;D
Side Note: Some of the legends in our Base and Alt Alphas Kit had some inconsistencies - we've since rectified those for our eagle-eyed observers.
Post by: DuellM on Fri, 05 November 2021, 18:29:37
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Post by: YXXX on Mon, 15 November 2021, 07:32:44
Any chance for a Latin alpha kit?
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We did consider this initially, however given the cultural ties, we felt that the inclusion of Cangjie sublegends in the Alt Alpha Kit was appropriate.
That being said, if you, or anyone else for that matter, feel strongly about the inclusion of Latin Alphas specifically, please either let them known in the Google IC form or let me know directly in Discord (https://discord.gg/wcsE53akhS)
Post by: jorson on Sat, 20 November 2021, 03:24:22
Post by: YXXX on Fri, 07 January 2022, 18:20:50
Regarding materials and finishes:
R1 Pineapple Cake - Anodised aluminium with dual enamel fill
R1 Plum Blossom - Brass with gold PVD and enamel fill
R3 鳳梨酥 - Anodised aluminium with enamel fill
Post by: YXXX on Wed, 12 January 2022, 00:36:20
We have some new board renders for everyone to take a peek at! The classic TGR Jane V2 has been rendered with our THOK Design collaboration cap as well as the Haytco Cake Blockerless in a special orange polycarbonate ;D
Please consider joining our Discord (https://discord.gg/wcsE53akhS) server, as that is where we post all of our updates first!
Post by: konstantin on Wed, 12 January 2022, 02:43:21
It would be a real shame if this went into GB without those keys, especially since there are less common and less essential keys (such as R2 Esc, 2u Shift) which are included.
Post by: hayt on Wed, 12 January 2022, 07:21:21
Post by: ABABA on Fri, 14 January 2022, 11:44:59
Post by: vishydesigns on Fri, 14 January 2022, 18:07:06
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 18 January 2022, 04:50:28
This set has a lot going for it. I would once again like to ask you to consider the inclusion of R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn in the base kit for proper 65% support (https://i.imgur.com/tKSXZLN.png), like myself and a few others have asked for in this thread. :)
It would be a real shame if this went into GB without those keys, especially since there are less common and less essential keys (such as R2 Esc, 2u Shift) which are included.
The lack of inclusion of R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn was an oversight by me - we've modified the Base Kit to include those keys now :thumb:
Post by: YXXX on Tue, 18 January 2022, 04:53:52
This time featuring the Foundation FRL TKL by Protozoa Studios with the Replicant (Amber - ULTEM 1000) w/ Black Badge SE Top with some extra added spice with our GMK fenglisu x Hibi.mx Pineapple Cake caps :eek: :eek: :eek:
Post by: konstantin on Tue, 18 January 2022, 18:02:25
The lack of inclusion of R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn was an oversight by me - we've modified the Base Kit to include those keys now :thumb:
Great news, thanks :thumb:
Post by: YXXX on Wed, 19 January 2022, 06:45:07
A slight modification to the Novelty Kit has been made to include 2x R4 Plum Blossoms. The inclusion of which now caters to full macro column support; at the same time, this also caters towards those wishing to use these Plum Blossoms in a Tsangan layout.
Post by: YXXX on Mon, 31 January 2022, 05:19:42
We have desk mat designs! But we're stuck on which stitching combination to use on our 3 desk mat designs, which is why we're asking for your help.
Options include cream, orange, and print-to-edge stitching options (Granted, the finalised desk mat stitch will have to be aligned with what the manufacturer can produce).
Please let us know which is your favourite in our Desk Mat IC Form (https://forms.gle/jKedY148JWSKJzV17) or Discord Server (https://discord.gg/wcsE53akhS)!
Post by: YXXX on Sat, 05 February 2022, 05:55:57
Deskmat 1.
(https://i.imgur.com/MEq5xpn.png)
Deskmat 2.
(https://i.imgur.com/0tNGW1m.png)
Deskmat 3.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ynv2hHL.png)
We're also ecstatic to announce we also have a new collaboration on the way with GEEKKEEY!
In addition to that, GB pricing is coming very very soon - We've received quotes from GMK and the involved vendors are working on a finalised GB price.
Post by: teddo on Sat, 05 February 2022, 10:54:46
Post by: CraftonosKeyboards on Sat, 05 February 2022, 17:58:24
Post by: YXXX on Sat, 05 March 2022, 06:50:12
Post by: sup3r170va on Sat, 05 March 2022, 19:47:21
We are super ecstatic to announce that GMK fenglisu (鳳梨酥) will be going into Group Buy from the 8th of April to the 9th of May! To celebrate this, we will be running a giveaway in our Discord server (https://discord.gg/wcsE53akhS) with details above in the main post.
I really like this set and I wish it would succeed. I’ll buy it regardless, but I’m not sure about others. The current pricing is on the expensive side. If u can bring it down to $135 like many other sets, the chances of success will be better. My 2c.
Post by: YXXX on Wed, 09 March 2022, 07:06:36
We are super ecstatic to announce that GMK fenglisu (鳳梨酥) will be going into Group Buy from the 8th of April to the 9th of May! To celebrate this, we will be running a giveaway in our Discord server (https://discord.gg/wcsE53akhS) with details above in the main post.
I really like this set and I wish it would succeed. I’ll buy it regardless, but I’m not sure about others. The current pricing is on the expensive side. If u can bring it down to $135 like many other sets, the chances of success will be better. My 2c.
I agree, this set is definitely on the more expensive side but given that a lot of recent GMK sets have had troubles hitting MOQ, we felt it was in the set's best interest to lower it. Granted, that means the set is more expensive than I had originally hoped for but we have worked with the vendors to lower it as much as we can so that it is priced more fairly.
Post by: YXXX on Fri, 11 March 2022, 04:01:33
Those from their region wanting to join this GB will have to purchase from another participating vendor.
Post by: bigtunhakuna on Sat, 12 March 2022, 02:58:38
Post by: YXXX on Sun, 13 March 2022, 18:59:39
lpcables is an Australian maker of artisan cables with quality that I can personally vouch for. Support local!
As noted above, we will only have 50 total units available for purchase during GMK fenglisu's GB with fulfilment to begin immediately post GB.
Cable specifications:
- Device Side (Keyboard): 160mm length
- Host Side: 1.2M
- Paracord: Light Yellow
- Techflex: White
- Heat-shrink Colour: Orange
- Connector: Femo Cerakoted with special colour.
- USB-C to USB-A
Post by: YXXX on Wed, 23 March 2022, 05:10:52
As always, please consider joining and following our own Discord server (https://discord.gg/wcsE53akhS) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mksensa/)and for all project updates and to join the BASE + NOVELTY Kit giveaway! ;D
Post by: YXXX on Wed, 30 March 2022, 23:21:03
But that also means that there is just over one more week until the GB begins! :eek:
Post by: YXXX on Thu, 31 March 2022, 17:47:53
The Fenglisu Teapot is an artisan keycap made in collaboration with GMK fenglisu. The keycap consists of the teapot and a removable lid to see all the yummy tea goodness inside! It's made for cherry mx stems and casted with 100% resin.
Post by: YXXX on Thu, 07 April 2022, 08:09:11
With one more day until the GB, we are super happy to share with you all a GMK fenglisu x GEEKKEEY Collaboration cap!
Specific sales details will be announced through GEEKKEEY's channels and our own.
Post by: YXXX on Thu, 07 April 2022, 19:28:01
We will be updating purchase links as vendors go live!!!
Post by: MadFlays on Fri, 08 April 2022, 18:39:10
Post by: YXXX on Sun, 10 April 2022, 02:03:32
Looking yummy, I was wondering if you could also post the colours used for the deskmats?
There were many colours used - but here are some images of what the samples (https://imgur.com/gallery/m5Vphbn) look like under white light
Post by: YXXX on Wed, 13 April 2022, 20:18:38
This thread will now be locked.