[IC] GMK Eclipse

[T0mb3ry]

Hello geekhackers,

as i mentioned in previous ICs of mine i will rerun Eclipse one day. So here it is. GMK Eclipse will drop in the near future on Massdrop. The colors didn't changed and are still the same as in the first IC. The colors are: light blue from GMK Yuri, a mid blue custom color close to RAL 5000 and of course the standard GMK color N9 which is really nice dark gray in my opinion. I still have to match the mid blue like i envisioned it.

Base kit

Numpad

40 Percent

Accents & Novelties

Spacebars


Renders by Oblotzky










So if you are interested in GMK Eclipse and you have some constructive feedback then please reply below. Thanks

[appaboy]

Would be a great price for that nice colourway! I'm interested

[txclack]

Can't wait! Went in on the first GB and was disappointed that it never made MOQ.  Hopefully being on MD will give it the necessary exposure.

Great stuff as always t0m!

[avid]

Can we have ISO (just 4 keys). What´s the struggle with ISO? Are you talking about norde sets (which i use, but theyre always overpriced so dont even like norde kits).
Im sure if you made separate kits for stuff like 1.5u super, meta or 2u 0, they would struggle.

[xondat]

Can we have ISO (just 4 keys).

If you feel the need to trim fat, just remove stuff like 1.5u super, meta or 2u 0.

He already trimmed the fat and removed ISO

[SolidCactus]

I was in on the first go round and will go again! Let's hope this one comes off this time!

[dallman5]

Definitely interested, especially if you can hit that price point 

[kolyz]

Beautiful looking set, I'm very interested! How different are the colors from Space Cadet?

[keebweeb]

Glad to see this set make a comeback, I was sad when it didn't make it the first time. A shame the accent/novelty keys proposed the first time around don't seem to be returning though, they were one of the best parts of the set.

[megaforce]

giga brane play

no iso

all hail our gmk overlords

[chuckdee]

And here I was thinking I was just about done with keysets...

[T0mb3ry]

Can we have ISO (just 4 keys). What´s the struggle with ISO? Are you talking about norde sets (which i use, but theyre always overpriced so dont even like norde kits).
Im sure if you made separate kits for stuff like 1.5u super, meta or 2u 0, they would struggle.

I am sorry but this not what i want to do. I would add ISO only to flashy/popular keysets like Carbon but in this one i want lowest price as possible.

Glad to see this set make a comeback, I was sad when it didn't make it the first time. A shame the accent/novelty keys proposed the first time around don't seem to be returning though, they were one of the best parts of the set.

There will be an extra kit with accent keys, smaller spacebars and the moon novelty.

Beautiful looking set, I'm very interested! How different are the colors from Space Cadet?

Space Cadet has a gorgeous blue color. Eclipse has an mid tone off blue color. Its little bit 'milky' i would say and has very small purple tonality. Just look up for RAL 5000 color. 

[thearctican]

Can we have ISO (just 4 keys). What´s the struggle with ISO? Are you talking about norde sets (which i use, but theyre always overpriced so dont even like norde kits).
Im sure if you made separate kits for stuff like 1.5u super, meta or 2u 0, they would struggle.

I am sorry but this not what i want to do. I would add ISO only to flashy/popular keysets like Carbon but in this one i want lowest price as possible.

Glad to see this set make a comeback, I was sad when it didn't make it the first time. A shame the accent/novelty keys proposed the first time around don't seem to be returning though, they were one of the best parts of the set.

There will be an extra kit with accent keys, smaller spacebars and the moon novelty.

Beautiful looking set, I'm very interested! How different are the colors from Space Cadet?

Space Cadet has a gorgeous blue color. Eclipse has an mid tone off blue color. Its little bit 'milky' i would say and has very small purple tonality. Just look up for RAL 5000 color.

This looks like it would be a great kit on its own, or paired with the GMK White on Black kit. Grey alphas and black mods for me!
But this is awesome and I'll likely buy it. Count me interested.

[kolyz]

Beautiful looking set, I'm very interested! How different are the colors from Space Cadet?

Space Cadet has a gorgeous blue color. Eclipse has an mid tone off blue color. Its little bit 'milky' i would say and has very small purple tonality. Just look up for RAL 5000 color.

Nice, I actually really like this shade of blue!

[bthezebra]

Wow I am so happy this is back wanted R1 to be a reality.

[.]

Can we have ISO (just 4 keys).

If you feel the need to trim fat, just remove stuff like 1.5u super, meta or 2u 0.

He already trimmed the fat and removed ISO

Your profile picture just sums it up for almost every European in this community.

[Puddsy]

Still love this colorway but now I don't have a board to match it :<

You might get me to buy another board and i don't like it

add second B for alice and i am totally sold

zambumon's 40s kit is genius

[oldcat]

all in

[befbef]

Yeah, was waiting for a comeback too!

i am focusing this time on the affordability. Say i am going to include only necessary keys

Why not drop the numpad? How much would this lower the price?

[Zambumon]

Yeah, was waiting for a comeback too!

i am focusing this time on the affordability. Say i am going to include only necessary keys

Why not drop the numpad? How much would this lower the price?

Refer to GMK Jamón.

[befbef]

Yeah, was waiting for a comeback too!

i am focusing this time on the affordability. Say i am going to include only necessary keys

Why not drop the numpad? How much would this lower the price?

Refer to GMK Jamón.

How much was the difference? 130 - > 115?

[Marutks]

A shame the accent/novelty keys proposed the first time around don't seem to be returning though, they were one of the best parts of the set.

+1     I hope novelty keys will be back!

[depletedvespene]

I was interested until I saw "no ISO". That was that.


It doesn't even have to be "UK ISO" or whatever. Four keys is all that's needed to do ISO support. 

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I was interested until I saw "no ISO". That was that.


It doesn't even have to be "UK ISO" or whatever. Four keys is all that's needed to do ISO support. 

Yeah it's just silly at this point

[Kyndylan]

I was interested until I saw "no ISO". That was that.


It doesn't even have to be "UK ISO" or whatever. Four keys is all that's needed to do ISO support. 

Yes, I got all excited for a minute, only for my dreams to be dashed.

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Thus i am not including any ISO keys, because they always do struggle in very popular sets and in this one they don't have a slight chance to become reality.

Add the keys to the base kit and this problem is solved.

[OtherAndrew]

I was interested until I saw "no ISO". That was that.


It doesn't even have to be "UK ISO" or whatever. Four keys is all that's needed to do ISO support. 

nice meme

[vicissitude]

Will there be novelty kit?

[The_judge_168]

Glad to see this set being run again, kit looks good!

[nu_types]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes

Edit: Any chance we can bring back the Yuri blue accents? Those were the icing on the cake.

Edit 2: oh wait, I see that you'll be adding more renders with accents and such soon. Sorry I saw this and got overwhelmed with excitment... You know I've been waiting for this

[MikeTheTiger]

Looking at Jamón’s numbers so far shows how many people are interested in having the numpad kit attached to the base kit and also that a 40’s kit can hit MoQ. So my suggestion would be to make the numpad separate to help lower price and to offer a Jamón type 40s kit.

[Macmutant]

Looking at Jamón’s numbers so far shows how many people are interested in having the numpad kit attached to the base kit and also that a 40’s kit can hit MoQ. So my suggestion would be to make the numpad separate to help lower price and to offer a Jamón type 40s kit.

I second the call for a 40% kit. There are at least four 40% boards currently in GB, all needing to be covered by a beautiful keyset like this.

[appaboy]

Yeah, was waiting for a comeback too!

i am focusing this time on the affordability. Say i am going to include only necessary keys

Why not drop the numpad? How much would this lower the price?

Refer to GMK Jamón.

I'd be in for dropping the numpad for iso

[Puddsy]

Yeah, was waiting for a comeback too!

i am focusing this time on the affordability. Say i am going to include only necessary keys

Why not drop the numpad? How much would this lower the price?

Refer to GMK Jamón.

I'd be in for dropping the numpad for iso

i think a lot more people would be in for the numpad than would be in for ISO

refer to GMK jamon's sales data

[MikeTheTiger]

ISO is nowhere near MoQ on Jamón.

[CrazyNun]

A lovely set, possibly interested.  Just curious, i'm in the UK and previous Massdrop buys have incurred the typically exorbitant import fee (about a 3rd of the cost of the item), BUT i see that you are in Germany.  Will you be shipping these from there or from Massdrop HQ in U.S?  Kind of a deciding factor me at least.  Thanks

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ISO is nowhere near MoQ on Jamón.

Do you understand why Europeans don't want to buy stuff from massdrop? We have to pay 21%+13 euros here in The Netherlands for everything coming from outside of the EU. I believe it's 19%+6 euros in Germany. If something goes wrong, which kind of happens often with massdrop, they declare the full amount of the keyset on the package when they send a replacement so we can pay the tax on the entire order again. So a set really has to be worth it for us to get it from massdrop, otherwise we'll just wait until it hits mechmarket.

[PotatoTM]

I joined this the first time it ran and was really sad to see it not reach MOQ, going with massdrop will certainly make it easier to reach but also guarantees extra fees for me (duties, shipping, etc.). Because of that I can't guarantee my participation atm. The 'purple' accent keys really made this set for me the first time I saw it, I'd like to see them make a return here!

[wholypantalones]

Yarp, ditch the super keys and stick some code keys in there instead. Imo, super belongs on SA and DSA sets, idkw..

[LightningXI]

Glad to see this set back. Interested again. But no ISO is only going to cause conflict.... Not that I use the layout, but isn't that losing customers to some extent?

[Xynerorias]

Inb4 Space Cadet v2

Looks cool tho. Don't know if I'm in because it's personally not my style but we'll see after some renders.

[nu_types]

Inb4 Space Cadet v2

Looks cool tho. Don't know if I'm in because it's personally not my style but we'll see after some renders.

The initial GB attempt was way before GMK Space Cadet. Also, the colors aren't even close to the same.

[mimalik]

Love all the blue sets coming up lately. There can never be enough blue and orange.

[badchad]

I like it. I hope the legends come out as bright as they do in the pics


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[T0mb3ry]

Update

Big props to Zambumon! I just snagged his kit setup for 40% and separated the numpad from base kit Wonder how it plays out.

Base kit
- removed numpad
- added light blue accents
- added iso keys

Numpad
- introduction of separate numpad kit

40 Percent
- introducition of 40 Percent kit

Occents & Novelties
- introduction of Occents & Novelties

Spacebars
- introduction of Spacebar kit

[kolyz]

Update

Very cool! Good to see the novelties kit and the added light blue accents to the base kit.

[dallman5]

R1 Del-End-PgDn seem to belong in the numpad kid as opposed to the base kit seeing as those are typically only used with 1800 layouts which naturally require a numpad. I didn’t follow the Jamón IC/GB so maybe they have a reason for including them, but to me they don’t seem to have a place in a base kit that’s designed for TKL and smaller only.

Edit: Digging the accents and novelties!

[T0mb3ry]

R1 Del-End-PgDn seem to belong in the numpad kid as opposed to the base kit seeing as those are typically only used with 1800 layouts which naturally require a numpad. I didn’t follow the Jamón IC/GB so maybe they have a reason for including them, but to me they don’t seem to have a place in a base kit that’s designed for TKL and smaller only.

Edit: Digging the accents and novelties!

Well yes you are right actually. I will look into it.

[mimalik]

Love the new updates, any possibility of all orange mod kit to cover for TKL and Numpad? Even if the price is high for small MOQ (say 50), I will pay, I am sure there are atleast 50 of orangephiles in community.
I ordered Beezarre kit in Carbon R2, would love to complete an all orange set.

[Zambumon]

R1 Del-End-PgDn seem to belong in the numpad kid as opposed to the base kit seeing as those are typically only used with 1800 layouts which naturally require a numpad. I didn’t follow the Jamón IC/GB so maybe they have a reason for including them, but to me they don’t seem to have a place in a base kit that’s designed for TKL and smaller only.

Edit: Digging the accents and novelties!

75%

[rondg]

R1 Del-End-PgDn seem to belong in the numpad kid as opposed to the base kit seeing as those are typically only used with 1800 layouts which naturally require a numpad. I didn’t follow the Jamón IC/GB so maybe they have a reason for including them, but to me they don’t seem to have a place in a base kit that’s designed for TKL and smaller only.

Edit: Digging the accents and novelties!

75%

As a 75% user, yes.

[Zambumon]

R1 Del-End-PgDn seem to belong in the numpad kid as opposed to the base kit seeing as those are typically only used with 1800 layouts which naturally require a numpad. I didn’t follow the Jamón IC/GB so maybe they have a reason for including them, but to me they don’t seem to have a place in a base kit that’s designed for TKL and smaller only.

Edit: Digging the accents and novelties!

75%

As a 75% user, yes.

nice

[T0mb3ry]

R1 Del-End-PgDn seem to belong in the numpad kid as opposed to the base kit seeing as those are typically only used with 1800 layouts which naturally require a numpad. I didn’t follow the Jamón IC/GB so maybe they have a reason for including them, but to me they don’t seem to have a place in a base kit that’s designed for TKL and smaller only.

Edit: Digging the accents and novelties!

75%

As a 75% user, yes.

Oh well true. I do have two 75% boards but i am using standard print,lock pause combo. Anyway i'll keep those keys in the base set.

[Zambumon]

R1 Del-End-PgDn seem to belong in the numpad kid as opposed to the base kit seeing as those are typically only used with 1800 layouts which naturally require a numpad. I didn’t follow the Jamón IC/GB so maybe they have a reason for including them, but to me they don’t seem to have a place in a base kit that’s designed for TKL and smaller only.

Edit: Digging the accents and novelties!

75%

As a 75% user, yes.

Oh well true. I do have two 75% boards but i am using standard print,lock pause combo. Anyway i'll keep those keys in the base set.

good.

[spkmic]

Need purple accents. I think it would be very good.

[vicissitude]

May we have some 1.5u novelties?
They go well with the 80% wkl kustoms.

[xondat]

May we have some 1.5u novelties?
They go well with the 80% wkl kustoms.

I thought that was strange at first, but realized T0mb3ry just mislabeled them as they're 1.5u already.

[OracleKev]

R1 Del-End-PgDn seem to belong in the numpad kid as opposed to the base kit seeing as those are typically only used with 1800 layouts which naturally require a numpad. I didn’t follow the Jamón IC/GB so maybe they have a reason for including them, but to me they don’t seem to have a place in a base kit that’s designed for TKL and smaller only.

Edit: Digging the accents and novelties!

75%

As a 75% user, yes.

Oh well true. I do have two 75% boards but i am using standard print,lock pause combo. Anyway i'll keep those keys in the base set.

good.

It might be sufficient to keep just R1 DEL in the base set.  End and PgDn already have their respective default placement in 75% layouts - R4, R3.

If you are splitting the numpad based on decreasing popularity, conversely can you consider spreading novelty keys in their respective kits (base and 40)?  According to the current Jamon numbers, the main novelties number is at ~70% of the base set number.

[Atredl]

Love the new updates, any possibility of all orange mod kit to cover for TKL and Numpad? Even if the price is high for small MOQ (say 50), I will pay, I am sure there are atleast 50 of orangephiles in community.
I ordered Beezarre kit in Carbon R2, would love to complete an all orange set.

I thought we learned our lesson with Carbon R2. Let’s not go through that again.

[T0mb3ry]

May we have some 1.5u novelties?
They go well with the 80% wkl kustoms.

I thought that was strange at first, but realized T0mb3ry just mislabeled them as they're 1.5u already.

Good catch. I will correct it in the next update.

Love the new updates, any possibility of all orange mod kit to cover for TKL and Numpad? Even if the price is high for small MOQ (say 50), I will pay, I am sure there are atleast 50 of orangephiles in community.
I ordered Beezarre kit in Carbon R2, would love to complete an all orange set.

I thought we learned our lesson with Carbon R2. Let’s not go through that again.

This. And such mods would not match Beezarre anyway because the lables do have different colors (Carbon has gray and Eclipse has off blue labels).

[Macmutant]

Loving the color way and set options. Count me in.

[HotRoderX]

I am personally not a huge fan of the orange color novelties. I liked the original IC's like scarlet/maroon red. I also liked the novelties from the original the pumpkins. I also suggest thought not sure if its possible or even advisable perhaps giving some thought to running this like they did Zambumon GMK Jamón. The kits seem to have done extremely well perhaps this could benefit from it also. I know it wouldn't please everyone but yea.

[rondg]

It might be sufficient to keep just R1 DEL in the base set.  End and PgDn already have their respective default placement in 75% layouts - R4, R3.

Yeah, I only use the R1 DEL but really curious on much price change would 2 keys make.

[Marutks]

I am personally not a huge fan of the orange color novelties. I liked the original IC's like scarlet/maroon red.

I agree.  Red novelty keycaps from original IC look much better.

[befbef]

I am personally not a huge fan of the orange color novelties. I liked the original IC's like scarlet/maroon red.

I agree.  Red novelty keycaps from original IC look much better.

Same

[vicissitude]

Same opinion.
Orange is not a easy color to go with others.
I'd prefer red. Even green,yellow or purple will be also great.

[mimalik]

Same opinion.
Orange is not a easy color to go with others.
I'd prefer red. Even green,yellow or purple will be also great.

Orange with Blue is a classic pairing. So glad that Carbon orange alphas got picked up and plan to combine them with Space Cadet mods. A set of Orange mods, irrespective of legend colour will be cherry on top.

[T0mb3ry]

Same opinion.
Orange is not a easy color to go with others.
I'd prefer red. Even green,yellow or purple will be also great.

Orange with Blue is a classic pairing. So glad that Carbon orange alphas got picked up and plan to combine them with Space Cadet mods. A set of Orange mods, irrespective of legend colour will be cherry on top.
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That's why i picked orange as accents for novelties. This is a classic combo. Also it makes the set little bit flashier which is a purpose of the novelties.

Of course tastes are different and if someone doesn't like orange accents there are still light blue accents available.

[nu_types]

Any chance for Yuri blue spacebars? I think I would prefer that over the modifier blue.

Edit: changed question to make more sense.

[T0mb3ry]

Any chance for Yuri blue spacebars? I think I would prefer that over the modifier blue.

Edit: changed question to make more sense.

This will make the spacebar kit interesting for people with GMK Yuri. I'll look into it.

[depletedvespene]

Update
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- introduction of Spacebar kit

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Impressed by your new version! I'm trying the hardest to find fault here... and failing! ;D

The only change I'd make is in the space bar kit: I'd add a 1.25U blank key. Other than that... bravo!

[gnunin]

I like it

[daddy_dafoe]

Wao these look pree sick

[pixelpusher]

whoa, the orange surprised me.  Feels kinda "industrial".  Have there ever been 3d renders of this set?  Don't remember.

[T0mb3ry]

Just got some render from Oblotzky. He did like always a fantastic job.
As you can see the renders do represent different layouts and accent keys.

[nu_types]

Just got some render from Oblotzky. He did like always a fantastic job.
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It's beautiful :')

[rejuvienate]

Just got some render from Oblotzky. He did like always a fantastic job.
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The colours match nicely! Its not black right?

[Oblotzky]

Just got some render from Oblotzky. He did like always a fantastic job.
As you can see the renders do represent different layouts and accent keys.

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The colours match nicely! Its not black right?

N9 is slightly darker than Carbon/Oblivion modifiers.

[T0mb3ry]

Just got some render from Oblotzky. He did like always a fantastic job.
As you can see the renders do represent different layouts and accent keys.

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The colours match nicely! Its not black right?

I would rate N9 at 95 to 90% of black. Carbon/Oblivion would be 80 to 75% of black probably.

Edit: added new C70 renders

[ideus]

Please consider adding a 1.25u blank key to the 40 kit. A shift key of the same size would be very welcome, as well.

[T0mb3ry]

Update
I will finalize the kits until the end of this week (cuz it will drop soon™). So if you have a suggestion or you miss an important key then there is some time left to make a suggestion/request. Tho please keep in mind i am trying to achieve low pricings and its not possible to support exotic layouts.

Spacebar kit
- changed 6.25u and 7u spacebars to Yuri light blue color
- added 1.25u, 1.5u and 1.75u blank keys in two color variations.

[xondat]

Since no one asked, why is ISO support in the base kit? Barely anyone uses it, around 4-5% iirc. It should be in the 40s kit or something considering the point of the base kit is to have a lower entry price?

[Marutks]

In Occents & Novelties
are those really 1.75u keys on R4?  I would prefer 1.5u mod keycaps

[xondat]

In Occents & Novelties
are those really 1.75u keys on R4?  I would prefer 1.5u mod keycaps

May we have some 1.5u novelties?
They go well with the 80% wkl kustoms.

I thought that was strange at first, but realized T0mb3ry just mislabeled them as they're 1.5u already.

Good catch. I will correct it in the next update.

[T0mb3ry]

Since no one asked, why is ISO support in the base kit? Barely anyone uses it, around 4-5% iirc. It should be in the 40s kit or something considering the point of the base kit is to have a lower entry price?

I've added only necessary ISO keys and i think this is the only chance for iso users to get a matching keyset. But placing those keys into 40s kit is definitely an alternative. I will think about it.

In Occents & Novelties
are those really 1.75u keys on R4?  I would prefer 1.5u mod keycaps

Oh gosh i always forget to correct it. Give me 5 mins...

[T0mb3ry]

 

[pcire]

Have you teased this set on MD?

[T0mb3ry]

Have you teased this set on MD?

No i didn't. I think everyone who is specifically interested in custom keyboards/keysets is here (on Geekhack). But i did not teased my previous keysets on Massdrop too and they did quite well. I assume large portion of buyers are joining keyset drops spontaneously.

[vicissitude]

Love the update.
Make me feel the GB is close.
Surely in. 

[nu_types]

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Maybe we could add Yuri blue arrows to this kit or the base kit? Feels odd to have the orange arrows but not arrows in the main accent color.

[Puddsy]

not sure how i feel about the orange accents

id have to see some more renders first

[naasfu]

not sure how i feel about the orange accents

id have to see some more renders first

yeah personally i feel like the orange is a bit too harsh.  i'm thinking a pale orange might look better, similar to the light blue.

i had joined the original GB attempt, so it's nice to see this set make a comeback.

[HotRoderX]

not sure how i feel about the orange accents

id have to see some more renders first

not sure how i feel about the orange accents

id have to see some more renders first

yeah personally i feel like the orange is a bit too harsh.  i'm thinking a pale orange might look better, similar to the light blue.

i had joined the original GB attempt, so it's nice to see this set make a comeback.

I am with both of you, kinda feels like a carbon reject key. I know its harsh but thats the first thing that came to mind. I do like the idea of a pale/muted orange thought that could look nice. I know when seen this set I think of fall tones.

[sakodo]

interested, looks very nice

[befbef]

The old accent colors were so great:


The carbonized orange look makes it a completely different set.
Would love to see a poll.

[Marutks]

I would love to see a poll too.  I don't like carbon orange keys but I would need to get whole novelties set just for blue mod keycaps.
novelties from original GB look better and they had pumpkin keycaps

[vicissitude]

The old accent colors were so great:

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The carbonized orange look makes it a completely different set.
Would love to see a poll.

Wow. 3-colors novelty kit is so great. Love it.  :thumb:

[jortzii]

Looks great! Another set I may be adding to my buy list...so many now


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[T0mb3ry]

I made following poll for accent and novelties kit. I will wait until tomorrow then i will make a decision depending on results.
VOTE HERE FOR ACCENTS AND NOVELTIES

Old Version

New Version


In case the old novelty version wins, then i will remove the accents from the base and numpad kits. In case the new version wins then i will make another 24h poll for the accent color. I can also include the pumpkin novelty into the new version.

[nu_types]

I'm worried that the original accent kit might be too large. While I prefer the original colors, I think if it wins the poll, it might be worth considering trimming it down a bit. I don't really think the alternate color function row keys are necessary, and the variety of novelties could be cut down a bit. I think the moon keys are a must, in order to stay true to the theme of the set, but weren't the pumpkin novelties first introduced when the set was supposed to be run around Halloween? While they're neat, I don't think they really fit the eclipse/moon theme very well. That said, I'm not really against the pumpkin, just voicing my concerns on the size of the accent/novelty kit.

[vicissitude]

I made following poll for accent and novelties kit. I will wait until tomorrow then i will make a decision depending on results.
VOTE HERE FOR ACCENTS AND NOVELTIES
 In case the new version wins then i will make another 24h poll for the accent color. I can also include the pumpkin novelty into the new version.

This suggestion is really seducing.
I don't wanna lose the pumpkin,but actually prefer another accent color than orange.

[pcire]

I made following poll for accent and novelties kit. I will wait until tomorrow then i will make a decision depending on results.
VOTE HERE FOR ACCENTS AND NOVELTIES
 In case the new version wins then i will make another 24h poll for the accent color. I can also include the pumpkin novelty into the new version.

This suggestion is really seducing.
I don't wanna lose the pumpkin,but actually prefer another accent color than orange.

Same here

[jortzii]

I made following poll for accent and novelties kit. I will wait until tomorrow then i will make a decision depending on results.
VOTE HERE FOR ACCENTS AND NOVELTIES

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In case the old novelty version wins, then i will remove the accents from the base and numpad kits. In case the new version wins then i will make another 24h poll for the accent color. I can also include the pumpkin novelty into the new version.

I think the burgundy is a must.

I know there’s some controversy over the pumpkin, but I can see it fitting in (harvest moon kinda makes it fit seasonally)


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[nu_types]

I made following poll for accent and novelties kit. I will wait until tomorrow then i will make a decision depending on results.
VOTE HERE FOR ACCENTS AND NOVELTIES

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New Version

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In case the old novelty version wins, then i will remove the accents from the base and numpad kits. In case the new version wins then i will make another 24h poll for the accent color. I can also include the pumpkin novelty into the new version.

I think the burgundy is a must.

I know there’s some controversy over the pumpkin, but I can see it fitting in (harvest moon kinda makes it fit seasonally)


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Haha, I don't think there's controversy over the pumpkin. My concern was with the size of the original accent kit. I don't remember it doing so well in relation to the number of base kits when the set first ran. I think it was a little pricey because of it's size. Im not out to get the pumpkin, I was just giving my two cents on how it fit in.

[jortzii]

I made following poll for accent and novelties kit. I will wait until tomorrow then i will make a decision depending on results.
VOTE HERE FOR ACCENTS AND NOVELTIES

Old Version

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New Version

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In case the old novelty version wins, then i will remove the accents from the base and numpad kits. In case the new version wins then i will make another 24h poll for the accent color. I can also include the pumpkin novelty into the new version.

I think the burgundy is a must.

I know there’s some controversy over the pumpkin, but I can see it fitting in (harvest moon kinda makes it fit seasonally)


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Haha, I don't think there's controversy over the pumpkin. My concern was with the size of the original accent kit. I don't remember it doing so well in relation to the number of base kits when the set first ran. I think it was a little pricey because of it's size. Im not out to get the pumpkin, I was just giving my two cents on how it fit in.

I think removing the F row keys and maybe dropping one of the accent colors could keep the costs in check?


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[jortzii]

I made following poll for accent and novelties kit. I will wait until tomorrow then i will make a decision depending on results.
VOTE HERE FOR ACCENTS AND NOVELTIES

Old Version

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New Version

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In case the old novelty version wins, then i will remove the accents from the base and numpad kits. In case the new version wins then i will make another 24h poll for the accent color. I can also include the pumpkin novelty into the new version.

I think the burgundy is a must.

I know there’s some controversy over the pumpkin, but I can see it fitting in (harvest moon kinda makes it fit seasonally)


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Haha, I don't think there's controversy over the pumpkin. My concern was with the size of the original accent kit. I don't remember it doing so well in relation to the number of base kits when the set first ran. I think it was a little pricey because of it's size. Im not out to get the pumpkin, I was just giving my two cents on how it fit in.

I think removing the F row keys and maybe dropping one of the accent colors could keep the costs in check?


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As much as I actually want all of them lol


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[vicissitude]

I think the burgundy is a must.

Can't agree more.
Really love the burgundy in this set.

[dr_unconscionable]

Agreed, I was torn about options in the poll because the old accents kit seems a little large, but I don't really like the orange -- it's just a bit jarring with the thin blue letters.

I like the idea a few others mentioned of taking the old accent kit and cutting it down to maybe just two colours (love the burgundy and light blue the most!) and removing the F row at least.

[T0mb3ry]

I'm worried that the original accent kit might be too large. While I prefer the original colors, I think if it wins the poll, it might be worth considering trimming it down a bit. I don't really think the alternate color function row keys are necessary, and the variety of novelties could be cut down a bit. I think the moon keys are a must, in order to stay true to the theme of the set, but weren't the pumpkin novelties first introduced when the set was supposed to be run around Halloween? While they're neat, I don't think they really fit the eclipse/moon theme very well. That said, I'm not really against the pumpkin, just voicing my concerns on the size of the accent/novelty kit.

Don't worry i will trim it down. That was the plant already

I made following poll for accent and novelties kit. I will wait until tomorrow then i will make a decision depending on results.
VOTE HERE FOR ACCENTS AND NOVELTIES

Old Version

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New Version

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In case the old novelty version wins, then i will remove the accents from the base and numpad kits. In case the new version wins then i will make another 24h poll for the accent color. I can also include the pumpkin novelty into the new version.

I think the burgundy is a must.

I know there’s some controversy over the pumpkin, but I can see it fitting in (harvest moon kinda makes it fit seasonally)


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Pumpkin was introduced first time because it was held around Halloween. But i think its ok to offer it in this round too, because its possible owners might get their set near Halloween.

[pcire]

Thoughts on offering a “carbon” deskmat with the eclipse colors? (I can’t stop looking at your signature)

[Marutks]

I like the idea a few others mentioned of taking the old accent kit and cutting it down to maybe just two colours (love the burgundy and light blue the most!) and removing the F row at least.

good idea!   I like burgundy color too

[T0mb3ry]

Thoughts on offering a “carbon” deskmat with the eclipse colors? (I can’t stop looking at your signature)

Maybe if Eclipse gets really popular. However the mat would be not Carbon but Eclipse style.

[Timbersawdust]

Looks awesome!

[T0mb3ry]

Update
Base kit
- Removed accent keys

Numpad
- Removed accent key

Accents & Novelties
- Introduction of new accent and novelty kit which is based on old version. Keep in mind the accent colors are DY for violet, RO1 for burgundy and light blue is from Yuri.

[kolyz]

Updated kits are looking good!

[ideus]

I really liked the Orange accent kit. But well. Let's see what is left in the actual final set.

[jihadu]

Hey Tombs. Any chance of a 00 key as well? Might be a bit superfluous, but i've always liked to split numpad 0

[vicissitude]

Nice to meet the new version of Accents & Novelties.
When the alternate F-row is removed the same time,do we need this(thinking my self)? 

[nu_types]

Hmm now that the light blue accents have been moved into the accent kit. I was wondering if maybe the 6u off-center spacebar could be moved into the base kit, and maybe add 6u light blue spacebars to the spacebar kit? I'm not sure if that will make the Spacebar kit too large? Sorry, I'm a little biased towards the Yuri blue accents XD.

[Marutks]

Can't wait for this set!

[bthezebra]

Oof way more excited for the new accent/novelty kit, especially since it is closer to the first interest check.

[T0mb3ry]

As i said previosly i will lock the kits once this week ends. What means the drop is not far away from happening. I can't tell you the date at the moment. Until then i will make changes only if there is an significant error.

I appreciate all the excitement people express here for the upcoming drop. Thanks for support <3

I really liked the Orange accent kit. But well. Let's see what is left in the actual final set.

I like the orange accents too but as the poll shows people want more the old style accents. And indeed they do match the theme quite better than the orange accents. Anyway in case second round happens one day then i will include orange accents as well.

Hmm now that the light blue accents have been moved into the accent kit. I was wondering if maybe the 6u off-center spacebar could be moved into the base kit, and maybe add 6u light blue spacebars to the spacebar kit? I'm not sure if that will make the Spacebar kit too large? Sorry, I'm a little biased towards the Yuri blue accents XD.

I don't want to do it because the 6u spacebars are not as common and i want to keep the pricing low. Most 'common' layouts are using 6.25u or 7u spacebar.

Hey Tombs. Any chance of a 00 key as well? Might be a bit superfluous, but i've always liked to split numpad 0

Previously i've included this key in every base set or numpad kit. However i do not see those used and i decided to keep the 00 key out of the basic kits. Its more of an exotic key which belongs into some sort extra/exotic kit which i don't have in the current setup.

[jihadu]

As i said previosly i will lock the kits once this week ends. What means the drop is not far away from happening. I can't tell you the date at the moment. Until then i will make changes only if there is an significant error.

I appreciate all the excitement people express here for the upcoming drop. Thanks for support <3

I really liked the Orange accent kit. But well. Let's see what is left in the actual final set.

I like the orange accents too but as the poll shows people want more the old style accents. And indeed they do match the theme quite better than the orange accents. Anyway in case second round happens one day then i will include orange accents as well.

Hmm now that the light blue accents have been moved into the accent kit. I was wondering if maybe the 6u off-center spacebar could be moved into the base kit, and maybe add 6u light blue spacebars to the spacebar kit? I'm not sure if that will make the Spacebar kit too large? Sorry, I'm a little biased towards the Yuri blue accents XD.

I don't want to do it because the 6u spacebars are not as common and i want to keep the pricing low. Most 'common' layouts are using 6.25u or 7u spacebar.

Hey Tombs. Any chance of a 00 key as well? Might be a bit superfluous, but i've always liked to split numpad 0

Previously i've included this key in every base set or numpad kit. However i do not see those used and i decided to keep the 00 key out of the basic kits. Its more of an exotic key which belongs into some sort extra/exotic kit which i don't have in the current setup.

Ok. Have a nice day man

[nu_types]

As i said previosly i will lock the kits once this week ends. What means the drop is not far away from happening. I can't tell you the date at the moment. Until then i will make changes only if there is an significant error.

I appreciate all the excitement people express here for the upcoming drop. Thanks for support <3

I really liked the Orange accent kit. But well. Let's see what is left in the actual final set.

I like the orange accents too but as the poll shows people want more the old style accents. And indeed they do match the theme quite better than the orange accents. Anyway in case second round happens one day then i will include orange accents as well.

Hmm now that the light blue accents have been moved into the accent kit. I was wondering if maybe the 6u off-center spacebar could be moved into the base kit, and maybe add 6u light blue spacebars to the spacebar kit? I'm not sure if that will make the Spacebar kit too large? Sorry, I'm a little biased towards the Yuri blue accents XD.

I don't want to do it because the 6u spacebars are not as common and i want to keep the pricing low. Most 'common' layouts are using 6.25u or 7u spacebar.

Hey Tombs. Any chance of a 00 key as well? Might be a bit superfluous, but i've always liked to split numpad 0

Previously i've included this key in every base set or numpad kit. However i do not see those used and i decided to keep the 00 key out of the basic kits. Its more of an exotic key which belongs into some sort extra/exotic kit which i don't have in the current setup.

Yeah I totally understand, I still think the kits are well balanced, was just trying to get more of that blue accent XD. Can't wait for the GB to start!

[sakodo]

Interested, looks nice

[Theswetiyeti]

Hey Tombs. Any chance of a 00 key as well? Might be a bit superfluous, but i've always liked to split numpad 0

Previously i've included this key in every base set or numpad kit. However i do not see those used and i decided to keep the 00 key out of the basic kits. Its more of an exotic key which belongs into some sort extra/exotic kit which i don't have in the current setup.

 I know you already addressed a similar comment. But I also would like to se a 00 key. I agree that it is not fair to make everyone pay for this key in the base kit, but Now that more desiners are separating  the numpad into its own kit i think it would be nice to see this included. Also im not a ISO user but woudent mind if you threw the basics  ISO keys in with the numpad kit  like GMK minimalist. I know some are opposed to having this keys in base kits and I know they rearly make MOQ on there Own and Maybe this would help the numpad reach MOQ. I maybe asking some one to buy a key they may not need but i am willing to buy some keys that i dont need to help someone else get there layout. we are all in the same community.

Anyways i think this set looks really nice and look forward to it running.

[regionfree]

I didn't think the IDE I hate the most would make for a good keyset colorway. Definitely in for this!

[T0mb3ry]

Update
Numpad kit
 - Added 00 1u R4 key.

Hey Tombs. Any chance of a 00 key as well? Might be a bit superfluous, but i've always liked to split numpad 0

Previously i've included this key in every base set or numpad kit. However i do not see those used and i decided to keep the 00 key out of the basic kits. Its more of an exotic key which belongs into some sort extra/exotic kit which i don't have in the current setup.

 I know you already addressed a similar comment. But I also would like to se a 00 key. I agree that it is not fair to make everyone pay for this key in the base kit, but Now that more desiners are separating  the numpad into its own kit i think it would be nice to see this included. Also im not a ISO user but woudent mind if you threw the basics  ISO keys in with the numpad kit  like GMK minimalist. I know some are opposed to having this keys in base kits and I know they rearly make MOQ on there Own and Maybe this would help the numpad reach MOQ. I maybe asking some one to buy a key they may not need but i am willing to buy some keys that i dont need to help someone else get there layout. we are all in the same community.

Anyways i think this set looks really nice and look forward to it running.

ISO keys do not belong logically into numpad kit. Tho i already considered to move ISO keys into numpad... Anyway i've added 00 key to the numpad kit.

I didn't think the IDE I hate the most would make for a good keyset colorway. Definitely in for this!

This keyset is about eclipse as astronomical event. However i don't mind if people refer it to the Eclipse IDE I do appreciate your support 

[LightningXI]

Hey t0mb3ry, why is it that we are seeing split numpad kits now? Isn't it less cost-effective for GMK? I've always preferred the single base kit sets. I'm not sure I feel positively about this new trend.

[OracleKev]

This keyset is about eclipse as astronomical event. However i don't mind if people refer it to the Eclipse IDE I do appreciate your support 

Relieved!

[T0mb3ry]

Hey t0mb3ry, why is it that we are seeing split numpad kits now? Isn't it less cost-effective for GMK? I've always preferred the single base kit sets. I'm not sure I feel positively about this new trend.

Its done to reduce the price for the base kit. Pricing is important for the success (there are also other aspects). Its not a biggy if numpad or any other kit fails to meet the moq. But its a biggy if the core/base kit does not succeed, which means whole project failed. Thus many designers consider to chop down the base kit as much as possible and support with it only the most popular layouts. And the most popular layouts are the range between 60% and TKL.

I personally prefer the huge base sets as it was done in GMK Carbon R2 because: its cost effective per key and most important: it does cover every basic layout properly and extensively. However most buyers look for pricing and not coverage.

So the whole development is based on experience from previous group buys.

[T0mb3ry]

Update
- renders for all kits
- kits are locked (cuz drop will happen soon)


Base kit

Numpad

40 Percent

Accents & Novelties
 - RO1 accent keys were replaced with V2 accent keys because i did not liked the renders of it. I really love burgundy (its one of my fav colors) but it does not compliment Eclipse that well.

Spacebars

[SolidCactus]

Nice work! I will grab a base kit plus novelties!

[nu_types]

Update
- renders for all kits
- kits are locked (cuz drop will happen soon)


Base kit

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Numpad

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Accents & Novelties
 - RO1 accent keys were replaced with V2 accent keys because i did not liked the renders of it. I really love burgundy (its one of my fav colors) but it does not compliment Eclipse that well.

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Spacebars

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Stoked!

[HotRoderX]

I am personally sad to see the final renders, do wish good luck with the drop thought.

I was really fond of the burgundy colors also the novelty design from the original buy. I think the 1u novelties in various color were nice. Personally I think the novelty kit was a make or break for this set. Sadly this just broke it for me. The reason being the removal of the 1u novelties and the adding of the orange accents in place of the burgundy. I am kinda curious to see how this set plays out as seeing how the pole went. Though 41 votes is hardly the entire community.

[xondat]

Silly to see ISO in the base imo... When will updated prices be up?

[digid3ar]

 soon as how soon, after canvas?

[Nebula97]

is this going to run in massdrop? soon as how soon?

Ditto to this, when can we expect it?

[Furikurichemy]

Probably after Canvas as Massdrop tends to alternate profiles and GMK Oblivion is due in June.

[T0mb3ry]

Probably after Canvas as Massdrop tends to alternate profiles and GMK Oblivion is due in June.

[ever9415]

When will GB be expected?

[vicissitude]

wait for more updates:)

[dr_unconscionable]

I am personally sad to see the final renders, do wish good luck with the drop thought.

I was really fond of the burgundy colors also the novelty design from the original buy. I think the 1u novelties in various color were nice. Personally I think the novelty kit was a make or break for this set. Sadly this just broke it for me. The reason being the removal of the 1u novelties and the adding of the orange accents in place of the burgundy. I am kinda curious to see how this set plays out as seeing how the pole went. Though 41 votes is hardly the entire community.

Agreed, the novelties were a key part of this set, and the burgundy and 1u accents were a must-have. That orange just clashes too much with the legend colours for me. Best of luck with the GB though! I'll see how the pricing works out for a base kit, though with GMK Calm Depths on the way it'll be harder for me to justify another pure blue/grey set.

[oldcat]

Love the pumpkins!

[wholypantalones]

The orange novelties kind of stick out like a sore thumb with the colors of this set. Liked the burgundy better.

[Marutks]

I agree.   burgundy looks better than orange.

Maybe violet keycaps can be changed to burgundy?

[T0mb3ry]

As i said the burgundy accents are not doing well in combination with Eclipse (see the render below by Oblotzky). The orange accents do match the colorway way better. Also there are other two accents.


Anyway i am staying with orange accents.

[8six753o9]

I like the burgundy (with the same color legend as the alphas and mods) more than the purple.  Maybe burgundy can just replace the purple accents?

[Emir]

As i said the burgundy accents are not doing well in combination with Eclipse (see the render below by Oblotzky). The orange accents do match the colorway way better. Also there are other two accents.

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Anyway i am staying with orange accents.

Color itself looks god and fits the colorway IMO, but legend color ruins it. If you'd change the legend color, I'd prefer it over the orange.

Oh well, who needs any other accent than the light blue one anyway. :D

[T0mb3ry]

I like the burgundy (with the same color legend as the alphas and mods) more than the purple.  Maybe burgundy can just replace the purple accents?

As i said the burgundy accents are not doing well in combination with Eclipse (see the render below by Oblotzky). The orange accents do match the colorway way better. Also there are other two accents.

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Anyway i am staying with orange accents.

Color itself looks god and fits the colorway IMO, but legend color ruins it. If you'd change the legend color, I'd prefer it over the orange.

Oh well, who needs any other accent than the light blue one anyway. :D

The legend color is not the issue... (the legend color was kept just to make this fast render). The problem here is that burgundy does not pop as accent. It might look good in a different colorway constellation but not with this one.

[Emir]

I like the burgundy (with the same color legend as the alphas and mods) more than the purple.  Maybe burgundy can just replace the purple accents?

As i said the burgundy accents are not doing well in combination with Eclipse (see the render below by Oblotzky). The orange accents do match the colorway way better. Also there are other two accents.

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Anyway i am staying with orange accents.

Color itself looks god and fits the colorway IMO, but legend color ruins it. If you'd change the legend color, I'd prefer it over the orange.

Oh well, who needs any other accent than the light blue one anyway. :D

The legend color is not the issue... (the legend color was kept just to make this fast render). The problem here is that burgundy does not pop as accent. It might look good in a different colorway constellation but not with this one.

I don't know, I still like it better than the orange personally. :O In any case, the teal accents are love.  :thumb:

[oldcat]

I like the burgundy (with the same color legend as the alphas and mods) more than the purple.  Maybe burgundy can just replace the purple accents?

As i said the burgundy accents are not doing well in combination with Eclipse (see the render below by Oblotzky). The orange accents do match the colorway way better. Also there are other two accents.

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Anyway i am staying with orange accents.

Color itself looks god and fits the colorway IMO, but legend color ruins it. If you'd change the legend color, I'd prefer it over the orange.

Oh well, who needs any other accent than the light blue one anyway. :D

The legend color is not the issue... (the legend color was kept just to make this fast render). The problem here is that burgundy does not pop as accent. It might look good in a different colorway constellation but not with this one.

I don't know, I still like it better than the orange personally. :O In any case, the teal accents are love.  :thumb:

Teal is always nice :))

[nu_types]

I vote for eraser pink accents. Lol jk.

[Starius]

Hmmmm.... trying to decide if that light "yuri" blue would compliment the wathet blue of a particular keyboard...  I think it might.

I'm linking the look of it, though!

[nu_types]

Hmmmm.... trying to decide if that light "yuri" blue would compliment the wathet blue of a particular keyboard...  I think it might.

I'm linking the look of it, though!

The yuri blue is going to be much more of a cool, very light blue. The wathet blue for the E6.5 looks to be more of a robins egg blue, with a little bit more green in it. It'll probably still look very good though 

[T0mb3ry]

I just read through the lines - some people are speaking about cyan color. It's not cyan but light blue which was used already for GMK Yuri alphas.


Anyway this is not the first time people call that color cyan or gray, so its not a biggy  ) I just want to avoid any miss information

[nu_types]

I just read through the lines - some people are speaking about cyan color. It's not cyan but light blue which was used already for GMK Yuri alphas.

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Anyway this is not the first time people call that color cyan or gray, so its not a biggy  :)) I just want to avoid any miss information ;)

Hmm this photo just made me wonder. Maybe the Yuri orange would be a good compromise for those that wanted the burgundy over the orange? Since the Yuri orange is a reddish orange? Just a thought. I'm not sure if the color really works though...

[T0mb3ry]

I just read through the lines - some people are speaking about cyan color. It's not cyan but light blue which was used already for GMK Yuri alphas.

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Anyway this is not the first time people call that color cyan or gray, so its not a biggy  :)) I just want to avoid any miss information ;)

Hmm this photo just made me wonder. Maybe the Yuri orange would be a good compromise for those that wanted the burgundy over the orange? Since the Yuri orange is a reddish orange? Just a thought. I'm not sure if the color really works though...

V2 orange is just fine. It's not a pure orange and is very close to Carbon orange. It's more like a faded orange.

Yuri orange on the other hand is very loud. It's more of an burning/neon orange.

[nu_types]

I just read through the lines - some people are speaking about cyan color. It's not cyan but light blue which was used already for GMK Yuri alphas.

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Anyway this is not the first time people call that color cyan or gray, so its not a biggy  :)) I just want to avoid any miss information ;)

Hmm this photo just made me wonder. Maybe the Yuri orange would be a good compromise for those that wanted the burgundy over the orange? Since the Yuri orange is a reddish orange? Just a thought. I'm not sure if the color really works though...

V2 orange is just fine. It's not a pure orange and is very close to Carbon orange. It's more like a faded orange.

Yuri orange on the other hand is very loud. It's more of an burning/neon orange.

Ah yeah. I was just spitballing the idea. I don't mind the orange accents as they are.

[Puddsy]

I just read through the lines - some people are speaking about cyan color. It's not cyan but light blue which was used already for GMK Yuri alphas.

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Anyway this is not the first time people call that color cyan or gray, so its not a biggy  :)) I just want to avoid any miss information ;)

Hmm this photo just made me wonder. Maybe the Yuri orange would be a good compromise for those that wanted the burgundy over the orange? Since the Yuri orange is a reddish orange? Just a thought. I'm not sure if the color really works though...

V2 orange is just fine. It's not a pure orange and is very close to Carbon orange. It's more like a faded orange.

Yuri orange on the other hand is very loud. It's more of an burning/neon orange.

id buy a yuri orange accent kit but mostly because i love that orange

[T0mb3ry]

id buy a yuri orange accent kit but mostly because i love that orange

If there was no moq i would definitely offer more kits with more accents. 

[T0mb3ry]

DROP IS LIVE

I will open GB thread and after its approval, this IC will be locked/closed

[T0mb3ry]

[/size]]GB Thread.

I'd like to thank everyone for the feedback and support