GMK Aegyptus
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A keycap set themed around one of the greatest and most powerful civilizations in the history of the world.
Ancient Egypt, the mysterious civilization that dates as far back as the 4th millennium BCE. Its wonders preserved throughout the times in various forms of art, monuments, and hidden secrets to be rediscovered thousands of years later. The impact of such a civilization would ruffle the pages of history and change the world forever. Ancient Egypt was truly a civilization like no other. The agriculture, unique society, and of course the beliefs of the people truly made it a marvel of the ancient world – an oasis in the desert, Kemet. However, all things, no matter how great, eventually come to an end. Egypt was resurrected several times, but it never attained its former glory. The Egypt of antiquity came as close as it ever would to its mythical status. Some believe that the Greek and Roman influence of antiquity did more harm than good. Perhaps extraterrestrials are to blame. After all, how did they build the pyramids back then? Nonetheless, the impact of this once pinnacle civilization will echo throughout history and the sands of time for all eternity, even in the realm of the Duat - or so they say.
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Scarab (coming soon) x GMK Aegyptus
Vendors
☥ USA – Mechs & Co. (https://mechsandco.com/products/gb-gmk-aegyptus?variant=39449721340039)
☥ Canada – DeskHero (https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/open-group-buys/products/gmk-aegyptus)
☥ EU – CandyKeys (https://candykeys.com/group-buys/gmk-aegyptus)
☥ UK – proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-gmk-aegyptus)
☥ Oceania – DailyClack (https://dailyclack.com/collections/keysets-group-buys/products/gmk-aegyptus)
☥ SEA – ILUMKB (https://ilumkb.com/products/gmk-aegyptus)
☥ Asia – ZFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk-aegyptus?variant=39423121686606)
Kits
renders by sGhost (sGhost#3666) (https://www.instagram.com/sghost_r/)
Pschent – Base Kit
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Hedjet – Novelties Kit
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Deshret – Spacebars Kit
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Keyboard Renders
Atlas by Koobaczech (https://www.instagram.com/koobaczech/?hl=en)
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Dawn by Finite Design (https://finitedesign.io/)
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Hubble65 by Mechs & Co. (https://mechsandco.com/) and Yoni Wolf
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TGR Jane by yuktsi
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Deskmats
designed by goldiwolfi (https://www.goldiwolfi.com/)
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Collaborations
☥ RAMA (https://ramaworks.store/)
☥ Latrialum (https://www.instagram.com/latrialum/?hl=en)
☥ Artkey (https://artkeyuniverse.com/)
☥ Nork Studios (https://www.instagram.com/nork.studios/)
☥ Sui Paracords - Custom Cable (https://suiparacords.store/collections/group-buy)
☥ MarbleK - Wrist Rest (https://marblek.com/product/pre-order-serpentine-green-wrist-rest-x-gmk-aegyptus/)
☥ Handemade by G.C.W. - Custom Keyboard Carrying Bag (https://forms.gle/6PSJziNB99bPHXBs7)
☥ Leonardo Da Mouse - custom Aegyptus themed mouse (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefktEqm_8wLHntkfx1z932nochKxALmLyHd5yx7rWghgYHLw/viewform)
Scarab (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113738.0)
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RAMA (https://rama.works/)
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Latrialum (https://www.instagram.com/latrialum/?hl=en)
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Nork Studios (https://www.instagram.com/nork.studios/)
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SuiParacords (https://suiparacords.store/collections/group-buy)
https://suiparacords.store/collections/group-buy
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*please note: the production units will have gold USB connections
MarbleK - Serpentine Green Marble Wrist Rest (https://marblek.com/product/pre-order-serpentine-green-wrist-rest-x-gmk-aegyptus/)
https://marblek.com/product/pre-order-serpentine-green-wrist-rest-x-gmk-aegyptus/
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Handmade by GCW (https://forms.gle/6PSJziNB99bPHXBs7)
https://forms.gle/6PSJziNB99bPHXBs7
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LeonardoDaMouse (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefktEqm_8wLHntkfx1z932nochKxALmLyHd5yx7rWghgYHLw/viewform)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefktEqm_8wLHntkfx1z932nochKxALmLyHd5yx7rWghgYHLw/viewform
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Asero Foundry (https://mechsandco.com/collections/current-group-buys/products/gb-gmk-aegyptus?variant=39450585727111)
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Colors
GMK L9, GMK N7, Pantone 4019C
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It was rumored that Ancient Egypt was pristine hdj (white) and nbw (gold), everywhere you looked. However I believe it to have realistically been more beige/ivory as opposed to a pristine white. There is no way something remains white with that much sand around. Therefore, I think that GMK L9 and N7 capture that depiction beautifully. Moreover, wadj (green) was a popular color in Ancient Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians believed in a god who they called Osiris: the god of fertility, agriculture, the dead, and resurrection. It is said that Osiris' skin is wadj (green) in color. Therefore, it is incorporated into several aspects of the Ancient Egyptian culture and can be seen in things ranging from the use of Malachite rock (the source of all things green in Ancient Egypt) in ceremonial scarabs to the almighty Osiris himself and the Field of Reeds.
GMK Aegyptus Signature Banner
Show your support for GMK Aegyptus with this banner for your signature!
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Special Thanks
I want to thank everyone who played a part, no matter how small or large, in the making of this set. My love for history and the worlds of past would not have come to life as the first keycap set that I have designed without you all. I am humbled to have designed a keycap set with such a powerful theme as this. My sincerest thanks and gratitude to the following people: CoolMike, goldiwolfi, sGhost, Fatboycarney, Break, Meika from Latrialum, Koobaczech, Konstantin – whose knowledge and insight on kitting has indirectly helped me, the guys over at Asero Foundry, and my fellow team members at Mechs & Co.
Groupbuy Date - July 02, 2021 - August 02, 2021
Follow me on Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/savageastr0naut/?hl=en)
Updates
𓆣 Order submitted to GMK via lead vendor M&C
𓆣 GMK invoices paid by all vendors
𓆣 Color sample arrived at M&C WH
𓆣 Color sample pending approval by designer
𓆣 Color sample approved by designer
𓆣 Shipping to vendors
𓆣 Shipping to customers
𓆣 If you have not received your GMK Aegyptus order yet, then consider contacting your local vendor.
𓆣 GB officially closed
GMK Aegyptus x Latrialum: raffle at a later date
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GMK Aegyptus x Nork Studios: raffle on August 08, 2021
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More
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<-- without extras
Hello everyone,
I'm happy to say that vendors are receiving GMK Aegyptus. Some vendors have even fulfilled orders. Furthermore, I was notified that deskmats are now ordered and should be arriving soon. Moreover, RAMA has also just shipped out their Aegyptus products to vendors.
Unfortunately, I was told that although I submitted my banderole design to the lead vendor last year, GMK Aegyptus was packaged and shipped in the generic GMK packaging. I'm deeply upset that my banderole design wasn't used. The design tied everything together and it's a shame. It feels like GMK Aegyptus is incomplete without out, but there isn't much that can be done at this point.
Show Image
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I want to thank everyone who supported this set, especially the vendors and those who purchased GMK Aegyptus. Aegyptus was my first keycap set that I designed and I appreciate you all being a part of it. When you receive your GMK Aegyptus set, please post pictures in this thread! It makes me happy to see photos.
Lastly, consider joining my Discord server to stay up to date with my latest designs.
https://discord.gg/cFYvVJfzNW (https://discord.gg/cFYvVJfzNW)
Sincerely,
savageastr0naut
Was there a delay with the RAMA caps?
I ordered this from Mechs & Co. I realize I'm never getting that order. Is there someone else I can at least buy the Rama Enter key from? From the updates, I'm unclear on whether those have been produced, or if they're simply not going to be made at all.
As per the updates in the OP, the RAMA Enter keys are still in transit to vendors. I'm assuming once they arrive, GB orders will be fulfilled and any extras will be posted for sale on each vendors website. For further specifics, you'll have to contact your local vendor.
More
𓆣 Vendors have received GMK keycaps, RAMA trays, RAMA Esc keys
𓆣 Orders without deskmats or RAMA Enter keys being fulfilled; RAMA Enter keys still in transit to vendors