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Title: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 12 May 2019, 08:32:45
(https://i.imgur.com/5EjSeqy.jpg)
Keyboard: Polaris by Ai03
Welcome to GMK Nord, a keyset inspired by ArcticIceStudio's Nord color scheme!

GB information
GB date is june 10th. The set will run for a month.

Update
GMK is on leave until 2020-01-03. I'm hoping to get a quote at 2020-01-05 at the latest. If the quote comes in later, there are probably going to be more delays.
2020/1/10 - Still no quote from gmk. Although, there will be custom metal artisans and cables.

2020/2/1 - Quotes from gmk came in! Expect initial quotes for the kits in the coming week!


Pricing
Eu pricing:
Main: 123 eur.
Assembly: 150 eur
numpad: 32 eur
spacebar: 29 eur
NORDE: 55 eur
Novelties: 50 eur.

US pricing:
Main: 125-130$
Assembly:  150$
numpad: 35$ 
spacebar: 20$ 
NORDE: 55$ 
Novelties: 50$

Do note, there is a small chance that prices will change in the future. More prices will be added in the future.

Design
This kit was designed with two goals in mind: affordability and compatibility. Kits will be modified if there's a fair amount of interest in a certain change. All colors are in RAL.

Base Kit
The base kit covers most popular layouts (60%, HHKB, 75%, 65%, TKL).
(https://i.imgur.com/RPGcdHQ.jpg)

Spacebar Kit
This spacebar kit is like any other spacebar kit, but also supports split keyboards.
(https://i.imgur.com/xAi0qYG.jpg)

NorDe Kit
The NorDeUk kit adds support for these languages: Norwegian, British, German, Danish.
(https://i.imgur.com/dQWPETz.png)

Numpad Kit
The numpad kit was separated from the main kit to improve affordability, but maintain compatibility if anyone wants to outfit a numpad.
(https://i.imgur.com/YxLe1FE.jpg)

Novelty Kit
The novelty kit contains icon mods, vim arrows and nord novelty keycaps.
(https://i.imgur.com/LncqjGz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wH9kPTL.jpg)

Assembly Kit
This kit was made with compatibility in mind. It supports most 40%, ergo and ortho boards.
(https://i.imgur.com/1W43tbg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LOvvHYA.jpg)

Deskmats
I'm also offering 3 Nord deskmats, 2 designed by PheonixStarr--they come in Light and Dark Themes. One designed by OCM - dark theme too. (thanks for the amazing work)
(https://i.imgur.com/bHZAuNZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5EUZ2MK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pWpwBzT.jpg)
Keyboard: Cygnus (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101671.0) by Pheonixstarr (http://www.reddit.com/user/PheonixStarr)
Keypad: Abacus by SomeGreekGuy (unreleased)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ex0jGIf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Z2XsA0q.jpg)
Keyboard: Cygnus (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101671.0) by Pheonixstarr (http://www.reddit.com/user/PheonixStarr)
Keypad: Abacus by SomeGreekGuy (unreleased)

Keebwerk Artisan keycap
This artisan is made out of aluminum and coated in enamel. There are 2 versions of this artisan, one with a stripe and one with the Nord logo. Many colorways are presented, although only 2-3 colorways are going to make it to production. Please vote for your favorite colorway in the form at the end of the post!
Colorways chosen for enamel: purple and blue
base color: modifier color.
(https://i.imgur.com/UkJb8Vj.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/O6vpO5K.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/UWDKMFj.png)

Color Palette
This is the color palette for GMK Nord with RAL color codes.
(https://i.imgur.com/s8ekkCl.png)

Vendors
EU: CandyKeys
US: Mkultra
Canada: Deskhero
Asia: Zfrontier
Oceania: Daily Clack
Renders
More will be added soontm
(https://i.imgur.com/zT41lPI.jpg)
Keyboard: Polaris by Ai03
(https://i.imgur.com/lHMCVC4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YgfeuVR.jpg)
Keyboard: Cygnus (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101671.0) by Pheonixstarr (http://www.reddit.com/user/PheonixStarr)
(https://i.imgur.com/DpPL9oY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qKaChLZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CUOxaFL.jpg)
Keyboard: Ti-65 by Pheonixstarr (http://www.reddit.com/user/PheonixStarr) (unreleased)
(https://i.imgur.com/qiF2GbH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5AcOxT0.jpg)
Keyboard: WY-68 by Ender (http://www.reddit.com/user/Rhithm/) (unreleased)
(https://i.imgur.com/yv14j23.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tXK4w0X.jpg)
Keyboard: Abacus by SomeGreekGuy (unreleased)
(https://i.imgur.com/QU22uBL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gHPIgvr.jpg)
Keyboard: Polaris by Ai03
(https://i.imgur.com/gbzKGNj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wJpnlce.jpg)
Keyboard: Planck by OLKB
(https://i.imgur.com/LOvvHYA.jpg)
Keyboard: Boardwalk by MKUltra
(https://i.imgur.com/UWDKMFj.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/NB1g4d8.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/O6vpO5K.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/0aMgPKY.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/hRQmsdN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yBq5Ss4.jpg)
Keyboard: Godspeed75 by Fropsie
(https://i.imgur.com/nazkm4c.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/6teeGK9.png)


Keyset Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/EXCNf2iEwGfcUVZK6)


Artisan Interest Check Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN1csZWzxE9rS_j5IMLifzghO3oElqjJqWi-GZzraefqACMQ/viewform)


Credits

First and foremost, I'd like to thank Pheonixstarr for her help with nord. She was always there when I needed feedback and she even made some awesome deskmats and renders for nord. I would also like to thank Dave from candykeys for providing me with crucial information about GMK, contacting vendors and marketing nord. Last but not least, I'd like to thank dixiemech for his invaluable support and guidance. Thank you guys and gals. Because of your support, nord is where it is right now. Most importantly though, I'd like to thank the community for vital feedback. It's always nice to hear how the set can be made better.

Ai03: Polaris 3d model
Ender: WY-68 3d model
Pheonixstarr: TI-65 3d model, renders, deskmats, (I've heard she has a rendering service too).
Arctic Ice studio: colors, name, logo.

Edit
There seems to be enough interest for a Norde kit, thus it will be either added to the "main" kit or branch off into it's own kit :)
2019/05/13 update: New 3d models for numpad numlock, /, * are being created. Single line prt sc, scroll lock, pause break are in the works too. 1.5 control has been changed from ctrl to control. 1u fn is going to be changed to meta. 1u 0 numpad key will be added. 1u 00 key is in consideration. Proper Norde kit is also in the works. Spacebar kit has been altered: there are now only 2 2u spacebars. All the other ones have been removed. 6u center set and offset spacebars have been added to the kit. 1.5u super/meta keys will probably be added to the main kit. barred
 homing keys have been added. Alpha colored spacebars are going to be added to the main kit and spacebars kit, although there is going to be one accent spacebar in the spacebars kit. one more 1u alt+ctrl has been added to the bottom row for hhkb support. Thank you for all of the amazing feedback :) .

Updates
Base kit - changed iso # r3 to alpha colors. Novelty kit: Added support for tsangan bottom row. Assembly: Better 40's support.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vicissitude on Sun, 12 May 2019, 08:37:53
interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: gideon on Sun, 12 May 2019, 08:42:55
looks good. will get in. spacebar looks funny thou.. i think space bar should either be color of the mods or the alphas (not legends). might want to consider having a standard set of mods with the same colors as alpha. and then color mods as addons, i can live with color mods thou!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Okonomiyaki#2832 on Sun, 12 May 2019, 08:43:41
Any chance to add alpha coloured spacebar to whichever kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: LXVRGS on Sun, 12 May 2019, 08:43:58
liking the color scheme, regular mods would look good but that's pretty subjective.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Moac on Sun, 12 May 2019, 08:49:04
very much interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: LeoShi on Sun, 12 May 2019, 08:56:32
looks good to me
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: LightningXI on Sun, 12 May 2019, 09:08:56
Cool color scheme. Much similar to Oblivion and Solarized/Penumbra as far as text editor / terminal color schemes go.

Would love to make some suggestions for the kit:

 Keys missing / revisions:
 - Spacebars look differently colored. There should be matching, alpha-colored spacebars.
 - Add modifier-colored `(tilde) 1u and \ (backslash) 1.5 keys
 - Add Alternative homing keys: F, J, and 5 barred -- assuming the F J and 5 in the main portion of the kit are all scooped.
 - Revise "Ctrl" on the 1.5u bottom-row keys to "Control"
 - Please revise the "Fn" 1u bottom-row keys used for Tsangan (7u spacebar) layout to Super so that it is consistent with the standard bottom-row keys.
 - Consider adding one more 1u Alt and 1u Ctrl bottom-row keys for consistency of HHKB layout.
 - Consider adding 1.5u bottom-row Super keys for HHKB layout consistency (using 1.5u keys programmed as the OS key)
 - Add Numpad zero (0) 1u bottom-row key for 1800/CP/split-zero layouts.
 - Consider adding 00 key for numpads
 - Consider removing one 2.25u Shift (there are three in the kit; I think only 2 are needed for Clueboard/660 layouts)
 - Spacebar kit:
   - add 2x 1uC keys,
   - add 1.25u blank key,
   - include both 6u offset and centered spacebars
   - there is no need to have 2x 1.75, 2x 2.25u, 2x 2.75u spacekeys. I believe only one of each would suffice.

 A few more uncommon suggestions
 - Consider a uniformly-colored F-row (dark modifier color)
 - Consider using R5 as the bottom-row profile -- molds are available for different modifier sizes now, thanks to Carbon R2!

I hope you can consider all of these!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Findecanor on Sun, 12 May 2019, 09:34:55
Hey!

I don't think you should be allowed to call your set "Nord" without actually including any Nordic characters.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Yonben on Sun, 12 May 2019, 09:36:57
Nord is already my IDE theme, def need that kit!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: krisst on Sun, 12 May 2019, 10:10:21
What's up with the £ sign for num roll "3" key. Isn't it suppose to be # sign?

I hope this is a mistake and will be fixed.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 12 May 2019, 10:14:16
What's up with the £ sign for num roll "3" key. Isn't it suppose to be # sign?

I hope this is a mistake and will be fixed.
Oh crap, didn't notice that :P will def be fixed
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dantambok on Sun, 12 May 2019, 10:29:15
looks good!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: juliandoucette on Sun, 12 May 2019, 10:39:05
I'm interested. 100% in if you make it. I'd like the following kits:

- Ergodox
- Ortholinear
- Colevrak

Ergodox and ortholinear could be covered by an ergoplanck or assembly kit (like other GMK sets).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: senryo on Sun, 12 May 2019, 10:47:21
I don't think the current layout supports 1800?
There is no 1U 0 IIRC.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: wholypantalones on Sun, 12 May 2019, 10:49:29
Suggestions:

The alt and Ctrl colors on the bottom row do not match on either side

No 1u "0" for 1800

Ctrl would look better as control

Consider 1 line scroll, pause and num as opposed to double line scroll lock pause break and num lock. Aesthetics.

Super keys for the tsangen bottom row instead of "fn" keys

Barred and scooped homing keys for "f", "j" and numpad 5.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: mkarlsson on Sun, 12 May 2019, 11:30:04
Interested if uk iso is included
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 12 May 2019, 11:36:19
Cool color scheme. Much similar to Oblivion and Solarized/Penumbra as far as text editor / terminal color schemes go.

Would love to make some suggestions for the kit:

 Keys missing / revisions:
 - Spacebars look differently colored. There should be matching, alpha-colored spacebars.
 - Add modifier-colored `(tilde) 1u and \ (backslash) 1.5 keys
 - Add Alternative homing keys: F, J, and 5 barred -- assuming the F J and 5 in the main portion of the kit are all scooped.
 - Revise "Ctrl" on the 1.5u bottom-row keys to "Control"
 - Please revise the "Fn" 1u bottom-row keys used for Tsangan (7u spacebar) layout to Super so that it is consistent with the standard bottom-row keys.
 - Consider adding one more 1u Alt and 1u Ctrl bottom-row keys for consistency of HHKB layout.
 - Consider adding 1.5u bottom-row Super keys for HHKB layout consistency (using 1.5u keys programmed as the OS key)
 - Add Numpad zero (0) 1u bottom-row key for 1800/CP/split-zero layouts.
 - Consider adding 00 key for numpads
 - Consider removing one 2.25u Shift (there are three in the kit; I think only 2 are needed for Clueboard/660 layouts)
 - Spacebar kit:
   - add 2x 1uC keys,
   - add 1.25u blank key,
   - include both 6u offset and centered spacebars
   - there is no need to have 2x 1.75, 2x 2.25u, 2x 2.75u spacekeys. I believe only one of each would suffice.

 A few more uncommon suggestions
 - Consider a uniformly-colored F-row (dark modifier color)
 - Consider using R5 as the bottom-row profile -- molds are available for different modifier sizes now, thanks to Carbon R2!

I hope you can consider all of these!
those are some really good suggestions :) I'll def fix/add most of the things you mentioned. Thanks
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dragon564738 on Sun, 12 May 2019, 11:41:38
I love the kit, and am totally going to buy it!

Are icon mods (like ones in GMK 8008/Modern Dolch) a possibility at all?
Also, colored mods with alpha legends would look nice and stand out a lot, but that might just be me. I really like the colors of Nord anyways and coloring mods would make them pop more.

Also signature code?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 12 May 2019, 12:13:17
I love the kit, and am totally going to buy it!

Are icon mods (like ones in GMK 8008/Modern Dolch) a possibility at all?
Also, colored mods with alpha legends would look nice and stand out a lot, but that might just be me. I really like the colors of Nord anyways and coloring mods would make them pop more.

Also signature code?
Icon mods would probably be possible, sadly, there are no available 3d models for them, so I can't render em :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Tyki on Sun, 12 May 2019, 13:28:46
I love the nord color theme. I use it in everything I can. Wish this was DSA personally, but showing interest!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: caxplrr on Sun, 12 May 2019, 13:34:04
Saw this from your reddit post, excited to see this as an IC! Echoing the other requests in this thread for a 1U Numpad 0 key for 1800 layout and barred F/J keys (personal preference for the latter). Other than that, beautiful set and super excited to see this!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: braidn on Sun, 12 May 2019, 13:42:48
Big fan of this and Iceberg. Filled out the form but would be very interested in the main kit plus some ergodox kit
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dashplayback on Sun, 12 May 2019, 13:59:34
Big fan of the nord colorset, I'm definitely in for a set.

+1 for the striped F row I think it looks better imho
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dav1k on Sun, 12 May 2019, 14:51:41
Very beautiful colorway. Really appreciate the dark greys with the blue.

Some of the other's here have posted very solid improvements.

Would be interested in purchasing.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 12 May 2019, 14:56:00
First thing I think is "more blue Oblivion" but in a good way. If this runs with enough time between Oblivion R2, I'd def be interested
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: rfbabeheer on Sun, 12 May 2019, 15:24:16
I am  sucker for the icon mod only key. Really interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: PheonixStarr on Sun, 12 May 2019, 15:26:26
Blue-gray aesthetic is godly. Lemme in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: euphxenos on Sun, 12 May 2019, 22:29:16
I'd buy it right now as is.  Thank you for including R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn, and 1U Ctrl, Alt, and Fn for the bottom row.  I see some people asked for the 1U Fn keys to be changed to Super.  If this is the usual GMK 112344, then you've currently got three 1U R4 Fn keys (two in the bottom row color, one in the shift row color).  Please leave at least one 1U Fn for the bottom row.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ian13 on Sun, 12 May 2019, 23:14:41
Nice colorway!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cdhoffmann on Sun, 12 May 2019, 23:16:04
I am in for this. Looks soooo good.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dallman5 on Mon, 13 May 2019, 00:31:34
I've bee very keen on this set ever since your first reddit post. It's like if you took Oblivion and made it more blue and replaced those silly text only mods with icon mods, and those are both positives in my opinion!  :thumb:

LightningXI gave a lot of great feedback, but I'd also like to mention specifically for me alpha colored spacebars are a must (if not in the base kit, maybe in another) and R5 bottom row would be nice to see as well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: coffeeshopcoder on Mon, 13 May 2019, 01:21:02
I dont care about the comparisons, I'm really interested in this set. Hope this rises among the 10,000 other GMK  interest checks and reaches GB.
Interested in Icon Mods as well. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Kaktus on Mon, 13 May 2019, 02:20:59
Absolutely love this set!

I would like to have a spacebar in the modifiers colour.  :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Mon, 13 May 2019, 03:10:38
Big fan of this since the initial tease on reddit a week or two ago. Big fan of this and will definitely get this if it makes it to GB.

That being said, I do want to agree with a few of the points I've seen posted.

- I'm not the biggest fan of the spacebars, maybe an alternate color.
- Barred F/J pls
- Mod collered symetry keys
- 1.75 R3 Control/Function
- Uniform F row

There was some other good stuff posted as well, but these are the main ones for me.

Really hoping this one makes it to GB phase.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Yonben on Mon, 13 May 2019, 03:35:51
Big fan of this since the initial tease on reddit a week or two ago. Big fan of this and will definitely get this if it makes it to GB.

That being said, I do want to agree with a few of the points I've seen posted.

- I'm not the biggest fan of the spacebars, maybe an alternate color.
- Barred F/J pls
- Mod collered symetry keys
- 1.75 R3 Control/Function
- Uniform F row

There was some other good stuff posted as well, but these are the main ones for me.

Really hoping this one makes it to GB phase.

 I like the "striped" F row, but I agree on the spacebars. I would use alpha background or mods background to make it fit properly.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Mon, 13 May 2019, 05:11:36
Also, forgot in my original post, but I would also like to see bottom row icon mods. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ctrl on Mon, 13 May 2019, 07:02:53
Happy to hear NORDE support might happen! Would be awesome if you could fit 40% support in there as well. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Emir on Mon, 13 May 2019, 07:12:45
I like this, but it could use some tweaks IMO.

To match the simplicity and sophistication of icon mods, I'd change the two line legends to one, like "Num" instead of "Num lock", "Print" instead of "print sc", "Pause" instead of "Pause break" and "scroll" instead of "scroll lock". Then I would also change the legends for multiply and divide to the alternate ones.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Marutks on Mon, 13 May 2019, 07:21:11
* Please add 1.5u bottom row "super" / "meta" keycaps  (like GMK Eclipse)

* Consider removing numpad keys from base kit   (like GMK Eclipse)

* Consider changing pound symbol to #.   Pound symbol makes this keyset UK-compatible only
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Moridin on Mon, 13 May 2019, 08:21:20
Keys missing / revisions:
 - Spacebars look differently colored. There should be matching, alpha-colored spacebars.
 - Add modifier-colored `(tilde) 1u and \ (backslash) 1.5 keys
 - Add Alternative homing keys: F, J, and 5 barred -- assuming the F J and 5 in the main portion of the kit are all scooped.
 - Revise "Ctrl" on the 1.5u bottom-row keys to "Control"
 - Please revise the "Fn" 1u bottom-row keys used for Tsangan (7u spacebar) layout to Super so that it is consistent with the standard bottom-row keys.
 - Consider adding one more 1u Alt and 1u Ctrl bottom-row keys for consistency of HHKB layout.
 - Consider adding 1.5u bottom-row Super keys for HHKB layout consistency (using 1.5u keys programmed as the OS key)
 - Add Numpad zero (0) 1u bottom-row key for 1800/CP/split-zero layouts.
 - Consider adding 00 key for numpads
 - Consider removing one 2.25u Shift (there are three in the kit; I think only 2 are needed for Clueboard/660 layouts)
 - Spacebar kit:
   - add 2x 1uC keys,
   - add 1.25u blank key,
   - include both 6u offset and centered spacebars
   - there is no need to have 2x 1.75, 2x 2.25u, 2x 2.75u spacekeys. I believe only one of each would suffice.

 A few more uncommon suggestions
 - Consider a uniformly-colored F-row (dark modifier color)
 - Consider using R5 as the bottom-row profile -- molds are available for different modifier sizes now, thanks to Carbon R2!

I hope you can consider all of these!

What he said + icon mods.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tex_live_utility on Mon, 13 May 2019, 10:53:53
Keys missing / revisions:
 - Spacebars look differently colored. There should be matching, alpha-colored spacebars.
 - Add modifier-colored `(tilde) 1u and \ (backslash) 1.5 keys
 - Add Alternative homing keys: F, J, and 5 barred -- assuming the F J and 5 in the main portion of the kit are all scooped.
 - Revise "Ctrl" on the 1.5u bottom-row keys to "Control"
 - Please revise the "Fn" 1u bottom-row keys used for Tsangan (7u spacebar) layout to Super so that it is consistent with the standard bottom-row keys.
 - Consider adding one more 1u Alt and 1u Ctrl bottom-row keys for consistency of HHKB layout.
 - Consider adding 1.5u bottom-row Super keys for HHKB layout consistency (using 1.5u keys programmed as the OS key)
 - Add Numpad zero (0) 1u bottom-row key for 1800/CP/split-zero layouts.
 - Consider adding 00 key for numpads
 - Consider removing one 2.25u Shift (there are three in the kit; I think only 2 are needed for Clueboard/660 layouts)
 - Spacebar kit:
   - add 2x 1uC keys,
   - add 1.25u blank key,
   - include both 6u offset and centered spacebars
   - there is no need to have 2x 1.75, 2x 2.25u, 2x 2.75u spacekeys. I believe only one of each would suffice.

 A few more uncommon suggestions
 - Consider a uniformly-colored F-row (dark modifier color)
 - Consider using R5 as the bottom-row profile -- molds are available for different modifier sizes now, thanks to Carbon R2!

I hope you can consider all of these!

What he said + icon mods.

Icon mod is about preference; kit design is about compatibility. You can't just ask for icon mods and assume that will be treated the same as asking for specific kit configurations. Unless you want a separate icon mods set that definitely will not hit MOQ.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 13 May 2019, 11:09:59
Keys missing / revisions:
 - Spacebars look differently colored. There should be matching, alpha-colored spacebars.
 - Add modifier-colored `(tilde) 1u and \ (backslash) 1.5 keys
 - Add Alternative homing keys: F, J, and 5 barred -- assuming the F J and 5 in the main portion of the kit are all scooped.
 - Revise "Ctrl" on the 1.5u bottom-row keys to "Control"
 - Please revise the "Fn" 1u bottom-row keys used for Tsangan (7u spacebar) layout to Super so that it is consistent with the standard bottom-row keys.
 - Consider adding one more 1u Alt and 1u Ctrl bottom-row keys for consistency of HHKB layout.
 - Consider adding 1.5u bottom-row Super keys for HHKB layout consistency (using 1.5u keys programmed as the OS key)
 - Add Numpad zero (0) 1u bottom-row key for 1800/CP/split-zero layouts.
 - Consider adding 00 key for numpads
 - Consider removing one 2.25u Shift (there are three in the kit; I think only 2 are needed for Clueboard/660 layouts)
 - Spacebar kit:
   - add 2x 1uC keys,
   - add 1.25u blank key,
   - include both 6u offset and centered spacebars
   - there is no need to have 2x 1.75, 2x 2.25u, 2x 2.75u spacekeys. I believe only one of each would suffice.

 A few more uncommon suggestions
 - Consider a uniformly-colored F-row (dark modifier color)
 - Consider using R5 as the bottom-row profile -- molds are available for different modifier sizes now, thanks to Carbon R2!

I hope you can consider all of these!

What he said + icon mods.

Icon mod is about preference; kit design is about compatibility. You can't just ask for icon mods and assume that will be treated the same as asking for specific kit configurations. Unless you want a separate icon mods set that definitely will not hit MOQ.

Can't say that considering that GMK TA 90 had icon + text mods, and a separate icon mods kit and hit MoQ.

Applies also to GMK Space Cadet and GMK Burgundy R2, which did the same thing.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: kidpid on Mon, 13 May 2019, 21:53:11
Please include a 3# key in the base kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: rondg on Mon, 13 May 2019, 22:33:45
Please include a 3# key in the base kit.

Wow. I did not notice that. +1 on the 3# key in the base kit
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Jonathan0903 on Tue, 14 May 2019, 15:02:34
Great work! Seconded on that 3# key in the base set. I love the colors <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Oni74 on Wed, 15 May 2019, 07:49:11
Very much interested. Estimated GB launch time frame?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Moridin on Wed, 15 May 2019, 12:30:19
This needs icon mods.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: fabryrock on Wed, 15 May 2019, 12:32:28
I would like to see a pic with a lighter background's colors to judge better the impact of the shades chosen. Thanks
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: pengers on Wed, 15 May 2019, 16:58:43
Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Starston3 on Wed, 15 May 2019, 16:59:02
Into this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tex_live_utility on Wed, 15 May 2019, 17:21:01
Nice job capturing a very handsome color scheme.

Given how many kits are in the Oblivion and Dracula ICs, maybe this would be a good candidate for a "small and cheap" style of kit design, like what they did for GMK Minimal.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thearctican on Wed, 15 May 2019, 18:00:13
Sold. Send it.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: rfbabeheer on Thu, 16 May 2019, 11:50:38
The icon mods for both shift and capslock key not vertically aligned are bothering me. both of the icons should be aligned just like tab, enter and backspace's icons.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tex_live_utility on Thu, 16 May 2019, 17:09:56
The icon mods for both shift and capslock key not vertically aligned are bothering me. both of the icons should be aligned just like tab, enter and backspace's icons.

 This is probably a mistake in the render. Those are standard GMK icon modifiers
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: andino on Fri, 17 May 2019, 16:40:32
Didn't notice for my form entry but can you add super/meta 1u keys for WKL layout instead of FN?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: BinaryOwl on Sun, 19 May 2019, 06:36:15
Would love to see vim navigation keys added either in the base kit or through a separate kit. Having vim keycaps seems so fitting for this colour scheme especially since it is based off of an IDE Theme. Would also appreciate a 1.5 Fn or 1.5 Alt Gr key.

I'm absolutely digging the colour scheme and wish you the best of luck with the group buy in the future.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tex_live_utility on Sun, 19 May 2019, 07:30:06
Would love to see vim navigation keys added either in the base kit or through a separate kit. Having vim keycaps seems so fitting for this colour scheme especially since it is based off of an IDE Theme. Would also appreciate a 1.5 Fn or 1.5 Alt Gr key.

I'm absolutely digging the colour scheme and wish you the best of luck with the group buy in the future.

Agreed on Vim keys and 1.5 AltGr. IMO there's no reason not to include arrow sublegends on HJKL in base kit, but I know someone will complain about it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 19 May 2019, 09:46:45
I've bee very keen on this set ever since your first reddit post. It's like if you took Oblivion and made it more blue and replaced those silly text only mods with icon mods, and those are both positives in my opinion!  :thumb:

LightningXI gave a lot of great feedback, but I'd also like to mention specifically for me alpha colored spacebars are a must (if not in the base kit, maybe in another) and R5 bottom row would be nice to see as well.
R5 bottom row would be pretty cool ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 19 May 2019, 12:01:37
Nice job capturing a very handsome color scheme.

Given how many kits are in the Oblivion and Dracula ICs, maybe this would be a good candidate for a "small and cheap" style of kit design, like what they did for GMK Minimal.

That's a pretty interesting idea honestly.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 19 May 2019, 12:03:17
Would love to see vim navigation keys added either in the base kit or through a separate kit. Having vim keycaps seems so fitting for this colour scheme especially since it is based off of an IDE Theme. Would also appreciate a 1.5 Fn or 1.5 Alt Gr key.

I'm absolutely digging the colour scheme and wish you the best of luck with the group buy in the future.
I was planning vim arrow keys, but I don't really want to add any more kits to nord... Maybe I'll add it to the main kit...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: RETURNISO on Sun, 19 May 2019, 12:08:28
Nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Emir on Sun, 19 May 2019, 15:35:41
I like this, but it could use some tweaks IMO.

To match the simplicity and sophistication of icon mods, I'd change the two line legends to one, like "Num" instead of "Num lock", "Print" instead of "print sc", "Pause" instead of "Pause break" and "scroll" instead of "scroll lock". Then I would also change the legends for multiply and divide to the alternate ones.

I can see you now incorporated all of this, nice!

Will buy. :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: 8BitDuck on Sun, 19 May 2019, 16:22:09
Any chance of adding the UK keys to the NorDe kit and making it a NorDeUK kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: rmendis on Sun, 19 May 2019, 16:47:53
Nice looking design. As others have said, reminiscent of Oblivion.
Would be nice to see single color legend mods.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Oni74 on Sun, 19 May 2019, 16:49:40
Interested, but please pull out the numpad as separate kit.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: te_dulce on Sun, 19 May 2019, 17:26:23
Spacebar matching alphas made this more appealing to me. On my radar now.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 20 May 2019, 03:57:11
Interested, but please pull out the numpad as separate kit.

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Interested, but please pull out the numpad as separate kit.

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I’ve been thinking about that honestly. IC form shows that 60% of people want the numpad to branch off into its own kit. I’m going to decide after consulting with a vendor, but as of now, it’s going to remain in the main kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 20 May 2019, 03:58:04
Nice looking design. As others have said, reminiscent of Oblivion.
Would be nice to see single color legend mods.

A NorDeUk kit is already in the works :). Its going to replace the current NorDe kit
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: mburrows on Mon, 20 May 2019, 05:06:08
I would be definitely interested if it included the following kits:






Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: raphaelf on Mon, 20 May 2019, 05:30:02
The updates are awesome! The spacebar the same color as the alphas looks pretty good.

Are you planning any accents (for esc, enter and/or arrows)?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: BinaryOwl on Mon, 20 May 2019, 06:10:32
Would love to see vim navigation keys added either in the base kit or through a separate kit. Having vim keycaps seems so fitting for this colour scheme especially since it is based off of an IDE Theme. Would also appreciate a 1.5 Fn or 1.5 Alt Gr key.

I'm absolutely digging the colour scheme and wish you the best of luck with the group buy in the future.
I was planning vim arrow keys, but I don't really want to add any more kits to nord... Maybe I'll add it to the main kit...

That's great to hear, hopefully it will become a reality. If you are not to intrigued in adding more keys to the main kit you could always add the vim arrow keys into an already planned kit rather than introducing a new one. Such as adding the vim arrow keys the the spacebar kit or they numpad kit if you go down that route. It could be away of bolstering the other kits.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Ch0pin02 on Fri, 24 May 2019, 09:16:48
Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Kaktus on Fri, 24 May 2019, 10:08:51
ignore this please^^
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Moridin on Sat, 25 May 2019, 10:01:13
What he said + icon mods.

Icon mod is about preference; kit design is about compatibility. You can't just ask for icon mods and assume that will be treated the same as asking for specific kit configurations. Unless you want a separate icon mods set that definitely will not hit MOQ.

Modern Dolch icon kit hit MOQ. As did many others. I don’t quite follow your reasoning.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Tre3Cycl3S on Sat, 25 May 2019, 15:59:13
Very nice, interested! Hopefully there are plans to have a 40% kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gabbzan on Sat, 25 May 2019, 16:40:53
this set is really nice, kinda gives the same vibe as oblivion but more nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Rensuya on Sat, 25 May 2019, 17:05:22
I like this more than any of the other IDE themed sets. Would join  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Nvmbra on Mon, 27 May 2019, 08:52:22
Is there a specific reason you chose muted blue colors for the alphas and their legends instead of the usual white/gray-ish legends like the other IDE themed keysets?

I prefer the Nord theme over the other IDE themes but I find this keyset a bit lacking, at least visually, compared to them and I think that's mainly because of the legends.
The Nord theme has a nice muted colorway but with the mods, alphas and legends being a muted blue, it just looks a bit too pale? Not sure if that is the right word.
But that could just be me given how popular the reddit post was and you mentioned that it's just inspired from the theme.

Nonetheless, it's still a good keyset and I'm sure it will hit MOQ.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Yonben on Wed, 29 May 2019, 05:48:14
Is there a specific reason you chose muted blue colors for the alphas and their legends instead of the usual white/gray-ish legends like the other IDE themed keysets?

I prefer the Nord theme over the other IDE themes but I find this keyset a bit lacking, at least visually, compared to them and I think that's mainly because of the legends.
The Nord theme has a nice muted colorway but with the mods, alphas and legends being a muted blue, it just looks a bit too pale? Not sure if that is the right word.
But that could just be me given how popular the reddit post was and you mentioned that it's just inspired from the theme.

Nonetheless, it's still a good keyset and I'm sure it will hit MOQ.

I can see what you mean. IMO, OP chose to stay 100% true to the color palette, but iy would be interesting to see it with the "usual white gray-ish" as well!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tex_live_utility on Wed, 29 May 2019, 08:32:10
Is there a specific reason you chose muted blue colors for the alphas and their legends instead of the usual white/gray-ish legends like the other IDE themed keysets?

I prefer the Nord theme over the other IDE themes but I find this keyset a bit lacking, at least visually, compared to them and I think that's mainly because of the legends.
The Nord theme has a nice muted colorway but with the mods, alphas and legends being a muted blue, it just looks a bit too pale? Not sure if that is the right word.
But that could just be me given how popular the reddit post was and you mentioned that it's just inspired from the theme.

Nonetheless, it's still a good keyset and I'm sure it will hit MOQ.

I can see what you mean. IMO, OP chose to stay 100% true to the color palette, but iy would be interesting to see it with the "usual white gray-ish" as well!

I actually disagree, I wouldn't want another boring, medium-dark mono set with some color accents. Stick to the color scheme, because it's a handsome color scheme.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Nvmbra on Wed, 29 May 2019, 17:18:02
Is there a specific reason you chose muted blue colors for the alphas and their legends...

I can see what you mean. IMO, OP chose to stay 100% true to the color palette, but iy would be interesting to see it with the "usual white gray-ish" as well!

I would love to see a render of that as well!
Maybe make one and see if people like it more?
Unless he chose the colors deliberately like that of course.

It would still be 100% true to the color palette, I would have just preferred the Snow Storm instead of the Frost colors from the Nord theme for the legends.

(https://i.imgur.com/GxN1q5B.png)

Is there a specific reason you chose muted blue colors for the alphas and their legends...

I can see what you mean. IMO, OP chose to stay 100% true to the color palette, but iy would be interesting to see it with the "usual white gray-ish" as well!

I actually disagree, I wouldn't want another boring, medium-dark mono set with some color accents. Stick to the color scheme, because it's a handsome color scheme.

I mean it would still stick to the official color theme and given the bigger interest in the other ICs of the IDE themed sets I'd say it's worth a try to follow their sets with lighter legends and monochrome mods set to see what people think about it then.

It's an IC after all.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: derPuntigamer on Thu, 30 May 2019, 09:27:42
Yeap, I will probably buy this kit because I was looking for a dark GMK kit with NORDE support for while, the only thing that bothers me that the alphas a bit "too muted", some lighter color would probably give the kit a fresher look.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: LeandreN on Thu, 30 May 2019, 10:20:53
Awesome, I want this!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ubmit on Fri, 31 May 2019, 09:39:05
I want this! Any info on when the GB is gonna start?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hfLIgThRdC4o on Sat, 01 June 2019, 23:10:21
Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Sun, 02 June 2019, 01:08:04
I want this! Any info on when the GB is gonna start?

Yeah interested to know if there are any plans to take the next step. Would really like to see this one hit GB stage and not fizzle out.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Yonben on Sun, 02 June 2019, 05:14:56
I don't understand why the IC wasn't updated, but I saw on IG that Candy Key will run it!

Here is a link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsIUCCoXNd/ :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Mon, 03 June 2019, 03:59:36
Oh that is great news! Glad to hear it's going to make it to GB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: oldcat on Thu, 06 June 2019, 21:52:08
Intereste
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Magik on Fri, 07 June 2019, 10:06:00
GMK Dracular or Nord....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Rensuya on Fri, 07 June 2019, 23:48:01
Team Nord, Dracula can suck it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: melikewater on Fri, 07 June 2019, 23:49:41
Team Nord, Dracula can suck it.
+1
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Abec13 on Sat, 08 June 2019, 00:02:17
Team Nord, Dracula can suck it.
+1
-1
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dr_unconscionable on Sat, 08 June 2019, 01:42:31
Super interested. Currently my IDE theme and I'm loving it. I'd also have liked to see the Snow colours worked in as well as the Aurora ones, but I'll likely get this set either way :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: wholypantalones on Sat, 08 June 2019, 05:28:05
(https://i.imgur.com/2bEtM0E.jpg)

The bottom row keys being different colors between alt, control, super, meta, etc. kinda triggers me on this set. Also, why Super keys for one bottom row and Meta for the others?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ian13 on Sat, 08 June 2019, 09:20:40
I also like the muted look of Nord more than Dracula. Not saying that the other one is not good, both are looking awesome! I just prefer the muted and pastel color choice of Nord. I wish for this gb to be successful :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: TooniSkyy on Sat, 08 June 2019, 10:31:01
Interested +1

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: briano1905 on Sun, 09 June 2019, 09:45:11
https://i.imgur.com/bMmlYFp.png

After seeing the color comparison from GMK Dracula's IC thread I think I like Nord's colours the best but I prefer the monochrome modifiers offered in Dracula. Please consider adding something similar to Nord :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: jaang on Mon, 10 June 2019, 02:47:09
https://i.imgur.com/bMmlYFp.png

After seeing the color comparison from GMK Dracula's IC thread I think I like Nord's colours the best but I prefer the monochrome modifiers offered in Dracula. Please consider adding something similar to Nord :D

Second this. Would love to see renders with monochrome modifiers to see how it’d look and in a separate kit if you think it looks good!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Oni74 on Mon, 10 June 2019, 07:43:56
Interested, but please pull out the numpad as separate kit.

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Interested, but please pull out the numpad as separate kit.

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I’ve been thinking about that honestly. IC form shows that 60% of people want the numpad to branch off into its own kit. I’m going to decide after consulting with a vendor, but as of now, it’s going to remain in the main kit.
Any new developments on this? I'd prefer to opt out of numpad if at all possible, saving some money to allocate towards a space bars kit instead.

As others have said, would like to explore monochrome mods as well.

Any thoughts on when GB might start on candy keys?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: _BlueNote_ on Wed, 12 June 2019, 17:36:44
https://i.imgur.com/bMmlYFp.png

After seeing the color comparison from GMK Dracula's IC thread I think I like Nord's colours the best but I prefer the monochrome modifiers offered in Dracula. Please consider adding something similar to Nord :D

Would also like monochrome kit, almost a dealbreaker for me without it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: mta on Wed, 12 June 2019, 18:55:36
Seconding numpad in second kit
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: derPuntigamer on Wed, 19 June 2019, 13:32:30
Branch off numpad to separate kit please, who needs it will buy it. This will be probably my first GMK group buy, you got me with the color scheme and the NORDE kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: aleck on Sun, 30 June 2019, 19:49:48
This looks super nice, but as some have said, you should remove the numpad from the base set to reduce costs, whoever wants a numpad could buy it separately.
Is there a specific reason you chose muted blue colors for the alphas and their legends...

I can see what you mean. IMO, OP chose to stay 100% true to the color palette, but iy would be interesting to see it with the "usual white gray-ish" as well!

I would love to see a render of that as well!
Maybe make one and see if people like it more?
Unless he chose the colors deliberately like that of course.

It would still be 100% true to the color palette, I would have just preferred the Snow Storm instead of the Frost colors from the Nord theme for the legends.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/GxN1q5B.png)


I think this is too Oblivion, but would like to see it anyway.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: asianfork on Tue, 02 July 2019, 11:09:55
For sure going to be on my list of GMK's
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: geekit on Wed, 03 July 2019, 11:34:56
Here's a free bump.

Was considering to get Oblivion, but I think this one grew on me instead.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dreisamkatze on Thu, 04 July 2019, 16:40:01
Very interested in this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Thu, 04 July 2019, 22:15:54
Any updates OP?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Kingk22 on Sun, 07 July 2019, 05:28:19
Looking good! It's going to be hard to pick between this and Dracula.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: voxkey on Sun, 07 July 2019, 09:22:17
Why not just choose both :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CandyKeys on Tue, 09 July 2019, 07:16:34
Update at the moment seems to be that we need to wait for a timeslot for this to happen, as there is a lot going on now! It is still happening tho.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Tue, 09 July 2019, 21:54:42
Update at the moment seems to be that we need to wait for a timeslot for this to happen, as there is a lot going on now! It is still happening tho.

Totally makes sense! I'm cool with waiting out the current ****storm of GMK GB's.

Really looking forward to buying one day! Pls no abandon
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: TooniSkyy on Thu, 11 July 2019, 11:51:32
Orthokit would make this keycap set perfect

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: escher on Thu, 11 July 2019, 12:17:54
Please do ortho and colevrak :)


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: depletedvespene on Thu, 11 July 2019, 13:58:58
Suggestion:

The base kit supports ISO, but supports properly neither US ISO or UK ISO: for US ISO, the R3 \| key is missing (there's a #~ in its place); for UK ISO, only two out of the six needed symbol/number keycaps are present (R3 #~ and R4 \| --- missing are R1 `¬ , R1 2" , R1 3£ , R3 '@).

My recomendation (obdis.: WDIKAA) is to replace that one R3 #~ key in the base kit with a \| and call it done for US ISO support. Then expand NORDE support to NORDEUK and put all the missing UK ISO keys there.

Also, add a numpad comma key to the NORDEUK kit because commas. :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Datastream on Fri, 12 July 2019, 07:27:58
Looks really nice! But they're going to be ABS rgiht?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Captain Shwah on Fri, 12 July 2019, 07:37:18
Looks really nice! But they're going to be ABS rgiht?

Yes, GMK only produces ABS caps.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Mon, 15 July 2019, 01:44:33
Is it possible for a colored spacebar in the spacebar Kit? Maybe a color or two from auora or frost?


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Sycomore on Mon, 15 July 2019, 02:20:46
Is it possible for a colored spacebar in the spacebar Kit? Maybe a color or two from auora or frost?


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+1 I would love to see some good ol' coloured spacebars. Needs a pop of colour, ya know?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: sinnyc on Mon, 15 July 2019, 05:53:38
This looks beautiful - understated with just a zing of color.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Mon, 15 July 2019, 12:43:08
Is it possible for a colored spacebar in the spacebar Kit? Maybe a color or two from auora or frost?


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+1 I would love to see some good ol' coloured spacebars. Needs a pop of colour, ya know?

Exactly. I would think it would add a bit of pop, while still being somewhat understated with how muted the colors are. I'd be super interested to see what it could look like in renders, because I feel like it would be so sick to have that muted purple or blue.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CandyKeys on Tue, 16 July 2019, 14:55:24
Is it possible for a colored spacebar in the spacebar Kit? Maybe a color or two from auora or frost?


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+1 I would love to see some good ol' coloured spacebars. Needs a pop of colour, ya know?

Will forward it!

Exactly. I would think it would add a bit of pop, while still being somewhat understated with how muted the colors are. I'd be super interested to see what it could look like in renders, because I feel like it would be so sick to have that muted purple or blue.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ffredrikk on Wed, 17 July 2019, 13:05:52
Looking awesome, would love this for my tsangan board.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: gachihyper on Fri, 19 July 2019, 22:34:38
It looks like a mix of calm depths and oblivion.. my favorite sets!  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Sun, 21 July 2019, 19:33:52
Elegant color wise. Inclusion of Norde set obligue.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vicissitude on Sun, 21 July 2019, 20:09:31
Looks like the combination of GMK oblivion and metropolitan.
Anyway more colorways are the good thing.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Ruwey on Sun, 21 July 2019, 21:21:28
Looks good but ... GMK
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: sever on Mon, 22 July 2019, 02:37:02
Interested if it includes a Colevrak kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ricyuyc on Mon, 22 July 2019, 07:16:32
Interested if it includes a Colevrak kit.
+1
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MehAdviceGuy on Wed, 24 July 2019, 06:42:53
Love this set, but as a diehard 40% user, i cannot back this project without. I would have nothing to put it on.
Hope that a 40% kit will be added.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: shenan97 on Sun, 28 July 2019, 17:54:00
When can I buy this kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Sun, 28 July 2019, 23:14:01
Not certain, they are still figuring out timeline. OP hasn't made an appearance in this thread in quite some time, but Candy Keys did drop by and said they were just waiting for an opening.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: OkKarma on Mon, 29 July 2019, 02:33:32
Suggestion:

The base kit supports ISO, but supports properly neither US ISO or UK ISO: for US ISO, the R3 \| key is missing (there's a #~ in its place); for UK ISO, only two out of the six needed symbol/number keycaps are present (R3 #~ and R4 \| --- missing are R1 `¬ , R1 2" , R1 3£ , R3 '@).

My recomendation (obdis.: WDIKAA) is to replace that one R3 #~ key in the base kit with a \| and call it done for US ISO support. Then expand NORDE support to NORDEUK and put all the missing UK ISO keys there.

Also, add a numpad comma key to the NORDEUK kit because commas. :cool:

This. So many GMK kits include very strange quasi-UK R3 and R4 keys when there's already ISO-style US layouts, particularly popular with Apple keyboards in Europe. Would love to see more backslash in the right place. :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: jani80k on Mon, 29 July 2019, 07:16:42
Did I mention, I am interested ... int'l kit as well..
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ogWalker on Sun, 18 August 2019, 17:52:33
wow those deskmats are insane....don't sleep on nord boys
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Paddel06 on Sun, 18 August 2019, 17:54:12
Oh nice, didn't even notice there was an update :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: kidpid on Sun, 18 August 2019, 18:05:33
Would love to see Tsangan support in the novelty kit!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Paddel06 on Sun, 18 August 2019, 18:07:49
Would love to see Tsangan support in the novelty kit!
This. And I'd also like to see proper US ISO implementation.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: döden on Sun, 18 August 2019, 18:21:25
Nice deskmats!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Ahngel on Sun, 18 August 2019, 18:37:40
Where's otho support and 40% support?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: terrad on Sun, 18 August 2019, 19:15:24
Would love to see Tsangan support in the novelty kit!
This. And I'd also like to see proper US ISO implementation.

+1 for Tsangan and HHKB support in novelties. Dope deskpads!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: GRWLKG on Sun, 18 August 2019, 19:22:29
Is it possible a monochrome mod kit will be available?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: PheonixStarr on Sun, 18 August 2019, 19:23:33
bro this keyset poppin
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Ahngel on Sun, 18 August 2019, 19:47:11
The desk mat is really nice, is that image open source or did you get permission to copy it from the nord site?
love the colors on the dark theme mat
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Sun, 18 August 2019, 19:50:48
Looking fantastic! Has there been any additional thought on 1-2 extra colored spacebars?


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: depletedvespene on Sun, 18 August 2019, 21:20:06
Would love to see Tsangan support in the novelty kit!
This. And I'd also like to see proper US ISO implementation.

Indeed. I took a look at the kits as they stand now, and it calls my attention the following:

1) The Norde kit states "The NorDeUk kit adds support for these languages: Norwegian, British, German, Danish.", yet none of the keys specific to the UK English layout is present. AltGr keys aren't present, for that matter, either.

2) The base kit doesn't have complete support for UK English, either; there's R4 \| (good for both US ISO and UK ISO) and R3 #~ key (the only UK-specific keycap), but the rest is missing.

My suggestion is simple: in the main kit, replace the R3 #~ key with an R3 \| key (keeping unaltered the number of keys in the base kit) and then make a choice as to whether GMK Nord's international kit will be Norde or NordeUK (if the latter, then add the six keys needed for this: R1 , R1 2", R1 , R3 '@, R3 #~... and the oft-forgotten R1 4$€ key).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Sun, 18 August 2019, 21:23:27
bro this keyset poppin
Perfection.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: eskimojo on Sun, 18 August 2019, 21:26:04
and the oft-forgotten R1 4$€ key).
4$€ is bloat, don't @ me
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: depletedvespene on Sun, 18 August 2019, 21:35:19
and the oft-forgotten R1 4$€ key).
4$€ is bloat, don't @ me

I mentioned it this time around because the rest of the Norde kit is not shy of adding tertiary legends for the rest of the keycaps.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Solotov on Sun, 18 August 2019, 22:48:23
In for that beautiful white deskmat  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: rondg on Sun, 18 August 2019, 23:47:47
No 1.5 Alt, Ctrl in R4 novelty kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Mon, 19 August 2019, 01:00:26
100% in for base and novelties

This looks fantastic. Love the small base kit, and the novelty kit too.

No 1.5 Alt, Ctrl in R4 novelty kit?

I agree with this though, would like to see 1.5s for WKL which is pretty popular these days.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: code atom on Mon, 19 August 2019, 01:19:39
Absolutely in, this is one of my favorite editor themes!
Title: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Starston3 on Mon, 19 August 2019, 01:20:09
While I appreciated that the Novelties kits is bottom row icon mods I would like it to be more comprehensive for those that prefer Tsangan layout (and on a Mac).

The “Modern Kit” from Modern Dolch is a good example  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190819/67e624dbea808ba3a87d7aa155ce70a8.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 19 August 2019, 03:21:52
Where's otho support and 40% support?

Seems like there is enough interest for a 40%/assembly kit. I guess it's time to add an assembly kit...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: guzzi on Mon, 19 August 2019, 06:08:14
While I appreciated that the Novelties kits is bottom row icon mods I would like it to be more comprehensive for those that prefer Tsangan layout (and on a Mac).

The “Modern Kit” from Modern Dolch is a good example 
Show Image
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190819/67e624dbea808ba3a87d7aa155ce70a8.jpg)


yeah this set definately needs an icon hhkb control. Preferably in the base kit, although it probably makes more sense in the novelty kit
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 19 August 2019, 06:56:39
While I appreciated that the Novelties kits is bottom row icon mods I would like it to be more comprehensive for those that prefer Tsangan layout (and on a Mac).

The “Modern Kit” from Modern Dolch is a good example 
Show Image
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190819/67e624dbea808ba3a87d7aa155ce70a8.jpg)


yeah this set definately needs an icon hhkb control. Preferably in the base kit, although it probably makes more sense in the novelty kit

I'll address this in the next update, thanks for the feedback and stay tuned!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: honoka on Mon, 19 August 2019, 08:02:29
I really like it  :thumb:

Note that the Norde kit also fits Swedish. OP does not mention that.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Fried Doggy on Mon, 19 August 2019, 12:37:38
I LUV IT,  im in however it would be nice to consider a novelty kit with more differentiation. Maybe something similar to gmk dracula ERR module would be nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 19 August 2019, 14:08:45
I LUV IT,  im in however it would be nice to consider a novelty kit with more differentiation. Maybe something similar to gmk dracula ERR module would be nice

Honestly, I'm trying to keep the kit small and to not branch out into 2 or 3 different kits.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 19 August 2019, 16:00:45
I really like it  :thumb:

Note that the Norde kit also fits Swedish. OP does not mention that.
oops, forgot to mention it. Thanks for pointing this out!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: 8BitDuck on Mon, 19 August 2019, 18:35:57
Will you be adding UK ISO to the NorDeUk kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: GraffitiDecos on Mon, 19 August 2019, 18:47:10
Really like the deskmats.
Disappointed with the Numpad seperation. Savings *might* be 10$ a set. But Numpad kits will probably cost 30-45$.
VoC, nines, Voyage, etc. Numpad included for prices between 115$-130$ and so far the only set without Numpad below this is 9009 at 99$.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: kidpid on Mon, 19 August 2019, 19:15:36
Really like the deskmats.
Disappointed with the Numpad seperation. Savings *might* be 10$ a set. But Numpad kits will probably cost 30-45$.
VoC, nines, Voyage, etc. Numpad included for prices between 115$-130$ and so far the only set without Numpad below this is 9009 at 99$.


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Minimal and Jamon were both at $100. Peach Blossom will be at $100. If we look at the numbers for Minimal from Dixie less than a third of the purchasers (204/681 -- 30%) bought the numpad. Honestly, I think it's a little selfish to ask the large majority pay $15-$30 more for the base kit because the minority doesn't want to spend an extra $10.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Fried Doggy on Mon, 19 August 2019, 19:48:07
Is there any chance there will be a kit with different accents on the spacebar and escape key?
And are there any dates of when GB might happen?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: GraffitiDecos on Mon, 19 August 2019, 19:51:29
Really like the deskmats.
Disappointed with the Numpad seperation. Savings *might* be 10$ a set. But Numpad kits will probably cost 30-45$.
VoC, nines, Voyage, etc. Numpad included for prices between 115$-130$ and so far the only set without Numpad below this is 9009 at 99$.


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Minimal and Jamon were both at $100. Peach Blossom will be at $100. If we look at the numbers for Minimal from Dixie less than a third of the purchasers (204/681 -- 30%) bought the numpad. Honestly, I think it's a little selfish to ask the large majority pay $15-$30 more for the base kit because the minority doesn't want to spend an extra $10.
I'm not trying to be selfish, just an observation. I didn't have the info minimal, peach and jamon. Thanks for that.
However, if we argue that Numpad users didn't just buy Numpads, the that means 204 of 681 helped MOQ. When Numpad users get fed up of paying more to have Numpad support and just wait out sets that included it for a reasonable price, MOQ maybe become hard to hit depending on thresholds. Also, if prices are dependent on certain levels of buys, that again will negatively impact prices.

Just sayin'

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: kidpid on Mon, 19 August 2019, 20:15:42
]I'm not trying to be selfish, just an observation. I didn't have the info minimal, peach and jamon. Thanks for that.
However, if we argue that Numpad users didn't just buy Numpads, the that means 204 of 681 helped MOQ. When Numpad users get fed up of paying more to have Numpad support and just wait out sets that included it for a reasonable price, MOQ maybe become hard to hit depending on thresholds. Also, if prices are dependent on certain levels of buys, that again will negatively impact prices.

Just sayin'

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The same could be said about those that don't want a numpad. As base kits without numpads become more popular it may be harder for people to justify spending extra for base kits that include them, thus negatively impacting MOQ just the same.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Mon, 19 August 2019, 21:34:45
Just wanted to say I appreciate the removal of numpads. Love seeing the cheap base kits!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Mon, 19 August 2019, 21:56:58
Really like the deskmats.
Disappointed with the Numpad seperation. Savings *might* be 10$ a set. But Numpad kits will probably cost 30-45$.
VoC, nines, Voyage, etc. Numpad included for prices between 115$-130$ and so far the only set without Numpad below this is 9009 at 99$.


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Minimal and Jamon were both at $100. Peach Blossom will be at $100. If we look at the numbers for Minimal from Dixie less than a third of the purchasers (204/681 -- 30%) bought the numpad. Honestly, I think it's a little selfish to ask the large majority pay $15-$30 more for the base kit because the minority doesn't want to spend an extra $10.
Extremely well said.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: derPuntigamer on Tue, 20 August 2019, 05:41:14
I love the updated look and the novelty kit! If the NorDe kit reaches MOQ I am definetely in! One more question/suggestion: did you consider center aligned modifier icons (as in https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101623.0)? I like that look way more than the top aligned icons.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 20 August 2019, 07:30:33
I love the updated look and the novelty kit! If the NorDe kit reaches MOQ I am definetely in! One more question/suggestion: did you consider center aligned modifier icons (as in https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101623.0)? I like that look way more than the top aligned icons.

that's an interesting idea...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 20 August 2019, 07:33:14
Is there any chance there will be a kit with different accents on the spacebar and escape key?
And are there any dates of when GB might happen?

I tried some renders with colored spacebars and accents on esc and enter. It didn't look good. GB is planned around november-december. Basically late q4 2019
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 21 August 2019, 07:54:44
No 1.5 Alt, Ctrl in R4 novelty kit?

Will add them :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Wed, 21 August 2019, 08:02:10
I love the updated look and the novelty kit! If the NorDe kit reaches MOQ I am definetely in! One more question/suggestion: did you consider center aligned modifier icons (as in https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101623.0)? (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101623.0)?) I like that look way more than the top aligned icons.

that's an interesting idea...
A poll for alignment is recommended. I have read divided comments on this feature at the 9009 R3 thread.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Nvmbra on Wed, 21 August 2019, 10:32:29
Are you set on the colors? I would love to see a render of the set but with Snow Storm colored legends instead of Frost.

And a monochrome set would do this set really good imo because it already has muted colors.
I think MOQ should be easily possible with the other IDE themed sets running them too.

+1 for more compatibility in the Novelty kit and aligned mod icons too!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 21 August 2019, 12:00:33
Are you set on the colors? I would love to see a render of the set but with Snow Storm colored legends instead of Frost.

And a monochrome set would do this set really good imo because it already has muted colors.
I think MOQ should be easily possible with the other IDE themed sets running them too.

+1 for more compatibility in the Novelty kit and aligned mod icons too!

I tried snow storm for alpha lettering. It didn't look good. I might include a monochrome set...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: GRWLKG on Wed, 21 August 2019, 17:04:45
Are you set on the colors? I would love to see a render of the set but with Snow Storm colored legends instead of Frost.

And a monochrome set would do this set really good imo because it already has muted colors.
I think MOQ should be easily possible with the other IDE themed sets running them too.

+1 for more compatibility in the Novelty kit and aligned mod icons too!

I tried snow storm for alpha lettering. It didn't look good. I might include a monochrome set...

Monochrome set would be awesome!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: te_dulce on Wed, 21 August 2019, 18:29:45
I've bee very keen on this set ever since your first reddit post. It's like if you took Oblivion and made it more blue and replaced those silly text only mods with icon mods, and those are both positives in my opinion!  :thumb:

LightningXI gave a lot of great feedback, but I'd also like to mention specifically for me alpha colored spacebars are a must (if not in the base kit, maybe in another) and R5 bottom row would be nice to see as well.
R5 bottom row would be pretty cool ;)
I would love a R5 bottom row
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: rondg on Wed, 21 August 2019, 19:19:10
Please consider R0 for the top/function row.  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: SUB01 on Thu, 22 August 2019, 01:58:07
If splitting the base kit will bring the base kit cost down to 100, then I'm all for it. Most customs are tkl or 60%s anyway.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Azza on Thu, 22 August 2019, 05:59:36
Put in my interest.   Love the theme.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: krisst on Thu, 22 August 2019, 15:15:01
It's funny how times have changed, a few years back, when GMK Carbon R1 was on Massdrop, base kit which includes numpad, etc, was able to reach under 100 bucks. IMO, base kit should always fit full size keyboard. If we go on splitting keysets into more kits, GMK keycaps will soon be like SA keycaps groupbuy, alpha kits, modifier kits, etc.

I have been watching this set since IC started, was interested because of the colourway and lack of "too many kits" syndrome. Not interested in other similar keycaps like Dracula, etc.

I will have to reconsider when the gb runs. Maybe my wallet will be fatter.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: forelsket on Fri, 23 August 2019, 00:31:27
i'm in for the deskmat alone <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: break on Sat, 24 August 2019, 01:49:58
It's funny how times have changed, a few years back, when GMK Carbon R1 was on Massdrop, base kit which includes numpad, etc, was able to reach under 100 bucks.

I can't find GMK Carbon R1 on Massdrop, but R2 seemingly barely hit 250 MOQ on base kit and priced out at $160. https://drop.com/buy/gmk-carbon-custom-keycap-set?mode=guest_open

If GMK Nord goes up against GMK Dracula, icon mods + lower price will differentiate it enough so that it hits MOQ. No numpad means 17 fewer keys in the base kit. GMK Vaporwave, with custom colors and a numpad, sold for $125 - this will hopefully price at $100-110 without a numpad.

I'm still on the fence for my Q4 purchase but this is super interesting!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: RETURNISO on Sat, 24 August 2019, 03:35:27
Have there been a open discussion yet about a monotone mod set?  :cool:

Btw, you support Swedish too in your the Norde kit :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: SUB01 on Sat, 24 August 2019, 04:11:52
Any word on pricing? At least when pricing will be available?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Oni74 on Sat, 24 August 2019, 08:38:08
Just wanted to say I appreciate the removal of numpads. Love seeing the cheap base kits!
I second this. I'm definitely in now that the designer has listened to the community and made this change. I wish other designers would listen to the community!

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 24 August 2019, 09:32:09
I'm planning a late q4 release (around November) Nord and dracula going at the same time would be bad for both keysets.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: bpremo on Sat, 24 August 2019, 13:56:10
very interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: krisst on Sat, 24 August 2019, 16:25:26
It's funny how times have changed, a few years back, when GMK Carbon R1 was on Massdrop, base kit which includes numpad, etc, was able to reach under 100 bucks.

I can't find GMK Carbon R1 on Massdrop, but R2 seemingly barely hit 250 MOQ on base kit and priced out at $160. https://drop.com/buy/gmk-carbon-custom-keycap-set?mode=guest_open

If GMK Nord goes up against GMK Dracula, icon mods + lower price will differentiate it enough so that it hits MOQ. No numpad means 17 fewer keys in the base kit. GMK Vaporwave, with custom colors and a numpad, sold for $125 - this will hopefully price at $100-110 without a numpad.

I'm still on the fence for my Q4 purchase but this is super interesting!

https://drop.com/buy/17923 Here is the link from my past transaction. Might need to add "?mode=guest_open" for anyone without massdrop account.
https://i.imgur.com/A4B6772.jpg My transaction for Carbon R1 base kit. 99.99 bucks includes numpad.

My guess is the conversion rate have changed, USD to EUR.

Probably never going to see a base kit with numpad under 100 anymore.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: shenan97 on Mon, 26 August 2019, 13:32:26
when can we expect the next update on this? I'm really interested in this
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: eskimojo on Mon, 26 August 2019, 14:03:38
It's funny how times have changed, a few years back, when GMK Carbon R1 was on Massdrop, base kit which includes numpad, etc, was able to reach under 100 bucks.

I can't find GMK Carbon R1 on Massdrop, but R2 seemingly barely hit 250 MOQ on base kit and priced out at $160. https://drop.com/buy/gmk-carbon-custom-keycap-set?mode=guest_open

If GMK Nord goes up against GMK Dracula, icon mods + lower price will differentiate it enough so that it hits MOQ. No numpad means 17 fewer keys in the base kit. GMK Vaporwave, with custom colors and a numpad, sold for $125 - this will hopefully price at $100-110 without a numpad.

I'm still on the fence for my Q4 purchase but this is super interesting!

https://drop.com/buy/17923 Here is the link from my past transaction. Might need to add "?mode=guest_open" for anyone without massdrop account.
https://i.imgur.com/A4B6772.jpg My transaction for Carbon R1 base kit. 99.99 bucks includes numpad.

My guess is the conversion rate have changed, USD to EUR.

Probably never going to see a base kit with numpad under 100 anymore.

Do you know how many base kits it sold?

Drop generally has the ability to get lower prices because they have a much wider reach and are able to sell more. More sold = lower price.

Additionally, Carbon R1 had a lot less competition, whereas nowadays you get about 6 GMK sets in one month.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vegs on Tue, 27 August 2019, 06:41:59
Looking forward to this :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: krisst on Tue, 27 August 2019, 14:04:47
It's funny how times have changed, a few years back, when GMK Carbon R1 was on Massdrop, base kit which includes numpad, etc, was able to reach under 100 bucks.

I can't find GMK Carbon R1 on Massdrop, but R2 seemingly barely hit 250 MOQ on base kit and priced out at $160. https://drop.com/buy/gmk-carbon-custom-keycap-set?mode=guest_open

If GMK Nord goes up against GMK Dracula, icon mods + lower price will differentiate it enough so that it hits MOQ. No numpad means 17 fewer keys in the base kit. GMK Vaporwave, with custom colors and a numpad, sold for $125 - this will hopefully price at $100-110 without a numpad.

I'm still on the fence for my Q4 purchase but this is super interesting!

https://drop.com/buy/17923 Here is the link from my past transaction. Might need to add "?mode=guest_open" for anyone without massdrop account.
https://i.imgur.com/A4B6772.jpg My transaction for Carbon R1 base kit. 99.99 bucks includes numpad.

My guess is the conversion rate have changed, USD to EUR.

Probably never going to see a base kit with numpad under 100 anymore.

Do you know how many base kits it sold?

Drop generally has the ability to get lower prices because they have a much wider reach and are able to sell more. More sold = lower price.

Additionally, Carbon R1 had a lot less competition, whereas nowadays you get about 6 GMK sets in one month.

As I recall, GMK Carbon R1 is one of the first to make it over 1k order, for base kit alone. Also back then, there were price drop tier, more order placed, the lower the price drop. 99 for it was the lowest it can go for base kit. We do not get these tier prices anymore, its 1 price no matter how many sets sold. In a way, sellers get to profit more as order increases. Although I am not sure what is the exact deal with GMK currently, maybe no more tier prices from GMK.

And yes, I agree that lately, every month have way more sets than in the past. This community is growing though. Until we see any of the GMK groupbuy starting to fail again, GMK groupbuy per month might stay this way, multiple every month. We need more manufacturer to step up. Designers to use other manufacturer and keycap profile.

As a buyer, its good time for us, we have more selection now and we can be more picky about which groupbuy to support.

I am sure GMK Nord will sell well. Just want to make sure everyone understand most of the non-custom keyboard community still prefer full size keyboard. To get them to spice up their keebs, please as much as possible, let the base kit support full size. This will help grow the community.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: eskimojo on Tue, 27 August 2019, 14:58:32
As I recall, GMK Carbon R1 is one of the first to make it over 1k order, for base kit alone. Also back then, there were price drop tier, more order placed, the lower the price drop. 99 for it was the lowest it can go for base kit. We do not get these tier prices anymore, its 1 price no matter how many sets sold. In a way, sellers get to profit more as order increases. Although I am not sure what is the exact deal with GMK currently, maybe no more tier prices from GMK.
Drop still offers price tiers, as the way they process their payments allows it (payment at end of GB). Other vendors aren't able to offer them as easily, as they take payment at time of order - price tiers would involve manually partially refunding every order.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Tue, 27 August 2019, 15:11:38
Just wanted to say I appreciate the removal of numpads. Love seeing the cheap base kits!
I second this. I'm definitely in now that the designer has listened to the community and made this change. I wish other designers would listen to the community!

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Agreed, happy to see that taken off. Very interested to see what pricing ends up being on this though.

Still hoping to see 1.5u/1u modifiers in the novelty kit though, since many of my boards are WKL.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: rondg on Tue, 27 August 2019, 19:53:36
Still hoping to see 1.5u/1u modifiers in the novelty kit though, since many of my boards are WKL.

Agree on the 1.5u.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Tue, 27 August 2019, 21:27:47
Still hoping to see 1.5u/1u modifiers in the novelty kit though, since many of my boards are WKL.

Agree on the 1.5u.
Would need them as well. OP silence may mean that he is considering them, or not?  :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 28 August 2019, 02:32:53
The novelty kit will be updated to support tsangan :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: D3LTA on Wed, 28 August 2019, 11:38:49
Any chance of getting a colevrak kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Thu, 29 August 2019, 05:55:20
Any chance of getting a colevrak kit?

I would be absolutely in for that if it supports DHm. The molds should be there considering GMK Pulse had them.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vicissitude on Thu, 29 August 2019, 06:30:50
Love the deskmat.
Gonna grab one with the set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 29 August 2019, 07:54:47
Any chance of getting a colevrak kit?

There’s too little interest for colevrak.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Thu, 29 August 2019, 07:58:08
The novelty kit will be updated to support tsangan :)
Awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: nasp on Thu, 29 August 2019, 08:56:30
Please consider a r3, 1u Ctrl key in 40s kit. Please and thank you!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Thu, 29 August 2019, 09:02:45
Any chance of getting a colevrak kit?

There’s too little interest for colevrak.

I've seen seven requests in the thread so far. Granted, that's not a lot, but so far I've been ignoring it. I need ortho and Colevrak. When a kit has neither I'm not going to bother looking into it. Since this a solid assembly kit is now planned I am interested.

Ortho users are more likely to also adapt alternative layouts, so it could have a chance. Not sure what MOQ is, but I am willing to pay more to get it made.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: SUB01 on Thu, 29 August 2019, 09:51:57
Glad to see that the numbpad was pulled off the main kit. Appreciate that there are finally more kits* people can buy without having more than a 1/4th of the set unused collecting dust in a corner.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Thu, 29 August 2019, 10:21:31
Is there a code to put a banner in the profile signature to promote this set?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: nasp on Thu, 29 August 2019, 13:08:43
Any chance of getting a colevrak kit?

There’s too little interest for colevrak.

I've seen seven requests in the thread so far. Granted, that's not a lot, but so far I've been ignoring it. I need ortho and Colevrak. When a kit has neither I'm not going to bother looking into it. Since this a solid assembly kit is now planned I am interested.

Ortho users are more likely to also adapt alternative layouts, so it could have a chance. Not sure what MOQ is, but I am willing to pay more to get it made.

Fortunately he's considering a 40s kit so all is not lost for ortho.


Make that an 8th request for Colevrak!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 29 August 2019, 14:58:49
Any chance of getting a colevrak kit?

There’s too little interest for colevrak.

I've seen seven requests in the thread so far. Granted, that's not a lot, but so far I've been ignoring it. I need ortho and Colevrak. When a kit has neither I'm not going to bother looking into it. Since this a solid assembly kit is now planned I am interested.

Ortho users are more likely to also adapt alternative layouts, so it could have a chance. Not sure what MOQ is, but I am willing to pay more to get it made.

Fortunately he's considering a 40s kit so all is not lost for ortho.


Make that an 8th request for Colevrak!

Ortho is going to be supported in the assembly kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Andrehey on Sun, 01 September 2019, 12:50:07
I'm checking this thread daily for updates, so excited  :D Is there a way for me to get regular updates outside of the GH thread? Maybe a discord or something?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Mon, 02 September 2019, 20:51:26
Any idea on dates for this? I’m in 100%
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: modeseven on Tue, 03 September 2019, 01:14:46
100% in for Base and Novelty kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vegs on Tue, 03 September 2019, 01:52:01
In for base and norde :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: guzzi on Wed, 04 September 2019, 09:59:49
Imgur links are broken
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Paddel06 on Tue, 10 September 2019, 17:34:57
Any updates?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: soulkun on Fri, 13 September 2019, 04:15:42
Missing barred 'J' key in Novelty Kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Mon, 23 September 2019, 09:55:57
Any updates?

Also, a few of the Imgur links for the kits are broken, might be worth re-uploading.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: EmperorTeddy on Thu, 26 September 2019, 15:19:30
interested
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 27 September 2019, 11:55:34
ne gb date avail
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Fri, 27 September 2019, 11:55:49
a month with no reply from runner... hope everything is okay
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: guzzi on Fri, 27 September 2019, 14:29:30
a month with no reply from runner... hope everything is okay

He fixed the broken imagelinks just a couple days ago, it's gonna be alright
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vicissitude on Fri, 27 September 2019, 18:52:33
Need 1.5u ctrl and alt novelties.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cobalt8 on Wed, 09 October 2019, 06:36:28
Any updates worth sharing? I'm really excited about this set and want to make sure I don't miss out on it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: KrasH on Fri, 11 October 2019, 07:59:06
When will this run?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Fri, 11 October 2019, 12:21:11
When will this run?

bump lol really interested in this set
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ogWalker on Fri, 11 October 2019, 12:53:58
When will this run?

bump lol really interested in this set

last I heard it was November, not sure if it has changed
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: liangalv on Sun, 13 October 2019, 15:26:30
super interested!! Love your vision GTRX
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: coblee on Thu, 17 October 2019, 14:15:44
Could you clarify which caps in the space bar kit are convex?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Thu, 24 October 2019, 14:55:45
im assuming its going to be after drac finishes because of how similar the sets are. weird that we havent heard anything in awhile tho
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: enzime4u on Mon, 28 October 2019, 03:06:55
Any news about the release date or something ? :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Rexcramer on Mon, 28 October 2019, 17:17:40
When will this run?

bump lol really interested in this set

last I heard it was November, not sure if it has changed

The designer said November/december and since thekeycomapny and zfrontier don't have it on their "upcoming releases" list yet its going to be late november or (most likely) december
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: enzime4u on Mon, 04 November 2019, 14:37:27
we're waiting, we're waiting.....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: maximize on Mon, 04 November 2019, 14:53:29
Gtrx hasn't said anything since August... This makes me pretty nervous about communication after the GB closes... And where have people been "hearing" November or December?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: enzime4u on Mon, 04 November 2019, 14:56:15
I gave up on the Dracula for the Nord .... so he better say something...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Quinella on Mon, 04 November 2019, 15:19:28
ne colemak avail
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: jimboytacos on Mon, 04 November 2019, 15:27:24
Any words on whether Cygnus or Nord is coming first?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Rexcramer on Tue, 05 November 2019, 11:37:54
Gtrx hasn't said anything since August... This makes me pretty nervous about communication after the GB closes... And where have people been "hearing" November or December?

I'm planning a late q4 release (around November) Nord and dracula going at the same time would be bad for both keysets.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Tue, 05 November 2019, 13:34:01
OP can you give us an update? A lot of people are excited for this set. Some information would be very welcomed.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cobalt8 on Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:11:27
I gave up on the Dracula for the Nord .... so he better say something...

I did the same. I'm going to pretty upset if it doesn't make it past the interest check. It would be nice if OP would just pop in give a quick update. As someone else said, this doesn't instill any confidence in the amount of communication we can expect once the group buy closes. It could even cause some to pass that may have otherwise been interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:29:54
While I hate waiting for this as well, OP did say they were looking towards Q4. I don’t think they’ve forgotten about this by any stretch, life just tends to happen outside of keebs.

If it happens to get to end of December, and there’s still no word, I’ll be annoyed after skipping Dracula. But life will go on.

Give the guy some time. It feels like there are 10 GMK GBs every month nowadays. He might still be trying to find a spot where it can even be run in the next year.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: IReallyLikeBacon on Sat, 09 November 2019, 17:31:28
I don't know if it's just me, but this set feels a lot darker than I imagined. I know this is based exactly on the color palette from the original theme by ArcticIceStudio, but I think it's mainly that the "Modified Polar Nights" colors appear way more than the "Modified Frost" ones. In an ideal IDE environment with a bunch of code already written, I feel like the Frost colors would pop out a lot more. It's what prevents the Nord them from being yet another dark gray theme for me.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Sun, 10 November 2019, 06:36:16
Holy ****. Loving the assembly kit. 100% in.

Just one question: Reconsider Colevrak kit? I don't care if it doesn't make MOQ, I will keep my order, but please give it a chance.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: jagger27 on Sun, 10 November 2019, 07:08:14
Colevrak pls
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: TooniSkyy on Sun, 10 November 2019, 07:24:52
That assembly kit is 5/5!

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Karni on Sun, 10 November 2019, 08:06:37
not a fan of the way the assembly kit was done, if you're trying to make it 40's compat please look at the assembly kit for gmk oblivion r2
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: zakatak on Sun, 10 November 2019, 09:07:21
Is there an eta for when this will run?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sun, 10 November 2019, 09:13:46
Not sure if its been mentioned before but one of the ISO keys in base is incorrect.

The highlighted key should be alpha coloured, not modifier coloured.

(https://imgur.com/W7itgcM.png)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Sun, 10 November 2019, 10:58:35
OP Just posted a mini update on reddit with the addition of an assembly kit. So he's around and still working on this project.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: yoscartaco on Sun, 10 November 2019, 12:16:34
Suggestions for the 40s kit:


The colors and set overall look pretty great.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: yoscartaco on Sun, 10 November 2019, 12:29:14
OP Just posted a mini update on reddit with the addition of an assembly kit. So he's around and still working on this project.

Posts on reddit are at r/mechmarket (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/duaecb/ic_gmk_nord_now_with_40s_support/) and r/mechanicalkeyboards (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/duaecq/gmk_nord_now_with_40s_support/).

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ZeeToo on Sun, 10 November 2019, 13:50:25
Very much interested. The Assembly Kit is wonderful!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: nasp on Sun, 10 November 2019, 17:33:26
OP Just posted a mini update on reddit with the addition of an assembly kit. So he's around and still working on this project.

Posts on reddit are at r/mechmarket (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/duaecb/ic_gmk_nord_now_with_40s_support/) and r/mechanicalkeyboards (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/duaecq/gmk_nord_now_with_40s_support/).

The kit is nice but with all 1u mods, it's just an ergodox and ortho kit, not a "40's" kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: klaygor on Sun, 10 November 2019, 20:53:46
This set is awesome and I really love that it has full boardwalk support. However, I don't use a standard layout for my 1.5u modifiers...would you consider a set of blank 1.5u modifiers to match each row on either side so I could use blanks on keys that don't match any standard legend layout you currently support?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 10 November 2019, 23:54:46
Suggestions for the 40s kit:

  • Add four 1.25 R4 modifers. So many 40% boards need them. Also, by adding them I think it'd cover all boardwalk layouts  (https://imgur.com/a/wGKjWd9), some of which use four 1.25 R4 mods. Another reference: mk ultra's boardwalk plate foam has a variant (https://mkultra.click/collections/60-foam/products/boardwalk-plate-foam?variant=28685745193013) that uses three.
  • Add a 1.25 R3 enter which is used by UT47 / UT47.2. It's less common but starting to be included in many recent gmk 40s kits -- eg cafe, bingsu, coral, phosphorous
  • Make backslash-pipe key mod colored for aesthetics

The colors and set overall look pretty great.

Thanks for the feedback. I talked with the guys over at the 40% keebs discord and came to the same conclusions as in your post. All of those keys will be added to the assembly kit, apart from a colored pipe key. It doesn’t really fit in all that well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 10 November 2019, 23:55:35
OP Just posted a mini update on reddit with the addition of an assembly kit. So he's around and still working on this project.

Posts on reddit are at r/mechmarket (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/duaecb/ic_gmk_nord_now_with_40s_support/) and r/mechanicalkeyboards (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/duaecq/gmk_nord_now_with_40s_support/).

The kit is nice but with all 1u mods, it's just an ergodox and ortho kit, not a "40's" kit.

Changes will be made to better support 40% keebs.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 10 November 2019, 23:57:36
Not sure if its been mentioned before but one of the ISO keys in base is incorrect.

The highlighted key should be alpha coloured, not modifier coloured.

Show Image
(https://imgur.com/W7itgcM.png)


You’re right, I’ll change it when the next set of renders gets pushed out.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: rondg on Mon, 11 November 2019, 05:56:23
R3 1u "Code" or "Fn" key?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Mon, 11 November 2019, 08:50:23
(https://i.imgur.com/g2kHFXW.png)

Guess not...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 11 November 2019, 15:18:33
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/g2kHFXW.png)


Guess not...

40% memes  :p but seriously, there's not enough interest for colevark. Through the entire ic, only about 20 people requested colevark. There is no way that is going to reach moq.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Mon, 11 November 2019, 15:28:10
I guess not. I paid 70 for the GMK pulse Colevrak for that very reason.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Mon, 11 November 2019, 16:05:11
I guess not. I paid 70 for the GMK pulse Colevrak for that very reason.

Does Colevrak worth to have it? I meant, considering that I need Norse symbols myself I am in the same boat at different side; but, again, does it?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Tue, 12 November 2019, 06:23:10
I guess not. I paid 70 for the GMK pulse Colevrak for that very reason.

Does Colevrak worth to have it? I meant, considering that I need Norse symbols myself I am in the same boat at different side; but, again, does it?

Good question. To me it does. When it comes to legends I could go two ways: novelty legends such as Hiragana, Rams, etc or accurate legends. I don't need the legends, but I don't want generic QWERTY when I don't even use it. Some keys would match, others would not. Does that matter? Logically no, but logic is not what dictates the drive of this hobby.

I want something customized which makes me happy to look at. GMK makes that very hard for ortho/Colemak DHm. I know, I could stick to regular 60% staggered QWERTY, but I care about ergonomics and comfort more than looks. To me, the end game is to have the best of both and there's no compromising for that.

So if I have to shell out $70 more for Colevrak, I do it. I know I'm a niche user. To me, it's worth it considering I don't build keyboards and shelf them for display. I use them daily. I curently have three Corne's. Two of which I want to be perfect.

If GMK Nord can cater to that, I'm going for it. If not, I'm keeping my eye out for other opportunities. That said, I'm very much inclined to support the alternative kit here. Maybe I'll just do something quirky like putting all legends in reverse. But that depends on the pricing.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 12 November 2019, 07:14:23
I guess not. I paid 70 for the GMK pulse Colevrak for that very reason.

Does Colevrak worth to have it? I meant, considering that I need Norse symbols myself I am in the same boat at different side; but, again, does it?

Good question. To me it does. When it comes to legends I could go two ways: novelty legends such as Hiragana, Rams, etc or accurate legends. I don't need the legends, but I don't want generic QWERTY when I don't even use it. Some keys would match, others would not. Does that matter? Logically no, but logic is not what dictates the drive of this hobby.

I want something customized which makes me happy to look at. GMK makes that very hard for ortho/Colemak DHm. I know, I could stick to regular 60% staggered QWERTY, but I care about ergonomics and comfort more than looks. To me, the end game is to have the best of both and there's no compromising for that.

So if I have to shell out $70 more for Colevrak, I do it. I know I'm a niche user. To me, it's worth it considering I don't build keyboards and shelf them for display. I use them daily. I curently have three Corne's. Two of which I want to be perfect.

If GMK Nord can cater to that, I'm going for it. If not, I'm keeping my eye out for other opportunities. That said, I'm very much inclined to support the alternative kit here. Maybe I'll just do something quirky like putting all legends in reverse. But that depends on the pricing.

You share a really good point here, people are more interested in alphas that look nice instead of alphas which are functional. Hiragana has around 170 requests. While colevark and dvorak combined have around 50.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Tue, 12 November 2019, 07:28:55
You share a really good point here, people are more interested in alphas that look nice instead of alphas which are functional. Hiragana has around 170 requests. While colevark and dvorak combined have around 50.

If it'd be Hiragana or Katakana monolegend I'm all over it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 12 November 2019, 09:04:38
You share a really good point here, people are more interested in alphas that look nice instead of alphas which are functional. Hiragana has around 170 requests. While colevark and dvorak combined have around 50.

If it'd be Hiragana or Katakana monolegend I'm all over it.

hiragana is very possible
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: benfrain on Tue, 12 November 2019, 09:36:38
Definitely interested in picking up a set of these. And one of those mats too 👍👍
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Tue, 12 November 2019, 14:53:22
hype to see some news about this. been eyeing this up for awhile
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cobalt8 on Wed, 13 November 2019, 06:34:38
I'm very excited to see movement on this, as well! I know there are a lot of GMK group buys going on these days, but I've been watching this one for awhile with much more interest than any of the others. Also, patience isn't my virtue. lol. Thanks for the update Gtrx!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 13 November 2019, 07:06:25
I'm very excited to see movement on this, as well! I know there are a lot of GMK group buys going on these days, but I've been watching this one for awhile with much more interest than any of the others. Also, patience isn't my virtue. lol. Thanks for the update Gtrx!

Thanks for the kind words, but nord might get pushed back. Competing against olivia++ would be impossible.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: benfrain on Wed, 13 November 2019, 07:53:09
That’sa huge shame. Nicest set I think I’ve seen on here!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: KrasH on Wed, 13 November 2019, 13:05:44
That’sa huge shame. Nicest set I think I’ve seen on here!

Yes, huge shame. I prefer this to Olivia++
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: nasp on Wed, 13 November 2019, 21:21:02
You share a really good point here, people are more interested in alphas that look nice instead of alphas which are functional. Hiragana has around 170 requests. While colevark and dvorak combined have around 50.

If it'd be Hiragana or Katakana monolegend I'm all over it.

hiragana is very possible

After Masterpiece runs, Katakana only molds will be available, which would help the keep the price reasonable.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: r4wromg on Wed, 13 November 2019, 22:14:02
Hiragana sublegend kit would be incredible with this color way, fingers crossed
Title: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Thu, 14 November 2019, 00:25:07
Can hiragana be an additional alpha kit? Or could we put in a poll if it’s a decision of replacing the base alphas?

I’ve been waiting on this set for quite a while, and would be gutted if the alphas get swapped to hiragana, or katakana, without an option for English alphas.

I accept I very well could just be in the minority on this one.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Thu, 14 November 2019, 01:19:03
Hiragana sublegend kit would be incredible with this color way, fingers crossed
Please not sublegends.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Thu, 14 November 2019, 01:21:14
That’sa huge shame. Nicest set I think I’ve seen on here!

Yes, huge shame. I prefer this to Olivia++
Same, don't care for Olivia at all.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: guzzi on Thu, 14 November 2019, 01:26:17
Can hiragana be an additional alpha kit? Or could we put in a poll if it’s a decision of replacing the base alphas?

I’ve been waiting on this set for quite a while, and would be gutted if the alphas get swapped to hiragana, or katakana, without an option for English alphas.

I accept I very well could just be in the minority on this one.


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+1. Hiragana sublegends don't make sense to me on a set like this. If it's a child kit who am I to judge but for base I'm out.
Besides, I'd be surprised if molds for hiragana NorDE keys even exist, so that kit would be kinda dead as well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Thu, 14 November 2019, 01:37:25
Yeah please no hiragana in base - it doesn't fit at all imo.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 14 November 2019, 01:47:58
Can hiragana be an additional alpha kit? Or could we put in a poll if it’s a decision of replacing the base alphas?

I’ve been waiting on this set for quite a while, and would be gutted if the alphas get swapped to hiragana, or katakana, without an option for English alphas.

I accept I very well could just be in the minority on this one.


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+1. Hiragana sublegends don't make sense to me on a set like this. If it's a child kit who am I to judge but for base I'm out.
Besides, I'd be surprised if molds for hiragana NorDE keys even exist, so that kit would be kinda dead as well.

Hiragana wont be in base.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dibkib on Thu, 14 November 2019, 04:16:18
That’sa huge shame. Nicest set I think I’ve seen on here!

Yes, huge shame. I prefer this to Olivia++

I think it's a very good decision. With Christmas coming up and people having to spend too much money already, and Olivia++ in the running, waiting means there's more chances of people buying the set as they won't have to choose between presents for the family and their hobby (hell, the Christmas money could go towards... More keebs?!)

As someone who wants to buy both, I'd also rather wait than have to miss out on one because I can't afford it all in the same month.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: benfrain on Thu, 14 November 2019, 04:37:29
Appreciate everyone has their own preference but I feel this in no way competes with the Olivia set — which has a very feminine/soft feel.

But either way, I’m looking forward to this 👍
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tex_live_utility on Thu, 14 November 2019, 07:53:42
 What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 14 November 2019, 08:11:46
What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.

that's cool and all, but I'm pretty sure that more people would like a normal base kit better than runes.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Thu, 14 November 2019, 10:25:36
What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.

that's cool and all, but I'm pretty sure that more people would like a normal base kit better than runes.

Norse are an outlier. Everything else should be standard ANSI.


(https://i.imgur.com/ak2y5lT.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Thu, 14 November 2019, 14:46:25
Can hiragana be an additional alpha kit? Or could we put in a poll if it’s a decision of replacing the base alphas?

I’ve been waiting on this set for quite a while, and would be gutted if the alphas get swapped to hiragana, or katakana, without an option for English alphas.

I accept I very well could just be in the minority on this one.


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+1. Hiragana sublegends don't make sense to me on a set like this. If it's a child kit who am I to judge but for base I'm out.
Besides, I'd be surprised if molds for hiragana NorDE keys even exist, so that kit would be kinda dead as well.

Hiragana wont be in base.

Bless up. Can’t wait for this drop m’dude. I’ve waited this long, so a couple more months ain’t a deal imo.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Rayndalf on Thu, 14 November 2019, 17:45:43
I wasn't the biggest fan of the colors initially (for no real reason), but this assembly kit is terrific and the colors are starting to grow on me.

I love to see designers support alternate layouts and languages (I guess I shouldn't be surprised that IDE inspired colorways appeal to people that use weird layouts, but they all look so good).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Fri, 15 November 2019, 11:48:24
I wasn't the biggest fan of the colors initially (for no real reason), but this assembly kit is terrific and the colors are starting to grow on me.

I love to see designers support alternate layouts and languages (I guess I shouldn't be surprised that IDE inspired colorways appeal to people that use weird layouts, but they all look so good).

Changes to the assembly kit are coming up :P. It's going to have better 40% support.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: whyamihere on Fri, 15 November 2019, 12:05:46
For a set based on a text editor theme, I think text mods instead of icons should be the default

Hiragana doesn't fit at all tbh

Nord is ftw though... looks better than Dracula
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Rayndalf on Fri, 15 November 2019, 13:50:10
I wasn't the biggest fan of the colors initially (for no real reason), but this assembly kit is terrific and the colors are starting to grow on me.

I love to see designers support alternate layouts and languages (I guess I shouldn't be surprised that IDE inspired colorways appeal to people that use weird layouts, but they all look so good).

Changes to the assembly kit are coming up :P. It's going to have better 40% support.
40% gang are rascals, they adopt completely nonstandard layouts, but still stick to the stagger of their oppressors.

I don't get it, but there's a layout for every fool, and I'm glad this set covers most of them.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Fri, 15 November 2019, 16:15:54
I wasn't the biggest fan of the colors initially (for no real reason), but this assembly kit is terrific and the colors are starting to grow on me.

I love to see designers support alternate layouts and languages (I guess I shouldn't be surprised that IDE inspired colorways appeal to people that use weird layouts, but they all look so good).

Changes to the assembly kit are coming up :P. It's going to have better 40% support.
40% gang are rascals, they adopt completely nonstandard layouts, but still stick to the stagger of their oppressors.

I don't get it, but there's a layout for every fool, and I'm glad this set covers most of them.
Agreed.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: TheAutoManCan on Fri, 15 November 2019, 19:15:48
Is there any significance as to why Control and Alt colors are different for left and right? And is there a final decision yet on the possibility of having the Caps and Shift icons left-center aligned like the rest of the icons?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: depletedvespene on Sat, 16 November 2019, 05:08:48
I had a look at how the kits stand now... the base kit still has the R3 #~ key, even though the Norde(Uk) kit has all the keys specific to the English (UK) national layout (including R3 #~). IMHO, it makes little sense to retain it in the base kit and would be better off as an R3 \| key instead.

(the R4 \| key can remain as-is, to keep the kit in the PC style, OR it could be changed to an R4 <>, to follow the terminal style)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 16 November 2019, 05:40:30
For a set based on a text editor theme, I think text mods instead of icons should be the default

Hiragana doesn't fit at all tbh

Nord is ftw though... looks better than Dracula

Icon mods look better :P
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 16 November 2019, 05:44:32
Is there any significance as to why Control and Alt colors are different for left and right? And is there a final decision yet on the possibility of having the Caps and Shift icons left-center aligned like the rest of the icons?

Different colors for ctrl look better. I’m leaning towards left centrred, but haven’t decided yet.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 16 November 2019, 13:28:43
Is there any significance as to why Control and Alt colors are different for left and right? And is there a final decision yet on the possibility of having the Caps and Shift icons left-center aligned like the rest of the icons?

Different colors for ctrl look better. I’m leaning towards left centrred, but haven’t decided yet.

Not sure if you caught the incorrect coloured ISO key I posted a few days ago from the latest renders, but the Bse R3 key was mod coloured not alpha coloured.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 18 November 2019, 00:41:04
Is there any significance as to why Control and Alt colors are different for left and right? And is there a final decision yet on the possibility of having the Caps and Shift icons left-center aligned like the rest of the icons?

Different colors for ctrl look better. I’m leaning towards left centrred, but haven’t decided yet.

Not sure if you caught the incorrect coloured ISO key I posted a few days ago from the latest renders, but the Bse R3 key was mod coloured not alpha coloured.

That’s gonna be changed, it’s just that I dont have new renders yet.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Khers on Mon, 18 November 2019, 00:45:12
What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.

that's cool and all, but I'm pretty sure that more people would like a normal base kit better than runes.

Something like this would make this set a must for me:

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Mon, 18 November 2019, 08:08:01
What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.

that's cool and all, but I'm pretty sure that more people would like a normal base kit better than runes.

Something like this would make this set a must for me:

(Attachment Link)

That looks cool; but, if GMK does not have the molds for the multiple legends would cost more to pay for them.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 November 2019, 11:27:36
What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.

that's cool and all, but I'm pretty sure that more people would like a normal base kit better than runes.

Something like this would make this set a must for me:

(Attachment Link)

That looks cool; but, if GMK does not have the molds for the multiple legends would cost more to pay for them.

from talking to Andy, GMK should have most/all of the OG cherry molds including these
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: harlekein on Mon, 18 November 2019, 12:23:56
What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.

that's cool and all, but I'm pretty sure that more people would like a normal base kit better than runes.

Something like this would make this set a must for me:

(Attachment Link)
Those aren't runes though. Just Nordic layout...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Mon, 18 November 2019, 13:10:57
What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.

that's cool and all, but I'm pretty sure that more people would like a normal base kit better than runes.

Something like this would make this set a must for me:

(Attachment Link)

That looks cool; but, if GMK does not have the molds for the multiple legends would cost more to pay for them.

from talking to Andy, GMK should have most/all of the OG cherry molds including these

Does someone has a full image of these legends?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 November 2019, 13:17:24
What about something fun like Nordic sublegends in base, or Nordic main legends with US sublegends? That pays homage to the name and somewhat obviates the need for NorDeUK.

that's cool and all, but I'm pretty sure that more people would like a normal base kit better than runes.

Something like this would make this set a must for me:

(Attachment Link)

That looks cool; but, if GMK does not have the molds for the multiple legends would cost more to pay for them.

from talking to Andy, GMK should have most/all of the OG cherry molds including these

Does someone has a full image of these legends?

Another question would be which "nordic" layout?

-Denmark
-Finland
-Iceland
-Norway
-Sweden

They're all pretty similar ofc, but itd be good to nail one down
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: depletedvespene on Mon, 18 November 2019, 16:02:30
………

Another question would be which "nordic" layout?

-Denmark
-Finland
-Iceland
-Norway
-Sweden

They're all pretty similar ofc, but itd be good to nail one down

You may get a kick out of http://www.farah.cl/Keyboardery/A-Visual-Comparison-of-Different-National-Layouts/#NOR (http://www.farah.cl/Keyboardery/A-Visual-Comparison-of-Different-National-Layouts/#NOR).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Mon, 18 November 2019, 18:42:54
………

Another question would be which "nordic" layout?

-Denmark
-Finland
-Iceland
-Norway
-Sweden

They're all pretty similar ofc, but itd be good to nail one down

You may get a kick out of http://www.farah.cl/Keyboardery/A-Visual-Comparison-of-Different-National-Layouts/#NOR (http://www.farah.cl/Keyboardery/A-Visual-Comparison-of-Different-National-Layouts/#NOR).

That's an awesome page, thank you for sharing. Any serious keeb aficionado should be familiar with those layouts.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: zakatak on Tue, 19 November 2019, 06:53:35
Any idea on when this will run?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 23 November 2019, 08:06:30
Any idea on when this will run?
Most likely Jan 1st.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Loges on Sat, 23 November 2019, 08:07:54
Take my money lol.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: benfrain on Sat, 23 November 2019, 08:16:46
Excellent. 👍

Do you have any rough feel for lead times? Not ordered a gb key cap set before.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: catbus on Sat, 23 November 2019, 08:36:05
Love it  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 23 November 2019, 14:57:16
Excellent.

Do you have any rough feel for lead times? Not ordered a gb key cap set before.

GMK is gonna have to match 8 different ral tones. I'm expecting to get at least 2-3 bad samples. So basically, most likely longer than a normal gmk set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: RominRonin on Sat, 23 November 2019, 18:16:40
I guess not. I paid 70 for the GMK pulse Colevrak for that very reason.

Does Colevrak worth to have it? I meant, considering that I need Norse symbols myself I am in the same boat at different side; but, again, does it?

Good question. To me it does. When it comes to legends I could go two ways: novelty legends such as Hiragana, Rams, etc or accurate legends. I don't need the legends, but I don't want generic QWERTY when I don't even use it. Some keys would match, others would not. Does that matter? Logically no, but logic is not what dictates the drive of this hobby.

I want something customized which makes me happy to look at. GMK makes that very hard for ortho/Colemak DHm. I know, I could stick to regular 60% staggered QWERTY, but I care about ergonomics and comfort more than looks. To me, the end game is to have the best of both and there's no compromising for that.

So if I have to shell out $70 more for Colevrak, I do it. I know I'm a niche user. To me, it's worth it considering I don't build keyboards and shelf them for display. I use them daily. I curently have three Corne's. Two of which I want to be perfect.

If GMK Nord can cater to that, I'm going for it. If not, I'm keeping my eye out for other opportunities. That said, I'm very much inclined to support the alternative kit here. Maybe I'll just do something quirky like putting all legends in reverse. But that depends on the pricing.
100% +1

Agreed with everything here. I too bought in on pulse + colevrak.

I wonder if it would make things easier to roll colevrak in with the norde kits for gmk buys? No idea.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 25 November 2019, 16:43:20
I guess not. I paid 70 for the GMK pulse Colevrak for that very reason.

Does Colevrak worth to have it? I meant, considering that I need Norse symbols myself I am in the same boat at different side; but, again, does it?

Good question. To me it does. When it comes to legends I could go two ways: novelty legends such as Hiragana, Rams, etc or accurate legends. I don't need the legends, but I don't want generic QWERTY when I don't even use it. Some keys would match, others would not. Does that matter? Logically no, but logic is not what dictates the drive of this hobby.

I want something customized which makes me happy to look at. GMK makes that very hard for ortho/Colemak DHm. I know, I could stick to regular 60% staggered QWERTY, but I care about ergonomics and comfort more than looks. To me, the end game is to have the best of both and there's no compromising for that.

So if I have to shell out $70 more for Colevrak, I do it. I know I'm a niche user. To me, it's worth it considering I don't build keyboards and shelf them for display. I use them daily. I curently have three Corne's. Two of which I want to be perfect.

If GMK Nord can cater to that, I'm going for it. If not, I'm keeping my eye out for other opportunities. That said, I'm very much inclined to support the alternative kit here. Maybe I'll just do something quirky like putting all legends in reverse. But that depends on the pricing.
100% +1

Agreed with everything here. I too bought in on pulse + colevrak.

I wonder if it would make things easier to roll colevrak in with the norde kits for gmk buys? No idea.

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a kit that has colevrak and norde in it? sounds like a recipe for disaster. If this set was as big as oblivion, I'd probably say **** it and add colevrak. But nord isn't anywhere near as big as oblivion, so colevrak won't reach moq.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Rob27shred on Mon, 25 November 2019, 17:22:42
Man I really wish there was a separate modifier kit with this (Iknow, I know extra modifier kits are few & far between with GMK runs). With this being so close to Oblivion & me going in on a set of Oblivion V2 I can't justify buying this as a whole base set. Although I really think the icon mods of this would go perfectly with Oblivion. Guess I should've paid more attention to this while it was in IC so I could've voiced that ideal. I think between everyone who already own GMK Oblivion V1 & those who got in on V2 there would've been enough interest to run a separate modifier kit. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 25 November 2019, 23:31:06
i recommend changing the 1.25u control legend from "Ctrl" to "Control"
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Preußens Gloria on Tue, 26 November 2019, 00:06:30
Alt Gr keys in NorDe kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Tue, 26 November 2019, 02:29:38
Pricing details soon?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 26 November 2019, 04:24:59
Pricing details soon?
Waiting on gmk.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: pwade3 on Tue, 26 November 2019, 09:25:18
I think you can easily get rid of the Alpha-base colored Esc key.

Having 3 1.5u |\ keys also feels a bit overkill, personally I'd flip the mod-colored ~` key to have one of your colored legends and remove the neutral mod-colored |\ key.

Also, is the icon-mod Alt legend a new one?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dr_unconscionable on Tue, 26 November 2019, 11:22:23
Agreed, you seem to have a lot of \ | and Esc keys in the base kit. I’m also surprised to see two different legend colours for Control, which I wouldn’t expect from an editor-themed set (if the colours are supposed to represent syntax highlighting, I’d expect the same colour for every word).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 26 November 2019, 13:26:42
Agreed, you seem to have a lot of \ | and Esc keys in the base kit. I’m also surprised to see two different legend colours for Control, which I wouldn’t expect from an editor-themed set (if the colours are supposed to represent syntax highlighting, I’d expect the same colour for every word).

tried that, it didn't look right.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Fri, 29 November 2019, 06:20:07
Man I really wish there was a separate modifier kit with this (Iknow, I know extra modifier kits are few & far between with GMK runs). With this being so close to Oblivion & me going in on a set of Oblivion V2 I can't justify buying this as a whole base set. Although I really think the icon mods of this would go perfectly with Oblivion. Guess I should've paid more attention to this while it was in IC so I could've voiced that ideal. I think between everyone who already own GMK Oblivion V1 & those who got in on V2 there would've been enough interest to run a separate modifier kit.

Sounds like an interest idea, but I dont think that kit would sell.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: enzime4u on Fri, 29 November 2019, 07:21:31
when do you think it will start the GB ?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Fri, 29 November 2019, 18:34:39
when do you think it will start the GB ?

Most likely Jan 1st
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Mcnos on Fri, 29 November 2019, 21:04:25
Is it still possible to have the 1.75 BS with Yellow legends instead of pink so that it would match the rest of the row?

As of right now you'd have a yellow tab, pink backspace
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: zakatak on Mon, 02 December 2019, 07:46:09
you have price quotes now?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 02 December 2019, 10:52:02
you have price quotes now?

Not yet, currently in communication with gmk.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Robosculpts on Thu, 05 December 2019, 07:42:01
Pretty positive this set will be why I buy a boardwalk.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Thu, 05 December 2019, 08:18:00
dont know if i want in on this or polar nights becuase theyre both super nice but i dont know if polar nights will fire.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Robosculpts on Sat, 07 December 2019, 10:13:46
Any chance of the ergo mods being blanks? Or offering them in addition?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Sun, 08 December 2019, 00:46:56
Is January GB date confirmed? Or still up in the air?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 09 December 2019, 05:22:14
Any chance of the ergo mods being blanks? Or offering them in addition?

Most likely no on blank mods.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 09 December 2019, 05:23:35
Is January GB date confirmed? Or still up in the air?

It’s 90%. Setbacks are very unlikely.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cadrev on Thu, 12 December 2019, 06:52:50
Hi! I'm planning to build my first custom keyboard and I currently have a DZ60 pcb and I really dig the design of this set. Does this set support the 2u shift + arrow keys layout of the DZ60?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Thu, 12 December 2019, 06:58:09
Hi! I'm planning to build my first custom keyboard and I currently have a DZ60 pcb and I really dig the design of this set. Does this set support the 2u shift + arrow keys layout of the DZ60?

the base kit has a full arrow cluster as well as a 2u shift in it so you should be fine! theres pictures of the kits and what keys they come with on the front page of this thread.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cadrev on Thu, 12 December 2019, 07:13:57
Hi! I'm planning to build my first custom keyboard and I currently have a DZ60 pcb and I really dig the design of this set. Does this set support the 2u shift + arrow keys layout of the DZ60?

the base kit has a full arrow cluster as well as a 2u shift in it so you should be fine! theres pictures of the kits and what keys they come with on the front page of this thread.

Nice! Ok I'm set then, just gonna wait for the GB to drop this 2020. thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: benfrain on Thu, 12 December 2019, 08:02:56
I’m just as excited about getting my hands on those desk mats 👍👍👍
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ctrlshiftba on Thu, 12 December 2019, 13:19:35
those deskmats are amazing!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Fri, 20 December 2019, 07:02:46
Pumped for this!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: acidqt on Fri, 20 December 2019, 13:29:15
Can't wait
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Sat, 21 December 2019, 11:30:24
There is no barred J in the novelty kit?  Is it too late to add one?

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Sat, 21 December 2019, 12:09:55
There is no barred J in the novelty kit?  Is it too late to add one?

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas

Barred j is in the base kit
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vi0till on Sat, 21 December 2019, 12:34:24
Price anytime soon?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Sat, 21 December 2019, 19:55:56
The base kit barred J is not a Vim J. I would like to match the base kit barred F with a Vim J from the novelty kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: catbus on Sun, 22 December 2019, 11:35:04
The base kit barred J is not a Vim J. I would like to match the base kit barred F with a Vim J from the novelty kit.
Please add a barred Vim J - would be awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Sun, 22 December 2019, 18:20:14
I am buying this kit for the Vim support so hopefully we can.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 23 December 2019, 14:39:47
Price anytime soon?

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No response from gmk with prices yet :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Mon, 23 December 2019, 14:40:48
should we still be expecting jan 1st launch date?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 23 December 2019, 14:49:23
should we still be expecting jan 1st launch date?

Not sure anymore. Still waiting on gmk and asia vendors. I'll update the IC page when new information comes.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: OBL17 on Mon, 23 December 2019, 21:04:49
im waaaaaay in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: bukowski on Tue, 24 December 2019, 00:36:31
NorDe Kit means I‘m in. Lovely deskmats too!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: briemens on Tue, 24 December 2019, 02:39:58
The base kit barred J is not a Vim J. I would like to match the base kit barred F with a Vim J from the novelty kit.
Please add a barred Vim J - would be awesome.

I agree. Please add a Vim J key with nipple. It would make this the perfect Keyset.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 24 December 2019, 07:53:53
The base kit barred J is not a Vim J. I would like to match the base kit barred F with a Vim J from the novelty kit.
Please add a barred Vim J - would be awesome.

I agree. Please add a Vim J key with nipple. It would make this the perfect Keyset.

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I'll ask gmk if it's possible to add barbed vim keys at this stage.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Tue, 24 December 2019, 20:43:54
Thanks Gtrx! Sorry for the late spotting of the issue.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Tue, 24 December 2019, 20:52:47
The base kit barred J is not a Vim J. I would like to match the base kit barred F with a Vim J from the novelty kit.
Please add a barred Vim J - would be awesome.

I agree. Please add a Vim J key with nipple. It would make this the perfect Keyset.


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I’m a scooped boy, but in the interest of it getting MOQ it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have both offered.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: neurosnap on Tue, 24 December 2019, 21:35:43
interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: HayChesKay on Fri, 27 December 2019, 04:02:13
Interested
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Vireca on Fri, 27 December 2019, 05:44:50
In the assembly kit, the arrows keys are all R4? Or the UP arrow is R3? It should be all R4 for Ortho boards like the Planck and such
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: GMK83 on Fri, 27 December 2019, 08:43:14
I’m interested
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Fri, 27 December 2019, 18:55:23
R3 is the asdf row. Arrows are always all r4. Unless the kit has r5, which is rare.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Tue, 31 December 2019, 07:53:36
im going to go out on a hunch and say this isnt launching tomorrow. laser ears tho
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: mrkantz on Tue, 31 December 2019, 09:02:30
Quote
GMK is on leave until 2020-01-03. I'm hoping to get a quote at 2020-01-05 at the latest.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: bewareofpixels on Tue, 31 December 2019, 09:04:55
Quote
GMK is on leave until 2020-01-03. I'm hoping to get a quote at 2020-01-05 at the latest.
:peepohappy:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 31 December 2019, 19:59:13
Could you clarify which caps in the space bar kit are convex?

Are all the keycaps in the Spacebar kit convex?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MutenMaster on Wed, 01 January 2020, 10:09:48
Hi guys, are the ergodox set only available with assembly labels or even with standard ones (like CTRL, SHIFT, SUPER, FN and so on) ?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: euphxenos on Wed, 01 January 2020, 20:48:36
I see the US vendor changed from TKC to Mkultra.  Will those of us in the US be able to order from the other vendors (particularly Zfrontier)?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Starston3 on Wed, 01 January 2020, 22:28:44
I see the US vendor changed from TKC to Mkultra.  Will those of us in the US be able to order from the other vendors (particularly Zfrontier)?
Yep
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: bill.choi on Thu, 02 January 2020, 07:00:32
Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: D3LTA on Thu, 02 January 2020, 08:16:38
I see the US vendor changed from TKC to Mkultra.  Will those of us in the US be able to order from the other vendors (particularly Zfrontier)?
Yep

Out of curiosity, what would the benefit be of ordering through zfrontier over mkultra?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 02 January 2020, 15:02:31
pls change spacebar kit to convex instead of concave since GMK has the molds now
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Fekko on Fri, 03 January 2020, 11:28:07
Im in! Om base + borde 😀 just to be sure, my first doing this. Is it enoguh to fill the google doc?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Fri, 03 January 2020, 12:17:28
Im in! Om base + borde 😀 just to be sure, my first doing this. Is it enoguh to fill the google doc?

No. Wait for the GB thread to be open. Look for the link to the vendor for your location. You may have to pay upfront for it. That is the confirmation that you are in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Noxouille on Fri, 03 January 2020, 19:17:44
gorgeous design! So excited for the GB
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: jimboytacos on Sat, 04 January 2020, 00:55:29
Just noticed the / |  key (1.5U Row 2) in the assembly Kit is the same color as the alphas, but in All the renders, it's in a modifier color.
Just wanted to ask if it'll be in the dark modifiers color.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MutenMaster on Sat, 04 January 2020, 01:35:49
Hi guys, are the ergodox set only available with assembly labels or even with standard ones (like CTRL, SHIFT, SUPER, FN and so on) ?

Any reply on this?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: OBL17 on Fri, 10 January 2020, 01:59:02
any update on this? i need this set in my life
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Fri, 10 January 2020, 05:57:18
Hi guys, are the ergodox set only available with assembly labels or even with standard ones (like CTRL, SHIFT, SUPER, FN and so on) ?

Any reply on this?

Only assembly
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Fri, 10 January 2020, 05:59:03
Just noticed the / |  key (1.5U Row 2) in the assembly Kit is the same color as the alphas, but in All the renders, it's in a modifier color.
Just wanted to ask if it'll be in the dark modifiers color.
Renders are a bit messed up in that aspect, sorry. The /| key will be alpha colored.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Fri, 10 January 2020, 06:00:04
pls change spacebar kit to convex instead of concave since GMK has the molds now

Already changed :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MutenMaster on Fri, 10 January 2020, 06:06:09
Hi guys, are the ergodox set only available with assembly labels or even with standard ones (like CTRL, SHIFT, SUPER, FN and so on) ?

Any reply on this ?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: catbus on Fri, 10 January 2020, 06:09:58
Hi guys, are the ergodox set only available with assembly labels or even with standard ones (like CTRL, SHIFT, SUPER, FN and so on) ?

Any reply on this ?
OP replied above a few minutes ago to your question. Assembly only.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: bewareofpixels on Fri, 10 January 2020, 08:43:44
So stoked for this set!!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MutenMaster on Fri, 10 January 2020, 09:17:36
OP replied above a few minutes ago to your question. Assembly only.

I'm sorry, didn't see that.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: jimboytacos on Fri, 10 January 2020, 11:12:35
Just noticed the / |  key (1.5U Row 2) in the assembly Kit is the same color as the alphas, but in All the renders, it's in a modifier color.
Just wanted to ask if it'll be in the dark modifiers color.
Renders are a bit messed up in that aspect, sorry. The /| key will be alpha colored.


Wait? Did u mean to say modifiers colored instead, and not alpha colored?
If it's alphas colored, it breaks the symmetry on the right side.

Just my thoughts, unless that key comes in both alpha and modifier color.

?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: catbus on Fri, 10 January 2020, 11:33:36
Renders are a bit messed up in that aspect, sorry. The /| key will be alpha colored.


Wait? Did u mean to say modifiers colored instead, and not alpha colored?
If it's alphas colored, it breaks the symmetry on the right side.

Just my thoughts, unless that key comes in both alpha and modifier color.

?
I would love to be able to get it in both colors. (I'd personally prefer dark modifier color)
Sames goes with the 1u " key for preonic/plank users.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Fri, 10 January 2020, 18:51:32
What was the state of the barred Vim J key? Did it get added?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 11 January 2020, 08:34:45
What was the state of the barred Vim J key? Did it get added?

No. Still waiting on a quote from gmk. Once the quote comes in, I'll ask them about adding barred keys.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vi0till on Wed, 15 January 2020, 05:37:58
When is the new GB date?

What was the state of the barred Vim J key? Did it get added?

No. Still waiting on a quote from gmk. Once the quote comes in, I'll ask them about adding barred keys.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Fri, 17 January 2020, 11:42:31
When is the new GB date?

What was the state of the barred Vim J key? Did it get added?

No. Still waiting on a quote from gmk. Once the quote comes in, I'll ask them about adding barred keys.

Cant give an exact date without having full quotes from gmk.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Fri, 17 January 2020, 13:46:46
When is the new GB date?

What was the state of the barred Vim J key? Did it get added?

No. Still waiting on a quote from gmk. Once the quote comes in, I'll ask them about adding barred keys.

Cant give an exact date without having full quotes from gmk.


GMK is known to be very backlogged. It would be important to get a firm ETA along with the set's pricing.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: modeseven on Fri, 17 January 2020, 16:25:38
When is the new GB date?

What was the state of the barred Vim J key? Did it get added?

No. Still waiting on a quote from gmk. Once the quote comes in, I'll ask them about adding barred keys.

Cant give an exact date without having full quotes from gmk.


GMK is known to be very backlogged. It would be important to get a firm ETA along with the set's pricing.

There seems to be several sets in the same situation. It is likely even GMK is not sure of it's current time line. Only thing to do is to patiently wait.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 17 January 2020, 19:02:45
unlikely, but anyone here want just the alphas from this set?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thecyangiant on Fri, 17 January 2020, 19:25:52
unlikely, but anyone here want just the alphas from this set?
I would. I'm still in for the full set, but I think these alphas might pair nicely with some other sets.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Eipplepod on Sat, 25 January 2020, 08:15:37
Any news on this?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Sat, 25 January 2020, 21:50:04
ne mono mods now that im just thinking about it lol
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: directheatedtriode on Sun, 26 January 2020, 07:25:57
I think an arrow cluster with red accents (like the enter key) would be a nice addition to the novelty kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 26 January 2020, 09:07:34
ne mono mods now that im just thinking about it lol

Tried mono mods, made the set look really boring.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: bewareofpixels on Mon, 27 January 2020, 13:04:13
Just stopping through to say I'm so incredibly excited about this set and soooo ready for you to take my money! Also if this GB ended up running somewhere between MoDo Light and Apollo that would be amazing for my wallito
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: jimboytacos on Mon, 27 January 2020, 13:28:00
Just stopping through to say I'm so incredibly excited about this set and soooo ready for you to take my money! Also if this GB ended up running somewhere between MoDo Light and Apollo that would be amazing for my wallito

Carterra.

Lol. Thought I was the only one who says wallito.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: bewareofpixels on Mon, 27 January 2020, 13:32:26
Just stopping through to say I'm so incredibly excited about this set and soooo ready for you to take my money! Also if this GB ended up running somewhere between MoDo Light and Apollo that would be amazing for my wallito

Carterra.

Lol. Thought I was the only one who says wallito.
Haha yep, wallito is just so much more fun than cartera ready to watch my wallito be like after all of these dope sets running in Feb and March.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CaptRiskyBiscuits on Thu, 30 January 2020, 00:11:29
I'm super interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Erigorin on Mon, 10 February 2020, 06:16:52
Any update on the quotes?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cadrev on Tue, 11 February 2020, 09:05:48
Is it possible to have Yushakobo in Japan as a vendor too?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vi0till on Tue, 11 February 2020, 09:25:59
Any update on the quotes?
Been waiting too, and new gb date

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Tue, 11 February 2020, 09:27:13
CNY plus Corona is pretty much economic shutdown for china so im not surprised at these delays. we will just have to be patient
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Tyson on Tue, 11 February 2020, 09:45:42
CNY plus Corona is pretty much economic shutdown for china so im not surprised at these delays. we will just have to be patient

But GMK is located in Germany? How would Coronavirus have any effect on this GB? It hasn't effect any other GMK GBs.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: oluigenuma on Tue, 11 February 2020, 09:52:20
Twelve cases of corona in bavaria. You never know...


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 11 February 2020, 13:55:49
CNY plus Corona is pretty much economic shutdown for china so im not surprised at these delays. we will just have to be patient

gmk is the opposite of china
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Midori on Tue, 11 February 2020, 14:03:16
CNY plus Corona is pretty much economic shutdown for china so im not surprised at these delays. we will just have to be patient

gmk is the opposite of china

maybe he knows something we don't....
Title: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Starston3 on Tue, 11 February 2020, 14:49:13
CandyKeys is lead vendor. Enough said.

GLWGB
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Erigorin on Tue, 11 February 2020, 15:43:56
Candykeys is saying sometime February
https://twitter.com/CandyKeysStore/status/1227289894155902976
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 12 February 2020, 09:34:10
Pricing is in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hkiri on Wed, 12 February 2020, 10:18:21
Almost 130 Euro for a base kit without a num kit? Isn't that a little high with a regular MOQ of 250?
Just wondering, no critique - would love to hear a clarification on the pricing :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 12 February 2020, 10:30:44
Almost 130 Euro for a base kit without a num kit? Isn't that a little high with a regular MOQ of 250?
Just wondering, no critique - would love to hear a clarification on the pricing :)

well, gmk has to match 6 custom colors, plus this is with tax.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: DukeEsquire on Wed, 12 February 2020, 12:31:03
Given the pricing, I wonder if it still makes sense to have so many custom colors.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MiSt_ on Wed, 12 February 2020, 12:31:23
Really nice set, hope to get one of the 250!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 12 February 2020, 12:48:44
Given the pricing, I wonder if it still makes sense to have so many custom colors.

Well, It's a keyset based on a IDE theme after all ;P
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: elmo on Wed, 12 February 2020, 13:12:26
Really nice set, hope to get one of the 250!

250 is not the limit. It's the minimum order quantity that is required to get this set into production.
Overall units is unlimited and with how popular this is it's probably going to go up to 1000 base kits.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tominabox1 on Wed, 12 February 2020, 13:48:03
Just realized not a single row 4  1.25u mod in the Assembly kit. Welp, I appreciate the attempt to support Minivan but literally no compatibility for anything else in the staggered 40s realm because of this omission. I wish I would have checked sooner.  I have been waiting for this set for so long but now I don't think I can justify buying at a $200 price tag for novelties plus assembly.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Frenaris on Wed, 12 February 2020, 13:57:11
Interested. Can't wait to see when/ if they become available
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: notnotnathan on Wed, 12 February 2020, 15:58:33
can you do a render with the 7V black and 7V blue
need to see if it will look good before i decide to buy
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Thu, 13 February 2020, 04:24:25
Any word on the barred Vim J key?  Did it get added?

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 13 February 2020, 08:05:50
Just realized not a single row 4  1.25u mod in the Assembly kit. Welp, I appreciate the attempt to support Minivan but literally no compatibility for anything else in the staggered 40s realm because of this omission. I wish I would have checked sooner.  I have been waiting for this set for so long but now I don't think I can justify buying at a $200 price tag for novelties plus assembly.
assembly has 4 1.25 u keys, I forgot to post the render! Sorry!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tominabox1 on Thu, 13 February 2020, 08:07:47
Eeek my apologies!  I forgot the updates posted in November!

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 13 February 2020, 08:09:03
can you do a render with the 7V black and 7V blue
need to see if it will look good before i decide to buy

https://i.imgur.com/rxQXqfP.png looks like the dude behind the 7v already did one with nord. It has dark lighting, but shows off nord. I don't have the 7v 3d files, so I cant do renders on that board. Sorry!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 13 February 2020, 08:09:58
Any word on the barred Vim J key?  Did it get added?

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas

Nope, files for quotes were already sent before that. Sorry.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Diorio on Thu, 13 February 2020, 09:53:49
I came here from Reddit and I don't know how all of this works, I just need the link to buy those wonderful keyset!!
How do I buy it??
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: OmniSzron on Thu, 13 February 2020, 10:08:12
I came here from Reddit and I don't know how all of this works, I just need the link to buy those wonderful keyset!!
How do I buy it??
This is an Interest Check. This means that the creator is still gathering community input on the set and making arrangements to produce it.

Once all that is done, a new thread will be created for the actual Group Buy. There you will find links to vendors selling the set (usually with several kits and bonus stuff). Usually there's one vendor for every major region of the world, so you don't have to pay extra for shipping and tolls. The group buy usually runs for a month or so. That's your window to order the kits and bonus stuff that you're interested in. You need to pay for all the stuff up front. Once the group buy is closed, all the kits that met MOQ (minimum order quantity) will be sent to production. Production of GMK sets usually takes 5 months at minimum. It will take longer if the set is very popular (bigger production run) or if the GMK facilities are busy with other orders. After all the sets are produced, the vendors will ship them out to group buy members.

In essence, if you really want this set you need to wait for the Group Buy to launch and then wait for months until they're produced.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Fri, 14 February 2020, 03:01:41
What is the j in the Vim kit? Scooped or normal?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: crispgm on Fri, 14 February 2020, 08:53:01
This is great. I have been a long time Nord themes user and I read a thread of Nord on keycaps.
At that time, I was not a keyboard enthusiast. Now, I cannot wait to buy one.
Thus, all my dev setups are Nord, including: VSCode, iTerms, Tmux, neovim, Alfred and keycaps!

Thank you so much!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: SmilingPudding on Fri, 14 February 2020, 10:51:34
Any word on the barred Vim J key?  Did it get added?

Laser ALT sporting red Sky Pandas

Nope, files for quotes were already sent before that. Sorry.

That’s a bummer. I remember people added keys to sets after GB started. Any slight chance to add arrow J with homing?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Fri, 14 February 2020, 16:47:04
I find a keyboard without homing too hard to use.  I guess this one just isn't for me. Wish I had noticed earlier.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: nasp on Fri, 14 February 2020, 21:00:54
I find a keyboard without homing too hard to use.  I guess this one just isn't for me. Wish I had noticed earlier.

Yeah, that's too bad, but in case someone is reading this without context, there is homing in the base. It's just the VIM "J" in the novelty kit that doesn't have homing. Although, OP could take out the non-homing J and replace it with a homing one. GMK probably charges the same price so no requote is needed. All OP and vendor have to do is tell GMK that one key is being replaced for another.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Sat, 15 February 2020, 00:23:08
I find a keyboard without homing too hard to use.  I guess this one just isn't for me. Wish I had noticed earlier.

Yeah, that's too bad, but in case someone is reading this without context, there is homing in the base. It's just the VIM "J" in the novelty kit that doesn't have homing. Although, OP could take out the non-homing J and replace it with a homing one. GMK probably charges the same price so no requote is needed. All OP and vendor have to do is tell GMK that one key is being replaced for another.
Bruh why are you throwing us scoopers under the bus like this?


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: nasp on Sat, 15 February 2020, 00:34:23
I find a keyboard without homing too hard to use.  I guess this one just isn't for me. Wish I had noticed earlier.

Yeah, that's too bad, but in case someone is reading this without context, there is homing in the base. It's just the VIM "J" in the novelty kit that doesn't have homing. Although, OP could take out the non-homing J and replace it with a homing one. GMK probably charges the same price so no requote is needed. All OP and vendor have to do is tell GMK that one key is being replaced for another.
Bruh why are you throwing us scoopers under the bus like this?


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Scoopers, bars. Whatever OP wants to replace the non-homing VIM key with.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: D3LTA on Mon, 17 February 2020, 12:20:04
For me, the non-homing J VIM cap is a deal breaker and I will be passing on the novelty set.

OP - can you please look into Nasp's recommendation of a non-homing to homing swap?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CustomerSupport on Mon, 17 February 2020, 16:59:24
Any way to get a second 1u Alt in the base kit for HHKB?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Mon, 17 February 2020, 18:04:28
Any update on when this will hit GB?

Also I thought that more colors meant more MOQ, but not more price? 128 euros seems high for a numpadless base kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 20 February 2020, 09:53:49
Any update on when this will hit GB?

Also I thought that more colors meant more MOQ, but not more price? 128 euros seems high for a numpadless base kit.

With gmk, any set that uses non gmk colors has an moq of 250. At 500 and 1000 units, prices decrease. An "artificial" moq of 500 or 1000 can be set by the runner to "reduce cost"
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dab on Thu, 20 February 2020, 23:57:55
Definitely buying at least the base kit when the GB is up! There are just the colors I've been looking for. Interested in the novelty set as well.

Edit: noticed the interest form at the end of post. derp.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NitPik on Fri, 21 February 2020, 14:02:23
do you still planning on moving forward with polar lights after this is finished?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Sat, 22 February 2020, 01:00:36
Hi OP, I hope it's not too late for this, but you might want to consider moving R1 End and PgDn to the numpad kit. These keys are only useful if there is a numpad present, e.g. on 1800, CP and 96-key layout boards, so they shouldn't be included in numpadless base kits.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 22 February 2020, 04:49:48
do you still planning on moving forward with polar lights after this is finished?

Yes
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 22 February 2020, 12:07:50
Definitely buying at least the base kit when the GB is up! There are just the colors I've been looking for. Interested in the novelty set as well.

Edit: noticed the interest form at the end of post. derp.

Thanks for the kind words!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: noorejji on Sat, 22 February 2020, 18:45:48
Will this go live within a week? I'd like to purchase this while Future Funk is running on CandyKeys, so that I won't have to pay shipping and fees twice.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: marky on Sat, 22 February 2020, 19:37:32
Definitely in. Awesome work!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: kjang on Sat, 22 February 2020, 22:15:57
Looking forward to this :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thornkin on Mon, 24 February 2020, 02:03:43
Can we get a definitive answer on swapping the j key in the Vim kit for the homing j? Is that possible?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Robosculpts on Mon, 24 February 2020, 09:55:59
Is there a r3 1.5u Control available for the assembly kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 25 February 2020, 07:28:10
Is there a r3 1.5u Control available for the assembly kit?

no
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 25 February 2020, 07:29:25
Can we get a definitive answer on swapping the j key in the Vim kit for the homing j? Is that possible?

GMK has been contacted. Waiting for a response. Asked for a barred one.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vi0till on Tue, 25 February 2020, 07:30:26
Can we expect pricing and gb date real soon?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Hoipolloi on Tue, 25 February 2020, 08:29:10
accent keys? would love accent esc/arrow keys.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 25 February 2020, 08:54:51
Can we expect pricing and gb date real soon?

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Cant make any promises, but if gmk responds this week, updated pricing and gb date should be out in the end of next week or a little bit later.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 25 February 2020, 08:56:15
accent keys? would love accent esc/arrow keys.

Tried adding accent arrow keys, it just didn't look good. The accent colors are too dark and de saturated to look good alone.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Tobiplayer3 on Tue, 25 February 2020, 08:59:47
Can we get a definitive answer on swapping the j key in the Vim kit for the homing j? Is that possible?

GMK has been contacted. Waiting for a response. Asked for a barred one.

I'm hoping there will still be a non-homing j Vim key even if you add a barred one.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Tue, 25 February 2020, 23:50:43
Can we expect pricing and gb date real soon?

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Cant make any promises, but if gmk responds this week, updated pricing and gb date should be out in the end of next week or a little bit later.
Would this mean that scooped is replaced with barred in the VIM kit? Really hoping to get both instead of either being dropped.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: spakecdk on Tue, 03 March 2020, 10:33:24
Two things:

I already mentioned this on reddit, but pricing at 500 MOQ (which this set will certainly surpass) would be very welcomed

And r3 iso key should (imo) be the \ | one, since having only one UK key makes it cover 0 layouts, while having \ | makes it cover US-ISO
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cryworm on Tue, 03 March 2020, 16:28:35
It looks like if someone wants 40s support then they will have to get the assembly kit that comes with all R3(?) alphas. What if someone wants the normal profiles (for example r1-r2-r3-r4-r4) for the alphas AND 40s support? Will they have to buy the assembly kit AND the base kit?

If this is the case, then I really must insist that a 40s kit be done separately from the assembly kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: tominabox1 on Tue, 03 March 2020, 17:29:25
It looks like if someone wants 40s support then they will have to get the assembly kit that comes with all R3(?) alphas. What if someone wants the normal profiles (for example r1-r2-r3-r4-r4) for the alphas AND 40s support? Will they have to buy the assembly kit AND the base kit?

If this is the case, then I really must insist that a 40s kit be done separately from the assembly kit.

where did you see the assembly kit has only r3 alphas?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Wed, 04 March 2020, 10:43:50
And r3 iso key should (imo) be the \ | one, since having only one UK key makes it cover 0 layouts, while having \ | makes it cover US-ISO
This.

you might want to consider moving R1 End and PgDn to the numpad kit. These keys are only useful if there is a numpad present, e.g. on 1800, CP and 96-key layout boards, so they shouldn't be included in numpadless base kits.
And also this. Those two keys are useless if they're in the base kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MasterTi on Wed, 04 March 2020, 20:40:29
Love the colors
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 04 March 2020, 21:09:08
you might want to consider moving R1 End and PgDn to the numpad kit. These keys are only useful if there is a numpad present, e.g. on 1800, CP and 96-key layout boards, so they shouldn't be included in numpadless base kits.
And also this. Those two keys are useless if they're in the base kit.

75 and 65?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Wed, 04 March 2020, 22:04:52
you might want to consider moving R1 End and PgDn to the numpad kit. These keys are only useful if there is a numpad present, e.g. on 1800, CP and 96-key layout boards, so they shouldn't be included in numpadless base kits.
And also this. Those two keys are useless if they're in the base kit.

75 and 65?

How would you use top row End and PgDn on 65% and 75%?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 04 March 2020, 22:12:37
you might want to consider moving R1 End and PgDn to the numpad kit. These keys are only useful if there is a numpad present, e.g. on 1800, CP and 96-key layout boards, so they shouldn't be included in numpadless base kits.
And also this. Those two keys are useless if they're in the base kit.

75 and 65?

How would you use top row End and PgDn on 65% and 75%?

by putting them on the keyboard

different people bind their nav keys differently
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Thu, 05 March 2020, 01:22:04


And r3 iso key should (imo) be the \ | one, since having only one UK key makes it cover 0 layouts, while having \ | makes it cover US-ISO


This turns away so many ISO users if it means that both the R3 key is \| and the R4 key is \| (for split left shift) as having two keys the same just looks awful and doesn’t actual meet any layout in use. Prioritising US-ISO which is barely used even amongst ISO users and making a kit look worse for any ISO user feels like a poor decision.

My preference is obviously for the ISO layout I use (UK ISO) but really, as that can’t always be the case, just make sure they are different. Go with the R4 key as <> if the other key has to be \| to satisfy the US ISO users.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 05 March 2020, 01:36:05
How would you use top row End and PgDn on 65% and 75%?

by putting them on the keyboard

different people bind their nav keys differently

Sure, then let's include every possible permutation of rows and nav keys (or any keys, for that matter) in every set. Who knows, maybe someone likes to bind their End key where F usually is and swap their PgDn key with Backspace. Heck, why even have kits that cover the most commonly used layouts in the first place; just make all the keys blanks and call it a day.

You have to be realistic. Those two keys don't make sense in those positions (R1) on boards smaller than a CP / 96-key. More specifically:

65% — End or PgDn on the top row? I don't think so.
75% — The only option I can think of that could hypothetically work is Home on the F row and End on the number row, with PgUp, PgDn and Fn below that. But it's a real weird one; I've never seen anyone use that layout, and it would certainly fail the commonness test. Moreover, 75% keyboards with no separation/blocker between the F and number rows are becoming less and less popular. So that's another reason why it's a bad idea.

In summation, I stand by what I said previously: R1 End and PgDn should be moved to the numpad kit, as has been the case in most recent GMK sets that have chosen to split numpad keys out of the base kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 05 March 2020, 01:45:48
This turns away so many ISO users if it means that both the R3 key is \| and the R4 key is \| (for split left shift) as having two keys the same just looks awful and doesn’t actual meet any layout in use. Prioritising US-ISO which is barely used even amongst ISO users and making a kit look worse for any ISO user feels like a poor decision.

My preference is obviously for the ISO layout I use (UK ISO) but really, as that can’t always be the case, just make sure they are different. Go with the R4 key as <> if the other key has to be \| to satisfy the US ISO users.

I agree with this. Both legends being the same is bad. R3 \|, R4 <> is better than R3 #~, R4 \|, imo, so I would also suggest going with that.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: depletedvespene on Thu, 05 March 2020, 09:46:27

And r3 iso key should (imo) be the \ | one, since having only one UK key makes it cover 0 layouts, while having \ | makes it cover US-ISO

This turns away so many ISO users if it means that both the R3 key is \| and the R4 key is \| (for split left shift) as having two keys the same just looks awful and doesn’t actual meet any layout in use. Prioritising US-ISO which is barely used even amongst ISO users and making a kit look worse for any ISO user feels like a poor decision.

My preference is obviously for the ISO layout I use (UK ISO) but really, as that can’t always be the case, just make sure they are different. Go with the R4 key as <> if the other key has to be \| to satisfy the US ISO users.


While I generally agree with you (yes, I like terminal style better), there's a small mistake in your comment:

"US ISO, PC style" is how Microsoft implements the "English (USA)" national layout on an ISO (or ISANSI) keyboard on Windows (10, 7, XP, etc.). So "doesn’t actual meet any layout in use" is not completely right (it does coincide with Microsoft's actual implementation of the layout).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: depletedvespene on Thu, 05 March 2020, 09:58:35
Also, I just took a look at the kits as they stand now in the initial post. The R3 #~ key is still present in both the base and the Norde kit, which makes little sense (I suggest: keep it in the latter; replace it with R3 \| in the former), and the same happens with R4 \| (keep it in the Norde kit and take it out of the base kit, and replace it with R4 <>, moved out of the Norde kit).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 05 March 2020, 10:19:55
Also, I just took a look at the kits as they stand now in the initial post. The R3 #~ key is still present in both the base and the Norde kit, which makes little sense (I suggest: keep it in the latter; replace it with R3 \| in the former), and the same happens with R4 \| (keep it in the Norde kit and take it out of the base kit, and replace it with R4 <>, moved out of the Norde kit).

Good catch. +1 for the suggestions.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 05 March 2020, 14:24:58
It looks like if someone wants 40s support then they will have to get the assembly kit that comes with all R3(?) alphas. What if someone wants the normal profiles (for example r1-r2-r3-r4-r4) for the alphas AND 40s support? Will they have to buy the assembly kit AND the base kit?

If this is the case, then I really must insist that a 40s kit be done separately from the assembly kit.

The asembly kit doesn't have only r3 alphas. It's the same as the oblivion assembly kit in that regard.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Thu, 05 March 2020, 14:39:40
Also, I just took a look at the kits as they stand now in the initial post. The R3 #~ key is still present in both the base and the Norde kit, which makes little sense (I suggest: keep it in the latter; replace it with R3 \| in the former), and the same happens with R4 \| (keep it in the Norde kit and take it out of the base kit, and replace it with R4 <>, moved out of the Norde kit).

Good catch. +1 for the suggestions.

I'm going to keep the partial uk iso support in the main kit, as I think that most ISO users use UK iso or fall under the NORDE category. the r3 #~ key and \| are going to be removed from NORDE though. Thank you for the feedback guys!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: beamingrobot on Fri, 06 March 2020, 04:17:59
@OP

Love this set, sent ya a PM about something related to it  :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Missingnumber on Fri, 06 March 2020, 09:52:15
I'm a big fan of this set. I'm definitely in for the base kit and maybe the novelties.

I wish I could make everything Nord themed. Microsoft Office and Jupyter Notebooks are the only software I haven't changed yet. I'm tempted to go get paint swatches for my walls.

EDIT:  Why MKUltra for American orders? I really don't know much about them, but their site is sketchy and they have, what looks like, a giant order backlog for their normally stocked items. Can they handle a big GMK group buy like this?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: cryworm on Sat, 07 March 2020, 18:29:05
It looks like if someone wants 40s support then they will have to get the assembly kit that comes with all R3(?) alphas. What if someone wants the normal profiles (for example r1-r2-r3-r4-r4) for the alphas AND 40s support? Will they have to buy the assembly kit AND the base kit?

If this is the case, then I really must insist that a 40s kit be done separately from the assembly kit.

The asembly kit doesn't have only r3 alphas. It's the same as the oblivion assembly kit in that regard.
'

Perfect!

I'm 100% in for an assembly kit then.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Tue, 10 March 2020, 15:12:59
Any updates? It's been pushed back pretty far atm, is it still happening?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: batdog on Tue, 10 March 2020, 16:23:40
interested
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CandyKeys on Tue, 10 March 2020, 17:43:46
Just jumping in, this is still happening, we are revising renders to make sure that GMK gets the 100% perfect renders and you do too. This way there are no mistakes made like on some GMK sets that happened :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: masternave on Wed, 11 March 2020, 12:31:53
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Hotice on Fri, 13 March 2020, 13:10:52
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Keyboard: Polaris by Ai03
Welcome to GMK Nord, a keyset inspired by ArcticIceStudio's Nord color scheme!

GB information
GB date may get pushed back another 10-20 days, as communication with some vendors has gone silent (Asia). No quote from gmk yet. Some vendors have changed too. Deskhero.ca is now the Canada vendor and mkultra is the US vendor. Sorry for the setbacks and inconveniences.

Update
GMK is on leave until 2020-01-03. I'm hoping to get a quote at 2020-01-05 at the latest. If the quote comes in later, there are probably going to be more delays.
2020/1/10 - Still no quote from gmk. Although, there will be custom metal artisans and cables.

2020/2/1 - Quotes from gmk came in! Expect initial quotes for the kits in the coming week!


Pricing
We've got quotes from candykeys. Pricing for eu:
Main: 128 eur. MOQ: 250
Assembly: 150 eur MOQ: 100
numpad: 40 eur MOQ: 100
spacebar: 29 eur MOQ: 100
NORDE: 63 eur MOQ: 100
Novelties: 56 eur. MOQ: 100

Do note, there is a small chance that prices will change in the future.

Design
This kit was designed with two goals in mind: affordability and compatibility. Kits will be modified if there's a fair amount of interest in a certain change. All colors are in RAL.

Base Kit
The base kit covers most popular layouts (60%, HHKB, 75%, 65%, TKL).
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(https://i.imgur.com/RPGcdHQ.jpg)


Spacebar Kit
This spacebar kit is like any other spacebar kit, but also supports split keyboards.
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(https://i.imgur.com/xAi0qYG.jpg)


NorDe Kit
The NorDeUk kit adds support for these languages: Norwegian, British, German, Danish.
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(https://i.imgur.com/NFE2yaK.jpg)


Numpad Kit
The numpad kit was separated from the main kit to improve affordability, but maintain compatibility if anyone wants to outfit a numpad.
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(https://i.imgur.com/YxLe1FE.jpg)


Novelty Kit
The novelty kit contains icon mods, vim arrows and nord novelty keycaps.
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(https://i.imgur.com/q0CzXnw.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/wH9kPTL.jpg)


Assembly Kit
This kit was made with compatibility in mind. It supports most 40%, ergo and ortho boards.
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(https://i.imgur.com/zyBsNcX.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/LOvvHYA.jpg)


Deskmats
I'm also offering two Nord deskmats, designed by PheonixStarr--they come in Light and Dark Themes.
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(https://i.imgur.com/5EUZ2MK.jpg)


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(https://i.imgur.com/pWpwBzT.jpg)

Keyboard: Cygnus (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101671.0) by Pheonixstarr (http://www.reddit.com/user/PheonixStarr)
Keypad: Abacus by SomeGreekGuy (unreleased)
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(https://i.imgur.com/Z2XsA0q.jpg)

Keyboard: Cygnus (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101671.0) by Pheonixstarr (http://www.reddit.com/user/PheonixStarr)
Keypad: Abacus by SomeGreekGuy (unreleased)

Color Palette
This is the color palette for GMK Nord with RAL color codes.
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Vendors
EU: CandyKeys
US: Mkultra
Canada: Deskhero
Asia: Zfrontier
Oceania: Daily Clack
Renders
More will be added soontm
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(https://i.imgur.com/zT41lPI.jpg)

Keyboard: Polaris by Ai03
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(https://i.imgur.com/lHMCVC4.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/YgfeuVR.jpg)

Keyboard: Cygnus (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101671.0) by Pheonixstarr (http://www.reddit.com/user/PheonixStarr)
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(https://i.imgur.com/DpPL9oY.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/qKaChLZ.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/CUOxaFL.jpg)

Keyboard: Ti-65 by Pheonixstarr (http://www.reddit.com/user/PheonixStarr) (unreleased)
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(https://i.imgur.com/qiF2GbH.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/5AcOxT0.jpg)

Keyboard: WY-68 by Ender (http://www.reddit.com/user/Rhithm/) (unreleased)
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(https://i.imgur.com/yv14j23.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/tXK4w0X.jpg)

Keyboard: Abacus by SomeGreekGuy (unreleased)
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(https://i.imgur.com/QU22uBL.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/gHPIgvr.jpg)

Keyboard: Polaris by Ai03
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(https://i.imgur.com/gbzKGNj.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/wJpnlce.jpg)

Keyboard: Planck by OLKB
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(https://i.imgur.com/LOvvHYA.jpg)

Keyboard: Boardwalk by MKUltra


Google Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/EXCNf2iEwGfcUVZK6)


Credits

First and foremost, I'd like to thank Pheonixstarr for her help with nord. She was always there when I needed feedback and she even made some awesome deskmats and renders for nord. I would also like to thank Dave from candykeys for providing me with crucial information about GMK, contacting vendors and marketing nord. Last but not least, I'd like to thank dixiemech for his invaluable support and guidance. Thank you guys and gals. Because of your support, nord is where it is right now. Most importantly though, I'd like to thank the community for vital feedback. It's always nice to hear how the set can be made better.

Ai03: Polaris 3d model
Ender: WY-68 3d model
Pheonixstarr: TI-65 3d model, renders, deskmats, (I've heard she has a rendering service too).
Arctic Ice studio: colors, name, logo.

Edit
There seems to be enough interest for a Norde kit, thus it will be either added to the "main" kit or branch off into it's own kit :)
2019/05/13 update: New 3d models for numpad numlock, /, * are being created. Single line prt sc, scroll lock, pause break are in the works too. 1.5 control has been changed from ctrl to control. 1u fn is going to be changed to meta. 1u 0 numpad key will be added. 1u 00 key is in consideration. Proper Norde kit is also in the works. Spacebar kit has been altered: there are now only 2 2u spacebars. All the other ones have been removed. 6u center set and offset spacebars have been added to the kit. 1.5u super/meta keys will probably be added to the main kit. barred
 homing keys have been added. Alpha colored spacebars are going to be added to the main kit and spacebars kit, although there is going to be one accent spacebar in the spacebars kit. one more 1u alt+ctrl has been added to the bottom row for hhkb support. Thank you for all of the amazing feedback :) .

Updates
Base kit - changed iso # r3 to alpha colors. Novelty kit: Added support for tsangan bottom row. Assembly: Better 40's support.

good I'm interest main set
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 13 March 2020, 13:24:00
So will the assembly kit include the alpha colored Pipe key or the accent mod colored pipe key?

The Kit Render has just the alpha colored Pipe:

(https://i.imgur.com/YWk7kDc.jpg)

But the Boardwalk render shows the accent Pipe key being used (which I think is preferable to most people):

(https://i.imgur.com/GdTPDpR.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: IReallyLikeBacon on Fri, 13 March 2020, 13:29:36
I think a Rama novelty would look really nice with a color from either Modified Frost or the regular Frost. It could be a mountain or the logo.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 13 March 2020, 22:19:00
alpha pipe key is the only pipe key

also ne mono mods avail
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Funkatr0n on Mon, 16 March 2020, 06:06:55
Any Idea egen hvis GB will run?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 17 March 2020, 18:29:23
I forget if i mentioned this earlier but pls switch to "Control" instead of "Ctrl" on the 1.25 caps to make it consistent with the 1.5 caps
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ideus on Tue, 17 March 2020, 20:06:07
I forget if i mentioned this earlier but pls switch to "Control" instead of "Ctrl" on the 1.25 caps to make it consistent with the 1.5 caps
But they aren't used along each other.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 17 March 2020, 20:11:44
I forget if i mentioned this earlier but pls switch to "Control" instead of "Ctrl" on the 1.25 caps to make it consistent with the 1.5 caps
But they aren't used along each other.
yea no ****. but "Control" looks better than "Ctrl" on keys long enough to support it being fully spelled out


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Oblotzky on Tue, 17 March 2020, 20:28:12
I forget if i mentioned this earlier but pls switch to "Control" instead of "Ctrl" on the 1.25 caps to make it consistent with the 1.5 caps
But they aren't used along each other.

(https://memingbot.ml/assets/templates/527/image.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mVxwIoY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eZKyUL9.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 17 March 2020, 20:30:06
I forget if i mentioned this earlier but pls switch to "Control" instead of "Ctrl" on the 1.25 caps to make it consistent with the 1.5 caps
But they aren't used along each other.

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well when only considering good layouts like i do, they're mutually exclusive


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: zakatak on Fri, 20 March 2020, 09:52:07
Gb when

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sat, 21 March 2020, 06:06:58
Gb when

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Probably late april, when the 2019-nCOV pandemic calms down a bit. Also, expect final minor kit changes.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Sat, 21 March 2020, 07:57:03
Also, expect final minor kit changes.

Sorry if I'm repeating myself, but I didn't get a clear answer, so my request may have been overlooked. Will those changes include moving R1 End, PgDn to the numpad kit? Again, those keys are useless without a numpad as they are only used on 1800, CP and similar boards, so it doesn't make sense to keep them in the base kit if the numpad itself is separate.

Also, in the current render it appears that the second mod-colored \| pipe key in the base kit has a green legend. Should this legend perhaps be yellow so it matches the Tab key? Same question goes for the 1.5u Backspace legend, which is purple atm even though it's on R2.

Finally, if you're including two 1.5u Super keys for Mac and HHKB layouts, the second 1u Ctrl should be changed to a 1u Alt, as two 1.5u Supers are always used with two 1u Alts, not Ctrls.

(https://i.imgur.com/RPGcdHQ.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 22 March 2020, 10:51:19
Also, expect final minor kit changes.

Sorry if I'm repeating myself, but I didn't get a clear answer, so my request may have been overlooked. Will those changes include moving R1 End, PgDn to the numpad kit? Again, those keys are useless without a numpad as they are only used on 1800, CP and similar boards, so it doesn't make sense to keep them in the base kit if the numpad itself is separate.

Also, in the current render it appears that the second mod-colored \| pipe key in the base kit has a green legend. Should this legend perhaps be yellow so it matches the Tab key? Same question goes for the 1.5u Backspace legend, which is purple atm even though it's on R2.

Finally, if you're including two 1.5u Super keys for Mac and HHKB layouts, the second 1u Ctrl should be changed to a 1u Alt, as two 1.5u Supers are always used with two 1u Alts, not Ctrls.

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Alrgiht, the PgDn and end keys are not useless, as people might want to change up the layout of their keyboards. The second pipe key is green, because it adds visual balance. Yellow does not look good in that position. The esc key is purple, because it adds visual balance and because all backspace keys are purple. Your suggestion about the alts might make it into a later revision. I'll have to think about that.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Sun, 22 March 2020, 12:16:08
Alrgiht, the PgDn and end keys are not useless, as people might want to change up the layout of their keyboards.

But they are, in fact, useless. At least as far as all commonly used numpadless layouts go. Think about it: those keys are R1, meaning function row or number row. Have you seen anyone put PgDn or End on the number row — the top row — on their 65%? If you have, please share. It doesn't make sense to put PgDn above PgUp, or End above Home. Even if someone out there has a layout with R1 End on a 75%, it certainly isn't common, so it doesn't warrant including those keys in a base kit imo.

Here's a list of recent (since July 2019) GMK GB's and IC's that had separate numpad kits and didn't have R1 PgDn, End keys in their base kits:

Compared to sets that had R1 PgDn, End in their numpadless base kits.

Source: keycaplendar.com (http://keycaplendar.com). Apologies if I missed any sets.


Thanks for your consideration on the other points.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: thecyangiant on Fri, 27 March 2020, 09:22:50
I use PGDN on R1 on both of my KBD19X, next to PGUP

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Fri, 27 March 2020, 11:03:21
I use PGDN on R1 on both of my KBD19X, next to PGUP

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Yep, exactly, that's a 1800 layout with a numpad, and so R1 PgDn and End belong in the numpad kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: pott on Fri, 27 March 2020, 11:19:15
The Ergo kit LOOKS great, but compatibility is poor; virtually none of the 1.5keys fit the functions many users have.

I love the blank inner column and 2u caps; the options for ergo kits typically are a) all blanks (...somewhat meh looks-wise, but good for compat) or b) use the Space Cadet language (looks great, has tons of compat, but may not fit the theme of the kit).

On a personal level, I would absolutely LOVE such a big ergo/assembly kit. I'm super in awe that it's your goal.
But with these legends, that's a total no-go.

That, of course, is for me and my preferences only :) It's your kit. Normally I don't go on the Internet to say 'I don't like it' since it brings no value and folks don't want to hear opinions anyway. But in this case, given that GMK has other options that great emphasize compatibility, I did want to bring it up just-in-case... since I love the kit's color and would love the opportunity to use it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: phedd on Mon, 30 March 2020, 14:11:04
Please, please.. Alt Gr in the Nordeuk kit.

Also the %5€ is missing.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 30 March 2020, 16:33:06
Please, please.. Alt Gr in the Nordeuk kit.

Also the %5€ is missing.

yea real big Alt Gr guy here - much needed thanks
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: zonetrooper90 on Wed, 01 April 2020, 17:55:45
Please, please.. Alt Gr in the Nordeuk kit.

Also the %5€ is missing.

yea real big Alt Gr guy here - much needed thanks

Yes, PLEASE! Having Alt Gr included would be awesome!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NorrittMTG on Tue, 07 April 2020, 06:48:16
We got an ETA on the groupbuy?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 07 April 2020, 08:05:22
We got an ETA on the groupbuy?
coming soon^tm. Set will run in late april or early may.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: conorlburns on Tue, 07 April 2020, 09:50:58
Super hyped ;D - will put this on a space 65
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: -Jerry- on Tue, 07 April 2020, 10:51:19
coming soon^tm. Set will run in late april or early may.

Here's hoping it's around that time *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: lockett on Tue, 07 April 2020, 12:12:01
Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: spakecdk on Wed, 08 April 2020, 18:43:42
I know I already asked about this, but no updates on this were given; please make the pricing with 500 MOQ, the current price for the base kit is not reflecting the amount of keys. (comparing to dracula for instance)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Mcnos on Wed, 08 April 2020, 21:58:44
Is there pricing for all of the other vendors out as well or just the EU pricing for Candykeys?

Checking to see if I'm missing something
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vocal118 on Sat, 11 April 2020, 07:39:24
too delay,when gb?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: gt1989 on Sat, 11 April 2020, 07:44:20
too delay,when gb?

We got an ETA on the groupbuy?
coming soon^tm. Set will run in late april or early may.


Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CandyKeys on Sat, 11 April 2020, 08:08:24
Indeed, prospective date is looking to be May 1st.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: apejonk on Sat, 11 April 2020, 08:28:59
If you read the GMK WoB extension and Hiragana thread you can see that it seems very likely that the icon mod Enter mold is a bad apple. Is there any communication between the runner or vendors of this set and GMK to make sure that the same mould will not be used in this run?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: sposter on Sun, 12 April 2020, 06:15:19
About the assembly kit, I'm a little confused about the rows in the render. Does it have a home row Esc key? Like the default position for Plancks, or what's included in most extension kits, I'm sure I'm not the only one who uses it. The Planck render even moves it to the top corner.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 15 April 2020, 13:38:21
If you read the GMK WoB extension and Hiragana thread you can see that it seems very likely that the icon mod Enter mold is a bad apple. Is there any communication between the runner or vendors of this set and GMK to make sure that the same mould will not be used in this run?

I didn't know about that, We'll try to contact gmk, but I wouldn't expect a response sooner than in like a week or 2.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 15 April 2020, 13:40:43
About the assembly kit, I'm a little confused about the rows in the render. Does it have a home row Esc key? Like the default position for Plancks, or what's included in most extension kits, I'm sure I'm not the only one who uses it. The Planck render even moves it to the top corner.
Home row as in r3? No. No r3 esc. Only r1 and r2.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vi0till on Wed, 15 April 2020, 13:43:20
When can we expect to get the kit pricing and gb date?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: lorphex on Fri, 17 April 2020, 18:30:28
Oh what I would give to have an entire keyset of that striped artisan
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Ennead on Mon, 20 April 2020, 17:59:11
Probably a long shot but any chance of adding an Õ key and a ˇ key with ~ sublegend to the Norde kit? Would make it Estonian-friendly :D

Also noticed that on the Norde kit on the 3#£ key the £ symbol is not aligned with the other tertiary sublegends, but is a bit higher.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: konstantin on Mon, 20 April 2020, 18:42:23
Also noticed that on the Norde kit on the 3#£ key the £ symbol is not aligned with the other tertiary sublegends, but is a bit higher.

The renders are for reference only and are not an exact representation of the product. The actual molds have all of the symbols in the correct place, so you don't need to worry about it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ergusto on Thu, 30 April 2020, 15:26:48
So is there going to be another run of this? I want this so badly it literally hurts.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Missingnumber on Thu, 30 April 2020, 15:33:25
So is there going to be another run of this? I want this so badly it literally hurts.

There's never been a first run of this. We're all waiting. Pretty sure it's going to sell really well, and I'm still worried if the US proxy will be able to handle it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ergusto on Thu, 30 April 2020, 16:48:15
So is there going to be another run of this? I want this so badly it literally hurts.

There's never been a first run of this. We're all waiting. Pretty sure it's going to sell really well, and I'm still worried if the US proxy will be able to handle it.

Ah I see. Interesting. I guess I'll have to wait and see if I can get any extras stock then, probably going to be difficult to come by.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Zacharius on Thu, 30 April 2020, 21:09:05
So is there going to be another run of this? I want this so badly it literally hurts.

There's never been a first run of this. We're all waiting. Pretty sure it's going to sell really well, and I'm still worried if the US proxy will be able to handle it.

Ah I see. Interesting. I guess I'll have to wait and see if I can get any extras stock then, probably going to be difficult to come by.
Wut


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vi0till on Thu, 30 April 2020, 21:15:21
Indeed, prospective date is looking to be May 1st.
Any updates? Hope this set will not become second Black Lotus.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: FireLock on Fri, 01 May 2020, 17:07:58
Also interested! Hoping Norde will be available to GB !

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Eipplepod on Fri, 01 May 2020, 19:23:19
Can we have any information on what is going on?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: vffems2529 on Fri, 01 May 2020, 22:17:57
I really want this set. Delays are what they are, but an update would be much appreciated!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: hineybush on Sat, 02 May 2020, 00:01:53
my mans gtrx is finalizing the kits and discussing with vendors

dw
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NOLA on Sat, 02 May 2020, 09:46:17
my mans gtrx is finalizing the kits and discussing with vendors

dw
Awesome. I took a subtle shot at him on the Serenity discord last night on Nord living in IC. Was all in fun. This kit will go bonkers once it moves to GB. One of my favorite colorways.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MadsMe on Sat, 02 May 2020, 12:02:51
Gotta admit this is growing a lot on me!
Have been looking from almost the beginning but liked oblivion better, which I ended up getting.
Now I'm seriousy considering getting this over Oblivon  :confused:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NOLA on Sat, 02 May 2020, 12:04:50
Gotta admit this is growing a lot on me!
Have been looking from almost the beginning but liked oblivion better, which I ended up getting.
Now I'm seriousy considering getting this over Oblivon  :confused:
Why not just have both? I will.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Mainian on Tue, 05 May 2020, 15:33:21
Gotta admit this is growing a lot on me!
Have been looking from almost the beginning but liked oblivion better, which I ended up getting.
Now I'm seriousy considering getting this over Oblivon  :confused:
Why not just have both? I will.

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Gotta change your ide theme from time to time...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: EspritBerlin on Tue, 05 May 2020, 15:50:55
WOW! I am 101% in - the colors are great^2.
Also very to see nordic caps.

 ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: juliandoucette on Tue, 05 May 2020, 16:31:14
I've been checking Candykeys and this thread for ages  :'(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: KRY2SOON on Tue, 05 May 2020, 16:59:14
Sponsored by NordVPN.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: MadsMe on Tue, 05 May 2020, 17:05:57
Gotta admit this is growing a lot on me!
Have been looking from almost the beginning but liked oblivion better, which I ended up getting.
Now I'm seriousy considering getting this over Oblivon  :confused:
Why not just have both? I will.

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I wish I had the funds and spare space to have two so similar sets
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Day._ on Wed, 06 May 2020, 09:28:08
I've been checking Candykeys and this thread for ages  :'(

Same for me. Normally the group-buy date was set for may 1st, but it seems that there are issues.
Is there any update available? Checking this thread every day.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CandyKeys on Wed, 06 May 2020, 13:17:56
So - Due to the continuous pushbacks on prototypes of certain products, pushbacks due to COVID and just generally kind of nutty lead times, GMK Nord will start on June 10th. On CandyKeys, MKUltra, Deskhero, Zfrontier and Oceania is pending.

The prices look to sit at for USA at

55$ NORDE
50$ Novelty
125ish-130$ Main Kit
35$ Numpad Kit
20$ Space Kit

and for EU at

55 EUR NORDE
50 EUR Novelty
123 EUR Main Kit *Nice Update*
32 EUR Numpad Kit
28 EUR Space Kit
150 EUR Assembly Kit

CandyKeys will be offering 15 EUR EXPRESS Americas shipping, and these prices above are ink. Tax. Meaning that non EU Customers pay 19% less on our prices.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Scucka on Wed, 06 May 2020, 13:20:45
So - Due to the continuous pushbacks on prototypes of certain products, pushbacks due to COVID and just generally kind of nutty lead times, GMK Nord will start on June 10th. On CandyKeys, MKUltra, Deskhero, Zfrontier and Oceania is pending.

The prices look to sit at for USA at

55$ NORDE
50$ Novelty
125ish-130$ Main Kit
35$ Numpad Kit
20$ Space Kit

and for EU at

55 EUR NORDE
50 EUR Novelty
123 EUR Main Kit *Nice Update*
32 EUR Numpad Kit
28 EUR Space Kit
150 EUR Assembly Kit

CandyKeys will be offering 15 EUR EXPRESS Americas shipping, and these prices above are ink. Tax. Meaning that non EU Customers pay 19% less on our prices.
:thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NOLA on Wed, 06 May 2020, 13:22:23
Added to calendar. Boom!!

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: FireLock on Wed, 06 May 2020, 13:28:59
Ohmg YAS!

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ricyuyc on Wed, 06 May 2020, 18:42:08
Oh please...I want the Assembly Kit~
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: scoopbb on Wed, 06 May 2020, 21:21:49
any chance you can readjust the assembly render with some row numbers/keys according to them.

have my doubts about moq but ill prolly be in for assembly. also can you change the r1 backspace or is it too late? if youre using a preonic you have the same legend for backspace and delete on r1 and r2
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: DrHigsby on Wed, 06 May 2020, 21:32:03
Does this mean ASSEMBLY will not be offered in the US? Or was it’s exclusion in the price listing by mistake?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: jimboytacos on Wed, 06 May 2020, 23:59:36
Does this mean ASSEMBLY will not be offered in the US? Or was it’s exclusion in the price listing by mistake?

Exactly my thoughts. MKUktra.Click is a North American based vendor.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CandyKeys on Thu, 07 May 2020, 07:54:21
Does this mean ASSEMBLY will not be offered in the US? Or was it’s exclusion in the price listing by mistake?

Does this mean ASSEMBLY will not be offered in the US? Or was it’s exclusion in the price listing by mistake?

Exactly my thoughts. MKUktra.Click is a North American based vendor.


To be honest, I am not sure 100%, will discuss it in the group.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: NOLA on Thu, 07 May 2020, 08:31:55
Would assembly assembly work for Rukia or would I need base and spacebars?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ttom on Thu, 07 May 2020, 08:33:53
Would assembly assembly work for Rukia or would I need base and spacebars?

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base + space
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dibkib on Thu, 07 May 2020, 08:56:02
So - Due to the continuous pushbacks on prototypes of certain products, pushbacks due to COVID and just generally kind of nutty lead times, GMK Nord will start on June 10th. On CandyKeys, MKUltra, Deskhero, Zfrontier and Oceania is pending.

The prices look to sit at for USA at

55$ NORDE
50$ Novelty
125ish-130$ Main Kit
35$ Numpad Kit
20$ Space Kit

and for EU at

55 EUR NORDE
50 EUR Novelty
123 EUR Main Kit *Nice Update*
32 EUR Numpad Kit
28 EUR Space Kit
150 EUR Assembly Kit

CandyKeys will be offering 15 EUR EXPRESS Americas shipping, and these prices above are ink. Tax. Meaning that non EU Customers pay 19% less on our prices.

Thanks for the update! Do we have any info on pricing for the artisans and the deskmats by any chance?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: dathæcker27 on Thu, 07 May 2020, 18:36:27
Can't wait, hoping to get Assembly and a deskmat off DeskHero.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: ephemeral25 on Mon, 11 May 2020, 03:38:45
This better release !
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: paulgali on Mon, 11 May 2020, 03:47:46
Nord > Oblivion change my mind
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: CandyKeys on Mon, 11 May 2020, 07:03:10
KW Artisan Pricing is changing a bit because its all going to be made in Austria instead of some cheap place. Seems to be that people have had enough of china QC and manufacturing after the virus  :))

That will confirm - Otherwise Deskmat pricing will probably be like all other deskmats you see, for us it looks to be around 20 EUR
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: P1kas on Mon, 11 May 2020, 13:29:11
The set looks pretty good. However, I'm not a fan of the fact that CTRL on the left side of the set is green, while it is blue on the right side of the board.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Mon, 11 May 2020, 16:45:57
The set looks pretty good. However, I'm not a fan of the fact that CTRL on the left side of the set is green, while it is blue on the right side of the board.

for visual "symmetry" it looks off without the blue ctrl on the right side.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: capitain on Mon, 11 May 2020, 16:54:39
Pardon my ignorance - Is this set still available for purchase? I'm would like the base kit + one of the mats. I already filled up the google form linked in this thread. Is there anything else I need to do?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 11 May 2020, 17:09:50
Pardon my ignorance - Is this set still available for purchase? I'm would like the base kit + one of the mats. I already filled up the google form linked in this thread. Is there anything else I need to do?

Group buy starts in a month. The form is the interest check.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: Eipplepod on Tue, 12 May 2020, 01:32:53
KW Artisan Pricing is changing a bit because its all going to be made in Austria instead of some cheap place. Seems to be that people have had enough of china QC and manufacturing after the virus  :))

That will confirm - Otherwise Deskmat pricing will probably be like all other deskmats you see, for us it looks to be around 20 EUR

This is some good news, finally I can support my local businesses! Another reason to buy Artisans for me.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: P1kas on Tue, 12 May 2020, 01:42:18
for visual "symmetry" it looks off without the blue ctrl on the right side.

I guess? I kind of see your point when looking at the bottom row with 1.25u mods, but when looking at the 1.5u 1u bottom row, there is a lack of symmetry due to having green on only one side

I think it'd be nice to have the option for a green 1.5 u key for both sides
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: click-clack-paddywhack on Tue, 12 May 2020, 02:24:53
YESSSS month of May and up-coming month of June has been kind^_^
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: pleasega on Tue, 12 May 2020, 04:29:33
i think ill be joining in this set, but seems very pricy compared to the rest of the other sets
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: P1kas on Tue, 12 May 2020, 09:19:50
for visual "symmetry" it looks off without the blue ctrl on the right side.

I guess? I kind of see your point when looking at the bottom row with 1.25u mods, but when looking at the 1.5u 1u bottom row, there is a lack of symmetry due to having green on only one side

I think it'd be nice to have the option for a green 1.5 u key for both sides

For reference, I'd be referring to this type of layout:

https://i.imgur.com/Z2XsA0q.jpg

It'd be missing green on the right side. I can understand the layout when using 1.25 mods, because you maintain the order of the colors from the spacebar towards the outside by placing the colors as you've done. However, with 1.5u bottom row mods, there would be a lack of symmetry.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: fail on Thu, 14 May 2020, 09:17:11
the upcoming group buy for this set has been listed on https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/group-buys-upcoming/products/gmk-nord

however, every option is crossed out so i can't check prices for other kits apart from base (CA$190), could i have deskhero prices for the other kits?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: cpt-nic on Thu, 14 May 2020, 14:09:35
Hi, I'd like to know what row profile the N keys from the novelty kit will be? Did not see that info.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Fri, 15 May 2020, 07:23:31
Hi, I'd like to know what row profile the N keys from the novelty kit will be? Did not see that info.

u1 are r1, u1.25 and u1.5 are r4
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: dibkib on Fri, 15 May 2020, 08:48:30
i think ill be joining in this set, but seems very pricy compared to the rest of the other sets

I'm not sure what you mean by "the rest of the other sets", but looking through the last few GMK sets I purchased (Dark, Olivia++, 8008, Vaporwave, Dots), the main kit is definitely in the same price range as those.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: oldcat on Fri, 15 May 2020, 09:20:34
in for 1 for sure. and i dig that deskmat!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: bobaboy on Fri, 15 May 2020, 20:51:15
In for 5!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: rondg on Fri, 15 May 2020, 23:55:47
What keebwerk artisans are going to run?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: kaiba on Sat, 16 May 2020, 09:28:36
i think ill be joining in this set, but seems very pricy compared to the rest of the other sets

I'm not sure what you mean by "the rest of the other sets", but looking through the last few GMK sets I purchased (Dark, Olivia++, 8008, Vaporwave, Dots), the main kit is definitely in the same price range as those.
I agree with pleasega, the other sets you mention have a numpad included in the base kit, but Nord is around $130 USD without.
Looking online, Olivia++ was $110 for the base kit, 8008 $130, Vaporwave $125, and Dots $135. Only Dark was $120 for a base kit not including a numpad. With base + numpad, Nord is looking to run at $165.  :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: SirTimmyTimbit on Sat, 16 May 2020, 13:20:55
i think ill be joining in this set, but seems very pricy compared to the rest of the other sets

I'm not sure what you mean by "the rest of the other sets", but looking through the last few GMK sets I purchased (Dark, Olivia++, 8008, Vaporwave, Dots), the main kit is definitely in the same price range as those.
I agree with pleasega, the other sets you mention have a numpad included in the base kit, but Nord is around $130 USD without.
Looking online, Olivia++ was $110 for the base kit, 8008 $130, Vaporwave $125, and Dots $135. Only Dark was $120 for a base kit not including a numpad. With base + numpad, Nord is looking to run at $165.  :(

+1 for the pricing.

Oblivion and Dracula are similar looking sets. They both included a numpad + extra keys at the same price point. I wonder what the Monokai set will be priced at.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: oldcat on Sat, 16 May 2020, 13:22:44
Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Missingnumber on Sat, 16 May 2020, 15:01:48
Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I don't have any experience with them, but no one replied to me when I had a similar question earlier in the thread. They have a huge queue for in-stock items. Thst doesn't bode well for what will probably be a very popular set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: dathæcker27 on Sat, 16 May 2020, 16:59:00
the upcoming group buy for this set has been listed on https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/group-buys-upcoming/products/gmk-nord

however, every option is crossed out so i can't check prices for other kits apart from base (CA$190), could i have deskhero prices for the other kits?

From inspect element:

Spacebars: $29 CAD
NorDe: $78 CAD
Numpad: $52 CAD
Novelty: $70 CAD
Assembly: $210 CAD
Deskmat: price not available yet
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: fail on Sun, 17 May 2020, 08:35:22
the upcoming group buy for this set has been listed on https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/group-buys-upcoming/products/gmk-nord

however, every option is crossed out so i can't check prices for other kits apart from base (CA$190), could i have deskhero prices for the other kits?

From inspect element:

Spacebars: $29 CAD
NorDe: $78 CAD
Numpad: $52 CAD
Novelty: $70 CAD
Assembly: $210 CAD
Deskmat: price not available yet
thank you mate appreciate it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: ackzot on Sun, 17 May 2020, 17:40:30
Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I've had experience with mkultra awhile back ago. When I first ordered from him in the summer of 2019, delivery was quick. But I think his business increased for his foam products so he has been having a hard time keeping up. Especially earlier this year when he had problems with his laser cutter. I don't remember all the details, but he tried to get an industrial laser cutter and it had issues and his normal one broke down. He definitely has a queue. Although for some common ones (ie 60% foams), I read some where that delivery times may be faster as he has some inventory.

I think he was supposed to provide foam for Iron 165 but didn't have production to deliver. I would say he is a nice guy and tries his best. Hopefully key cap group buys work out ok with him as keycaps are more of a logistical issue of delivery versus a production issue.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: engdrew on Thu, 21 May 2020, 01:52:59
Looking forward to the GB! Any idea what the Keebwerk artisans will be priced at per piece?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: fishbiscuit13 on Thu, 21 May 2020, 21:29:57
Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I can’t speak for his custom or made-to-order times but I recently ordered parts and foam for a Boardwalk and got it in 12 days.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: bobdenard on Fri, 22 May 2020, 04:54:38
What is the board in the render after the assembly kit picture? I love the layout!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: fishbiscuit13 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 15:58:19
That's a Boardwalk, I have one waiting on springs to build for Dots!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: vaporhollic on Sat, 23 May 2020, 06:12:01
Whats the deskmat size?
i wish there's 900x300 or 900x350 options, 900x400 wont fit on my desk  :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: oldcat on Sat, 23 May 2020, 13:46:05
Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I've had experience with mkultra awhile back ago. When I first ordered from him in the summer of 2019, delivery was quick. But I think his business increased for his foam products so he has been having a hard time keeping up. Especially earlier this year when he had problems with his laser cutter. I don't remember all the details, but he tried to get an industrial laser cutter and it had issues and his normal one broke down. He definitely has a queue. Although for some common ones (ie 60% foams), I read some where that delivery times may be faster as he has some inventory.

I think he was supposed to provide foam for Iron 165 but didn't have production to deliver. I would say he is a nice guy and tries his best. Hopefully key cap group buys work out ok with him as keycaps are more of a logistical issue of delivery versus a production issue.

Thanks for sharing the experience. Their website looks great. I love the Toxic background color :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: TheOpposition on Sat, 23 May 2020, 14:50:18
Can't wait!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Zacharius on Sun, 24 May 2020, 11:27:28
Whats the deskmat size?
i wish there's 900x300 or 900x350 options, 900x400 wont fit on my desk  :(
900x400 is the standard size isn’t it?


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: fail on Sun, 24 May 2020, 19:20:06
Whats the deskmat size?
i wish there's 900x300 or 900x350 options, 900x400 wont fit on my desk  :(
900x400 is the standard size isn’t it?


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: KMPLSV on Tue, 26 May 2020, 03:40:31
says this GB will last a month, so it will end 7/10. does that mean you will be able to buy until 7/11 or it stops at 12AM on 7/10?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Obamas Mama on Thu, 28 May 2020, 22:20:23
Why is this not in my hands yet? Now you owe me 5 sets instead of the four I'm going to buy!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Fklr on Fri, 29 May 2020, 18:46:08
I am from portugal and for this to be compatible with iso-pt there is only one "big" key missing the "Ç", row 3 on the rigth side of "L".
Is there any change for you to be able to add it to the NorDe Kit?
I'll be very happy beacause it is really hard to find gmk keycaps sets with those.
If you have any doubt feel free to contact me.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Lormania on Fri, 29 May 2020, 23:47:38
Anyone in the US has experience with Mkultra? Sorry if I am being ignorant regarding the vendor.

I was supposed to get replacement foam because it was too thick and after a couple emails I gave up and so did his attempt to ship me my foam.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: jimboytacos on Tue, 02 June 2020, 01:00:22
I'm sure this question has been asked a million times, but I noticed it hasn't been answered- Hoping you can provide some insights:

1) Why is the R2 pipe key in the assembly kit not the same color as the modifiers? It breaks the symmetry on Ergo kits. It looks so nice in your renders as the modifier color.

2) Why is the Row 3, 1U apostrophe key in the Assembly kit, not the same color as the modifiers? Again, it breaks symmetry for Planck- like users. Or at least offer this key in both Alpha and modifier colors.


Look forward to your reply. Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 02 June 2020, 11:46:38
I'm sure this question has been asked a million times, but I noticed it hasn't been answered- Hoping you can provide some insights:

1) Why is the R2 pipe key in the assembly kit not the same color as the modifiers? It breaks the symmetry on Ergo kits. It looks so nice in your renders as the modifier color.

2) Why is the Row 3, 1U apostrophe key in the Assembly kit, not the same color as the modifiers? Again, it breaks symmetry for Planck- like users. Or at least offer this key in both Alpha and modifier colors.


Look forward to your reply. Thanks!

After the community feedback about this, Both keys will have a mod base color, and the same legend color as the alphas. Thank you for the feedback.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: krautcat on Tue, 02 June 2020, 12:07:48
I have another question about ergo kit.

Is there any possibility to include brackets keys with the same colors as alphas too? It seems 45-50% (despite I still call them 40%) boards like Pearl (maybe), Lynx L50 and TMOv2 would like to have this keys with the alphas colors.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Tue, 02 June 2020, 16:29:19
I have another question about ergo kit.

Is there any possibility to include brackets keys with the same colors as alphas too? It seems 45-50% (despite I still call them 40%) boards like Pearl (maybe), Lynx L50 and TMOv2 would like to have this keys with the alphas colors.

Brackets are mod colored for splits, so they are going to stay mod colored. Most 40% boards also don't have brackets, so they are going to be kept mod colored.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: oldcat on Tue, 02 June 2020, 16:41:53
in for both caps and the mat!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: krautcat on Tue, 02 June 2020, 20:42:51
Brackets are mod colored for splits, so they are going to stay mod colored. Most 40% boards also don't have brackets, so they are going to be kept mod colored.

I understand this but desperately tried to give some feedback. Thanks for the reply anyway.

I'm definitely in but currently it's hard to decide which base to pick.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: kidpid on Tue, 02 June 2020, 22:42:39
Novelty kit does a pretty bad job at covering Tsangan/HHKB layouts. No 1.5u Alt keys, no 1u OS keys, no R3 1.75u Ctrl. Can't say I've seen people use 1.5u OS keys very often, so I'm not sure why those are there.

Some of that weirdness is in the base kit, too. 1.5u Super keys? Two 1u Meta keys? Why the focus on 1.5u OS keys?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Obamas Mama on Wed, 03 June 2020, 10:00:10
Is there a discord for this set?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 03 June 2020, 11:23:15
Is there a discord for this set?

A discord will most likely be created when the gb starts.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: vaporhollic on Wed, 03 June 2020, 12:13:16
Im in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: vffems2529 on Wed, 03 June 2020, 13:24:44
Novelty kit does a pretty bad job at covering Tsangan/HHKB layouts. No 1.5u Alt keys, no 1u OS keys, no R3 1.75u Ctrl. Can't say I've seen people use 1.5u OS keys very often, so I'm not sure why those are there.

Some of that weirdness is in the base kit, too. 1.5u Super keys? Two 1u Meta keys? Why the focus on 1.5u OS keys?

Also interested in HHKB layout and a bit lost as to what I'd have to buy to cover
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: norabu on Fri, 05 June 2020, 00:50:14
It's my first time entering into a GB, how long would this take to ship? Should I buy temporary keycaps for the wait?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: bobdenard on Fri, 05 June 2020, 02:45:40
It's my first time entering into a GB, how long would this take to ship? Should I buy temporary keycaps for the wait?
I think you’re looking at around 10 month wait right now with GMK.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: ideus on Fri, 05 June 2020, 08:57:36
Is the base color for the alphas any close to the standard Dolch's? Just wondering if the Norde kit in this GB may be fitted along an OG Dolch set. I appreciate your feedback.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 07 June 2020, 14:38:38
Is the base color for the alphas any close to the standard Dolch's? Just wondering if the Norde kit in this GB may be fitted along an OG Dolch set. I appreciate your feedback.

It's too blue to be used with dolch sets.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Sun, 07 June 2020, 14:39:13
It's my first time entering into a GB, how long would this take to ship? Should I buy temporary keycaps for the wait?
I think you’re looking at around 10 month wait right now with GMK.

As someone said, definitely buy "temp caps"
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 07 June 2020, 16:11:52
Is the base color for the alphas any close to the standard Dolch's? Just wondering if the Norde kit in this GB may be fitted along an OG Dolch set. I appreciate your feedback.

It's too blue to be used with dolch sets.


Thank you for the feedback pal.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: jimboytacos on Wed, 10 June 2020, 00:52:31
Just made my purchase via MKUltra.click!
Incredibly excited for this set!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Rhk on Wed, 10 June 2020, 03:04:53
Is it just me or does CandyKeys not have the setup yet?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: elmo on Wed, 10 June 2020, 03:09:37
Is it just me or does CandyKeys not have the setup yet?

Looks like they are still asleep.

Also kinda bummed by the "artisans".
Only two colors and they don't even look good...  :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Solertia on Wed, 10 June 2020, 08:35:20
Is it just me or does CandyKeys not have the setup yet?

Looks like they are still asleep.

Also kinda bummed by the "artisans".
Only two colors and they don't even look good...  :(

Kinda wack that they still show the image with the variety of color options but then only have two to choose.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Gtrx on Wed, 10 June 2020, 08:43:25
Is it just me or does CandyKeys not have the setup yet?

Looks like they are still asleep.

Also kinda bummed by the "artisans".
Only two colors and they don't even look good...  :(

Kinda wack that they still show the image with the variety of color options but then only have two to choose.

That's because having all the colors would drive up manufacturing costs a whole bunch. in the IC, I said that only 2 or 3 colors would be chosen based on ic responses. Those colors were purple and blue for the stripe.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: ogWalker on Wed, 10 June 2020, 08:56:26
GLWGB
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: BanEmAll on Wed, 10 June 2020, 09:20:22
Came for the deskmat, left with the keycaps as well. This got expensive fast.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: elmo on Wed, 10 June 2020, 09:51:37
Is it just me or does CandyKeys not have the setup yet?

Looks like they are still asleep.

Also kinda bummed by the "artisans".
Only two colors and they don't even look good...  :(

Kinda wack that they still show the image with the variety of color options but then only have two to choose.

That's because having all the colors would drive up manufacturing costs a whole bunch. in the IC, I said that only 2 or 3 colors would be chosen based on ic responses. Those colors were purple and blue for the stripe.

Blue stripe would have been nice. But I don't see that available anywhere...
Only "Purple" and "Dark"
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: konstantin on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:06:07
Gtrx, there's an omission in your base kit. You included a second 1u Ctrl instead of a second 1u Alt. This means that Mac and some HHKB users won't be able to cover their bottom rows correctly (it requires 2× 1.5u Super and 2× 1u Alt), unless they use Meta keys. It's still not too late to fix this mistake, though; you will likely be able to talk to GMK to have the second 1u Ctrl key replaced with 1u Alt (without altering the quotes, since the number of keys stays the same and all key sizes stay the same).

Edit: To be clear, it's not like the second 1u Ctrl is useful to begin with. No modern ≥60% layouts use two 1u Ctrl keys.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Spicemaster on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:18:22
Anyone else not able to find deskmats/artisans for sale on MKUltra?

Edit: Found them! For anyone else who missed, you need to click on "Nord are you waiting for?" on the homepage which gives you the option to select caps, deskmats, or artisans. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: gt1989 on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:20:14
Anyone else not able to find deskmats/artisans for sale on MKUltra?

Yeah, I was wondering about that too.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: oldcat on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:25:23
Open?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: fishbiscuit13 on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:25:37
Anyone else not able to find deskmats/artisans for sale on MKUltra?

Yeah, I was wondering about that too.

They’re not linked on the front page, just search “Nord” and you’ll find them.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Eipplepod on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:26:51
Does anyone know whats up with Candykeys? Still no GB online
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Spicemaster on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:27:57
Anyone else not able to find deskmats/artisans for sale on MKUltra?

Yeah, I was wondering about that too.

They’re not linked on the front page, just search “Nord” and you’ll find them.

Just found it. I edited my post above with the solution because you can also click on "Nord are you waiting for" on the homepage to get options for caps, deskmats, or artisans.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: gt1989 on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:28:14
Anyone else not able to find deskmats/artisans for sale on MKUltra?

Yeah, I was wondering about that too.

They’re not linked on the front page, just search “Nord” and you’ll find them.

Thanks, yeah I see it's purple and dark. However I thought it was supposed to be blue instead of dark?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: fishbiscuit13 on Wed, 10 June 2020, 10:35:56
I'm going to toss my hat in with the artisan complaints. I was very interested in getting these to go with Dots, but with the purple on the far end of lavender and the blue being replaced with "dark", that's a no go. I just feel like those are possibly the two weakest color options, and will either look out of place or get lost amid the full set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: jayiskuhl on Wed, 10 June 2020, 11:01:47
What happened with the artisans? These are a big disappoint after what I was expecting. The original colors were vibrant and had good color options. Then on release we get 2 dull, muted options.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Missingnumber on Wed, 10 June 2020, 11:50:35
Still no Group Buy thread? I thought the interest in this one would have it competing with Oblivion, but there's not much fanfare. Plus the price for the base set and the US retailer. I really love the colorway and theme though.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: gt1989 on Wed, 10 June 2020, 12:10:54
GB threads sometimes take awhile to get approved.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord
Post by: scoopbb on Wed, 10 June 2020, 12:11:59
So - Due to the continuous pushbacks on prototypes of certain products, pushbacks due to COVID and just generally kind of nutty lead times, GMK Nord will start on June 10th. On CandyKeys, MKUltra, Deskhero, Zfrontier and Oceania is pending.

The prices look to sit at for USA at

55$ NORDE
50$ Novelty
125ish-130$ Main Kit
35$ Numpad Kit
20$ Space Kit

and for EU at

55 EUR NORDE
50 EUR Novelty
123 EUR Main Kit *Nice Update*
32 EUR Numpad Kit
28 EUR Space Kit
150 EUR Assembly Kit

CandyKeys will be offering 15 EUR EXPRESS Americas shipping, and these prices above are ink. Tax. Meaning that non EU Customers pay 19% less on our prices.

site not showing 15 euro shipping for America orders. Still has 24.99e
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: Missingnumber on Wed, 10 June 2020, 12:15:24
GB threads sometimes take awhile to get approved.

Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: tominabox1 on Wed, 10 June 2020, 13:10:17
Is there a discord for this set?

A discord will most likely be created when the gb starts.

You may have to report the post for the mods to do something. Worked for Space Cadet
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Nord (GB June 10th)
Post by: suicidal_orange on Thu, 11 June 2020, 03:52:16
GB is live! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106874.0)