Post by: Jr.Mars on Tue, 14 March 2023, 09:03:48
Ended! All stocks are sold out. Thanks for your support~
Hello there,
Welcome to Keykobo - Retro Mixed Lights
This is the 3rd set of "Retro Series" after MW-Retro Lights (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=118106.0) and PBTfans-Retro Dark Lights (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=118283.0)
(https://i.imgur.com/njTlHC6.jpg)
This set will be manufactured by Key Kobo.
Same as MW-Retro Lights and PBTfans-Retro Dark Lights, this set will be an in-stock set and will be sold through vendors later this year.
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Keykobo is a new ABS double-shot manufacturer come from China. After I received their previous sets: Key Kobo - BoW (https://novelkeys.com/products/key-kobo-black-on-white) and Key Kobo - Artlife (https://drop.com/buy/key-kobo-artlife-keycap-set).
I was very surprised by their excellent quality and believe that the products of this cooperation will be very satisfactory to everyone.
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>>>> Interest Check Form <<<< (https://forms.gle/9U46axrkdF7bkaWN9)
- Please help me to fill out this form and provide any feedback that you have.
◎ Inspiration
(https://i.imgur.com/5TU2bFR.jpg)
This set is inspired by Tohsi Industrial Design's "Eureka", they used three different vintage keysets and blend them into an elegant mix-n-match keycap set on their keykoard.
When I first saw the caps, I found it so attractive and immediately reached out to them. They generously authorized me to make this interesting set from an idea to an actual product.
(https://i.imgur.com/vf7BpcI.jpg)
◎ Kittings
(https://i.imgur.com/2vvhr6V.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/t4xMdbg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QfktlGA.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/2oem6oQ.jpg)
◎ Renders
(https://i.imgur.com/OYu7zBi.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/aTwk703.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6cxcOGn.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ilneNSY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rmOEQCo.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/WoOwoiw.jpg)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/lyqYK50.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/34KZKut.jpg)
◎ About Key Kobo
Key Kobo was founded in 2020, and has dedicated in researching and manufacturing double-shot keycaps. Key Kobo's goal is to pursue precise injection mold and clear legends.
The mold has been repeatedly tested, modified and verified to reach the goal.I have verified several prototypes during the design process.
Key Kobo has several collaborations with NovelKeys (https://novelkeys.com/products/key-kobo-black-on-white) and Geonworks (https://geon.works/products/keykobo-x-geon-wob-bow-rgb-keycap-sets) and received optimisitc feedback.
(https://i.imgur.com/iDMFNfu.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/6ny1utA.jpg)
◎ Contact
(https://imgur.com/pZ1jrK6.jpg) (https://discord.gg/nbhSW8TNXn) (https://imgur.com/CM8Kt0N.jpg) (https://www.instagram.com/mars.universe/?hl=zh-cn)
◎ Information
☆ Manufacturer: Key Kobo
☆ Material: ABS material
☆ Production Method: Doubleshot
☆ Profile: Cherry profile
◎ Vendor List
US: Divinikey / KFA
EU: KeyGem
UK: SerpentKeys
Singapore: Ktechs
Indonisia: Kukey Studio
Korea: GeonWorks
Taiwan: 鍵盤好貴
Thailand: Prophet
Canada: unikeyboards (GroupBuy)
Post by: Jr.Mars on Tue, 14 March 2023, 09:05:53
1. Production finished. Will be shipped to your vendors after their payment complete.
2. Update full base kit photos. More photos click here (https://imgur.com/a/qcA2vHH)
3. New kitting renders and board renders. All renders are adjusted based on full base products.
4. Add the deskmat.
5. Update vendor list.
(https://i.imgur.com/m4kACCK.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/BxgSMvL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/20GBVU4.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/QR3sSwm.jpg)
Post by: NoPunIn10Did on Tue, 14 March 2023, 09:36:14
Post by: stidal on Tue, 14 March 2023, 10:13:43
Post by: Designerstudio on Tue, 14 March 2023, 10:52:10
Post by: Kokaloo on Tue, 14 March 2023, 10:55:56
Post by: VXQN on Tue, 14 March 2023, 13:09:07
- Love using F7
- Consider the comma and left angle bracket vastly inferior to the full-stop and right angle bracket
- In their heart believe that the "extra" key ISO offers over ANSI should have been a modifier and not an alpha
Post by: arr1 on Tue, 14 March 2023, 14:37:31
Post by: aicyborg on Tue, 14 March 2023, 18:33:06
Also, I'd just like to get ahead of anyone who may tell you to omit ISO-UK in favour of terminal ISO. Do not listen to those people. ISO-UK in base is the reason I will be buying this depending on UK vendors. I think this is mad. I like it.
Post by: niubunao123 on Tue, 14 March 2023, 20:39:56
Post by: Lewis_Lyron on Tue, 14 March 2023, 20:59:21
Post by: (^ω^) on Tue, 14 March 2023, 22:42:28
Post by: involuntarysoul on Wed, 15 March 2023, 18:44:04
Post by: mr_foggy on Wed, 15 March 2023, 19:01:11
Post by: Little4Real on Fri, 17 March 2023, 01:49:14
Post by: matthewdias on Fri, 17 March 2023, 01:55:39
Post by: Soyo on Fri, 17 March 2023, 12:09:40
Post by: AAAAA. on Fri, 17 March 2023, 23:24:39
Post by: Little4Real on Sat, 18 March 2023, 02:29:25
How you not gonna have the hiragana sub-legends though?
If Keykobo has the molds, PLEASE include these
why no cool transparent keys like the inspo
THIS TOO!!!
Post by: malignant narcissism on Sat, 18 March 2023, 10:59:58
Post by: Verrine on Sat, 18 March 2023, 12:44:38
Loved Retro Dark-- what's the Han's Keyboard in the first photo? How do I get my hands on one of those?
They have an ic going on currently
Post by: tactilesbad on Wed, 22 March 2023, 06:08:14
Post by: hyperfix8 on Wed, 22 March 2023, 18:35:06
Post by: aicyborg on Wed, 22 March 2023, 23:30:55
I think it's really interesting that you haven't stuck with any manu when running these sister sets. Is there any reason for that? Why jump from MW to PBTfans to KeyKobo? Not a bad thing by any means, just wondering what your thought process was.
PBTfans are currently scuffing the hell out of Retro Dark Lights - the sides of most of the keys have a weird issue with glare/flashing where the injected plastic ends up lighter than intended. I'm very okay with them not being used for this. Also, so far as I know, their cost optimisations mean they can't afford designers much flexibility on kitting. Key Kobo is a cool manu and I want to see them do more, personally.
Post by: tactilesbad on Thu, 23 March 2023, 06:27:12
I think it's really interesting that you haven't stuck with any manu when running these sister sets. Is there any reason for that? Why jump from MW to PBTfans to KeyKobo? Not a bad thing by any means, just wondering what your thought process was.mw and pbtf have garbage QC
Post by: Jr.Mars on Wed, 29 March 2023, 21:30:01
why no cool transparent keys like the inspothere will be. still working on the kittings.
Post by: CharlotteS on Wed, 12 April 2023, 02:19:36
Post by: MateKeys on Wed, 12 April 2023, 03:24:37
Post by: Jr.Mars on Sun, 23 April 2023, 09:10:49
1. Add WASD keys without dots.
2. Add transparent Stepped CapsLock and R2 PgDn.
3. Change R3-1.75 control to brown.
4. Colors are approved except the dark green. Waiting for dark green caps samples.
5. Vendors List is almost done.
6. Waiting for production, production will be done in June.
(https://i.imgur.com/oLy5l53.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/C4UxWPP.jpg)
Post by: aicyborg on Sun, 23 April 2023, 17:36:56
Post by: involuntarysoul on Sun, 23 April 2023, 22:21:41
Post by: Jr.Mars on Mon, 24 April 2023, 03:39:25
Post by: Jr.Mars on Mon, 24 April 2023, 03:39:58
please add white [ and ] key so ppl can break up the huge red blab on the right side
Thanks for your suggestion. But add these two keys will increase the finalized pricing.
I don't want the base kit pricing too expensive.So I have to make some choices
Post by: involuntarysoul on Mon, 24 April 2023, 11:08:52
that is unfortunate, on a 60/65%, the red is too dominating on the right side, visually i much prefer the design on the OG inspiration. the extra F7 and F11 are not really needed
Thanks for your suggestion. But add these two keys will increase the finalized pricing.
I don't want the base kit pricing too expensive.So I have to make some choices
Post by: aicyborg on Mon, 24 April 2023, 19:09:56
BTW the WASD dots keys are tripleshot, not uv print
Cool, but please fix the ISO-UK support too! It is currently wrong. We need an R4 \|, not <>.
Edit since I posted this: The render at the top of the initial post is now correct but, if you're looking for keys to cull, there's no need for R4 <> because you don't also have R3 pipe for terminal ISO.
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Wed, 31 May 2023, 12:51:14
BTW the WASD dots keys are tripleshot, not uv print
was wondering about this - very cool! been eying some key kobo for a sec but haven't heard much feedback from previous sets (aside from this thread)
Post by: Aquarius on Mon, 05 June 2023, 08:48:34
Post by: ppatches24 on Tue, 06 June 2023, 02:26:51
I know you answered about the cost in another comment but I REALLLLLLLLLLLY think that you should add a red '0 )' and red '- _' key like the og board as well as adding a white '{ [' and '} ]' keys. I really think that's what makes the og design pop. The solid red strip is NOT pleasing to the eyes at all. The asymmetry on the og board is what makes it look good. The white F7 and F11 are unnecessary. If the manufacture has any JP alphas sub legends I would HIGHLY recommend that. I hope that you take these comments to heart and even if the price needs to be raised im sure that people will be fine with that. You are close to gold on this one. Thank you for your time!!! <3
Great work either way
Post by: ppatches24 on Tue, 06 June 2023, 16:12:20
I would be more willing to buy 4 completely different GMK sets for way more money and make my own at that point.
IO think its really important to add these keys and I really hope you reconsider.
Again make them an expansion kit that you can buy if you want. The solid red on the side is just :( sad panda.
-Someone that REALLY want to buy it but just cant with that solid red stripe.
PS: I know I'm not alone on this thought.
Post by: Jr.Mars on Tue, 06 June 2023, 19:13:47
This is a copy paste from the IC I filled out.
I know you answered about the cost in another comment but I REALLLLLLLLLLLY think that you should add a red '0 )' and red '- _' key like the og board as well as adding a white '{ [' and '} ]' keys. I really think that's what makes the og design pop. The solid red strip is NOT pleasing to the eyes at all. The asymmetry on the og board is what makes it look good. The white F7 and F11 are unnecessary. If the manufacture has any JP alphas sub legends I would HIGHLY recommend that. I hope that you take these comments to heart and even if the price needs to be raised im sure that people will be fine with that. You are close to gold on this one. Thank you for your time!!! <3
Great work either way
Thanks for your feedback and liking.
I wanted the red part to have a gradient to make it look more structured, so I changed the two keys from red to white.
and now the production is nearing completed, so sorry that i have no chance to change the colors :confused:
Post by: Little4Real on Tue, 06 June 2023, 19:57:41
Post by: bizzlesticks on Wed, 07 June 2023, 17:48:32
Post by: involuntarysoul on Tue, 13 June 2023, 10:35:38
Thanks for your feedback and liking.
I wanted the red part to have a gradient to make it look more structured, so I changed the two keys from red to white.
and now the production is nearing completed, so sorry that i have no chance to change the colors :confused:
that might work if you had the dark cream alpha on the inspiration, the alpha on the render is much brighter and clashes with the red, makes the set look really unbalanced. A missed opportunity to make a great set
Post by: aicyborg on Tue, 13 June 2023, 19:09:12
Post by: Sainity on Wed, 14 June 2023, 04:10:20
Counteracting the people inordinately negative over some keys not being a certain colour: I still enjoy this a lot and it's an instant buy for me (once it's available at a UK vendor). If anything, in my opinion Eureka was uglier for using white square-brackets. This is very colourful whilst still feeling... I dunno, cohesive? :thumb:
I 100% agree with this. You riffed on the inspiration and made it look great without just being a plain-jane copy :)
Post by: sketch3v on Fri, 16 June 2023, 10:05:00
Post by: Jr.Mars on Sun, 18 June 2023, 20:05:42
1. Production finished. Will be shipped to your vendors after their payment complete.
2. Update full base kit photos. More photos click here (https://imgur.com/a/qcA2vHH)
3. New kitting renders and board renders. All renders are adjusted based on full base products.
4. Add the deskmat.
5. Update vendor list.
(https://i.imgur.com/m4kACCK.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/BxgSMvL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/20GBVU4.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/QR3sSwm.jpg)
Post by: DashanYYY on Tue, 04 July 2023, 11:29:22
Post by: Groom on Tue, 04 July 2023, 12:17:40
Post by: Formulaw00t on Wed, 12 July 2023, 03:03:06
Post by: CharlotteS on Wed, 12 July 2023, 04:42:33
I saw this before.But it isn't in-stock, it's pre-order.
Post by: DuellM on Thu, 13 July 2023, 07:54:49
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Post by: AshF on Sat, 15 July 2023, 02:34:21
When is this available in the UK?
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Post by: El Kinoflop on Sat, 15 July 2023, 03:13:45
Post by: AshF on Wed, 26 July 2023, 17:41:55
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Post by: DuellM on Wed, 26 July 2023, 23:00:11
Just received mine and these are AMAZING!Pic’s Please!!
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Post by: Kokaloo on Thu, 03 August 2023, 12:46:34
(https://i.imgur.com/TOPGyTh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dCJHtgl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/thByIdP.jpg)
Post by: DuellM on Thu, 03 August 2023, 18:08:54
Super happy with the set, really feels like getting a bunch of fun stuff to mess around with. no person's board should all be the same there's just so many things to play around withDamn that looks awesome!! Such an interesting keyset and keyboardShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/TOPGyTh.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/dCJHtgl.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/thByIdP.jpg)
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Post by: lvl2cow on Fri, 08 September 2023, 18:29:07
Post by: conternecticus on Sun, 10 September 2023, 01:52:32
Post by: KeyWiz on Sat, 16 September 2023, 16:50:10
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Tue, 19 September 2023, 15:35:07
Post by: keefechan on Tue, 19 September 2023, 18:12:09
Post by: Trackpoint on Sat, 21 October 2023, 12:34:10
Post by: section311 on Sat, 21 October 2023, 18:53:40
Will there be a round 2? Didn't see this when the GB was happening :(
Also sad I missed this. Would love to see an R2.
Watch out for instock at keykobo.com Its apparently this month (along with instock keykobo izakaya). Whole bunch of other keykobo instock sales from other china designers just not yet announced or pre-ic.
The shipping rates from keykobo.com (china) are really cheap (4usd to usa).
Post by: Trackpoint on Sat, 21 October 2023, 20:36:17
Watch out for instock at keykobo.com Its apparently this month (along with instock keykobo izakaya). Whole bunch of other keykobo instock sales from other china designers just not yet announced or pre-ic.
The shipping rates from keykobo.com (china) are really cheap (4usd to usa).
Good to know, thanks for the heads up.
Post by: section311 on Sat, 21 October 2023, 22:13:47
Watch out for instock at keykobo.com Its apparently this month (along with instock keykobo izakaya). Whole bunch of other keykobo instock sales from other china designers just not yet announced or pre-ic.
The shipping rates from keykobo.com (china) are really cheap (4usd to usa).
Good to know, thanks for the heads up.
I do suggest following zfrontier china blog site for more info on the keykobo releases.
Post by: Trackpoint on Fri, 12 April 2024, 10:09:27
Ah well, maybe there'll be a few extras.
Post by: aristus on Fri, 12 April 2024, 14:37:47
Huh, apparently this just had an R2 GB that lasted just a single week. Wonder why it couldn't have lasted longer, totally missed it.
Ah well, maybe there'll be a few extras.
It was more so a preorder that some vendors chose to do. I think most vendors are running this in-stock sometime in Aug.
Post by: Trackpoint on Fri, 12 April 2024, 16:16:04
It was more so a preorder that some vendors chose to do. I think most vendors are running this in-stock sometime in Aug.
Ah, ok, thanks. Will keep my eye out for those in August.