Update: 6/25/2018: We ain't dead. Working on getting to run through EnjoyPBT with help from KBDFans.
This is Slate.
is a reference to both the color of the set and the fact that you can mix and match this set with others for unique looks. Using the shades between 9009/Muted/OG Cherry sets and the Dolch family, this GMK keyset provides a rock solid base on which to customize.
Also offered alongside EnjoyPBT Slate, Cartel is offering PB modifiers.
The three colors, GMK V1 and TU2 and Pantone 2726C, will be featured as an add-on to the main set, similar to the CMY and RGB packs.
Click for preliminary renders:
prelim kit
GMK Concrete - Text Mods
GMK Concrete - Icon Mods
GMK Concrete - CMYPK - Yellow = Pantone 1235C
GMK Concrete + GMK Magenta Mods
GMK Concrete + Clueboard/FC660M
GMK Concrete + RGBYK + Clueboard
Old GMK Renders:
My idea with this is to create a relatively cheap, universal set
in stock GMK colors. My thought behind the somewhat boring black-on-grey color scheme is that the set could be easily mixed/matched with alphas or modifers from other sets, or look good on its own. I drew some inspiration from OEM boards that have similar colors, like some of the Leopolds and Varmilos.
With RGBYK and CMYPK, I think a re-run would be useful even though they're available in simpler kits from retailers currently. The Esc pack would compliment them nicely, as well as go with other keysets with their simple colors. Future plans:[/s]
- Approach GMK for their renders + interest
To add:Windowed capsRGBWMYP enter/spacebars?- Think up some cool combos of keysets to render
- Other stuff probably
Pricing:The GB will be run through my company's site, cartel.ltd. Cartel is a new mechanical keyboard company I'm a co-founder of (alongside two others), and we're striving to bring some exciting and new products and ideas to the community.
EU proxy is mykeyboard.eu, AS proxy is monokei.us.
Update: 6/29/17 late at nightDecided to switch to a two-tone scheme rather than one. Looks a lot cooler IMO.
Trying to decide between CV and N6 for the yellow tone, CV is classic and has been done but N6 looks slightly better to me.Got some prelim renders done with both text and icon mods.
Decided to go with Pantone 1235C for the yellow. In between N6 and CV, looks fantastic IMO.Update: 9/14/17After a long summer and some prelim communication with GMK, I've finalized the sets I'd like to run. Today I've emailed them asking for pricing and renders of the final kits.
Updated to V2 of final kits
update: 10/24/1799% ready for GB. Pricing and final renders of 3/4 kits are on hand. Waiting for an update to the TU2 spacebar pack, adding 2, 2.25, and 2.75 convex spacebars.
Other notes:
Removed Win7 logo caps, now only Code caps will be offered.
Removed 1.25u menu icon key, now only the Menu text key will be offered.
Added R3 1.25u Fn key for smaller layouts.
Update: 10/26Added pricing, kits are final.
I decided to finally talk to KBDFans about running this with EnjoyPBT after their success with 9009. Reworking kits slightly and we'll see how it goes. No more CMYK kit.