[IC] GMK FUTURE FUNK 2 (GB Feb 14 – Mar 16)

[kema]

[Interest check form]









Vendors and Pricing

Cannon Keys (US)
Deskhero (CA)
Oblotzky Industries (EU)
ProtoTypist (UK)
iLumkb (SEA)
Aiglatson Studio (TH)
zFrontier (CN/AS)
Geon Works (KR)
PNKeyboard (TW)
SwitchKeys (AU)


February 14, 2025 –  March 16, 2025

Pricing TBD






Color and Kits

FF2 will use the same vibrant colors as R1





Base kit





Light alphas kit





Icon mods kit





Spacebars and accents kit





International kit








Renders

Renders by the excellent @its.hymn

Renders are rough approximations






















Collaborations

Midnight Anarchy Deskmat

Brand new artwork from illustrator tree13 (나무13)
900x400x4mm edge-to-edge print, stitched edges, woven texture, rubber bottom



Note: 2020 deskmat design will not be rerun. Likewise, the Midnight Anarchy design will not be rerun after this group buy.

More to come





Links

Interest check form: https://forms.gle/iArTABSbvGpgQyMp7

Follow kema on IG @kev.nma

Cannon Keys Discord: https://discord.gg/khysm4A4

[Neely_12]

Would appreciate an F13 in the base kit, and F1-F4 and F9-F12 in the alphas kit. Didn’t expect to see this today 

[DivinaPapaya]

Would appreciate an F13 in the base kit, and F1-F4 and F9-F12 in the alphas kit. Didn’t expect to see this today 

100% agree on everything



Edit: Although it is true that it kinda makes sense having the metallic flakes, I do prefer by miles the original design, If it was my choice I would just rerun the original design as it was. Ofc imho, anyways I do wish you GLWI

[//gainsborough]

Would appreciate an F13 in the base kit, and F1-F4 and F9-F12 in the alphas kit. Didn’t expect to see this today 

100% agree on everything

+1

[unwashed_heathen]

Would love to see icons kit from r1 return. Glitter is interesting, but won't be sure if I like them better until there are some samples to look at.

[hekt1k]

Would love to see icons kit from r1 return. Glitter is interesting, but won't be sure if I like them better until there are some samples to look at.

x2 on the icon kit please

[shay350]

love the deskmat design but I think it would look much nicer without the FUTURE FUNK 2 text bottom left. Definitely interested to see how the glitter caps turn out, would there be any samples before gb?

[Flybeck]

Love the set. Not the glitter!

GLWIC.

[pott]

Hey, thanks so much for reviving this, this is SUPER exciting and I've been waiting for FF for years!
I am confused about the glitter. How does it fit the theme? This being an IC, I will say I wouldn't buy it with the glitter. I will 100% get it with the old FF colors.

[Silentism]

Been waiting for some of the older sets to come back since GMK barely has a queue compared to before now! Is there any chance we could get the OG deskmat to come back tho? Really loved that one, and it was being resold for ridiculous prices every time I saw it on mm

[minicap]

Ahhhh awesome to see this back for R2, and I like the glitter - looking forwards to seeing the samples! Nice to give it a twist compared to R1 GLWIC!

[TyPo.mk]

There are very few sets I regret not joining gb for and this is one of them,

I personally love the glitter but I can see it being polarizing, I wonder if this set is hype enough for a separate glitter kit

[badsport]

It's also a 'no' from me on the glitter. Please consider a separate non-glitter base kit because I think the numbers are going to be there.

[aicyborg]

glitter sux

[dinkle]

no glitter pls

[AMZ]

Maybe 2 base kit one with glitter and the second one without glitter.

[caap]

hello - great set.

small thing - would it be possible to remove the "future funk 2" type from the deskmat? just so potential buyers could buy it without it be strictly attached to the keyset.

[Piperaceae]

Please keep the glitter. It's theme-appropriate, and sets this apart from both the first run, and pretty much anything else out there.

[Kokaloo]

YES SPARKLES
Please more bars especially if you're gonna have 1.5u supers include a 6u bar for hhkb weirdos

[codog]

love the glitter

[Tsukuri]

Hiragana or Katakana kits plz! I think can add MODE kit, that I but another alpha can use on 2 keyboards.

[Tsukuri]

Hey, thanks so much for reviving this, this is SUPER exciting and I've been waiting for FF for years!
I am confused about the glitter. How does it fit the theme? This being an IC, I will say I wouldn't buy it with the glitter. I will 100% get it with the old FF colors.

I think futurefunk is a Vapor waves' theme. It more like 70-80s Japanese nightlive. There is kirakira with neon anytime, certainty the glitter is great idea.

[GrumioThaSpoonGod]

Would like to see a shinethrough caps-lock.

[Soulcook]

Nah imo the glitter is fire, adds abit of flar to the board. Maybe just on the mods tho idk. Also i feel icons just look better so would love to see that. Other than that everything looks fire, esp the new deskmat

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Light alphas also get glitter?

Own R1, I’d go again for this tho

[garrdub]

glitter is fire, keep it.

[Bennettb]

So happy this came back for r2!!

[ashendarien]

Glitter feels kinda unnecessary. Colors are already busy (and iconic.)

Please do icon mods and a hiragana/katakana/canjie mono kit. (Basically just re-release r1 please  )

[Rhienfo]

this was a surprise.

I know some people don't like the sparkles but I don't mind it, plus it fits into that future funk theme more IMO.

Agree with what people have said about the kitting with f13 and having a 6u bar along with mx hhkb (and maybe add 00 and = for those numpad users)

GLWIC

[twitchytheinsideman]

yess

add:
- icon mods
- 6u bar
- blue accent bars
- lots of artisan collabs

- and what neely said (F-keys)

[ggggggg]

A hundred times yes to glitter. Gimme ten thousand glitter.

[offbrandbiscuit]

This is probably the first time I've really liked the 'glittery' look (besides more on-theme sets like Cookies n' Creme), still does everything great that the original Future Funk did, but adds a kinda starry look to it! Curious, will the light alphas have the silver flake or nah? I think it'd be better without the flake since they're already a light colour. Might try and jump on this when it goes to GB!

[Randomlosername]

Not personally a fan of the glitter, but I get it haha. Maybe do two base kits? One with and one without? I think the numbers will be there for sure. Also wouldn’t mind some Hiragana Sub-legends 👀

[konstantin]

Personally, I would love to see glitter mods as a standalone kit, so R1 owners can use it as an expansion pack for their sets. This might also allow you to appease everyone who doesn't like glitter being the default choice in the base kit (although I dig it; it's FF2, after all, not FF R2).

As far as the kitting goes, as it currently stands, you can't fully cover a regular 1800/CP/96-key layout without using the R1 media keys from the base kit above the numpad. Which some users may want to do, but probably not everybody. The keys that are missing for a more common setup are white-legend R1 1u PgDn, End.

Consider replacing the second R4 1U Ctrl (which is seldom used on anything other than 40% ortho layouts) with a R4 1u Prev key, for another variant of the right column media keys setup. The R3 Next, R4 Prev keys could then also be used as a substitute for R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn for 65% layouts (these are currently missing from the kit).

Also, to mirror what other folks already said, F13 in base and white F1–F4 / F9–F12 keys in alphas.

[lkkedward]

would love to see spacebar kit (6u space bar in particular for hhkb support) and 40s kit

[mr_foggy]

I'd like FF to rerun with original colors. I get the glitter but the original colors are too iconic.
maybe offer separate glitter mods, or an extra basekit entirely. just don't force it please.

[ryulinho]

This is awesome! How about a re-run with the same colors, white letters on the F row and arrows, then a sparkly kit for extra flair?

Didn't GMK say they can't use some Future Funk colors anymore because of new eco rules since the first set? Are these colors the same as round 1?

[CONIN]

I've always liked this set's colours since R1, but the fact it doesn't have sub-legends have kept me away. Already filled the IC form, good luck!

[Kokaloo]

I'd like FF to rerun with original colors. I get the glitter but the original colors are too iconic.
maybe offer separate glitter mods, or an extra basekit entirely. just don't force it please.

bro there is nothing iconic about a set that ran on tkc five years ago and barely made moq



what are you smoking just enjoy the cool gimmick bro it's so fun

[MrBingo]

My body is ready for this set!
I like the glitter but i would like asweel one witout!

[lampmk]

Wow I am happy this is back. Perhaps an Icon mod kit would be nice to add? Also pls consider for small backspaces just icons or just text !!! pls pls pls 

[mongoose27]

I regret not jumping in on this on original GB...not letting that happen again.

But please, do remove that glitter.

[YoungTerror]

Very polarizing indeed. Not a fan of the glitter myself. As someone who missed R1 I'd rather have that then this. At least you are trying something different.

What are the chances of doing both OG and glitter to appease as many as possible?

[Soulcook]

Would you consider a Singapore/malaysia vendor? E.g. Ktechs, ilumkb, mecha. Just wondering

[Macmutant]

Not a fan of the glitter.

[hicals]

no glitter.

[a_saker]

Im curious to see how the glitter would look. Either way, Im excited for R2 for this set

[rondg]

hello - great set.

small thing - would it be possible to remove the "future funk 2" type from the deskmat? just so potential buyers could buy it without it be strictly attached to the keyset.

I agree with this one. It being a different design and how famous this set is, I think it's already understood that the deskmat is for the future funk r2

[dvorcol]

I'd like FF to rerun with original colors. I get the glitter but the original colors are too iconic.
maybe offer separate glitter mods, or an extra basekit entirely. just don't force it please.

bro there is nothing iconic about a set that ran on tkc five years ago and barely made moq

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what are you smoking just enjoy the cool gimmick bro it's so fun

[Kokaloo]

I'd like FF to rerun with original colors. I get the glitter but the original colors are too iconic.
maybe offer separate glitter mods, or an extra basekit entirely. just don't force it please.

bro there is nothing iconic about a set that ran on tkc five years ago and barely made moq

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what are you smoking just enjoy the cool gimmick bro it's so fun

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i can't even remember last week brother kids are ****in crazy

[xLeHoy]

Sparkly

[danielsun23]

I'd much rather have an alt glitter base instead of these alt alphas

[QWER|key]

Oh come on!  You could have re-run the original deskmat!  What a wasted opportunity.
Not sure of the speckles.... ngl. 

[tactilesbad]

glitter ain't it

[Exclamation.keeb]

whats that southpaw 1800 board?

[talltail]

Glitter ****s up the vibe, way too stark against the dark base colors. OG or bust, bring back the deskmat from R1.

[ggggggg]

Really interested to see the IC-form results regarding glitter. Seems there's quite the divide. I'm still team glitter.

[hicals]

Please make glitter optional. I really hate glitter.

[Trackpoint]

I like the sparkles. Reminds me of a glittering city. Maybe there's enough interest to have for two dark base kits (glitter and non) by removing the light alpha kit?

[CONIN]

...removing the light alpha kit?

I feel the same regarding the Light Alphas Kit, instead of those, I'd add a Dark Alphas Kit with sub-legends.

[Tulesto]

The only way to make FF better was to add glitter and I am 100% in. Form filled.

[DeMechanica]

Gosh I got so excited when I saw this, but I am utterly disappointed. The glitter is awful. I just want the original.

[norinori]

I understand wanting to add a little more flair with the glitter, but R1 kits are going for well above $300 aftermarket.
Please let us combat the scalpers and run this set without the glitter like R1.

Maybe adding the glitter alphas kit might be more beneficial as it may draw R1 owners wanting to spice up their kits without needing to spend on an entire base kit.

[zhol]

wow I didn't know so many people hated HAVIN FUN

[//gainsborough]

wow I didn't know so many people hated HAVIN FUN

NO FUN ALLOWED, BRO!!!!

but seriously: glitter or no glitter - this set is dope.

[Pizza_on_Pineapple]

I love the sparkles as well, curious about the form results

[aa212121]

really nice, i interest

[Wolff._.]

Still altime favorite GMK i own, Looks cool to see a new type for R2. Hope this interest check will do well 

[AMZ]

light alpha kit please

[westway]

I second the suggestion for the glitter mods as a standalone kit. Is it feasible to add also the 2020 deskmat from the previous run? Its prices are crazy aftermarket and it would probably sell a lot (though I can understand we are not in 2020 anymore).

[dacostajs]

I'm in but no glitter please

[TinTran]

This might be the first time I like glitter on a keyset because in this it kinda look like stars. Need to see sample to be sure tho.

[Randomlosername]

I second the suggestion for the glitter mods as a standalone kit. Is it feasible to add also the 2020 deskmat from the previous run? Its prices are crazy aftermarket and it would probably sell a lot (though I can understand we are not in 2020 anymore).

   

I totally agree. It seems like there has plenty of interest in having an alt glitter kit versus only having glitter.

[konstantin]

I understand wanting to add a little more flair with the glitter, but R1 kits are going for well above $300 aftermarket.
Please let us combat the scalpers and run this set without the glitter like R1.

Maybe adding the glitter alphas kit might be more beneficial as it may draw R1 owners wanting to spice up their kits without needing to spend on an entire base kit.

This guy gets it.

[AMZ]

I understand wanting to add a little more flair with the glitter, but R1 kits are going for well above $300 aftermarket.
Please let us combat the scalpers and run this set without the glitter like R1.

Maybe adding the glitter alphas kit might be more beneficial as it may draw R1 owners wanting to spice up their kits without needing to spend on an entire base kit.

+1 

[shendoo]

Yesss love the sparkle!

+1 for the rerun of the original deskmat!

[mr_foggy]

I understand wanting to add a little more flair with the glitter, but R1 kits are going for well above $300 aftermarket.
Please let us combat the scalpers and run this set without the glitter like R1.

Maybe adding the glitter alphas kit might be more beneficial as it may draw R1 owners wanting to spice up their kits without needing to spend on an entire base kit.

based

[NixieType]

I like the glitter.

If no glitter, I no buy

[wahfuhls]

def excited for r2 but for the love of god remove the glitter

[aicyborg]

restating my request for no glitter on this please

[zhol]

please... no glitter... i need to pretend like i'm an og and was there when it first ran. please also you can make the kitting exactly like it was in r1 and then use the old potato starch trays that couldn't stack properly and could barely hold keys. this is so important to me.

what? you don't want to retread ground all over again? you want to try something new? piss off this isn't about you this is about me and the 20% chance i'll buy this thing if you kowtow to my demands

[Kokaloo]

I am going to scream if there is no glitter the ****posting will not stop

[EdgeOfInfinity]

+1 sparkles

[Silentism]

Please add glitter to base kit. Already got a lot of dark purple or dark navy kits. Give us something different.
But also give us the same deskmat from r1. That deskmat is goated

[DeMechanica]

A better way to think about this, I think - if you add the glitter, it isn’t an R2, it’s a different set. Clearly the people who want one don’t see the other as a substitute.

IMHO, it’d be better to call this GMK Future Funk - Sparkle Edition, OR keep it as an R2 and add the sparkles as a new kit, like 80082 BLU.

[Randomlosername]

A better way to think about this, I think - if you add the glitter, it isn’t an R2, it’s a different set. Clearly the people who want one don’t see the other as a substitute.

IMHO, it’d be better to call this GMK Future Funk - Sparkle Edition, OR keep it as an R2 and add the sparkles as a new kit, like 80082 BLU.

100% agree with this. I missed out on R1 (bc I wasn't in the hobby yet) have really wanted to get this set since I learned about it. I would more than likely pick up a separate base as well as the OG (Bc I really wanna support this set) but I wouldn't pick up just a sparkle set by itself.

[Kaptain Mike]

It's called Future Funk 2, not R2...
Anyways, onward

[dvorcol]

It's called Future Funk 2, not R2...
Anyways, onward

Thanks for pointing this out. My mind just threw an R in there out of habit, so I wasn't thinking of it as a new take on an old theme.

Calling it something like "Future Funk Take 2" or "Future Funk Redux" might help people like me.

[kema]

Thanks for all the IC form submissions, we’re still waiting on samples from GMK, but once we can validate the metallic flake, we can make more solid decisions (with IC form replies in mind) and set a GB date.

[Keeaboo]

I would be in for another future funk kit but not if there are the metal flakes. The new trend of adding glitter / sparkles just makes all keycap sets look dirty.

[AMZ]

I would be in for another future funk kit but not if there are the metal flakes. The new trend of adding glitter / sparkles just makes all keycap sets look dirty.

Exactly.

[Wolff._.]

Please show us if the metal flakes actually shines!

[AMZ]

The best solution is making 2 base kit or a child kit for ppl who want flakes or not!
 

[tactilesbad]

I would be in for another future funk kit but not if there are the metal flakes. The new trend of adding glitter / sparkles just makes all keycap sets look dirty.

+1

[Cebrilung]

Based on the exorbitant aftermarket prices of R1 and the feedback in this IC I'd imagine there would be enough demand for two base kits; One with and one without glitter. Personally, I strongly dislike the glitter and would hesitate to participate in the GB if a base kit without it isn't offered, but I understand how it can appeal to a certain crowd (similar to RGB LED's on keyboards).

Regarding kitting, I know this isn't an R2 per se, but R1 had excellent kitting. I would not hate it if you copied much (or all) of it. IMHO at least icon-only mods and mono-hiragana/katakana alphas are definitely a must!

[sekkengo]

I think it looks better without the glitter.
The manufacturing process of adding glitter is expected to increase the price, but there is not much preference for glitter.
Also, some people will get pretty glitter, and some won't.
It‘s good to try new things, but I don’t want it to be a sequel that‘s worse than the first.

[Kokaloo]

If you don't like it why don't you run it yourself?

[ashendarien]

If you don't like it why don't you run it yourself?

Somehow I'm not surprised the designer of 'pbtfans Trump's sneakers' doesn't understand that running someone else's set is frowned upon 

[Kokaloo]

If you don't like it why don't you run it yourself?

Somehow I'm not surprised the designer of 'pbtfans Trump's sneakers' doesn't understand that running someone else's set is frowned upon 

oh man imagine letting artists and designers design based on their vision

[QWER|key]

This is the second time I've posted this comment... and I'm going to keep on saying it until the OP capitulates, or someone shoots me:  OG DESKMATS!!!

[AMZ]

OG DESKMAT

[lecorsair]

+1 on the OG deskmat. Did not purchase on R1 because it was sold through TKC, but will definitely load up this time ☺

[Silentism]

Fr tho, not having the r1 deskmat would be a bigger disappointment than the sparkles not being included. 
I’d probably still buy r2 deskmat tho ngl

[FoxandFoundry]

The sparkles make this set so drastically different you might as well just call it a different set. Please offer no sparkles and if you must then offer sparkles as an alternative set.

[KKoNaM]

+1 on the R1 deskmat (the one with a girl holding a board). 

[fuster]

GIVE ME

[scorcher36]

I like this. Nothing wrong to have some sparkle.

[An Angry Swan]

I'd like to see the sparkle effect on the keycaps and the deskmat

Go big or go home.

[jfc.umai]

Pretty clear there is a divide among people liking the glitter or not. If it isn't broken, don't fix it. Will be copping the deskmat though, can't wait!

[sekkengo]

Thanks for all the IC form submissions, we’re still waiting on samples from GMK, but once we can validate the metallic flake, we can make more solid decisions (with IC form replies in mind) and set a GB date.

Is the sample not completed yet? I want to buy the kit quickly regardless of the presence or absence of glitter.

[kema]

Samples are in production rn, took a while for GMK to get the metallic flake from their supplier. Will share photos as soon as I get them, then share the update renders and kits.

Cannon Keys have slotted the GB for Q1 2025 to give us ample time to finalize things. Will see if it's viable for us to run both the metallic flake + OG flat colors because the IC response is really split.

[idealape]

Not sure if I mentioned it here but I was told by a vendor that due to newer German pollution laws, GMK can no longer produce super saturated pinks/reds like the one in FF. I don't know more than that but if true, colors will have to be rethought or another manu will have to be used. I was thinking a translucent set in the same colors could be pretty fun.

Are the R2 neon colors different from R1 ?

[YoungTerror]

Will see if it's viable for us to run both the metallic flake + OG flat colors because the IC response is really split.

Now this is the response I was hoping to see. Hopefully moq will be met on both.

[DjangoHeraclitus]

Love it, glad it is coming back for round two. I like the glitter - if there was an option to get both it and the OG colour-way I'll be getting both. I got extremely lucky in that I missed out on the original GB as I wasn't in the hobby at the time but was able to pick up a set of caps and the OG deskmat at cost on the marketplace. I can understand why people would want to see it come back. Just to the deskmat, if the design wasn't final, instead of '2' I'd like to see it change to '2025' to reflect the the year like the OG mat. Can't wait to get this set. This and GMK Plum as the two sets I'd hope would have another run. I doubt GMK Plum will ever get another run so very happy to see this.

[kema]

Hey all, got the samples with metallic flake from GMK and they didn't meet expectations, and GMK doesn't think they can improve on it by much, so we're moving forward with just flat color.
Will have new renders in a bit with some kit changes and kit additions this month.

Not sure if I mentioned it here but I was told by a vendor that due to newer German pollution laws, GMK can no longer produce super saturated pinks/reds like the one in FF. I don't know more than that but if true, colors will have to be rethought or another manu will have to be used. I was thinking a translucent set in the same colors could be pretty fun.

Are the R2 neon colors different from R1 ?

They'll be the same, SwitchKeys was able to get GMK to produce the same magenta for their Retrowave set last year, so we should be ok!

[Kokaloo]

this is my 9/11

[Heinze]

That's it, then.
Welcome back, Future Funk. 

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Woulda bought sparkle kit. See if you can think up something new for the R1 buyers? Ctrl/super/alt/shift inverse accent kit?

[madmax13]

I like the Wangan Midnight theme of the new desk mat- that's a must-buy for me.

One thing I'd like to see with this set is if you do the desk mat for that theme, maybe do a similar theme with a novelty child kit to differentiate it from Future Funk 1.

Overall, very cool.

[AMZ]

The Real Future Funk R2, Let's go

[tactilesbad]

Hey all, got the samples with metallic flake from GMK and they didn't meet expectations, and GMK doesn't think they can improve on it by much, so we're moving forward with just flat color.
Will have new renders in a bit with some kit changes and kit additions this month.

Not sure if I mentioned it here but I was told by a vendor that due to newer German pollution laws, GMK can no longer produce super saturated pinks/reds like the one in FF. I don't know more than that but if true, colors will have to be rethought or another manu will have to be used. I was thinking a translucent set in the same colors could be pretty fun.

Are the R2 neon colors different from R1 ?

They'll be the same, SwitchKeys was able to get GMK to produce the same magenta for their Retrowave set last year, so we should be ok!

oh joy - I'm so in

[nebulazy]

Hey all, got the samples with metallic flake from GMK and they didn't meet expectations, and GMK doesn't think they can improve on it by much, so we're moving forward with just flat color.
Will have new renders in a bit with some kit changes and kit additions this month.

ngl i'm disappointed but i trust your judgement. i'm still in for this set either way, i just like sparkle 

[scorcher36]

Damn, this would have been the great implementation of gmk special effect and was vibing so hard on this. Unfortunate and sad to hear this. Is there any possibility such ideas still open in this foreseeable future.

[mr_foggy]

wise choice. can we get R1 deskmat as well please. tree13 is a gigabased dude and I'm buying R2 as well, but please also bring back R1.

[AMZ]

R1 Deskmat
 

[kema]

Here's a couple of the samples I received, most of the time the flake doesn't make it to the surface of the keycap to give that ideal glint. Upping the quantity of flake might result in a more glittery look that I'm not aiming for, and would just increase the weird under-surface dust/mold-like spots on the lighter keys.





That said, here are the kit updates with just flat color across all the keys.

Just some light tweaks to base including adding an F13


Added F1-4, 5-9 keys


Spacebars and accents that quite a number of people were asking for in the IC form


International fixed kit




And we're trying to gauge whether we have enough interest to include an Icon Mods kit or not.
If you're interested please answer this one question:
https://forms.gle/cnCZCTpRYMjtrZyz8

[twitchytheinsideman]

yea sample looks moldy

[VXQN]

Here's a couple of the samples I received, most of the time the flake doesn't make it to the surface of the keycap to give that ideal glint. Upping the quantity of flake might result in a more glittery look that I'm not aiming for, and would just increase the weird under-surface dust/mold-like spots on the lighter keys

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GMK Future Fungus

[scorcher36]

Ooof sample doesnt look great. Still in for the flat colors. Will pick up deskmat too. I do like the r2 deskmat but many here wanted a rerun for r1. It would be nice to run both.

[unwashed_heathen]

Looking at the samples gives me an irresistible urge to clean my monitor screen.

I'm down for Base, Light Alphas, and Icon Mods, but for kitting I think it would make more sense if icon mods + light alphas would total to a full base kit (this might already be in consideration based on the option 'Yes, I plan to fill two keyboards with base + light alphas' on Icon mods IC). Personally wouldn't mind paying base kit price for that combination. Would also like r3 home but that's very minor.

Please also put me down for r1 deskmat .

[kema]

In R1 it seemed like a lot of people liked the light alphas contrast look so those with leftover base alphas were able to make use of them by adding on the icon mods kit.
Technically you can fill a smaller keyboard (F-row less) with just the light alphas and icon mods, but the intent is that they augment the base kit instead of adding up to it.

Unfortunately the 2020 desk mat design won't be available, was only intended for R1. Similarly the Midnight Anarchy design will only be for R2.

[zhol]

Unfortunately the 2020 desk mat design won't be available, was only intended for R1. Similarly the Midnight Anarchy design will only be for R2.

one of the most annoying people you know just fell to their knees in a parking lot reading this

[hekt1k]

Icon mods my beloved

[madmax13]

I love the Icon mods. My only personal preference thing is I like the hollow diamond code/super/win and the solid diamond FN instead of the four lines icon. Otherwise, it looks like I'll be in for a deskmat (love the new design), Icon Mods, and basekit.

[Randomlosername]

Were the Media keys always there?? I swear I don’t remember them being there 😂 if possible it would be dope to have a volume +/- and mute on R1, R2, R3 (or whatever combo people like) and not just in R1. Excited for the GB!

[yuujira]

Don't hate glitter but actually seeing the colors flat like this i think it's better than the glitter ones. So is the default option going to have glitter or not on the group buy? Might actually join if there's no glitter

[Piperaceae]

Sounds like no glitter; all of the renders have had the glitter removed. I liked the idea, but yeah, after seeing the samples, I think removing the glitter was the right call.

[keebibi]

I was liking the glitter renders, but based on the samples I think a flat color would be ideal. Can't wait to pick up a set!

[twitchytheinsideman]

My suggestion for icons is: If you already fully support 65% with icons, maybe also do with TKL like in GMK Darlings base kit.

Or if you want to keep icons accessible and cheap only do them for shift, caps lock, enter, tab, backspace and r3 control like in GMK WoB Red Cyrillic Icon or in GMK WOB Extension Icon.

[twitchytheinsideman]

Why are there two 1.5u tab keys in the base?

[ph4nt0m]

Why are there two 1.5u tab keys in the base?

In this way, when buying base + light alphas kit, you might be able to fit two keyboards

[Silentism]

Unfortunately the 2020 desk mat design won't be available, was only intended for R1. Similarly the Midnight Anarchy design will only be for R2.

 
 
This reads like you're not running the R1 deskmat for the sake of exclusivity. Pretty lame. Unless Tree is against the idea for whatever reason as well.

[tactilesbad]

This reads like you're not running the R1 deskmat for the sake of exclusivity. Pretty lame.

if you're in for a good laugh you should check the thread for perestroika

btw good move on gutting the glitters. samples look terrible
also icon mods: depends on the price. average GMK alt mod kits are outrageously expensive

[ryulinho]

+1 for no glitter; that sample is lame.
Good changes to the base kit.

[twitchytheinsideman]

Why are there two 1.5u tab keys in the base?

In this way, when buying base + light alphas kit, you might be able to fit two keyboards

Then put it in alphas kit.

[nebulazy]

i was hyped for the glitter but after looking at the samples, i agree with flat colors. i will definitely be in for at least base kit and probably spacebars. not a huge fan of the deskmat cos im not a weeb, but the overall feel is very cool anyway.

[incrediblejr]

After seeing the glitter samples, ditching them was the right move, IMO. What was the reason for switching to 1.5u Bksp in R2? IC feedback?

Would have preferred the icon add-on to be more like GMK WoB Essentials/GMK WoB Red Cyrillic icon add-ons + 40s, as the current kitting will probably be too expensive to justify.

[Rassles]

I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARENT DOING  THE SPARKLE ANYMORE AND THE ACCENTS ARE SO CUTE!!!!!! 100% BUYING YIIPPEEEEEEE

[twitchytheinsideman]

I suggest removing short bars from alphas.

And to remove white spacebars from spacebars kit as WS1 bars are quite common and this could drastically reduce kitting price I suppose.

[Quotes]

Love my r1 deskmat, but just to confirm... I remember TKC goofed on the sizing of the r1 deskmat. That won't be an issue here correct?

[kema]

Hey all, Cannon Keys has confirmed the GB dates of Feb 14 – Mar 16 of 2025.
There was enough interest for the Icon Mods so they'll be available in the GB!
Slight fixes in the kit renders in the main post as well.

Love my r1 deskmat, but just to confirm... I remember TKC goofed on the sizing of the r1 deskmat. That won't be an issue here correct?

Sneak peek, CK had a prototype produced a while back, looks perfect to me

[CONIN]

Hey all, Cannon Keys has confirmed the GB dates of Feb 14 – Mar 16 of 2025.

Great!, any news about adding sub-legends to the Base Kit?

[ggggggg]

How about running a mtnu set alongside this? Not quite sure about the rationale tbh, but it's been done recently with Darling.

[tactilesbad]

How about running a mtnu set alongside this? Not quite sure about the rationale tbh, but it's been done recently with Darling.

stop forcing that taobao looking ass profile please

[FoxandFoundry]

How about running a mtnu set alongside this? Not quite sure about the rationale tbh, but it's been done recently with Darling.

stop forcing that taobao looking ass profile please

Super uncalled for. Just because you don't like the profile doesn't mean no one else does. I personally have used MTNU (unlike you I'm sure) and it actually feels really nice. The legends - that's subjective but you can't knock the MTNU profile.

[zucof]

Excited for this set after missing the r1. Is MOQ still a thing for the kits in this GB? haven't joined a GB in a while

[DeMechanica]

Super hyped that the non-sparkles version is running, can’t wait for this one!

The kitting also looks outstanding, bravo

[tactilesbad]

How about running a mtnu set alongside this? Not quite sure about the rationale tbh, but it's been done recently with Darling.

stop forcing that taobao looking ass profile please

Super uncalled for. Just because you don't like the profile doesn't mean no one else does. I personally have used MTNU (unlike you I'm sure) and it actually feels really nice. The legends - that's subjective but you can't knock the MTNU profile.

I said stop forcing cheap looking ass profiles - how it feels is irrelevant

[Rassles]

CANT WAIT YIPEEEEEEEE

[iamtragic]

Is it a render error that the accent enter in base is icon versus icon + text? Otherwise you're doubling up on keys (icon mod kit has the icon accent also).

[neo.geo]

How about running a mtnu set alongside this? Not quite sure about the rationale tbh, but it's been done recently with Darling.

stop forcing that taobao looking ass profile please

Super uncalled for. Just because you don't like the profile doesn't mean no one else does. I personally have used MTNU (unlike you I'm sure) and it actually feels really nice. The legends - that's subjective but you can't knock the MTNU profile.

+1 for MTNU FF as well

[kema]

1 more month until the GB starts!
For those that had artisan maker requests in the IC submissions, I reached out to a bunch of names a while back and I only got a few responses from makers that were interested.
However, Kate from HIBI cooked up an incredible artisan that will be offered by all vendors, hope to share it soon once we get pricing for them.
Also still waiting on final pricing from vendors.