Update, 2nd prototype batchless talking, just the most necessary info on the new protos.
general note:
most builds are just put together for taking pictures. no PCBs inside, that's why some keys don't sit well (see dolch spacebar), please excuse.
1. CLASSIC BEIGEmaterial: steel
treatment: powder coating
color: RAL9002, Feinstruktur
size: 87%
angle: 8°
caps: epbt
note: the first proto with RAL9001 is shown next to it. like I had hoped, RAL 9002 works much better with classic beide keycaps.
2. DOLCHmaterial: steel
treatment: powder coating
color: RAL7039, Feinstruktur
size: 65%
angle: 10°
caps: gmk dolch
note: imo the color is a perfect match for classic dolch
3. BLACKmaterial: steel
treatment: powder coating
color: RAL9005, glossy
size: 87%
angle: 10°
caps: wob with cmy-mods
note: since most of my cap sets are taken from old cherry boards, I wasn't able to populate the bottom row fully
4. REDmaterial: steel
treatment: powder coating
color: RAL3020, glossy
size: 60%
angle: 12°
caps: any suggestions?
note: I need more keycaps
5. INOX, NICKELmaterial: stainless steel
treatment: bead blasted and nickel coated
color: clear/champagne?
size: 60%
angle: 12°
caps: tai-hao, pbt doubleshot
note: the nickel coating makes a color that reminds me of champagne
6. INOX, NAKEDmaterial: stainless steel
treatment: bead blasted
color: -
size: 65%
angle: 12°
caps: epbt
note: stainless steel screws could be used instead of the black ones, I don't have those (jet). also side by side comparison with the nickel treated version
what are your thoughts?