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Offline Hazzy

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[IC] GMK Botanical | FINAL KITS/PROXIES/DATES ANNOUNCED!
« on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:07:37 »
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Hey Everyone!


I would like to present to you GMK Botanical, A set I have been working on for some time now.

"A Breath Of Freshness and Tranquility"

The inspiration for this set came from a sudden vision of being surrounded by plants whilst working. From Tropical Ivy to jungle plants, I found myself immersed in this natural, serene environment that fuels creativity while providing a timeless aesthetic that seamlessly integrates into any environment. Now back to reality, I present GMK Botanical.

Her'es the colour palette and a moodboard which was used for visual reference

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Please fill out the IC Form as it helps gauge interest as well as make any necessary adjustments to the set
https://forms.gle/bDKZFYFXZ5wgjm417


Botanical is set to launch on March 4th and is being run by https://dixiemech.com

//PROXIES//

EU - https://mykeyboard.eu
Oceania - https://dailyclack.com
Asia - https://ilumkb.com


//COLLABS//

RAMA Artisan Cap (renders coming soon)
Latrialum (Meika) Artisan Cap - https://www.instagram.com/latrialum/?hl=en



-Proposed Kits-

JUNGLE
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BAMBOO
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SUCCULENTS
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(Enter Novelty has been flipped) GMK will be notified!

Due to low demand for 40's compatibility, we have unfortunately decided to remove the "Saplings" kit


-Board Renders-

Polycarbonate Think65
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IRON165 (Dark Scene)
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Requested dark background.
More Board Renders soon!

Botanical is set to launch on March 4th and is being run by https://dixiemech.com

//PROXIES//

EU - https://mykeyboard.eu
Oceania - https://dailyclack.com
Asia - https://ilumkb.com


//COLLABS//

RAMA Artisan Cap (renders coming soon)
Latrialum (Meika) Artisan Cap - https://www.instagram.com/latrialum/?hl=en



If you would like to support this set please paste this link into your profile signature!
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-Deskmats-
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Deskmat Designs have been sent over for samples! Thank you for voting!
 Please refer to IC Form to see the options https://forms.gle/bDKZFYFXZ5wgjm417

Updates and Announcements will be made on my Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/hazzyhuncho/
Special thanks to Abec13 for his beautiful renders and expertise he provided for this interest check! Find him here - https://www.instagram.com/abec13.mk/


Thank you for taking the time to view this interest check!
« Last Edit: Fri, 31 January 2020, 11:15:13 by Hazzy »

Offline Macmutant

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:12:32 »
I'm pretty into this set! You don't see too many nice-looking ones with green color ways. Great kit names, too! Looking forward to following along.

Offline _rubik

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:17:15 »
How on earth am I going to afford all of these amazing sets?!

I'm in
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Offline IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:18:07 »
Colors and novelties are great. Whole thing is really well put together and polished like a late IC might be right before group buy.

In for base bars and succulents

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:18:39 »
If I submit photos of all of my plant babies, will you strongly consider including a colemak kit?

Offline ctrlshiftba

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:18:55 »
Love this. Don’t get the enter key novelty though?

Offline equalunique

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:22:29 »
If I submit photos of all of my plant babies, will you strongly consider including a colemak kit?
+1 if that's a colevrak kit covering dvorak

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Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:24:17 »
If I submit photos of all of my plant babies, will you strongly consider including a colemak kit?
+1 if that's a colevrak kit covering dvorak

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Yeah man, this is an absolute full combo of my two biggest hobbies...  I need the set, but I also need the coleverak :(

Offline VelourFog

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:28:37 »
Damn fine looking set.   I was messing around with some of these color schemes on an Oktoberfest themed set I’m trying to design.  I really want to design keycap sets but am having difficulty with where to begin.  Hopefully some day I’ll get to where you are.

Offline would?

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:31:14 »
Love it, can't wait. Any chance of doing what some sets such as 9009 have been doing and offering a smaller base kit?


Offline Hazzy

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:31:29 »
Love this. Don’t get the enter key novelty though?

Its Katakana for "Plant" :D Hope this clears it up!

Offline phatty

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:31:59 »
Instant winner! Will be buying

Offline nasp

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:37:07 »
Love the theme.

Careful with matching colored backgrounds though. It can be hard to distinguish the colors appropriately. Dixie ran into this with 8008 and had to correct the renders.

For more info: https://www.xrite.com/page/factors-affecting-how-we-see-color


Offline factoryofidols

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:39:37 »
I actually really dig the theme but that novelty enter has to go it seems so out of place with the rest of the novelties.

Offline Woovie

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:53:14 »


I'd recommend using actual Japanese words. Not just some English -> Really-bad-not-actually-a-word-Japanese translator.

Offline Solotov

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 21:56:42 »
I dig this. I will buy novelties kit just to get that enter key  :thumb:
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Offline jimboytacos

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 22:22:20 »
This kit colorway is quite beautiful. I am, however not a fan of the plant novelties. Maybe because I am reminded of a marijuana plant somehow.

I also think the font and katakana character spacing of the "ENTER" key is too large. Would you consider making them smaller and a little more condensed?

Offline stepstone82

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #17 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 22:24:29 »
Love it except Japanese enter

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Offline PotatoTM

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 22:43:53 »
Green is probably the least appealing colour to me, but somehow this just works. LF to seeing how this turns out!
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Offline zantetsuken9000

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 23:39:46 »
Is it just me or has the last month been nothing but INSANELY GOOD, I-MUST-HAVE-THINGS, that have crippled my bank account?

TLDR, I'm in.
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Offline Helpingly

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 23:44:59 »
Holy **** this is beautiful. Count me in!
 

Offline Agilr

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #21 on: Sat, 07 September 2019, 23:49:22 »
Finally, a green set that doesn't scream I'M GREEN

Subdued and calm, really nice work :thumb:

Offline LXVRGS

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #22 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 00:01:36 »
ne text icon mods avail

Offline leexy

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #23 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 00:12:41 »
great looking set. novelties look great, will be better off without japanese fonts.

Offline Vov

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #24 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 00:23:55 »
Loving both the colors and the theme  :)
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Offline indiceiris

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #25 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 00:59:32 »
I think it's likely that unless you're careful with your colour samples, this will turn out gray. I agree with the above sentiment that rendering on a similar-coloured background is deceptive with the kits, as seen on the boards. That said, if you're aiming for the very subdued, green-only-if-you-tell-me-its-green kinda look, it's pretty spot on.

Also agree that the enter key novelty is off and would suggest some sort of leaf design instead of japanese legends please. Otherwise, looks pretty good!

Offline Peiweisgreat

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #26 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 01:36:56 »
Colors seem pretty muted, but I guess people like less loud green sets. I will say I'm a fan of the darker green though. Also gotta mention unless you plan on putting some bonsai themes into this set, Japanese enter novelty seems a little pointless. I know people are really into the weeb legends, but seems a tad bit much. Expecting good things from this set, def on my watchlist.

Offline Karni

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #27 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 01:53:55 »
would love a 1.25 tab in the 40s kit for dimple compatibility, other than that the set looks great

Offline piit79

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #28 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 02:16:59 »
Love this. Don’t get the enter key novelty though?

Its Katakana for "Plant" :D Hope this clears it up!
Very pleasant colourway, nice job. Also liking the kits!

However, instead of the weeb Enter novelty I think an actual plant icon would suit this set much better.

Offline piit79

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #29 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 02:19:45 »


... Maybe because I am reminded of a marijuana plant somehow.

This might actually be very appealing to many people! What do you have against marihuana?

Offline EMC Labs

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #30 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 02:35:23 »
This set is pretty cool.

Offline lovetree

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #31 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 02:48:32 »
The macron in "プラーント" is intended one? You might know already though the correct Katakana of plant is プラント.

Offline adxlk

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #32 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 03:02:01 »
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Offline nickaster1

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #33 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 03:13:23 »
Please don’t do sub legends. I feel that simplicity would do this set a great deal of visual appeal

Offline MdotMaxson

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #34 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 03:17:47 »
Holy crap. This is fresh AF. I’m in for base and ortho and whatever else you do

Offline svensson_david

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #35 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 03:49:12 »
Looks really nice!
Would love some kind of nor-de or international kit if possible.

Definitely watching!

Offline bobdenard

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #36 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 04:14:26 »
Really, really, really good looking set :)
While I’m here I’d like to advocate for 1.5u Super keys...

Offline crusader_alex

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #37 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 05:54:48 »
Clean AF,i'm def down for one!

Offline SwitchKeys

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #38 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 06:55:43 »
Looking great. Really digging the muted greens, quite calming.

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #39 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 06:56:16 »
Katakanas in Succulent kit and no Weeb kit? :(

Otherwise looks cool

Offline bthezebra

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 07:59:17 »
Very calming set

Offline lilip

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #41 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 08:12:27 »
The macron in "プラーント" is intended one? You might know already though the correct Katakana of plant is プラント.
Just about to write this, also thought just プラント for enter keys would be awkwardly short?

Offline OtherAndrew

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #42 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 08:27:07 »
The macron in "プラーント" is intended one? You might know already though the correct Katakana of plant is プラント.
Just about to write this, also thought just プラント for enter keys would be awkwardly short?

enter keys should have "enteeeeeeeer" printed on them instead of "enter" so it can fill the whole length

Offline Mcnos

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #43 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 09:37:52 »
I really like this

Offline SuddenlyDonkey

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #44 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 09:47:20 »
Beautiful kit.  Filled out the IC form.  I really dig the Botanical header image layout and imo the deskmat design would look better following that w/ the leaves on the left side only. 

Offline Techichi

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #45 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 10:03:31 »
First post!  I'm in on this one.

Offline victorpre

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #46 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 11:20:58 »
Loved the novelties and deskmat, will def join

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Offline nickaster1

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #47 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 11:26:44 »
My two cents is that if you wanted japanese legends, make a separate set of just japanese legends. Sub legends would kill the relaxing and spacious feeling that this shade of green brings

Offline FredBananaz

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #48 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 11:54:23 »
Really loving the deskmat though.
But I've noticed that the spacebars in the accent kit have a different color in the IC form as compared to the Geekhack page. Which ones are correct?
« Last Edit: Sun, 08 September 2019, 11:55:55 by FredBananaz »

Offline zekkin

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Re: [IC] GMK Botanical
« Reply #49 on: Sun, 08 September 2019, 12:07:48 »
maybe a somewhat hot take: ditch the japanese

there doesn't seem to be any link between this set and anything japanese themed so that novelty looks quite forced (and that's leaving out the fact that the japanese is wrong altogether).