Author Topic: [IC] RetroBlight - Classic, now with more yellow! (On Hold -_- ) (Read 176008 times)

FrostyToast · « **Reply #550 on:** Mon, 14 August 2017, 23:05:04 »

I've become a lot less active as of late, and I do apologize for that, however this is still in progress and nearly ready.
For the most part, I could have this set rolled out within the next few days, however, I have chosen to wait longer and re-review the colour choices to ensure that there aren't any regrets for the final product.
From looking at various different renders of what the set would look like, I have decided to test out a different colour for the mod. I realise there may not be enough contrast between the alphas and mods which give off a "washed-out" appearance. By using darker coloured mods I hope that each of the colours in the set will be able to stand out more.
After I receive a render with the new mod colour, I will compare the two and choose which of them I like better.
Hopefully, this can be started within the next 2-3 weeks. Thank you all for your patience and support!

FrostyToast · « **Reply #551 on:** Mon, 14 August 2017, 23:07:54 »

Quote from: heliar_mk on Thu, 27 July 2017, 20:21:47

Why only the ergokit has all row3 but no “all row3” alpha to match this？

Since Ergodox kits are typically low in demand, using uniform row 3 mods for the set will bring down the cost a great deal.
In all honesty, it doesn't actually look terrible as I've seen with other sets which do the same thing.

zabuza1997 · « **Reply #552 on:** Tue, 15 August 2017, 15:09:26 »

Are you going with Maxkey? SP waiting line is long as hell man

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hhkbp2 · « **Reply #553 on:** Wed, 16 August 2017, 07:21:52 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 14 August 2017, 23:07:54

Quote from: heliar_mk on Thu, 27 July 2017, 20:21:47
Why only the ergokit has all row3 but no “all row3” alpha to match this？

Since Ergodox kits are typically low in demand, using uniform row 3 mods for the set will bring down the cost a great deal.
In all honesty, it doesn't actually look terrible as I've seen with other sets which do the same thing.

It's not good to use a alpha kit with various profile for different rows, and a all row 3 profile ergodox kit.

The usual sold number of MD SA keycap set show that there are hundreds sold in each GB. I guess it's similar for this RetroBlight keycap set. It should still roll out the ergodox kit to be various profile to match the alpha kit. As for the cost, it should come after the fitness/compleion of the kits. I don't think the cost would be a major issue in this case. Since so many keycap GBs did well in sold number, even though the costs came high.

hhkbp2 · « **Reply #554 on:** Wed, 16 August 2017, 07:29:33 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 14 August 2017, 23:05:04

I've become a lot less active as of late, and I do apologize for that, however this is still in progress and nearly ready.
For the most part, I could have this set rolled out within the next few days, however, I have chosen to wait longer and re-review the colour choices to ensure that there aren't any regrets for the final product.
From looking at various different renders of what the set would look like, I have decided to test out a different colour for the mod. I realise there may not be enough contrast between the alphas and mods which give off a "washed-out" appearance. By using darker coloured mods I hope that each of the colours in the set will be able to stand out more.
After I receive a render with the new mod colour, I will compare the two and choose which of them I like better.
Hopefully, this can be started within the next 2-3 weeks. Thank you all for your patience and support!

So nice to hear that the GB is about to start. Finally after waiting for years. Badly need this keycap set and all the keycaps to cover my keyboards.

Please update all the final layouts of all kits, and make these render pictures. I need a R1 1u backslash, a R2 1.5u backspace to cover my HHKB layout. We had been discussed this requirement on the MD poll page. I got your response to add them. But I don't see any update to the layout picture yet.

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #555 on:** Thu, 24 August 2017, 02:18:12 »

Any chance of an ortho kit?

dsaf · « **Reply #556 on:** Sun, 01 October 2017, 08:43:35 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 14 August 2017, 23:05:04

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If it launched today it could be shipped by September 2018! Not sarcastic - just seems like a good time to receive a delivery. The colours are a bit autumny as well...

THX1138b · « **Reply #557 on:** Tue, 24 October 2017, 20:39:51 »

What font was used for the lettering? I'm not sure think I'd like to find a set of keys using Microgramma font. I also like the symbols on the fronts of these keys (picture below), though I guess that's not practical to reproduce:

chicagoboss25 · « **Reply #558 on:** Thu, 26 October 2017, 15:45:46 »

Quote from: hhkbp2 on Wed, 16 August 2017, 07:29:33

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I need a R1 1u backslash, a R2 1.5u backspace to cover my HHKB layout.

+1 to this. Would really like to see these caps for full MX HHKB coverage.

phinix · « **Reply #559 on:** Sat, 09 December 2017, 17:10:00 »

any update on this?
I would buy at least two sets of this.

voodoo6k · « **Reply #560 on:** Tue, 02 January 2018, 14:46:01 »

This reminds me of brutalist architecture:

I really like the relegendables, as well.

planccck · « **Reply #561 on:** Fri, 19 January 2018, 20:58:00 »

I love the look of this set! I'm building a iris over the summer so I hope a gb will come soon at some point for this

WarmCat · « **Reply #562 on:** Wed, 24 January 2018, 10:15:07 »

This is beautiful. Appreciate the 1.5u meta/super too ;-)
It's missing a R2 backspace key, which might have put people off, but for me this set would be going onto my cream filco tkl anyhoo.
Is there a sign-up list where I'll be notified when it goes live?

Cods · « **Reply #563 on:** Tue, 27 February 2018, 21:40:54 »

Still keen.

Cods · « **Reply #564 on:** Sun, 25 March 2018, 04:24:28 »

...still keen.

schmoktopus · « **Reply #565 on:** Sun, 25 March 2018, 14:57:47 »

still keen.

ErgoMacros · « **Reply #566 on:** Sun, 25 March 2018, 15:59:02 »

With all those keys, especially the relegendables, this would be a sweet set for the GH-122 I'm hoping to build.

space4 · « **Reply #567 on:** Sat, 21 April 2018, 09:36:09 »

I want a set! Is this still being worked on?

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jihadu · « **Reply #568 on:** Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:31:55 »

Probably not. This thread is as dead as Avicii

KaosJ · « **Reply #569 on:** Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:53:11 »

Quote from: jihadu on Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:31:55

Probably not. This thread is as dead as Avicii

oh cmon..

space4 · « **Reply #570 on:** Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:59:51 »

I don't even have a mechanical keyboard yet, and I would still be willing to purchase this set.

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Spaghetti · « **Reply #571 on:** Tue, 24 April 2018, 10:31:19 »

Bump, we need more proper beige SA sets

sacklunch · « **Reply #572 on:** Tue, 24 April 2018, 10:44:31 »

Also keen.

romevi · « **Reply #573 on:** Tue, 24 April 2018, 10:50:53 »

Quote from: sacklunch on Tue, 24 April 2018, 10:44:31

Also keen.

Looks like we didn't forget to bring our sacklunch!

jihadu · « **Reply #574 on:** Tue, 24 April 2018, 11:54:34 »

Quote from: KaosJ on Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:53:11

Quote from: jihadu on Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:31:55
Probably not. This thread is as dead as Avicii

oh cmon..

I guess it's too soon

romevi · « **Reply #575 on:** Tue, 24 April 2018, 12:13:46 »

Quote from: jihadu on Tue, 24 April 2018, 11:54:34

Quote from: KaosJ on Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:53:11
Quote from: jihadu on Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:31:55
Probably not. This thread is as dead as Avicii

oh cmon..
I guess it's too soon

Yeah, dude. That's messed up.

Sempre · « **Reply #576 on:** Wed, 25 April 2018, 11:04:32 »

Quote from: romevi on Tue, 24 April 2018, 12:13:46

Quote from: jihadu on Tue, 24 April 2018, 11:54:34
Quote from: KaosJ on Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:53:11
Quote from: jihadu on Tue, 24 April 2018, 05:31:55
Probably not. This thread is as dead as Avicii

oh cmon..
I guess it's too soon

Yeah, dude. That's messed up.

I'm on GH to feel broke, not sad

dsaf · « **Reply #577 on:** Mon, 19 November 2018, 07:04:56 »

Interested.

hhkbp2 · « **Reply #578 on:** Wed, 15 May 2019, 06:53:07 »

Is it still alive? Would like to see it happens.

yap68 · « **Reply #579 on:** Thu, 16 May 2019, 00:39:03 »

I love this set but it is dead, unfortunately. Would you like to take over?

hhkbp2 · « **Reply #580 on:** Thu, 16 May 2019, 06:44:30 »

Quote from: yap68 on Thu, 16 May 2019, 00:39:03

I love this set but it is dead, unfortunately. Would you like to take over?

I think it's a nice keyset and the best option would be that OP carries on it. If there is anything I could do for it, I'm happy to help. I sent a message to OP asking for the status but got no response yet.

phinix · « **Reply #581 on:** Thu, 16 May 2019, 07:51:55 »

Well, I hope that someone will pick it up and make it happen, as it is a beautiful set...
Either SA or XDA

tacahiroy · « **Reply #582 on:** Fri, 17 May 2019, 08:46:11 »

SA is definitely a good for for this set imho.
It's already been on a longer way, hope making this happen.

Cods · « **Reply #583 on:** Sat, 18 May 2019, 05:26:33 »

Still keen...

pattulus · « **Reply #584 on:** Sat, 18 May 2019, 05:48:41 »

Join the cult here by posting in a thread with a dead key cap set: “Yes, ick bin ein Necromancer”.

Cods · « **Reply #585 on:** Mon, 16 September 2019, 05:57:23 »

...it's the oh-so-optimistic (Almost Ready!) in the title that gets me every time.

Someone please lock the thread so I stop getting sad every time I scroll past in my subscriptions...

phinix · « **Reply #586 on:** Mon, 16 September 2019, 06:40:59 »

..or someone please pick it up and make it happen!

hhkbp2 · « **Reply #587 on:** Mon, 16 September 2019, 07:32:19 »

Quote from: phinix on Mon, 16 September 2019, 06:40:59

..or someone please pick it up and make it happen!

+1

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #588 on:** Tue, 17 September 2019, 17:46:09 »

Quote from: Cods on Mon, 16 September 2019, 05:57:23

...it's the oh-so-optimistic (Almost Ready!) in the title that gets me every time.

Someone please lock the thread so I stop getting sad every time I scroll past in my subscriptions...

I updated the title accordingly.

Cods · « **Reply #589 on:** Tue, 17 September 2019, 23:34:14 »

On hold is waaaaaaay better then Cancelled!

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #590 on:** Wed, 18 September 2019, 09:27:33 »

Quote from: Cods on Tue, 17 September 2019, 23:34:14

On hold is waaaaaaay better then Cancelled!

Just to be clear, that is not an official status update from anyone involved in the set - just my very neutral way of at least not getting people's hopes up. I can only hope it's still planned and on hold!

Spiftacu1ar · « **Reply #591 on:** Tue, 26 November 2019, 09:07:22 »

Ohhhh, I want this. I'd be in for base, tsangan, numpad, 1800, and maybe the spacebars

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Author Topic: [IC] RetroBlight - Classic, now with more yellow! (On Hold -_- ) (Read 176008 times)