Author Topic: IC - 'Miami' 87+ set (Read 67372 times)

hazeluff · « **Reply #200 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 08:12:32 »

It's only been a couple of days, and there are 2 other GB running. So no rush.

longweight · « **Reply #201 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 08:29:46 »

I want in! Would you ship to the Uk? If that is a pain then I have a US address I can have stuff sent to as well....

reaper · « **Reply #202 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 08:33:27 »

^ First post just for this set? =P Welcome to Geekhack! We also have a forwarding service here. What more can you ask for in a forum full of keyboard enthusiasts.

hazeluff · « **Reply #203 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 09:30:14 »

Most of us running GB offer the international shipping, I'm pretty sure Lysol would offer it.

Welcome to GH = )

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #204 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 13:29:04 »

Yes, open world wide as always.

thegunner100 · « **Reply #205 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 13:51:12 »

Quote from: lysol;522583

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More pink ftw! I like the current setup.
If we're going for this, could you update the OP so that the newer people who haven't been following the thread will know what's going on?

Edit: opps, it's already been edited

hazeluff · « **Reply #206 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 13:53:51 »

Quote from: thegunner100;523341

More pink ftw! I like the current setup.
If we're going for this, could you update the OP so that the newer people who haven't been following the thread will know what's going on?

Edit: opps, it's already been edited

I think i need to start the GH Pink Brigade. Maybe that's what I'll call the GH Gaming clan/teams = D

thegunner100 · « **Reply #207 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 14:02:31 »

Sounds good! I wouldnt mind putting that in my sig lol. I dont play any multiplayer games atm though.

baldgye · « **Reply #208 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 14:41:24 »

I deffinatally want in on this, those caps look insane!!

though, would really like a pink numb-pad too

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #209 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 14:59:23 »

104 key is not as popular here, but if there is overwhelming request...

oneproduct · « **Reply #210 on:** Thu, 23 February 2012, 22:51:58 »

Very interested in the pink keys from the main cluster. Wonder if there's anyone just interested in the teal alpha/numeric keys to split a set with me...

Would also be in for a flamingo or two.

keyboardnoob · « **Reply #211 on:** Fri, 24 February 2012, 11:36:35 »

Quote from: lysol;522661

I just took a rough count, based on positive reactions from each unique member that has posted in this thread and arrived at 17... based on the assumption of 1 set per person. We currently do not even have enough to make this remotely viable at base rates with no custom stuff.

It's been what 2-3 days ? Just give it some time and we'll most definitively reach the 30 mark.

digitalleftovers · « **Reply #212 on:** Fri, 24 February 2012, 19:39:34 »

Yup, I may just need this for my phantom. Count me in. I fully support anything cool for the Windows keys. The flammingo is cool. What about a hand gun, or just 'vice' in that awesome diagonal font of yours.

keyboardnoob · « **Reply #213 on:** Fri, 24 February 2012, 19:52:42 »

Quote from: digitalleftovers;524796

Yup, I may just need this for my phantom. Count me in. I fully support anything cool for the Windows keys. The flammingo is cool. What about a hand gun, or just 'vice' in that awesome diagonal font of yours.

Someone with taste, welcome aboard !

balanar · « **Reply #214 on:** Fri, 24 February 2012, 19:56:35 »

Although I don't see myself being able to use this on my keyboards, I might still grab a set for the flamingo and the GH doubleshots!

thegunner100 · « **Reply #215 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 13:05:04 »

:bump: Maybe someone can post this on deskthority to see if we can get more interest going? Would really like to get a set with a custom pink if possible

hazeluff · « **Reply #216 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 13:16:28 »

I wish I knew korean. Frequent collaboration with OTD would be nice.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #217 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 16:04:13 »

Yes, if some European member want to post on Deskthority, please do so. Likewise if anyone is on OTD, KBDmania... I would like to have a cross community buy with one person to co-ordinate for their region. Preferably someone who would be willing to accept that regions entire order, and re-mail it.

Rough count I believe is around 20 now. I think I will let it run until mid-April before start taking orders.

keyboardnoob · « **Reply #218 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 16:58:53 »

Quote from: lysol;525885

Yes, if some European member want to post on Deskthority, please do so. Likewise if anyone is on OTD, KBDmania... I would like to have a cross community buy with one person to co-ordinate for their region. Preferably someone who would be willing to accept that regions entire order, and re-mail it.

Rough count I believe is around 20 now. I think I will let it run until mid-April before start taking orders.

Ouch, how about mid-March ? haha

WorldExclusive · « **Reply #219 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 18:26:08 »

It may need to run a little longer. There are a few upcoming GB's that will make this a bit tough, but it will get done March 30 to mid-April is fine.

I would pay the extra $10 for Salmon pink if we reach 50 sets.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #220 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 19:29:16 »

Thats what I as thinking, since there are 2 other big sets going on. Also hopefully gives more time to drum up enough interest to get to 50.

inlikeflynn · « **Reply #221 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 22:43:05 »

oh what the heck, put me down as interested for at least 1 set. If nothing else it gives me a reason to buy a cheap mechanical board to go on the daughters computer when they get one this year

feng · « **Reply #222 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 23:22:56 »

That's pretty! Put me down in at least 1 set plz.

keyboardnoob · « **Reply #223 on:** Sat, 25 February 2012, 23:33:44 »

Damn we're gonna reach 30 sets pretty fast

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bazemk1979 · « **Reply #224 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 01:01:00 »

Count me in for the base set

bazemk1979 · « **Reply #225 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 01:02:08 »

Quote from: keyboardnoob;524340

It's been what 2-3 days ? Just give it some time and we'll most definitively reach the 30 mark.

He needs to give it some more time and I dont see problem reaching over 75 orders

longweight · « **Reply #226 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 01:41:46 »

Quote from: reaper;523003

^ First post just for this set? =P Welcome to Geekhack! We also have a forwarding service here. What more can you ask for in a forum full of keyboard enthusiasts.

These caps will so be worth it! And thanks!

reaper · « **Reply #227 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 01:42:54 »

You're welcome. :biggrin:

mickd · « **Reply #228 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 02:04:29 »

Hopefully this doesn't start until after the cream cheese one is up to collecting payments !! I would likely be getting a set if it's during that time!

SoulSpirit · « **Reply #229 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 12:51:02 »

Hate my iso layout for this...>.<

Zehkul · « **Reply #230 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 13:51:37 »

Quote from: hazeluff;525726

I wish I knew korean. Frequent collaboration with OTD would be nice.

Lol, that would be so awesome. I wonder how many hundreds of orders that would get.

regca · « **Reply #231 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 14:13:05 »

I am also I interested in getting a set!

astr0s · « **Reply #232 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 14:38:04 »

I don't even have a keyboard for this (although this could fit Race mostly), but I am very interested.

digitalleftovers · « **Reply #233 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 14:39:10 »

I would be totally happy with the original concept. Just sayin'

demik · « **Reply #234 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 14:40:01 »

well according to your avy.. you have a filco so you do have a keyboard for this.

you just need to get yourself a blank/engraved tenkey!

longweight · « **Reply #235 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 14:40:06 »

I the it these will fit on a KBC poker?

astr0s · « **Reply #236 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 14:47:27 »

Quote from: demik;527009

well according to your avy.. you have a filco so you do have a keyboard for this.

you just need to get yourself a blank/engraved tenkey!

My Filco is ISO layout

and I didn't even realise that my ava had ansi Filco in it before this..

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #237 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 16:10:52 »

Yes the main block will fit on KBC Poker. If there is enough interest in ISO, I can see about adding that as an option.

Zehkul · « **Reply #238 on:** Sun, 26 February 2012, 17:35:27 »

Quote from: lysol;527138

enough interest [...] ISO

lol

devouringone3 · « **Reply #239 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 14:39:06 »

Great idea of color combination! I encourage that!

I want a set of 87+

Who makes those weird key caps? are they made out of PBT?

keyboardnoob · « **Reply #240 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 14:50:45 »

Quote from: devouringone3;528335

Great idea of color combination! I encourage that!

I wish I wasn't so cheapskate to never buy key caps.

*Edit:

Actually, wait a bit, how many sets have been ordered yet? I might be interested in the cheapest ones at 56.11 (75 sets) or maybe at 50 sets too.

Who makes those weird key caps?

I believe we have around 25 people interested ( as of now ).

devouringone3 · « **Reply #241 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 14:54:26 »

I like this simple font, is it the Filco one?

I suggest not changing it.

Will we get two Miami win key replacement? My keyboard as two winkeys.

Also the extra and larger keys are white, or white/grey, is that desired? Or they will end up being teal on pink just like the others?

devouringone3 · « **Reply #242 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 14:55:23 »

Quote from: keyboardnoob;528350

I believe we have around 25 people interested ( as of now ).

Thank you, this is only an interest check so we'll see next month how it will turn out!

hazeluff · « **Reply #243 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 14:58:35 »

Quote from: devouringone3;528353

I like this simple font, is it the Filco one?

I suggest not changing it.

Will we get two Miami win key replacement? My keyboard as two winkeys.

Also the extra and larger keys are white, or white/grey, is that desired? Or they will end up being teal on pink just like the others?

I can't say for the win keys.

But for the white, I believe it was intended, but it can always be changed. It's an interest check afterall.

The font in the mockup is Helvitica/Arial (no idea what the filco one is). But when manufactured it'll be a different font. The font atm is just for show.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #244 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 15:09:32 »

Additonal keys will be on white, Miami win keys x2, flamingo menu, WASD, possible some others... Well that is the current plan anyway. Font will be SP 'gorton' as anything else is quite a lot more expensive.

Not at all like 'Futura' which is the font used by Filco.

thegunner100 · « **Reply #245 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 15:37:40 »

So the font should look something like this?
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Shamelessly stolen from Ripster

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #246 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 16:50:07 »

Yes. Just plain SP font. Like the previous groupbuy sets, but with the letters not so large. There are plenty of pics of them around, I'm too lazy to find a good one.

devouringone3 · « **Reply #247 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 17:42:17 »

Quote from: lysol;528372

Additonal keys will be on white, Miami win keys x2, flamingo menu, WASD, possible some others... Well that is the current plan anyway. Font will be SP 'gorton' as anything else is quite a lot more expensive.

Not at all like 'Futura' which is the font used by Filco.

I have just read ONE bad thing or TWO about signature plastic so it's is good that you want to keep it more straightforward and cheap while getting the job done!

I didn't know about fonts costing more than other fonts, I thought it was just a different set of mold for the machine.

I kind of dig the different colored larger custom keys actually! And white + pink looks very fitting with the rest. I was asking about it but I won't be among the ones suggesting to change it

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Tonight I'll see if I can think of some possible light improvements.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #248 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 17:50:24 »

That is why different font is more expensive, it is a different mold. New molds cost money, around $35 each. 87 new molds for keys in a custom font gets very expensive. An all custom font would add $3050 to the total cost.

I have my fair share of complaints about SP, but unfortunately they essentially have a monopoly going, and there is no other choices I have found.

devouringone3 · « **Reply #249 on:** Mon, 27 February 2012, 18:44:01 »

What is kerning? I have read this word quite a few times while reading the signature plastic rant thread, or wikis you call those?

It's not a literary definition I could find on Wordreference.com and I couldn't pinpoint it with my usual "kerning mean site:geekhack.org" Google search.

Lysol : not make new molds for each of us but give us a selection of basic fonts / molds they already have?

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Author Topic: IC - 'Miami' 87+ set (Read 67372 times)