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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #200 on: Thu, 07 April 2022, 07:33:20 »
Thank you for the update and looking great so far.
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #201 on: Thu, 07 April 2022, 15:46:45 »
reminds me of a more polished version of those crappy typewriter-looking keycaps you can find on amazon

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #202 on: Thu, 07 April 2022, 16:50:13 »
I enjoy DSA, so I bet these would feel great to use too. They look so nice.

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #203 on: Mon, 11 April 2022, 17:59:56 »
Excited to share we'll be working with Turbulent Labs on some beautiful accessories to pair with SLK Dessau.
There will be desk mats and wrist rests in two sizes and two colorways, and coasters if there's interest in those. All of these offerings will be made from full grain Nappa leather.
More info to come once we finalize some of the details 🙏



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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #204 on: Tue, 12 July 2022, 09:00:27 »
I absolutely love the design, reminds me a bit of Dieter Rams Braun products. Definitely a have to buy.

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #205 on: Tue, 09 August 2022, 12:24:39 »
Dieter Rams is certainly what comes in mind. Intriguing.

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #206 on: Fri, 18 November 2022, 15:26:53 »
It's been quite a while since we've had an update on this project.
Have things just stalled or is progress still being made?
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #207 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 16:49:26 »
Hey all, sorry for the lack of updates here, progress had been slow but in early January, we got our samples to a place we were happy to move forward with.
The group buy will run from May 1st to June 1st with delivery estimated in December.



Over the next few months we'll be fixing up renders and the minisite, working on our artisan collabs, continuing to refine the keycaps and doing a full set of samples (this will probably be completed during the group buy itself).

For now, if you'd like to get email updates, do join click the "SLK Updates" button on FK Caps' new site: https://fkcaps.com/keycaps/slk/dessau


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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #208 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 17:32:35 »
Hey all, sorry for the lack of updates here, progress had been slow but in early January, we got our samples to a place we were happy to move forward with.
The group buy will run from May 1st to June 1st with delivery estimated in December.

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Over the next few months we'll be fixing up renders and the minisite, working on our artisan collabs, continuing to refine the keycaps and doing a full set of samples (this will probably be completed during the group buy itself).

For now, if you'd like to get email updates, do join click the "SLK Updates" button on FK Caps' new site: https://fkcaps.com/keycaps/slk/dessau

very exciting. any news about what the price might look like?

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau • slkdessau.com
« Reply #209 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 19:04:02 »
very exciting. any news about what the price might look like?

I'll check with the team and see when we can confirm retail pricing :thumb:

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #210 on: Fri, 03 March 2023, 01:13:39 »
Incredible! Really looking forward to this one

I found the centered 1.75U Shift a bit off putting, I think it should've been right aligned

Mainly for separated arrow 75% keyboards
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Kits Updated 2/17)
« Reply #211 on: Sat, 04 March 2023, 04:17:49 »
Hello all, here are the proposed changes. NorDe support (without tertiary legends) added into what was originally the Misc Kit. And legended ergo keys replacing the blanks in the Compact Kits, with some 1u and 1.5u keys that can already be found in the Base Kits.

Let me know your thoughts 🙏


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One other thing: I'm using a Vortex Race 3 which has these unusual 1.5u ESC and DEL keys. No doubt I'd be more than happy if there were a kit covering this but I guess it's even more niche than NorDe. So to cover those keys, will the ergo kit be the one with spare 1.5u keys? Or any other way how I could cover them?

Those keys will be covered by the Compact Kits above ✌️

My feedback is:

1.25U Shift should be centered, right aligned looks extremely awkward since there isn't enough space

There should be a right aligned 1.75U Shift somewhere, you have a center aligned 1.75U Shift in the main kit, a left aligned one in the extras kit, but for separated arrow 75%'s and 65%'s, a right aligned 1.75U Shift is needed to go along with the design principle where you chose to right align right modifiers

To be honest just center align all modifiers before it's too late? That right aligned 1.25U Ctrl in the main kit also looks weird and I see you included a 1.25U centered Ctrl just for people who'll think so too

Not really a big issue though, and I respect the original design decision, from my perspective, only a 1.75U Right aligned Shift solves the problem

If the 1.75U Right aligned Shift is added to the main kit, I'll join for both colorways, if not, I guess I'll have to decide on just one and it's hard to decide :)
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #212 on: Sun, 19 March 2023, 10:12:35 »
I know I'm super late to ask something like this but would it be possible to add a media keys kit? I never use most of the key in the side cluster (Except for Pg Up/Dn & Delete)and wish that more keysets would include media key replacement options. This would be perfect for this keyset since all the keys seem to be the same size so I could put the media keys anywhere. Thanks  ^-^

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Kits Updated 2/17)
« Reply #213 on: Mon, 20 March 2023, 08:02:35 »

To be honest just center align all modifiers before it's too late?

I agree just for the fact that some people would like to put kecaps in very unusual locations.

Although I like the original idea of legends aligned to sides.

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #214 on: Mon, 03 April 2023, 00:12:18 »
Kits/design have been locked in with our manufacturer so we can't make any changes but I personally like the look of the edge aligned mods over centered. Media keys would be cool for a future run for sure, but for a first run we wanted to keep kits slim and simple.

Also noting here Aiglatson Studio will be joining us as a vendor based in Thailand :)

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #215 on: Mon, 03 April 2023, 18:41:49 »
are the stem recessed like GMK or flush like CRP?

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #216 on: Mon, 03 April 2023, 21:20:16 »
which company will manufacture this?
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #217 on: Mon, 03 April 2023, 23:38:58 »
which company will manufacture this?


The original post states "Produced by FK Caps"

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #218 on: Tue, 04 April 2023, 10:31:28 »
are the stem recessed like GMK or flush like CRP?

They're recessed, the skirt extends past the lowest part of the stem 👍

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #219 on: Tue, 04 April 2023, 11:08:57 »
are the stem recessed like GMK or flush like CRP?

They're recessed, the skirt extends past the lowest part of the stem 👍

Hi mr kema. Is fk caps a new company? Have they manufactured want keycap set before? Where are they located and who are they? Are your affiliated with them beyond offering this set from them?
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #220 on: Thu, 06 April 2023, 05:18:53 »
are the stem recessed like GMK or flush like CRP?

They're recessed, the skirt extends past the lowest part of the stem 👍

Hi mr kema. Is fk caps a new company? Have they manufactured any keycap set before? Where are they located and who are they? Are you affiliated with them beyond offering this set from them?
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #221 on: Thu, 06 April 2023, 20:59:54 »
are the stem recessed like GMK or flush like CRP?

They're recessed, the skirt extends past the lowest part of the stem 👍

Hi mr kema. Is fk caps a new company? Have they manufactured any keycap set before? Where are they located and who are they? Are you affiliated with them beyond offering this set from them?


They've been around for at least 3 years and successfully ran MBK Choc. I believe their HQ is in France.


Not really sure what relevance any affiliation has on the GB.

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #222 on: Fri, 07 April 2023, 12:15:17 »
This is giving typewriter vibes, and I love the font on the legends.
Being uniform profile makes it really flexible when kitting out odd layout boards, I could totally see this profile becoming a staple like DSA is for the 40% space.
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #223 on: Thu, 20 April 2023, 06:19:02 »
very universal for retro lovers!

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #224 on: Thu, 20 April 2023, 17:30:36 »
Very nice keycap set. It might bring me back in the scene.

Would this base set for a 75% keyboard like the Zoom75 or gmmk pro?

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #225 on: Thu, 20 April 2023, 18:17:41 »
I hate uniprofile but I need these. They're just so weird I need them for like, a macropad or something.
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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #226 on: Thu, 20 April 2023, 19:33:33 »
Kema said on Discord that "base kits for US buyers will be $99"  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #227 on: Sat, 22 April 2023, 23:20:27 »
Kema said on Discord that "base kits for US buyers will be $99"  :thumb:
Awesome!!  ^-^

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #228 on: Sun, 30 April 2023, 11:50:05 »
Hey all, front post updated with all the new info including pricing, accessories and labeled flatlays. Still waiting on approval for the GB thread but content will be the same, thanks! 🙏

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Re: [IC] SLK Dessau (Group Buy LIVE May 1st – June 1st)
« Reply #229 on: Mon, 01 May 2023, 11:24:07 »
GB is live at the following:

Cannon Keys (US)↗
Deskhero (CA)↗
zFrontier (CN)↗
zFrontier (AS)↗
Yushakobo (JP)↗
Aiglatson Studio (TH)↗

Deskhero, CandyKeys, Prototypist, SwitchKeys should be up shortly !
« Last Edit: Mon, 01 May 2023, 20:54:27 by kema »