A set inspired by the calm and relaxing Japanese Zen ponds filled with beautiful Koi fishes!
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Here is the entire list
Wrist Rest
1. Artisan Labs : Resin
2. Wrist Labs : Resin
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Keyboards
A special edition keyboard will be
released later.
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Cables
3. Luxecables : US
4. Keebstuff : EU
Both can ship worldwide though!
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Metal Artisan
5. HIBI
6. Salvun
7. Asero Foundry : Limited exotic metal
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Artisans
8. KeyCravings
9. Archetype
10. Skull keycaps
11. Mataekeycaps
12. Frumpzkeys
13. KrakenKaps
14. Mozicaps
15. Cque que
16. ThirdStrikeKeys
17. Landcaps
18. Rhythm Caps
19. 404artisans
20. MD3 Funsies
[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113184.0][img width=302 height=120]https://i.ibb.co/dB2QpvR/signature.jpg[/img][/url]Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now?
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Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now? Outside of that looks nice but I wonder if you'll be able to keep up with 3 sets at once
Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now? Outside of that looks nice but I wonder if you'll be able to keep up with 3 sets at once
Thanks for the kind words.
Every set has a different timelines / schedules and distributed work load.
Work on Pharaoh has been over for months.
I would not post anything which is not doable from my part and I wont be juggling projects.
This looks pretty good but not really a fan of uv printing.
Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now? Outside of that looks nice but I wonder if you'll be able to keep up with 3 sets at once
Thanks for the kind words.
Every set has a different timelines / schedules and distributed work load.
Work on Pharaoh has been over for months.
I would not post anything which is not doable from my part and I wont be juggling projects.
I understand. It just kinda feels weird to have 3 IC's running, it comes off a little cash rabby I guess? Especially because they aren't super unique colorways or anything..
This looks pretty good but not really a fan of uv printing.
Just to add to this, I think maybe white accents with red legends would look good. Then some of the novelties can use red as an outline on white caps to look like koi fish and use double shot. Obviously without uv printing, the novelties won't look quite as nice, but I feel like you could still have really good looking koi novelties that will last a long time. I also really like the novelties with the stones and those should also convert to double shot easily.
As for the kitting, it looks like there are some duplicate keys where you might've forgotten to change them to mod keys. Also I feel like there should be an option for normal colored super.
Other than that, I actually like this set quite a bit and think it has a ton of potential. There aren't that many GMK sets that I like and only a few that I would ever buy, but I would actually consider buying this. GLWIC
This looks pretty good but not really a fan of uv printing.
Just to add to this, I think maybe white accents with red legends would look good. Then some of the novelties can use red as an outline on white caps to look like koi fish and use double shot. Obviously without uv printing, the novelties won't look quite as nice, but I feel like you could still have really good looking koi novelties that will last a long time. I also really like the novelties with the stones and those should also convert to double shot easily.
As for the kitting, it looks like there are some duplicate keys where you might've forgotten to change them to mod keys. Also I feel like there should be an option for normal colored super.
Other than that, I actually like this set quite a bit and think it has a ton of potential. There aren't that many GMK sets that I like and only a few that I would ever buy, but I would actually consider buying this. GLWIC
Thanks a lot for the response. Can you please leave your feedback in the IC form because then we would have a more structured way to look at the changes required to be implemented.
I will ask GMK about the pricing because DS with UV will be probably more expensive than only UV. We will see what GMK tells us and what can be achieved with this design.
For Kiting: I still cant see what is wrong with the mod keys. Could you please point them out. I must have missed somehow.
Regarding the super keys, although it would add 4 keys its quite doable. I might add it.
Lastly, your last comment is really appreciated!!! Thanks again. :thumb: :thumb:
Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now? Outside of that looks nice but I wonder if you'll be able to keep up with 3 sets at once
Thanks for the kind words.
Every set has a different timelines / schedules and distributed work load.
Work on Pharaoh has been over for months.
I would not post anything which is not doable from my part and I wont be juggling projects.
I understand. It just kinda feels weird to have 3 IC's running, it comes off a little cash rabby I guess? Especially because they aren't super unique colorways or anything..
IC is Interest Check where I pitch my idea for the community to see. I dont see a problem as long as its close to the final product I would want to create. I am sure no one will complain about the structure and quality of any IC I post.
Secondly, GMK takes months for quotes and getting big vendors takes even more months. So, a lot of future planning is required to execute a set at this level.
Thirdly, it takes months of brainstorming, drawing and rendering to execute an IC like this.
As a designer, I am sure you already know about these things.
But ofcourse, if someone just made a mono colored set with a very common color and without any novelties, I could say that its just "cash grabby"
but I wont because I know every designer puts a lot of time and effort into their work and I believe every creation is unique.
I am sorry that you dont find this set unique. I will try better next time.
EchoThis looks pretty good but not really a fan of uv printing.
Just to add to this, I think maybe white accents with red legends would look good. Then some of the novelties can use red as an outline on white caps to look like koi fish and use double shot. Obviously without uv printing, the novelties won't look quite as nice, but I feel like you could still have really good looking koi novelties that will last a long time. I also really like the novelties with the stones and those should also convert to double shot easily.
As for the kitting, it looks like there are some duplicate keys where you might've forgotten to change them to mod keys. Also I feel like there should be an option for normal colored super.
Other than that, I actually like this set quite a bit and think it has a ton of potential. There aren't that many GMK sets that I like and only a few that I would ever buy, but I would actually consider buying this. GLWIC
Thanks a lot for the response. Can you please leave your feedback in the IC form because then we would have a more structured way to look at the changes required to be implemented.
I will ask GMK about the pricing because DS with UV will be probably more expensive than only UV. We will see what GMK tells us and what can be achieved with this design.
For Kiting: I still cant see what is wrong with the mod keys. Could you please point them out. I must have missed somehow.
Regarding the super keys, although it would add 4 keys its quite doable. I might add it.
Lastly, your last comment is really appreciated!!! Thanks again. :thumb: :thumb:
Yeah, I left a little more detailed feedback in the IC form. Right now, the backspace and arrows legends are alpha colored and the extra tilde and pipe are alpha colored and not mod colored. I guess I don't understand why the super keys are using alpha legends and not mod.
Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now? Outside of that looks nice but I wonder if you'll be able to keep up with 3 sets at once
Thanks for the kind words.
Every set has a different timelines / schedules and distributed work load.
Work on Pharaoh has been over for months.
I would not post anything which is not doable from my part and I wont be juggling projects.
I understand. It just kinda feels weird to have 3 IC's running, it comes off a little cash rabby I guess? Especially because they aren't super unique colorways or anything..
IC is Interest Check where I pitch my idea for the community to see. I dont see a problem as long as its close to the final product I would want to create. I am sure no one will complain about the structure and quality of any IC I post.
Secondly, GMK takes months for quotes and getting big vendors takes even more months. So, a lot of future planning is required to execute a set at this level.
Thirdly, it takes months of brainstorming, drawing and rendering to execute an IC like this.
As a designer, I am sure you already know about these things.
But ofcourse, if someone just made a mono colored set with a very common color and without any novelties, I could say that its just "cash grabby"
but I wont because I know every designer puts a lot of time and effort into their work and I believe every creation is unique.
I am sorry that you dont find this set unique. I will try better next time.
Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now? Outside of that looks nice but I wonder if you'll be able to keep up with 3 sets at once
Thanks for the kind words.
Every set has a different timelines / schedules and distributed work load.
Work on Pharaoh has been over for months.
I would not post anything which is not doable from my part and I wont be juggling projects.
I understand. It just kinda feels weird to have 3 IC's running, it comes off a little cash rabby I guess? Especially because they aren't super unique colorways or anything..
IC is Interest Check where I pitch my idea for the community to see. I dont see a problem as long as its close to the final product I would want to create. I am sure no one will complain about the structure and quality of any IC I post.
Secondly, GMK takes months for quotes and getting big vendors takes even more months. So, a lot of future planning is required to execute a set at this level.
Thirdly, it takes months of brainstorming, drawing and rendering to execute an IC like this.
As a designer, I am sure you already know about these things.
But ofcourse, if someone just made a mono colored set with a very common color and without any novelties, I could say that its just "cash grabby"
but I wont because I know every designer puts a lot of time and effort into their work and I believe every creation is unique.
I am sorry that you dont find this set unique. I will try better next time.
I totally understand. I apologize for the way I came off and implying/saying that your set is not good, as I really like it. I was just expressing concern over the 3 IC part, but mentioning cash-grabbiness was disrespectful. Sorry about that.
Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now? Outside of that looks nice but I wonder if you'll be able to keep up with 3 sets at once
Thanks for the kind words.
Every set has a different timelines / schedules and distributed work load.
Work on Pharaoh has been over for months.
I would not post anything which is not doable from my part and I wont be juggling projects.
I understand. It just kinda feels weird to have 3 IC's running, it comes off a little cash rabby I guess? Especially because they aren't super unique colorways or anything..
Isn't this your 3rd set in IC right now? Outside of that looks nice but I wonder if you'll be able to keep up with 3 sets at once
Thanks for the kind words.
Every set has a different timelines / schedules and distributed work load.
Work on Pharaoh has been over for months.
I would not post anything which is not doable from my part and I wont be juggling projects.
I understand. It just kinda feels weird to have 3 IC's running, it comes off a little cash rabby I guess? Especially because they aren't super unique colorways or anything..
quite rich coming from a designer that came out with a "simple purple set" that isnt really unique or whatever i guess.
This looks pretty good but not really a fan of uv printing.
Just to add to this, I think maybe white accents with red legends would look good. Then some of the novelties can use red as an outline on white caps to look like koi fish and use double shot. Obviously without uv printing, the novelties won't look quite as nice, but I feel like you could still have really good looking koi novelties that will last a long time. I also really like the novelties with the stones and those should also convert to double shot easily.
As for the kitting, it looks like there are some duplicate keys where you might've forgotten to change them to mod keys. Also I feel like there should be an option for normal colored super.
Other than that, I actually like this set quite a bit and think it has a ton of potential. There aren't that many GMK sets that I like and only a few that I would ever buy, but I would actually consider buying this. GLWIC
Thanks a lot for the response. Can you please leave your feedback in the IC form because then we would have a more structured way to look at the changes required to be implemented.
I will ask GMK about the pricing because DS with UV will be probably more expensive than only UV. We will see what GMK tells us and what can be achieved with this design.
For Kiting: I still cant see what is wrong with the mod keys. Could you please point them out. I must have missed somehow.
Regarding the super keys, although it would add 4 keys its quite doable. I might add it.
Lastly, your last comment is really appreciated!!! Thanks again. :thumb: :thumb:
Yeah, I left a little more detailed feedback in the IC form. Right now, the backspace and arrows legends are alpha colored and the extra tilde and pipe are alpha colored and not mod colored. I guess I don't understand why the super keys are using alpha legends and not mod.
Any chance of running this on JTK with triple shots instead?No I wont be running this with JTK triple shot. The main reason being, I am sure it would not bring any more value to this set in terms of design/ quality or even lead times.
I don’t know how I feel about the 2 bases. I think it would be good to go with the one base that sticks to theme better. Other than that it looks good! Koi deskmat super neat glwic.
Reserved
Reserved
Here starts my quest trying to answer every comments :) Wish me luck.
Btw, I guess this IC officially belongs to you now :p
Have you considered going for JTK which can do triple shot legends?
Reserved
Here starts my quest trying to answer every comments :) Wish me luck.
Btw, I guess this IC officially belongs to you now :p
i wish i understood why anyone other than the OP would post "reserved" - are they really going to come back and update their post? are they expressing interest and making a reservation to purchase? and why can't they wait to post until OP gets reply #1? i am so confused at this trend. oh well. glwic :thumb:
I really like the novelties! This is probably just a minor and probably local thing, but have you considered a more orange-red than the current red-red? The koi fish that I've encountered at least are more orange than red.
Love the deskmats. Is the mat black or a deep navy?
No UK vender? Sadge
Ikki68 Aurora on Zen Pond! <3
No UK vender? Sadge
From what I understand, mykeyboard are registered in UK now and will be handling UK orders.
what is deskmats background color, dark blue or black?
Alphas in mod color pl0x
I really like the concept here;
I do really wish you had a mod colored tilde for split backspace and (probably) also worth having mod pipe and backspace as options as that is a much more typical look (and personally more desirable)
I'm in if you add the mod tilde, and I'm sure other people want the mod pipe and backspace. I'll also fill your IC form.
Deskmats and novelties are top notch!
GLWIC
I like the colours and I like the whole IC very good job!
An issue that stands out to me, are the white legends on the mods. They feel kinda inconsistent, as only the left side follows trough the idea from just looking at it. However the right side feels completely different, as there is only the shift key matching the left side. For me that looks a bit odd. I know when using non accent and 1.5 bs the whole thing works perfectly fine, however, in most cases it looks odd.
In my opinion this set could have gone without an accent colour and would be perfectly fine, even be better, and the whole design idea with mods being white legend would work a lot better.
GLWIC!
I really like the concept here;
I do really wish you had a mod colored tilde for split backspace and (probably) also worth having mod pipe and backspace as options as that is a much more typical look (and personally more desirable)
I'm in if you add the mod tilde, and I'm sure other people want the mod pipe and backspace. I'll also fill your IC form.
I really like the concept here;
I do really wish you had a mod colored tilde for split backspace and (probably) also worth having mod pipe and backspace as options as that is a much more typical look (and personally more desirable)
I'm in if you add the mod tilde, and I'm sure other people want the mod pipe and backspace. I'll also fill your IC form.
Mod color is the same as alpha color so technically this set has mod pipe and mode tilde already?
I was expecting UV printed alphas
I like it, although it's very very close to mizu and I don't think that would bode over well.
Solid set and IC. I think it's really weird to have the supers as a different legend color from the different mods. The lettering on the cap sizes is too small for me to see easily. Other than those minor nitpicks it's a great set that clearly has had a lot of work put into it. GLWIC!
I really like the concept here;
I do really wish you had a mod colored tilde for split backspace and (probably) also worth having mod pipe and backspace as options as that is a much more typical look (and personally more desirable)
I'm in if you add the mod tilde, and I'm sure other people want the mod pipe and backspace. I'll also fill your IC form.
Mod color is the same as alpha color so technically this set has mod pipe and mode tilde already?
Yeah thats correct. But I think NoxNoxNox was refering to the legends color of those keys.
I really like the concept here;
I do really wish you had a mod colored tilde for split backspace and (probably) also worth having mod pipe and backspace as options as that is a much more typical look (and personally more desirable)
I'm in if you add the mod tilde, and I'm sure other people want the mod pipe and backspace. I'll also fill your IC form.Please consider changing backspace legend to white to be in line with mod color keys.
Mod color is the same as alpha color so technically this set has mod pipe and mode tilde already?
Yeah thats correct. But I think NoxNoxNox was refering to the legends color of those keys.
Yeah - I'm referring to the legend colors which are what differentiate the 'alpha' and 'mod' keys, my point was that the traditional split here is not an option, as instead the top row is differentiated. (which is the part I don't love).
I really like the concept here;
I do really wish you had a mod colored tilde for split backspace and (probably) also worth having mod pipe and backspace as options as that is a much more typical look (and personally more desirable)
I'm in if you add the mod tilde, and I'm sure other people want the mod pipe and backspace. I'll also fill your IC form.
Mod color is the same as alpha color so technically this set has mod pipe and mode tilde already?
Yeah thats correct. But I think NoxNoxNox was refering to the legends color of those keys.
Yeah - I'm referring to the legend colors which are what differentiate the 'alpha' and 'mod' keys, my point was that the traditional split here is not an option, as instead the top row is differentiated. (which is the part I don't love).
I love the slight pattern on the deskmats, but I feel like body of the koi fish is too thin or the tails are just too long.
count me in cant wait for the GB .. Lets go lets go!!!
wow that Ensō desk mat looks perfect
wow that Ensō desk mat looks perfect
Thanks :) Really appreciate it!
wow that Ensō desk mat looks perfect
Thanks :) Really appreciate it!
My buddy has used that symbol as his gamertag for decades so I'm really interested in scooping that deskmat.
Your color key has the same RAL listed for the navy and accent color.
We made a few updates to the kitting based on the IC for responses and general consensus.Kohaku aka Hiragana Base Kit (UV printed sublegends) Asagi aka Latin Base KitNishikigoi aka Novelties Kit (UV printed) Kawarimono aka Numpad KitShusui aka Spacebars Kit Utsurimono aka 40s KitThe changes are as follows.
Base kits (both hiragana and latin) : Added white legended backspace, mod tilde and mod pipe/slash keys. Removed accent ISO enter.
Latin base kit : All Super now white legended instead of light blue.
Novelties : Added 1u R1 koi novelty, Added red legended arrow keys.
40s : Added R3 Enter accents for 1u and 1.5u. Feel free to let me know how the changes look.*Seen*We made a few updates to the kitting based on the IC for responses and general consensus.Kohaku aka Hiragana Base Kit (UV printed sublegends) Asagi aka Latin Base KitShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/yYgsJX5/base-hiragana.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/3N1y8w4/base-latin.jpg)Nishikigoi aka Novelties Kit (UV printed) Kawarimono aka Numpad KitShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/Qf2hgp9/Novelties.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/ZSybCcS/Numpad.jpg)Shusui aka Spacebars Kit Utsurimono aka 40s KitShow Image(https://i.ibb.co/hK28MFm/Spacebar.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/dbxwmwt/40s.jpg)The changes are as follows.
Base kits (both hiragana and latin) : Added white legended backspace, mod tilde and mod pipe/slash keys. Removed accent ISO enter.
Latin base kit : All Super now white legended instead of light blue.
Novelties : Added 1u R1 koi novelty, Added red legended arrow keys.
40s : Added R3 Enter accents for 1u and 1.5u.Feel free to let me know how the changes look.
Came back to check on this IC after a while. Novelties on this set are fantastic - really really solid IC!
So now we wait for a whole season for gmk quotes, right?
Use your german influence :pSo now we wait for a whole season for gmk quotes, right?
Cant skip that step can we?
Use your german influence :pSo now we wait for a whole season for gmk quotes, right?
Cant skip that step can we?
Koi Rama Cap When? :-*
Love the novelties; would it be possible to see a comparison between this and GMK Laser Synthwave M170 colors? They seem somewhat similar.
When you realize Zen Pond has a US vendor before Pharaoh ;DI am proud to announce the names of the cool people who will bring this set to you![/color]Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/kH4dj60/vendor-banner-1.jpg)Updates : Designs have been forwarded to GMK. They will inspect them and revert back to us. This is a time consuming process so hold on!
When you realize Zen Pond has a US vendor before Pharaoh ;DI am proud to announce the names of the cool people who will bring this set to you![/color]Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/kH4dj60/vendor-banner-1.jpg)Updates : Designs have been forwarded to GMK. They will inspect them and revert back to us. This is a time consuming process so hold on!
A UK vendor would be a wise addition. The set looks great.
hows the uv printing by gmk? any good?
Can't Wait!! ^-^
Please put the lotus between the 2 fish in the 2nd option :blank:IKKI Aurora Design VOTE! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3GZTfOebOB5TdI1oSOQPWWYASAy775CvDfIzinsgmK9AqKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)(1 question, 2 clicks! I would be really grateful if you could spend a couple of seconds to give us some design feedback.)Option 1 Option 2 Option 3Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/6ZVT6ZQ/5.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/C6ZYKmF/9.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/XDwPW0D/3.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/JK6YrKn/4.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/cLz6RV2/8.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/346rqxR/2.jpg)
IKKI Aurora Design VOTE! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3GZTfOebOB5TdI1oSOQPWWYASAy775CvDfIzinsgmK9AqKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)(1 question, 2 clicks! I would be really grateful if you could spend a couple of seconds to give us some design feedback.)Option 1 Option 2 Option 3Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/6ZVT6ZQ/5.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/C6ZYKmF/9.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/XDwPW0D/3.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/JK6YrKn/4.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/cLz6RV2/8.jpg)Show Image(https://i.ibb.co/346rqxR/2.jpg)
Love these designs, option 2 is my fav at the minute.
Please my lovely Sayan, make it also glow in the dark for the KoiKois dont glow in the dark though! :p
Mutant and toy Kois do tho :mad:Please my lovely Sayan, make it also glow in the dark for the KoiKois dont glow in the dark though! :p
Mutant and toy Kois do tho :mad:Please my lovely Sayan, make it also glow in the dark for the KoiKois dont glow in the dark though! :p
Love these designs, option 2 is my fav at the minute.
my wallet is not ready
Oh ma gawd, so excited to join :pGB DATES : OCT 4th to NOV 7th 2021
Prices will be released soon!
Oh ma gawd, so excited to join :pGB DATES : OCT 4th to NOV 7th 2021
Prices will be released soon!
With no replies from Rama, I believe that the collab wont happen anytime soon.Nice, Rama is overrated anyways, so everything is final except the final design of ikki, right? Make a GB thread perhaps.
With no replies from Rama, I believe that the collab wont happen anytime soon.Nice, Rama is overrated anyways, so everything is final except the final design of ikki, right? Make a GB thread perhaps.
Really excited to see how the Aurora collab turns out! The set looks great!
Definitely unique looking novelties. I quite like them!
Happy that you made it to group buy! This set is outstanding and wish my wallet was unlimited and could pick this up too. ikki collab looks really stellar. Favorite novelties of the year.
Here is the entire list
Wrist Rest
1. Artisan Labs : Resin
2. Wrist Labs : Resin
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Keyboards
A special edition keyboard will be
released later.
-----------------------------------------------
Cables
3. Luxecables : US
4. Keebstuff : EU
Both can ship worldwide though!
-----------------------------------------------
Metal Artisan
5. HIBI
6. Salvun
7. Asero Foundry : Limited exotic metal
-----------------------------------------------
Artisans
8. KeyCravings
9. Archetype
10. Skull keycaps
11. Mataekeycaps
12. Frumpzkeys
13. KrakenKaps
14. Mozicaps
15. Cque que
16. ThirdStrikeKeys
17. Landcaps
18. Rhythm Caps
19. 404artisans
20. MD3 Keys
OMG that Koi Hibi is soo dope! :cool: