Post by: otanishock on Sun, 01 September 2019, 07:53:48
Updates
Update 5-27-20: The set came in on Monday. Upas wanted to send me first out of all everyone so I can review before anyone did, but research took too much of my time, and I did not have the chance to open the package and took some good pictures for you until today. I failed Upas :( ...
Final Verdict
The set came out really, really nice. It is exactly what I hope it would be, even better. The contrast is great, the dark purple is muted, the lilac is such a cool touch. The black has a tint of gray into it (this is a custom black and not the CR stock black from GMK). Its hard to capture the differences in person, but if you have First Love and GMK White on Black, you will see what I meant. Its really nice to go in a professional office setting, not as flashy like some of the other sets. Upas and I spent weeks and weeks sending so many color chips back and forth, then forward everything to Rama and all (didn't have to, but I really want to make sure the aluminum cap will be the same, or at least very close to the color chip) just to make everything right, but we did, and I'm happy. I'm excited to see everyone taking beautiful photos - if you post pictures on Instagram, tag me at @otani07. Nothing wrong to simp. Our first love is always a part of us to simp about every now and then ;) . I still talk to her every now and then, and I think I might actually fly over to maybe take her out on dinner or something after this hahaha.
If you bought a set during GB, really, thank you for helping me making it happen! Can't do it without your help. I know we didn't do so hot during GB, especially during November where we had 9009 to compete against, but we made it through, and I'm glad.
Pretty Photos
GMK First Love (with Spacebar Kit, and Novelties) + Purple TGR-910 and Purple TGR-Alice
Its hard to capture the purple shade of these two boards, but they are purple. First few iterations of TGR's purple weren't as lilac as the one from later one (Purple Jane V2 for instance). I'll show some pictures down here. I love both shades of purple, and I think either one will go very nice with First Love. Black will look awesome too. I just haven't gotten my V2 CE just yet. I will see if I can find some times this weekend to put the keycaps on my current purple V2. Might do it some times this weekend, and post some more pretty photos! :)
(https://i.imgur.com/rgcm7MP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XFTz6qu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FTmsdx0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Jb64aAM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BUH2Z4D.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2oKwZJ3.jpg)
With Novelties
(https://i.imgur.com/wO2UDNZ.jpg)
Versus pink Alice.
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(https://i.imgur.com/nTujfdw.png)
My Personal Favorite
Courtesy to Psyoshi
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/617764005590728720/714994522056163339/image1.jpg)
Courtesy to Danteh
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/617764005590728720/713888431251521606/IMG_20200523_184045.jpg)
Courtesy to Dank_Headies
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/617764005590728720/713682574534246441/image0.jpg)
Courtesy to Eleven
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/617764005590728720/713949359217311764/IMG_20200523_225816.jpg)
Courtesy to daftprophet
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/617764005590728720/714678214206947448/20200525_215111.jpg)
Courtesy to BubbleGumSmash
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/617764005590728720/713757533281714176/20200523_160852.jpg)
Courtesy to JackedHardwareJunkie
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/617764005590728720/720016241749786666/IMG_20200609_154132_557.jpg?width=1197&height=898)
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Update 11-19-19: I will be mailing out these sample chips to RAMA this week so they can get a perfect match on the anodized aluminum RAMA caps. I wasn't quite happy with the color mismatching between the color of the set and the color of the aluminum RAMA caps on some of the past run set, so I am set to make a difference this time. Cheers! :)
Update 11-17-19: Final color samples approved after final round! See below for detail.
Color Samples
Dark Purple
(https://i.imgur.com/odOrOAE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JJsMbsn.jpg)
I received the sample on the left about a month ago or so from R1 sample. Although it looks nice under direct sunlight, I wasn't quite happy with how it looks under regular room lighting. Almost a bit too dark if you will. I requested another round, and it came in beautifully. The new dark purple looks exactly like what I've always wanted - a very rich, dark blue-ish purple. Doesn't look as pale as the purple from R1. I am very, very happy with how it turns out! :p
Lilac Purple
(https://i.imgur.com/ThF3yZk.jpg)
Was already satisfied with the R1 sample, so nothing much to say. I've requested a lighter tone for R2 just to see, and to my opinion, it looks much worse. The final lilac purple I approve is more saturated, and has a lot more character into it. The other looks quite plain and pale in my opinion.
Black
(https://i.imgur.com/p3mpd57.jpg)
So as mentioned, I tried a gray RAL. Looks a whole lot like the faded, lack-of-character dark gray from a cheap aliexpress pbt set. The final dark gray/black I decided to go with is very crisp and bold. This is the same dark gray/black from Red Samurai. It is very, very nice!
Final Verdict
(https://i.imgur.com/HfkjbnB.jpg)
These are the colors that I have approved for production. Both I and the lead vendor (also a very good friend :))) Upas are very excited to see how everything turns out. I am very happy with the overall result. They look exactly like what I was hoping they would be. I hope you will be receiving your set soon! Cheers everyone!
Update 11-17-19: Final color samples approved after final round! See below for detail.
Color Samples
Dark Purple
(https://i.imgur.com/odOrOAE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JJsMbsn.jpg)
I received the sample on the left about a month ago or so from R1 sample. Although it looks nice under direct sunlight, I wasn't quite happy with how it looks under regular room lighting. Almost a bit too dark if you will. I requested another round, and it came in beautifully. The new dark purple looks exactly like what I've always wanted - a very rich, dark blue-ish purple. Doesn't look as pale as the purple from R1. I am very, very happy with how it turns out! :p
Lilac Purple
(https://i.imgur.com/ThF3yZk.jpg)
Was already satisfied with the R1 sample, so nothing much to say. I've requested a lighter tone for R2 just to see, and to my opinion, it looks much worse. The final lilac purple I approve is more saturated, and has a lot more character into it. The other looks quite plain and pale in my opinion.
Black
(https://i.imgur.com/p3mpd57.jpg)
So as mentioned, I tried a gray RAL. Looks a whole lot like the faded, lack-of-character dark gray from a cheap aliexpress pbt set. The final dark gray/black I decided to go with is very crisp and bold. This is the same dark gray/black from Red Samurai. It is very, very nice!
Final Verdict
(https://i.imgur.com/HfkjbnB.jpg)
These are the colors that I have approved for production. Both I and the lead vendor (also a very good friend :))) Upas are very excited to see how everything turns out. I am very happy with the overall result. They look exactly like what I was hoping they would be. I hope you will be receiving your set soon! Cheers everyone!
Link to IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100436.0
Xin chào,
Welcome to the official Group Buy ofGMK First Love! Final kits were posted in the thread. GMK FIRST LOVE WILL LAUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 1ST!!!!!. Since its a remembrance of a memory of mine, there will only be one single round for good. Please help me making it possible. Both Upas and I did our best to make pricing the most affordable to everyone starting at $129.99 per base kit for 250 MOQ! First day (24-hours) group buy backer will be eligible for a First Love Keypora raffle by AlphaKeycaps.
Wake me up, when September ends...
Kits
(https://i.imgur.com/80rvQz5.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/n8SKJUh.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/bBJlPPz.png)
Renders
Special thanks to Oblotzky and Janglad for all these amazing renders.
TGR-910 RE
(https://i.imgur.com/VwUVGQK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/N1Pvilh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qKjkVfg.png)
Keycult No.1/65
(https://i.imgur.com/gL6lBxB.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rb0iB1q.png)
Rama M60A
(https://imgur.com/otl5san.png)
(https://imgur.com/xY4OjDo.png)
Andromeda
(https://i.imgur.com/Rf1A06s.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/2IAiVWd.png)
TGR-Jane V2
(https://i.imgur.com/kFBfS7F.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/qMABUpS.png)
Deskmat and Banderole
Beautiful work done by Adil.
(https://i.imgur.com/xglOFVU.png)
Special Thanks
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to these following people for their unconditional commitment in this project and for helping me bringing this to you.
- Kathryn - for always being a loving girlfriend back then and an awesome friend today.
- Yuktsi - <3 senpai for teaching me so many things and inspiring me in keyset design.
- biip - for your tremendous amount of help in this project - from kit revision, layout suggestion and advice for some minor tweaking to get the right color. This set will nowhere be near where it is today without you!
- Oblotzky - for your amazing quality of renders work. This set will nowhere be near where it is today without you!
- Enjoy - for putting up with the original idea and pushing me to pull it through (bro-love #1 <3)
- maltedsoyamilk - for all the valuable kit feedback and suggestion. It was awesome to have a brother like you in every step along the way in this hobby (bro-love #2 <3)
- Upas - for all the feedback and suggestion. Cannonkeys will be the NA vendor for this set. Other proxies are in discussion. (bro-love #3 <3)
- JthaDestroyer - for always being my best friend and for all the good times we've had in this hobby together (bro-love #4 <3)
- Emir - for the Icon Mods fiasco
- Adil - good job son. Daddy proud of you
Collaboration
- AlphaKeycaps
(https://i.imgur.com/vjcDDKe.jpg)
- Rama
Esc 1U R1 purple aluminum with lilac purple enamel filling artisan keycap
(https://i.imgur.com/d2Friu9.png)
Vendor
- Base (MOQ 250)
- Novelties (MOQ 150)
- Spacebar (MOQ 100)
- Deskmat
- Rama Cap
All the available kits and items offered in the group buy can be purchased from any of the following vendor (depending on your region):
- CanonKeys (https://cannonkeys.com/collections/featured/products/gmk-gmk-first-love)
- CandyKeys
- iLumKB (https://ilumkb.com/collections/groupbuy/products/group-buy-gmk-first-love)
- DailyClack (https://dailyclack.com/collections/keycaps/products/gmk-first-love?variant=29532174385194)
Timeline
Estimated ship date: March 2020
Submit to manufacturing: First week of October[/list]
Post by: otanishock on Sun, 01 September 2019, 22:20:53
Post by: Signature on Mon, 02 September 2019, 15:23:27
Post by: otanishock on Mon, 02 September 2019, 15:59:35
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 02 September 2019, 16:21:59
Post by: Mcnos on Mon, 02 September 2019, 18:02:55
Post by: otanishock on Tue, 03 September 2019, 10:54:46
Base: 121/250 MOQ
Novelties: 52/150 MOQ
Space: 53/100 MOQ
Pretty much half-way to MOQ for a custom color set after two days WITHOUT any extra from vendor (China + AUS still missing. Actual numbers will be higher). Very nice!!
Post by: nasp on Tue, 03 September 2019, 11:57:20
Post by: Mcnos on Tue, 03 September 2019, 12:26:34
Day 2:
Base: 121/250 MOQ
Novelties: 52/150 MOQ
Space: 53/100 MOQ
Pretty much half-way to MOQ for a custom color set after two days WITHOUT any extra from vendor (China + AUS still missing. Actual numbers will be higher). Very nice!!
My ex was halfway...
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 03 September 2019, 13:54:58
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Day 2:
Base: 121/250 MOQ
Novelties: 52/150 MOQ
Space: 53/100 MOQ
Pretty much half-way to MOQ for a custom color set after two days WITHOUT any extra from vendor (China + AUS still missing. Actual numbers will be higher). Very nice!!
(https://i.imgur.com/k6mMwyP.png)
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 03 September 2019, 15:34:31
Post by: otanishock on Tue, 03 September 2019, 17:19:58
The Spacebar kit’s 1.25U and 1.75U are convex, right? They aren’t marked with C in the kit picture, but GMK now has convex tooling for those two sizes.I don't have much knowledge regarding this. Those two keys were offered as without being convexed initially, so unless the people who directly use the layout would like to voice their opinion/oppsition, I would rather just leave everything as is. Modifying kits post group buy when people already submitted payment is something I'd rather want to avoid...
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 03 September 2019, 18:57:17
The Spacebar kit’s 1.25U and 1.75U are convex, right? They aren’t marked with C in the kit picture, but GMK now has convex tooling for those two sizes.I don't have much knowledge regarding this. Those two keys were offered as without being convexed initially, so unless the people who directly use the layout would like to voice their opinion/oppsition, I would rather just leave everything as is. Modifying kits post group buy when people already submitted payment is something I'd rather want to avoid...
Yes, any changes after a GB starts can be complicated.
It case it helps, below are examples from two ICs and a GB.
From GMK Camping in Japan's IC:
Just so you are aware, I don't think they're is a 1.25u spacebar or 1.75u spacebar mold. The 1.75u one I'm less confident about though. That being said, I'd love to see them in the future!
I checked with GMK, those molds will be available for orders placed after September. Maybe even a bit before, we're checking if VoC can use them too already.
From GMK Violet on Cream's GB:
hi 3 days left so buy it ty
also on the spacebar kit, the circled keys will now be convex since GMK has added the molds to their collection as said before. We're also adding 2u convex bars to this kit.Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/293576190198022145/615604025378734090/unknown.png)
From GMK Sandstorm's IC:
They will be convex in Sandstorm's Spacebar kit -->I've heard GMK can make convex 1.25U and 1.75U for orders placed after September, possibly sooner. So will they be convex in Sandstorm's Spacebar kit?Possibly
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Post by: otanishock on Tue, 03 September 2019, 23:05:27
We got the first round color sample sent to my main vendor. I will have a beer with Upas some time this week to evaluate the sample in hands when I'm back to Boston from my vacation in Minneapolis.
(https://i.imgur.com/bhYaf0V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AfhAmaY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lGGNqc0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uA60Sh5.jpg)
Overall, I am quite happy with how the samples turn out, at least from the pictures. Definitely still need some improvement, especially on the dark blue purple. Will need to take a look at the sample in natural lighting to evaluate. I think I will request another round, this time adding a bit more white to the black and see if going a bit more towards dark gray would be better. I think its a good head start. Just some small tweaks next round to my liking :).
(https://i.imgur.com/NobsAXS.png)
Post by: SwitchKeys on Wed, 04 September 2019, 00:16:42
Post by: Peiweisgreat on Wed, 04 September 2019, 01:26:45
Post by: Emir on Wed, 04 September 2019, 09:40:31
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Post by: Bubblegum on Fri, 06 September 2019, 10:54:17
Group buy page (really nice ones for their other GB sets) is also missing. You can find the kits under "New" or if you go to "Keycaps" and specify GMK. I guess most people getting into GB's know what they are looking for and not just browsing the sites unaware. But doesn't hurt to mention it.
In for Base and Novelties (hopefully deskmat too) <3
Post by: CandyKeys on Fri, 06 September 2019, 16:47:29
Any idea when the deskmat will go live on Candykeys?
Group buy page (really nice ones for their other GB sets) is also missing. You can find the kits under "New" or if you go to "Keycaps" and specify GMK. I guess most people getting into GB's know what they are looking for and not just browsing the sites unaware. But doesn't hurt to mention it.
In for Base and Novelties (hopefully deskmat too) <3
Hey cap, the product page was supposed to go live now, will ping my dev why it did not, worst case tomorrow. With it will come the mats :)
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 06 September 2019, 23:14:01
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Post by: Bubblegum on Sun, 08 September 2019, 12:48:46
Any idea when the deskmat will go live on Candykeys?
Group buy page (really nice ones for their other GB sets) is also missing. You can find the kits under "New" or if you go to "Keycaps" and specify GMK. I guess most people getting into GB's know what they are looking for and not just browsing the sites unaware. But doesn't hurt to mention it.
In for Base and Novelties (hopefully deskmat too) <3
Hey cap, the product page was supposed to go live now, will ping my dev why it did not, worst case tomorrow. With it will come the mats :)
Thanks! GB page is live, but still can't see the deskmat :)
Post by: Morgan3Wheeler on Mon, 09 September 2019, 07:25:51
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Post by: XxGSUS420xX on Sat, 21 September 2019, 22:24:36
Post by: otanishock on Mon, 30 September 2019, 08:14:51
Base: 302/250 MOQ (Met!)
Novelties: 151/150 MOQ (Met!)
Space: 128/100 MOQ (Met!)
Rama: 119 (Met!)
Deskmat: 46 (Met!)
Post by: trg1234 on Mon, 30 September 2019, 10:43:07
Two more days to go. Numbers updated WIHOUT ANY EXTRA FROM VENDORS.
Base: 302/250 MOQ (Met!)
Novelties: 151/150 MOQ (Met!)
Space: 128/100 MOQ (Met!)
Rama: 119 (Met!)
Deskmat: 46 (Met!)
looking good otani
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 30 September 2019, 14:25:18
Two more days to go. Numbers updated WIHOUT ANY EXTRA FROM VENDORS.
Base: 302/250 MOQ (Met!)
Novelties: 151/150 MOQ (Met!)
Space: 128/100 MOQ (Met!)
Rama: 119 (Met!)
Deskmat: 46 (Met!)
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Post by: matrixzj on Fri, 18 October 2019, 03:22:10
Two more days to go. Numbers updated WIHOUT ANY EXTRA FROM VENDORS.
Base: 302/250 MOQ (Met!)
Novelties: 151/150 MOQ (Met!)
Space: 128/100 MOQ (Met!)
Rama: 119 (Met!)
Deskmat: 46 (Met!)
Would you please share the final numbers including all proxies and vendors? Thanks
Post by: dvorcol on Sat, 19 October 2019, 20:09:59
(https://i.imgur.com/tlvKkWC.png)
11/17: specified that final numbers include extras.
Post by: otanishock on Sun, 17 November 2019, 09:10:39
Dark Purple
(https://i.imgur.com/odOrOAE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JJsMbsn.jpg)
I received the samples on the left about a month ago or so from R1 sample. Although it looks nice under direct sunlight, I wasn't quite happy with how it looks under regular room lighting. Almost a bit too dark if you will. I've requested another round, and it came in beautifully. The new dark purple looks exactly like what I've always wanted - a very rich, dark blue-ish purple. Doesn't look as pale as the purple from R1. I am very, very with how it turns out! :p
Lilac Purple
(https://i.imgur.com/ThF3yZk.jpg)
Was already satisfied with the R1 sample, so nothing much to say. I've requested a lighter tone for R2 just to see, and to my opinion, it looks much worse. The final lilac purple I approve is more saturated, and has a lot more character into it. The other looks quite plain and pale in my opinion.
Black
(https://i.imgur.com/p3mpd57.jpg)
So as mentioned, I tried a gray RAL. Looks a whole lot like the faded, lack-of-character black from a cheap aliexpress pbt set. The final dark gray/black I decided to go with is very crisp and bold. This is the same dark gray/black from Red Samurai. It is very, very nice!
Final Verdict
(https://i.imgur.com/HfkjbnB.jpg)
These are the colors that I have approved for production. Both I and the lead vendor (also a very good friend :))) Upas are very excited to see how everything turns out. I am very happy with the overall result. They look exactly like what I was hoping they would be. I hope you will be receiving your set soon! Cheers everyone!
Post by: Emir on Sun, 17 November 2019, 15:12:21
Post by: otanishock on Tue, 19 November 2019, 08:59:12
Post by: Bubblegum on Tue, 19 November 2019, 12:00:48
Post by: Mcnos on Tue, 19 November 2019, 12:44:25
My ex still hasn't came back? Does she come back when delivery happens?
Post by: TunnaTown on Thu, 16 January 2020, 12:02:33
Is it still on track for March shipping?
Post by: otanishock on Thu, 20 February 2020, 11:52:18
Are there any updates for this set?
Is it still on track for March shipping?
Still on track. Most likely March 6th to be exact. Deskmat turns out great! I'm waiting patiently for the set as well :).
(https://i.imgur.com/mf6qooE.jpg)
Post by: jpg2401 on Thu, 20 February 2020, 16:37:04
Post by: otanishock on Thu, 27 February 2020, 10:29:50
Will there be any extras ;)
So I've been receiving a lot of pms asking about this matter, and unfortunately I don't have any control over this :(. Sorry I know it sucks, but checking up with your regional vendor (CanonKeys/CandyKeys/iLumKB and DailyClack) would be the best bet. I'd suggest signing up for their newsletter. I know the vendors did clock in some extras when they put in the order with GMK, but whether or not those are reserved as non-distributed stocks just for replacement or if they want to release those for sale when the GB concludes, you'd have to check with them.
The set didn't do so hot during GB (we were just lucky enough not having to do any buyout). If I remember correctly off the top of my head, extras from each vendor were very limited (talking about single digit number), if any. Sorry I wish I could help...
Post by: otanishock on Thu, 27 February 2020, 10:46:00
https://discord.gg/Kk3p7y
Post by: vicissitude on Fri, 28 February 2020, 18:43:57
Post by: mainlygreen on Tue, 10 March 2020, 23:44:04
Post by: Bubblegum on Thu, 02 April 2020, 12:20:19
Post by: mainlygreen on Thu, 02 April 2020, 16:04:50
https://cannonkeys.com/pages/group-buy-status
Post by: otanishock on Wed, 15 April 2020, 15:11:41
It seems like we are getting another delay from GMK (with how many GMK sets currently in their pipeline, I wonder why...), and so the new estimated date is now mid-May. I wish there is anything I can do, but sometimes it is what is, and it sucks that we just have to sit here and wait. Upas and I already submitted the revised package design to GMK, and so we will be getting First Love in the updated GMK tray, which I think is really awesome! :) You can learn more about all the updates here on CannonKeys' GB status page (https://cannonkeys.com/pages/group-buy-status?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJvdGFuaXNob2NrQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkpWTFFyayJ9). Don't hesitate to send an email to Upas or me if you have any question. Always happy to help!
On a side note, I spoke to Rama the other day about the anodized purple aluminum with lilac purple enamel infill artisan cap that was offered during the GB, and was told they already forwarded the sample color chip I sent out earlier this year to their manufacturer. I am very confident that the anodized aluminum cap will match perfectly with the actual color of the set. Happy to spend all the extra effort and go the extra mile to ensure this set and everything associated with it are perfect as this will very much likely be the last time I'm doing anything keyboard-related. Cheers!
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 15 April 2020, 18:17:48
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Post by: L-Ron on Thu, 14 May 2020, 17:35:31
Post by: Rilow on Fri, 15 May 2020, 06:14:47
Post by: biothermal on Fri, 15 May 2020, 07:51:18
Got mine a few days ago. Looks great.
Nice! I had no idea sets were even shipping yet!
Post by: zian_ on Mon, 18 May 2020, 18:14:57
Post by: Slash Emperor on Mon, 18 May 2020, 19:08:42
Has anyone stateside received theirs yet?
Last update in the CannonKeys discord is that the shipment to Upas has been sitting in Germany for a week (posted on the 11th). Haven't seen any news of the shipment arriving to CannonKeys yet.
Post by: edasaur on Wed, 20 May 2020, 01:44:22
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Post by: FinalEleven on Wed, 20 May 2020, 02:36:58
I received a usps tracking number today
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
Me too! So excited!
Post by: otanishock on Fri, 22 May 2020, 11:06:24
The set came in on Monday. Upas wanted to send me first out of all everyone so I can review before anyone did, but research took too much of my time, and I did not have the chance to open the package and took some good pictures for you until today. I failed Upas :( ...
Final Verdict
The set came out really, really nice. It is exactly what I hope it would be, even better. The contrast is great, the dark purple is muted, the lilac is such a cool touch. The black has a tint of gray into it (this is a custom black and not the CR stock black from GMK). Its hard to capture the differences in person, but if you have First Love and GMK White on Black, you will see what I meant. Its really nice to go in a professional office setting, not as flashy like some of the other sets. Upas and I spent weeks and weeks sending so many color chips back and forth, then forward everything to Rama and all (didn't have to, but I really want to make sure the aluminum cap will be the same, or at least very close to the color chip) just to make everything right, but we did, and I'm happy. I'm excited to see everyone taking beautiful photos - if you post pictures on Instagram, tag me at @otani07. Nothing wrong to simp. Our first love is always a part of us to simp about every now and then ;) . I still talk to her every now and then, and I think I might actually fly over to maybe take her out on dinner or something after this hahaha.
If you bought a set during GB, really, thank you for helping me making it happen! Can't do it without your help. I know we didn't do so hot during GB, especially during November where we had 9009 to compete against, but we made it through, and I'm glad.
Pretty Photos
GMK First Love (with Spacebar Kit, and Novelties) + Purple TGR-910 and Purple TGR-Alice
Its hard to capture the purple shade of these two boards, but they are purple. First few iterations of TGR's purple weren't as lilac as the one from later one (Purple Jane V2 for instance). I'll show some pictures down here. I love both shades of purple, and I think either one will go very nice with First Love. Black will look awesome too. I just haven't gotten my V2 CE just yet. I will see if I can find some times this weekend to put the keycaps on my current purple V2. Might do it some times this weekend, and post some more pretty photos! :)
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With Novelties
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Versus pink Alice.
More
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My Personal Favorite
Courtesy to Psyoshi
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Courtesy to Danteh
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Courtesy to Dank_Headies
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Courtesy to Eleven
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/617764005590728720/713949359217311764/IMG_20200523_225816.jpg)
Courtesy to daftprophet
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Courtesy to BubbleGumSmash
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Post by: biothermal on Fri, 22 May 2020, 13:54:50
If you bought a set during GB, really, thank you for helping me making it happen! Can't do it without your help. I know we didn't do so hot during GB, especially during November where we had 9009 to compete against, but we made it through, and I'm glad.
My set comes in tomorrow! So psyched to be finally getting my kits from the GB. I think without receiving I can safely say congrats! :thumb:
And thank you for the excellent preview pics, the set looks great on your boards ;D
Post by: zian_ on Fri, 22 May 2020, 17:03:13
Post by: flying1911 on Sat, 23 May 2020, 00:03:56
Post by: otanishock on Sat, 13 June 2020, 08:05:01
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I know this is something all of us have been waiting for, and they are almost here. This is the just a sneak peak of what the cap looks like from Kate. I'm very happy with how it turns out. Looks like all the extra effort of trying to match it right was well worth it. Kinda kicking myself not ordering a few extra as well. Unfortunately it might take a while to arrive to US due to all the things that are happening in the world right now, but it is what it is. I know for a fact Upas been working very hard and trying his best to fulfill each and every order the fastest way possible so please don't be upset at our favorite vendor CannonKeys for not getting these to you in time :). In the mean time enjoy this great photo by JackedHardwardJunkie. Looking great man and I've been enjoying every picture you guys posted. Don't forget to tag me on insta @otani07 as well!
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Post by: sevenseacat on Sat, 13 June 2020, 08:59:17
edit: It does now and the cap is beautiful 🥰
Post by: kronograf on Tue, 30 June 2020, 02:48:34
Is this gonna be the new normal for GMK QC?
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Post by: crappyfella on Tue, 30 June 2020, 02:55:44
was hoping this set wouldnt have faced the same issues as 9009
Post by: youngano on Tue, 28 July 2020, 01:08:28
Post by: vi0till on Wed, 29 July 2020, 12:43:12
Same as Krono, love the colors and the RAMA but sadly this spacebar ...At this point, I am considering to fully switch to pbt. At least, pbt warped is something you expected.
was hoping this set wouldnt have faced the same issues as 9009
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Post by: dabbaranks on Tue, 04 August 2020, 16:17:51
Post by: TheBossWasHere on Sat, 15 August 2020, 21:36:52
Post by: yonghf on Thu, 27 August 2020, 01:21:34
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Post by: PairedPrototype on Tue, 13 October 2020, 19:24:28
It's only set I've found that I love 😍. I need it 😭
Post by: Agilr on Tue, 13 October 2020, 22:49:54
Like others have mentioned already, I too am wondering if there'll ever be a re-run of this set.
It's only set I've found that I love 😍. I need it 😭
Otani has said multiple times that there will not be a rerun of this set.
Post by: Mechalomania on Mon, 04 January 2021, 11:39:16
Like others have mentioned already, I too am wondering if there'll ever be a re-run of this set.
It's only set I've found that I love 😍. I need it 😭
Otani has said multiple times that there will not be a rerun of this set.
That's a bummer to hear. I was still fairly new to the hobby when it released, but every time I see it out and about it captures my attention and has become one of my favorite looking sets. It turned out really well. I fully understand if there is no R2, but just wanted to add +1 in support if there is ever a chance.
Post by: uaine on Sun, 19 September 2021, 19:36:39
Post by: mr_foggy on Fri, 18 February 2022, 02:18:53
don't refuse my money plzthx.