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Title: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties (GB LIVE)
Post by: shortdog6 on Fri, 20 November 2020, 18:13:21
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INTEREST CHECK FORM (https://forms.gle/keN662rsfER4Nnuq7)

Hello everybody!
I'm currently running an interest check on 1u R1 and 1.75u R3 Cherry topographic novelty keys.


I'm likely going to offer a package deal for those who purchase a 1u and 1.75u set.


Weight (both the 1u and 1.75u weigh almost the exact same due to the thickness difference):
Aluminum: ~3.8g
Brass: ~12g

Reddit Post (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/jxtkhw/ic_topo_novelty_keys_v2/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
Imgur Album (https://imgur.com/a/KlbGDSU)

Note:
The triangle in the design is a placeholder while I decide on a logo. The gray plasticky render is to show the details and depth of the surface without all the reflections. Hopefully I can do another round later on and introduce a spacebar and enter key (as many requested). Thank you!

UPDATE:
In talks with my manufacturer about PVD coating the brass keycaps, should have a price for it soon.

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Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: JoltFX on Fri, 20 November 2020, 18:33:25
Yessss


“𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙢.”
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: Baka Bot on Fri, 20 November 2020, 19:09:26
Looking sleek. I love the topography style as well
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: Geeklfa on Sun, 22 November 2020, 01:53:08
Definitely interested. Would love a black and brass set.
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: dibstern on Sun, 22 November 2020, 02:24:37
Yes. I may not be a huge fan of this particular topographic design for the 1.75u, but this will look sick on a keeb.
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: Keebward on Sun, 22 November 2020, 21:37:09
Beautiful. A spacebar or enter key would be slick
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: Azekk on Mon, 23 November 2020, 15:45:59
Do you think you'll make more colors and patters? I'd love to see some dark purple action in there, and I'm sure other people would love to see some of their favorite colors as well. I love it though, and I definitely want to pick one up!
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: shortdog6 on Mon, 23 November 2020, 15:54:26
Quote from: Azekk on Mon, 23 November 2020, 15:45:59
Do you think you'll make more colors and patters? I'd love to see some dark purple action in there, and I'm sure other people would love to see some of their favorite colors as well. I love it though, and I definitely want to pick one up!

I'd love to! The only issue is reaching the MOQ for each variety, that's why I went with the black. Thank you for the support!
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: zoo on Tue, 24 November 2020, 11:35:30
nice, did you consider breaking the keycap edge with the pattern?
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: Raravin on Wed, 25 November 2020, 07:07:48
Watching with interest for future stuff. Always happy for new creators in the metal keycap game.
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: VXQN on Wed, 25 November 2020, 07:17:10
I feel like these would look even better if there was a proper gradation of height on the contour lines, like this:

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5214613de4b0857a56a097d2/1380700153100-B09OEKVXZ20E0FORB9T7/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kMy7hnkaKPxqfyykemMTaR8UqsxRUqqbr1mOJYKfIPR7LoDQ9mXPOjoJoqy81S2I8N_N4V1vUb5AoIIIbLZhVYxCRW4BPu10St3TBAUQYVKcBVGMQvMH6doB92CWVZ2Vzhvo_WInkO-D8Hmk3WzkpUVtoRdEloBecWX7HZpnDdvY/3d+wood+chartNGTB-D2L-ZOOM-ON-DEPTH.jpg?format=500w)
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: shortdog6 on Mon, 30 November 2020, 01:21:21
Quote from: zoo on Tue, 24 November 2020, 11:35:30
nice, did you consider breaking the keycap edge with the pattern?

I actually did originally! I thought the border cleaned up the design a bit and made it look better overall.
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: shortdog6 on Mon, 30 November 2020, 01:22:19
Quote from: Raravin on Wed, 25 November 2020, 07:07:48
Watching with interest for future stuff. Always happy for new creators in the metal keycap game.
Thank you! Hoping to gain traction to be able to be active in the game.
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties
Post by: shortdog6 on Mon, 30 November 2020, 01:23:44
Quote from: VXQN on Wed, 25 November 2020, 07:17:10
I feel like these would look even better if there was a proper gradation of height on the contour lines, like this:

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I'll try it out! I experimented with it before it had the border and I didn't like the result, but it might work with the border now.
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties (GB LIVE)
Post by: shortdog6 on Tue, 19 January 2021, 14:47:24
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Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties (GB LIVE)
Post by: shortdog6 on Wed, 20 January 2021, 11:49:16
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Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties (GB LIVE)
Post by: twgecko02 on Wed, 20 January 2021, 12:01:39
These look sick, I might have to pick up a brass one to pair with my set!
Title: Re: [IC] Topographic Metal Novelties (GB LIVE)
Post by: shortdog6 on Wed, 20 January 2021, 12:29:00
Quote from: twgecko02 on Wed, 20 January 2021, 12:01:39
These look sick, I might have to pick up a brass one to pair with my set!

Thank you!