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Title: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB CLOSED, FINAL NUMBERS OUT!
Post by: dandruff on Thu, 28 January 2021, 23:03:53

(https://i.imgur.com/Mhwvflr.png)

GB Date:
January 29, 2021 - February 24, 2021

Hey everyone! Alas, ePBT Soju is live so now I can get drunk!

ePBT Soju

(https://i.imgur.com/i7neSjU.png)

Render by me (Leopold fc660m)

Kits:

Base Kit
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/products/base_4bab7a92-0949-499e-bc23-7426942b734a_1800x1800.jpg?v=1613693445)

Novelties
(https://i.imgur.com/klEvLQ2.jpg)

Green Grape Accent
(https://i.imgur.com/IrNXCPT.jpg)

Peach Accent
(https://i.imgur.com/d1Ymlhc.jpg)

40s kit
(https://i.imgur.com/KxKarqT.jpg)

International/ISO Kit
(https://i.imgur.com/4U0EQNu.jpg)
sorry scuffed picture

Numpad
(https://i.imgur.com/y5C6DTj.png)

Accent Spacebars
(https://i.imgur.com/ZIl3Hvh.jpg)

Alpha Spacebars
(https://i.imgur.com/Zy0U6cM.png)


Renders:
(https://i.imgur.com/gVxXmKk.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/O1sXiC5.jpg)
Rendered on Pillow65

(https://i.imgur.com/tdvMgSW.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/LeHkCwi.jpg)
Rendered on Eclipse

(https://i.imgur.com/VbQpODG.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/TLZSysh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NQEQXdZ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/eiRvkBS.jpg)
Rendered on U80


Deskmats:

Original
(https://i.imgur.com/aGX1aMl.jpg)

       Peach                                                                                                                                 Green Grape
(https://i.imgur.com/kk4LpLt.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7zg2bKs.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/X4RfsPh.png)(https://i.imgur.com/aIP3bpN.png)
Deskmats designed by Shannie


THOK Cap:
(https://i.imgur.com/PxbLVht.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Zka6RLN.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Am16ub9.png)

Estimated Production and Shipping Dates:
Production will start after GB ends and reverse dye-sub technology is perfected.
Based on previous ePBT sets, 6-8 months

Vendors:
US: Kono (https://kono.store/collections/all-products-list/products/epbt-soju?variant=38138765574343)
CA: DeskHero (https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/open-group-buys)
EU: MyKeyboard (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/epbt-soju_402/)
OCE: DailyClack (https://dailyclack.com/)
KR: MonstarGear (https://www.monstargears.com/89/?idx=351)
SEA: Monokei (https://monokei.co/products/epbt-soju)
Rest of Asia: KBDFans (https://kbdfans.com/products/epbt-soju)
Monokei and KBDFans are not doing deskmats (sorry!)


Pricing:
(https://i.imgur.com/AyllRIS.jpg)

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: Signature on Sun, 31 January 2021, 05:32:19

approved

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 31 January 2021, 11:06:39

(https://i.postimg.cc/09YxSDhG/e-PBTsoju-Status210130c.png)

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dandruff on Sun, 31 January 2021, 17:36:44

Thank you to dvorcol for constantly doing so much for this community!



As for the sales number, I’m completely in shock... I was hoping to just not get a flopped GB and get cancelled. Honestly it has been stressing me how it would do. It was constantly in my head that it’d either do poor or good enough to hit MOQ. Never did I think I would’ve had these numbers for the day 1 sale. When I found out, I was honestly at a loss for words. Thank you for everyone’s support.

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: phedd on Tue, 02 February 2021, 05:01:35

"Cutting down the base kit, I moved the 1.25 shift to the international/iso kit. That shift is usually used in place of the 2.25 shift with the <> or \| key next to it in ISO"

I was obviously talking about the misaligned arrow lol, on top of the text?
To the left or no text at all.

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dandruff on Tue, 02 February 2021, 05:07:54

Oh yes, you are correct. Woops, that KLE Program for that picture did not put that up correctly. My bad on that part. It will be printed like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/IHS4HgU.jpg)

Apologies on not catching that earlier

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: ESJvR on Thu, 04 February 2021, 17:52:48

Love the International Kit

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: HanGhoul on Sat, 06 February 2021, 11:37:57

Quote from: ESJvR on Thu, 04 February 2021, 17:52:48

Love the International Kit

Same. However, the ß key looks way off. The symbol is too thin compared to all other keys. Don't know if it's final already or still can be changed, but worth pointing out.
For example (just because I'm using it right now), the ß symbol used in the Royal Navy NorDe kit (https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/sa-keycaps/Royal-Navy/#norde) would fit better.

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dandruff on Sat, 06 February 2021, 13:33:57

Quote from: HanGhoul on Sat, 06 February 2021, 11:37:57

Quote from: ESJvR on Thu, 04 February 2021, 17:52:48

Love the International Kit

Same. However, the ß key looks way off. The symbol is too thin compared to all other keys. Don't know if it's final already or still can be changed, but worth pointing out.
For example (just because I'm using it right now), the ß symbol used in the Royal Navy NorDe kit (https://matrixzj.github.io/docs/sa-keycaps/Royal-Navy/#norde) would fit better.

Woops, I should’ve addressed that! I was aware of that issue. The picture of the international kit is very scuffed and is done through KLE file converter. AI files being sent to manufacturer uses the same line-width and font throughout (and some of the defects from that picture will be fixed).

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: HanGhoul on Sat, 06 February 2021, 14:47:26

Awesome, thanks for clearing that up!

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: TheEskhaton on Sat, 06 February 2021, 19:07:06

Love this set; mine is pre-ordered!! Wondering if there are any collabs for a custom cable? Thanks

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dandruff on Sat, 06 February 2021, 19:08:21

Quote from: TheEskhaton on Sat, 06 February 2021, 19:07:06

Love this set; mine is pre-ordered!! Wondering if there are any collabs for a custom cable? Thanks

Hey! Thank you for the support. There is a planned collab with LuxeCables but that’s going to be a bit late. I’ll likely reopen up my IC or update here when he’s ready to take orders!

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: TheEskhaton on Sat, 06 February 2021, 19:10:00

Awesome! Thank you for the quick reply :)

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dvorcol on Sat, 06 February 2021, 22:15:00

(https://i.postimg.cc/4fqKJzW7/e-PBTsoju-Status210205b.png)

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 11 February 2021, 18:20:20

(https://i.postimg.cc/4GSHbgXf/e-PBTsoju-Status210211.png)

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: tkh531 on Sat, 13 February 2021, 00:08:48

Is there no support for a 1.5u control key for HHKB layouts?

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dandruff on Sat, 13 February 2021, 07:33:42

Quote from: tkh531 on Sat, 13 February 2021, 00:08:48

Is there no support for a 1.5u control key for HHKB layouts?

In my first or second IC form (don't remember), there were about 3 people who wanted it out of 500+, and ultimately in the final kitting, I decided to leave it out. Also this exact kitting helped me get KBDFans to 99 retail, which was my ideal price. Sorry about that (especially to the HHKB users)!

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 16 February 2021, 19:19:54

(https://i.postimg.cc/z5mgnmwj/e-PBTsoju-Status210216.png)

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: ZyBeR on Wed, 17 February 2021, 11:41:50

Will be green modifier keys be dye-subbed green or will the actual plastic be colored like gmk, sa etc?

I only have one ePBT set, 2048 and alignment is so so, but also compared with gmk the spacebars are a millimeter or so shorter, pretty annoying.
(so much that set is laying in a box)..
Also if my memory serves me ePBT keycaps don't go as low as gmk so at least on my old Zephyr I would see under the caps which I couldn't with gmk on the same board.

Normally I would have walked away when I saw ePBT, but it so green and tempting I just wanted to ask and see if anyone know if these problems have been resolved yet?

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dandruff on Wed, 17 February 2021, 12:17:55

Quote from: ZyBeR on Wed, 17 February 2021, 11:41:50

Will be green modifier keys be dye-subbed green or will the actual plastic be colored like gmk, sa etc?

I only have one ePBT set, 2048 and alignment is so so, but also compared with gmk the spacebars are a millimeter or so shorter, pretty annoying.
(so much that set is laying in a box)..
Also if my memory serves me ePBT keycaps don't go as low as gmk so at least on my old Zephyr I would see under the caps which I couldn't with gmk on the same board.

Normally I would have walked away when I saw ePBT, but it so green and tempting I just wanted to ask and see if anyone know if these problems have been resolved yet?

- This will be reverse dye-sub, so it will not be ABS like GMK. However, in the past, ePBT has done relatively well color matching, but I will not say that it will be "actual plastic like GMK/SA (ABS)"

- As for spacebars, I BELIEVE they have improved their spacebar molds drastically and at least the two sets that I've received in hand from their recent drops, there is a noticeable improvement.

- As for how low the keycap sits, that is likely due to warping. I believe a majority of dye-subs (including CRP) sits relatively higher than GMK due to this, but I do think it is not noticeable as prior. The more recent ones (Ivory/Cool Kids) have shown signs of improvements compared to even my ePBT GOK BoW set.

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: nu_types on Wed, 17 February 2021, 12:25:24

Quote from: ZyBeR on Wed, 17 February 2021, 11:41:50

Will be green modifier keys be dye-subbed green or will the actual plastic be colored like gmk, sa etc?

I only have one ePBT set, 2048 and alignment is so so, but also compared with gmk the spacebars are a millimeter or so shorter, pretty annoying.
(so much that set is laying in a box)..
Also if my memory serves me ePBT keycaps don't go as low as gmk so at least on my old Zephyr I would see under the caps which I couldn't with gmk on the same board.

Normally I would have walked away when I saw ePBT, but it so green and tempting I just wanted to ask and see if anyone know if these problems have been resolved yet?

I made a comparison to GMK and CRP using a newer ePBT set that has the new spacebar molds: http://imgur.com/a/OMSO0Eh

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: sl33p on Wed, 17 February 2021, 13:52:13

I just want your mat. Are they going to be shipped out early? If so do you have a estimated date?

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: ZyBeR on Wed, 17 February 2021, 14:10:07

Quote from: nu_types on Wed, 17 February 2021, 12:25:24

Quote from: ZyBeR on Wed, 17 February 2021, 11:41:50

Will be green modifier keys be dye-subbed green or will the actual plastic be colored like gmk, sa etc?

I only have one ePBT set, 2048 and alignment is so so, but also compared with gmk the spacebars are a millimeter or so shorter, pretty annoying.
(so much that set is laying in a box)..
Also if my memory serves me ePBT keycaps don't go as low as gmk so at least on my old Zephyr I would see under the caps which I couldn't with gmk on the same board.

Normally I would have walked away when I saw ePBT, but it so green and tempting I just wanted to ask and see if anyone know if these problems have been resolved yet?

I made a comparison to GMK and CRP using a newer ePBT set that has the new spacebar molds: http://imgur.com/a/OMSO0Eh

Your link doesn't load anything on imgur?

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th
Post by: dandruff on Wed, 17 February 2021, 15:42:59

Quote from: sl33p on Wed, 17 February 2021, 13:52:13

I just want your mat. Are they going to be shipped out early? If so do you have a estimated date?

From what I've seen from previous GBs, some vendors will ship out deskmats earlier if you buy them separately. I do not have an estimated date for deskmats as every vendor is different.

Quote from: ZyBeR on Wed, 17 February 2021, 14:10:07

Quote from: nu_types on Wed, 17 February 2021, 12:25:24

Quote from: ZyBeR on Wed, 17 February 2021, 11:41:50

Will be green modifier keys be dye-subbed green or will the actual plastic be colored like gmk, sa etc?

I only have one ePBT set, 2048 and alignment is so so, but also compared with gmk the spacebars are a millimeter or so shorter, pretty annoying.
(so much that set is laying in a box)..
Also if my memory serves me ePBT keycaps don't go as low as gmk so at least on my old Zephyr I would see under the caps which I couldn't with gmk on the same board.

Normally I would have walked away when I saw ePBT, but it so green and tempting I just wanted to ask and see if anyone know if these problems have been resolved yet?

I made a comparison to GMK and CRP using a newer ePBT set that has the new spacebar molds: http://imgur.com/a/OMSO0Eh

Your link doesn't load anything on imgur?

I think it should load now! Imgur was down for a tad.

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + Giveaway
Post by: dandruff on Wed, 17 February 2021, 20:38:45

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLadPaiH9n6/
Shameless Plugging my giveaway  ;)

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + Giveaway
Post by: HanGhoul on Fri, 19 February 2021, 04:57:46

Still pondering whether to get the bottle novelty cap aswell...
Seeing the render on your instagram I tend more to spend the money, looks sweet. Should be included in your first post!

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + Giveaway
Post by: dandruff on Fri, 19 February 2021, 16:43:50

Quote from: HanGhoul on Fri, 19 February 2021, 04:57:46

Still pondering whether to get the bottle novelty cap aswell...
Seeing the render on your instagram I tend more to spend the money, looks sweet. Should be included in your first post!

In my opinion... I think you should get the novelty cap... and yeah, I'll add in the renders!

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + Giveaway
Post by: Yumelon on Tue, 23 February 2021, 04:49:09

its going to look good on my next clear build

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + Giveaway
Post by: OTWonder on Tue, 23 February 2021, 14:52:02

Any updates on if the soju cap reached the MOQ? I really hope it gets there  ;D

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB is Live | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + Giveaway
Post by: dandruff on Tue, 23 February 2021, 15:10:05

Quote from: OTWonder on Tue, 23 February 2021, 14:52:02

Any updates on if the soju cap reached the MOQ? I really hope it gets there  ;D

Even with outdated data, I can tell you with 100% certainty that MOQ will be hit! If updated, I'm 99.99999999999% sure MOQ is already hit. Also, vendors are willing to add a decent amount of extras, so everything in this set will be made!  :thumb:

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + BASE KIT GIVEAWAY | LAST DAY
Post by: dandruff on Wed, 24 February 2021, 01:37:25

Everything has officially hit MOQ (including THOK)!  :thumb:

Also, I got manufacturer to add R2 PgUp and R3 PgDn without affecting cost of kit!

To celebrate the last day, I will be giving away a base kit on Instagram (shameless plugging again): https://www.instagram.com/p/CLqoXmJnn1p/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CLqoXmJnn1p/)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/products/base_4bab7a92-0949-499e-bc23-7426942b734a_1800x1800.jpg?v=1613693445)

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + BASE KIT GIVEAWAY | LAST DAY
Post by: paperassgasket on Wed, 24 February 2021, 20:27:23

damn you Dandruff. I managed to resist all the way to the last day but that 40's kit is too damn good to pass up.

Great job!

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + BASE KIT GIVEAWAY | LAST DAY
Post by: dandruff on Wed, 24 February 2021, 20:52:52

Quote from: paperassgasket on Wed, 24 February 2021, 20:27:23

damn you Dandruff. I managed to resist all the way to the last day but that 40's kit is too damn good to pass up.

Great job!

I knew last day pressure would crack down on some people  :p. But on the real though, thank you a ton for the support and kind words!

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | Jan 29th- Feb 24th + BASE KIT GIVEAWAY | LAST DAY
Post by: Crims0n5 on Sun, 28 February 2021, 01:50:04

Darn.. I missed the giveaway.. good thing I ordered the base kit and novelties! :thumb:

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Soju | GB CLOSED, FINAL NUMBERS SOON
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 05 March 2021, 00:53:03

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