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Title: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: vaaalbara on Tue, 27 July 2021, 05:31:05
DSA Funky Duck


(https://i.imgur.com/0gKsJ8j.png)

GOOGLE FORM LINK: HERE (https://forms.gle/mAEzJU4BLAbsYBmJ6)

This is DSA Funky Duck, the keycap set inspired by the sounds of low volume funk music. The set aims to create this mood by using the beautiful font Vulf Mono. The font and the light blue colour of the modifiers give us a cool, retro keycap design.

Specifically, the set uses DSA keys. The custom characters from Vulf Mono will be dyesubbed onto the PBT base. We aim to use DSAs from Signature Plastics.

The font itself is designed by James Edmondson from Oh No Type co. I have contacted James, and have permission to design keycaps around it. The font is inspired by classic IBM typewriters. It is also famous for being used by the incredible funk band Vulfpeck. Check them out (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv4wf7bzfFE)!

(https://imgur.com/FlgorbI.jpg)


Geon Vanquish65
(https://imgur.com/EIVsBAE.png)


Kits

Below are renders of the 5 proposed kits (alphas, modifiers, ortho/40, numpad and novelties). I have tried my best to make sure the kits cover as many options as possible.

Alphas

The colour is a slight off-white, the SP PBT colour WAN to be precise. We include the required alpha keys to be compatible with Alice, Dvorak and Colemak

(https://imgur.com/ulMpos7.jpg)

Modifiers

Keycaps required for most basic TKL/ALICE/HHKB/65/75 and ISO UK setups. The modifiers in this set (alongside all other ones) use the colour SP colour BFG.

(https://imgur.com/QqqLbQG.jpg)

40/ Ortho

(https://imgur.com/oHcyh2M.jpg)

Numpad

(https://imgur.com/IPPWP8H.jpg)

Novelties

(https://imgur.com/n5vqeTn.jpg)


If you have any notes on the kitting, please let me know. There are a few questions about this on the Google form. I have tried to cover as many options as possible, but getting 100% coverage of every option may not be possible. I apologise if you’re preferred setup cannot be covered.


Vendors
Vendors have been contacted, and three have said they are keen to support the project (this is in the regions of UK, Asia and Canada). These will be announced shortly.


Updates


Google form: https://forms.gle/mAEzJU4BLAbsYBmJ6


Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: llKanull on Tue, 27 July 2021, 05:34:59
ne homing on j(for qwerty) avail
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: vaaalbara on Tue, 27 July 2021, 05:50:47
Quote from: llKanull on Tue, 27 July 2021, 05:34:59
ne homing on j(for qwerty) avail

good catch! I've updated it now, thanks
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: Runningtarrens on Tue, 27 July 2021, 06:19:14
missing a homing i and NORDE for me to be on board. but other then that looks good :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: Rossman360 on Tue, 27 July 2021, 07:00:54
I love Vulfpeck!
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: AuthenticDanger on Tue, 27 July 2021, 09:05:49
Major DSA infinity vibes here.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: vaaalbara on Tue, 27 July 2021, 09:12:04
Quote from: AuthenticDanger on Tue, 27 July 2021, 09:05:49
Major DSA infinity vibes here.

definitely unintentional on my end! I think the font should hopefully differentiate it enough from that set. My colour choice comes from a colour the band often uses. I may try to contact the Infinity designer though and chat with him, let him know I'm not copying his homework ha
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: vaaalbara on Tue, 27 July 2021, 09:16:39
Quote from: Rossman360 on Tue, 27 July 2021, 07:00:54
I love Vulfpeck!

they're fantastic, right? I think their font really suits being on keycaps
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: drunken_sailor on Tue, 27 July 2021, 09:45:22
ISO-UK in the base kit AND Vulfpeck inspired?! Count me in!
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: Fe on Tue, 27 July 2021, 15:31:06
he's on the scene
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: mjc1212 on Tue, 27 July 2021, 16:50:32
Interesteeeeeeeeed.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: fiji water on Tue, 27 July 2021, 17:46:42
the duck walked up to the lemonade stand...
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: hzsh on Tue, 27 July 2021, 17:49:54
More board renders would be good to see, but the set itself is pretty cool. Not my type of thing, but it's pretty snazzy and has a solid theme. GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: minicap on Tue, 27 July 2021, 19:30:24
Really like the blue and the font!

i put this in the IC form as well, but would love to see ergo support :) glwic :D
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: vaaalbara on Sun, 01 August 2021, 10:10:33
Have had productive conversations with vendors this week, and have found ones for the UK, Asia and Canada (will announce these soon!). Should also be a few more other exciting things to announce this week as well! For now though, here is a render using the Geon Vanquish65 board

(https://imgur.com/EIVsBAE.png)
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: William_S_Jones on Tue, 10 August 2021, 17:32:18
I want this keyset bad, will look great on 1 of my 40s!! I'm looking forward to the GB!

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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 21 October 2021, 08:30:32
Please consider adding a homing kit for alternative layouts.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FmV75jmg/Homing-Plus211126.png)
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: vaaalbara on Sun, 07 November 2021, 15:37:26
Hey all! This project will be on a (hopefully) small hiatus, as the vendors and I try to properly nail down the IP and rights for the project, and what that means for a project like this. Please keep sharing it with your friends, tweeting about it, etc. I've had so much good feedback from the google form, so I'm still excited and hopeful about the project moving forward! Be in touch soon x

Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: William_S_Jones on Mon, 08 November 2021, 11:06:24
No problem, will do, & will juay throw this out there, w/ 40s kit, it'd be best to add 2 3" spacebars since some 40s are now offering that as an option.

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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: vaaalbara on Mon, 08 November 2021, 16:17:40
Yeah - there is definitely a few small adjustments I will do to the kitting (though I do feel it is largely 90% there). Extra homing keys, some other size novelties, and spacebars are at the top of the list of things to do. Then there are a few things I've been told in the google form that I will look into!
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: William_S_Jones on Mon, 08 November 2021, 16:41:42
Quote from: vaaalbara on Mon, 08 November 2021, 16:17:40
Yeah - there is definitely a few small adjustments I will do to the kitting (though I do feel it is largely 90% there). Extra homing keys, some other size novelties, and spacebars are at the top of the list of things to do. Then there are a few things I've been told in the google form that I will look into!
Yes, that's for your quick reply too!

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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: vaaalbara on Mon, 08 November 2021, 17:01:53
Quote from: William_S_Jones on Mon, 08 November 2021, 16:41:42
Yes, that's for your quick reply too!

ha first time for everything!

got quite a bit done in a short amount of time (initial kitting and renders, etc), but then hit a slow bit just now.. hopefully, GB confirmation/ date and announcement of the vendors (UK, US, Canada, Asia, Oceania, South American and Europe have been found) will follow in the next few months. There have also been discussions about an artisan metal key, and a deskmat getting made. There are a few parties involved now - just need to make sure everyone is happy, then we will hopefully be good to go.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: Loquerish on Sat, 13 November 2021, 03:15:39
I like the simple look and the font. Good Luck
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: dabe on Wed, 09 March 2022, 12:24:31
Super excited for this!

Best of luck
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Funky Duck
Post by: AeternusCo on Wed, 09 March 2022, 15:07:39
Have you received quotes from SP for this? Signature Plastics is great but their dyesub pricing tends to be pretty exorbitant. I do get why you'd want to do that over doubleshot, given all the custom molds here.