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Title: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update - Indefinitely delayed for now
Post by: BeesKeys on Tue, 23 August 2022, 07:27:42
KBM Bioluminescent
A glow in the dark Dyesub set


Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/DrBH2HWVsG5exG5HA)


Inspiration
Inspired by sea creatures that invoke that natural bioluminescent glow
Jellyfish, coral, starfish, squids & octopus


Glow in the Dark
The intention for this set is to be glow in the dark
There are no renders depicting this as I want samples to speak for themselves and will be available shortly


Kitting

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/44995741-3773-4bb5-a34f-6af289df075a/Basekit_Labbeled_Final.jpg?format=2500w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/112a3b4c-7fbf-4cbf-a67d-5908559b6984/40s_Labbeled_Final.jpg?format=2500w)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/cb64f9a2-47be-45f3-bcbb-e9681e026220/Spacebars_Labbeled_Final.jpg?format=2500w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/cce74fa8-6723-409d-9cdc-fed42ea25b84/Novelties+Kit_Final.jpg?format=2500w)


Deskmats
There are minor changes to these deskmats that will be apparent it updated samples. Including solid black edges

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/da98282c-b2f9-4fb4-b91c-ee5674588c44/290894760_5609126975772730_2432947343652878630_n.jpg?format=1500w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/86edb4f5-8043-4be6-92be-ec6eafc20d34/291763361_5439934769403475_1730135037755962143_n.jpg?format=1500w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/4859f30f-3e91-4f75-bb02-ef6ff7cce90e/Pattern_Update.jpg?format=1500w)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/55895680-ad1f-4f50-851f-b1a018da7d37/Detailed+jelly+Fish.jpg?format=750w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/38672c39-62ec-43c0-a32c-cbd64bcc2ef8/Underwater.jpg?format=750w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/d77edb52-960b-4d30-950e-20c9759875ce/Pattern.jpg?format=750w)


Renders - By Beesley

TypeBox - Its.Hymn

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/62ec7b7f-0c0e-4b5f-b1ae-d26caefbf2f4/TypeBox+3.jpg?format=1000w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/07ace456-3fe2-4a11-abe4-af593474dda9/TypeBox+2.jpg?format=1000w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/ab6f56e7-ee26-4b84-8d02-6060de862cf5/TypeBox+1.jpg?format=1000w)


Man60 & Man40 - Geon

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/8cce5a9a-62ef-49ce-acb5-b1db9b4d8a51/Man60_1.jpg?format=1000w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/5eaf269f-a323-47f2-8534-620e08147807/Jellyfish.jpg?format=1000w)(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/c3459fce-6c9c-403d-8c61-c4c9ed15ff69/Man60_2.jpg?format=1000w)

Glare TKL - Geon

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62bc3ca4a736e83f2e63134b/87db20cc-330e-4540-b592-f2717bbe9c61/Keyboard+Water_Logo.jpg?format=1000w)


Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/DrBH2HWVsG5exG5HA)


GB Details

Expected GB Date: TBD

Vendors
US - OtaKeebs
EU - Keygem
CN - Zfrontier
CA - AlphaKeys
UK - Protozoa
JPN - Basekeys
OCE - ALLCAPS


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Special thanks to everyone who supported me through the design of the and dealing with my constant pestering ensuring things are on schedule
OtaBen, SpikedSynapse & The KCC Discord Server
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Wintea on Tue, 23 August 2022, 07:36:20
 :thumb: Good luck with IC!!!!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: spikedsynapse on Tue, 23 August 2022, 07:39:15
Damn that's a fine looking keycap set.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: irithyll on Tue, 23 August 2022, 07:58:20
Okay, this does seem look quite fire
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: norb on Tue, 23 August 2022, 11:19:47
are they doubleshot or reverse dyesub? judging from the novelties my guess would be dyesub?
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: CONIN on Tue, 23 August 2022, 11:27:03
Quote from: Beesley on Tue, 23 August 2022, 07:27:42
The intention for this set is to be glow in the dark. There are no renders depicting this as I want samples to speak for themselves and will be available shortly.
Interesting, will keep an eye on this one!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Rilow on Tue, 23 August 2022, 12:26:48
All-in if this is doubleshot. Don't want anymore reverse dyesub.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: TonyPia on Tue, 23 August 2022, 12:38:16
Like this. 40s as add on please.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Zeryph on Tue, 23 August 2022, 13:15:21
I Love Jellyfish! I am extremely interested in the first two Deskmats, and should they reach group buy will certainly pick up both.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: BeesKeys on Tue, 23 August 2022, 14:41:14
Quote from: spikedsynapse on Tue, 23 August 2022, 07:39:15
Damn that's a fine looking keycap set.

Thanks a lot!

Quote from: irithyll on Tue, 23 August 2022, 07:58:20
Okay, this does seem look quite fire

Thanks!

Quote from: norb on Tue, 23 August 2022, 11:19:47
are they doubleshot or reverse dyesub? judging from the novelties my guess would be dyesub?

You are correct!

Quote from: CONIN on Tue, 23 August 2022, 11:27:03
Quote from: Beesley on Tue, 23 August 2022, 07:27:42
The intention for this set is to be glow in the dark. There are no renders depicting this as I want samples to speak for themselves and will be available shortly.
Interesting, will keep an eye on this one!

We are excited to have these samples in hand very soon!

Quote from: Rilow on Tue, 23 August 2022, 12:26:48
All-in if this is doubleshot. Don't want anymore reverse dyesub.

See above, you will be disappointed. But the reasoning behind this is the freedom of design in the novelties, and projected lead times in comparison to any double-shot manu right now.

Quote from: TonyPia on Tue, 23 August 2022, 12:38:16
Like this. 40s as add on please.

Feedback for the full kit has been great, so there will be no add-on kit I'm afraid.

Quote from: Zeryph on Tue, 23 August 2022, 13:15:21
I Love Jellyfish! I am extremely interested in the first two Deskmats, and should they reach group buy will certainly pick up both.

I glad you like them! I have the samples in front of me right now and could not be more happy!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: wndy on Tue, 23 August 2022, 15:13:51
Quote from: Rilow on Tue, 23 August 2022, 12:26:48
All-in if this is doubleshot. Don't want anymore reverse dyesub.

I won't comment on anything about originality, but if you want this colorway with doubleshots and aren't worried about novelties, I believe GMK Pulse is still in stock.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Cylent on Wed, 24 August 2022, 11:10:59
Hi Beesley, I like what you've done with the concept, and as per usual your renders are excellent. I have a few points of feedback for improvement, mainly on the kitting, that is intended to be both positive and constructive.

For the base kit, the initial kitting is overall very solid. However, terminal iso is not really needed when uk iso is available. This means you can very easily cut R3 1u pipe and R4 1u pipe. Two things that are preference-based: (1) the Esc legends (GMK style) look to be a tad bit too small, and (2) I would also encourage you to make shift and caps lock vertically centered to increase alignment consistency across the legends.

For the 40s kit, the initial kitting is again overall very solid. The main thing of note is that you seem to have attempted to include "mod quote" and "mod pipe" which are generally great inclusions! However, these keys are only requested when the mods and alphas don't share the same colors. Here, just make those keys alpha-colored. Otherwise, the only other things that stand out in this kit are the preference-based comments I made above.

Finally, I really like the novelty designs. I hope that the samples indicate that this relatively-unproven manu can make the reverse dyesub illustrations. I'll be keeping an eye on this one - if the samples look good and it glows in the dark well, I'm in. GLWIC :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: The0rigina1 on Wed, 24 August 2022, 14:39:18
All reverse dyesub so based!!!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: mariajose1197 on Thu, 25 August 2022, 12:53:18
I love it, I want it.
It's reminds me of holbox beach in México.
I need that cute pattern deskmat.
;D
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: CONIN on Thu, 25 August 2022, 13:07:03
Quote from: mariajose1197 on Thu, 25 August 2022, 12:53:18
I need that cute pattern deskmat.
I would also love to have that deskpad even if I don't get the caps.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: BeesKeys on Sun, 28 August 2022, 04:10:55
Update on pattern design, and minor 40s kit update
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Surefoot on Sun, 28 August 2022, 04:56:02
Really nice novelties, love the theme. Colorway reminds of GMK Pulse but that's nice to have a PBT alternative.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: DirtyGingy on Mon, 29 August 2022, 04:17:28
Quote from: wndy on Tue, 23 August 2022, 15:13:51
Quote from: Rilow on Tue, 23 August 2022, 12:26:48
All-in if this is doubleshot. Don't want anymore reverse dyesub.

I won't comment on anything about originality, but if you want this colorway with doubleshots and aren't worried about novelties, I believe GMK Pulse is still in stock.

Pulse is... a little more green shifted from what I can tell. this set seems a tough more cyan on black as opposed to a slightly more teal on black with pulse. They definitely share similar DNA though. Hopefully this designer has been in touch with the person behind pulse to make sure there wouldn't be any bad blood
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Anthixious on Mon, 29 August 2022, 12:01:58
Very simple <color> on Black set, love it. This is Cyan? on Black as well as being glow in the dark?  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Nonnegaard on Wed, 31 August 2022, 05:47:27
Quote from: DirtyGingy on Mon, 29 August 2022, 04:17:28
Quote from: wndy on Tue, 23 August 2022, 15:13:51
Quote from: Rilow on Tue, 23 August 2022, 12:26:48
All-in if this is doubleshot. Don't want anymore reverse dyesub.

I won't comment on anything about originality, but if you want this colorway with doubleshots and aren't worried about novelties, I believe GMK Pulse is still in stock.

Pulse is... a little more green shifted from what I can tell. this set seems a tough more cyan on black as opposed to a slightly more teal on black with pulse. They definitely share similar DNA though. Hopefully this designer has been in touch with the person behind pulse to make sure there wouldn't be any bad blood
MiTo is now a Drop employee. No use.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: gleneston on Sat, 03 September 2022, 23:03:44
Hopefully the glow in the dark element works better than KAT Cyberspace. What a disaster.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Pyurii on Sat, 03 September 2022, 23:09:41
Really like the glow theme and the novelties, keeping an eye on this one
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: BeesKeys on Mon, 12 September 2022, 03:53:20
All Vendors Announced!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: kevvinn on Mon, 12 September 2022, 08:19:22
This color scheme is really clean! :thumb: I'm loving the deep sea aesthetic of this set. I don't think I've seen a glow-in-the-dark set before; when you say that do you mean actual glow-in-the-dark plastic? If so, that's really neat! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the sample set.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Avantel on Mon, 12 September 2022, 08:56:05
Sweeet, vendors secured

Is there an estimate on the pricing of the different kits yet?
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: BeesKeys on Mon, 12 September 2022, 09:10:20
Quote from: Avantel on Mon, 12 September 2022, 08:56:05
Sweeet, vendors secured

Is there an estimate on the pricing of the different kits yet?

Pricing will follow soon! But we are aiming for sub $100 for basekit
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent
Post by: Avantel on Mon, 12 September 2022, 10:15:14
Quote from: Beesley on Mon, 12 September 2022, 09:10:20
Quote from: Avantel on Mon, 12 September 2022, 08:56:05
Sweeet, vendors secured

Is there an estimate on the pricing of the different kits yet?

Pricing will follow soon! But we are aiming for sub $100 for basekit

Best news all week! :D
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | Vendors Announced
Post by: AshF on Mon, 12 September 2022, 10:31:05
Amazing kitting. Love the UK ISO which makes this an insta buy from me. GLWIC

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Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | Vendors Announced
Post by: William_S_Jones on Tue, 13 September 2022, 23:40:22
Yes, I'm in for this set!

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Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | Vendors Announced
Post by: LASERman Projects on Wed, 14 September 2022, 05:09:49
What is KBM, a profile? If so how it compares to Cherry? Any diegrams?
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | Vendors Announced
Post by: BeesKeys on Wed, 14 September 2022, 05:22:48
Quote from: LASERman Projects on Wed, 14 September 2022, 05:09:49
What is KBM, a profile? If so how it compares to Cherry? Any diegrams?

KBM is the manufacturer, the profile is Cherry
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update
Post by: BeesKeys on Wed, 28 September 2022, 02:55:51
GB Update:

In the interest of making sure everyone knows what they are buying and having samples ready before the GB to ensure there is no misleading with the quality of the GID we have made the decision to delay GB until 15th October while we iron out a few details in the manufacturing process
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update
Post by: Akele on Wed, 28 September 2022, 11:57:37
Quote from: Beesley on Wed, 28 September 2022, 02:55:51
GB Update:

In the interest of making sure everyone knows what they are buying and having samples ready before the GB to ensure there is no misleading with the quality of the GID we have made the decision to delay GB until 15th October while we iron out a few details in the manufacturing process

Shame about the delay, but this seems like a very sensible decision. I look forward to seeing the samples.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update
Post by: BeesKeys on Wed, 28 September 2022, 12:52:10
Quote from: Akele on Wed, 28 September 2022, 11:57:37
Quote from: Beesley on Wed, 28 September 2022, 02:55:51
GB Update:

In the interest of making sure everyone knows what they are buying and having samples ready before the GB to ensure there is no misleading with the quality of the GID we have made the decision to delay GB until 15th October while we iron out a few details in the manufacturing process

Shame about the delay, but this seems like a very sensible decision. I look forward to seeing the samples.

The samples I have seen are looking fantastic! I am looking forward to showing the final ones when we have the process perfected.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update
Post by: CONIN on Thu, 29 September 2022, 09:28:04
Quote from: Beesley on Wed, 28 September 2022, 02:55:51
...while we iron out a few details in the manufacturing process.
No problemo!, just like in videogames, we better have a finished, polished one, than a rushed, buggy one.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update
Post by: BeesKeys on Wed, 12 October 2022, 02:54:11
Update:

This is an indefinite delay. They have been more issues with manufacturing and are looking in to alternatives. Which may be a change to doubleshot and a complete novelty redesign. I will keep everyone updated but for now. GB date is TBD.

If there are any questions I'll be happy to answer them the best I can.

thank you for everyones support it means a lot!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update
Post by: CONIN on Wed, 12 October 2022, 09:21:04
Quote from: Beesley on Wed, 12 October 2022, 02:54:11
Which may be a change to doubleshot and a complete novelty redesign.
Sorry to hear about the issues, but the "doubleshot and a complete novelty redesign" part sounds about great!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update - Indefinitely delayed for now
Post by: digitalfrost on Wed, 12 October 2022, 10:07:52
I would definitely buy this if it came with an NORDE/international kit.
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update - Indefinitely delayed for now
Post by: Its Salty on Thu, 13 October 2022, 21:59:01
Loved seeing all the WIPs of the project in KCC, cant wait to see it in person!
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update - Indefinitely delayed for now
Post by: bairghrem on Tue, 22 November 2022, 10:48:19
Quote from: digitalfrost on Wed, 12 October 2022, 10:07:52
I would definitely buy this if it came with an NORDE/international kit.
Count me in
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update - Indefinitely delayed for now
Post by: arr1 on Mon, 05 December 2022, 12:09:08
Looking awesome. Looking forward to it
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update - Indefinitely delayed for now
Post by: WarlordGorguts on Wed, 31 May 2023, 11:41:53
Any updates on this set?
Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update - Indefinitely delayed for now
Post by: ppatches24 on Tue, 06 June 2023, 15:41:53
The glow in the dark dye sub is going to be maximum underwhelming.

I would highly reconsider making these dual shot with the bio blue glow in the dark plastic.

The lights come from under the keys not above lol.

Close to being amazing and unique but will probably be very underwhelming with just dye sub.

This would be an INSTA purchase if they were dual shot.

Title: Re: [IC] KBM Bioluminescent | GB Update - Indefinitely delayed for now
Post by: Dmitri on Sun, 09 July 2023, 09:04:41
I'm interested in the color scheme

I have no knowledge of glow in the dark application on keycaps, is it safe to use?

Let me know if i'm wrong.