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Title: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - Groupbuy starts Dec 15
Post by: spikedsynapse on Mon, 28 November 2022, 11:43:50

IFK Classic Magic
An Official Magic: The Gathering™ Keycap Set

(https://imgur.com/SHpyoZg.jpg)
Classic magic is best enjoyed with the classics. Seen here on the instant classic OGR by AKB.

CLICK HERE FOR IC FORM (https://forms.gle/W5c8HiMZG9n12HMA8)

Inspiration:
As a long-time fan of tabletop games, Magic: The Gathering has always been one of my
 favorites. With this set I am celebrating the classic look of Magic: The Gathering. These caps
use the same uncial typeface that was used on early MTG packs. The colors are inspired by the
back of Magic cards. This set has been designed to ensure that if multi-planar space wizards
had mechanical keyboards, these are the caps they would use.

Vendors
NA Only: Clackeys.com

Set Info
Profile: Cherry
Group buy: December 15,  2022
Estimated delivery: 6 months after GB end
Manufacturer: Infinikey
IP: Officially Licenced with Wizards of the Coast.


Base Kit
(https://imgur.com/4Kbvgqb.jpg)

Numpad Kit
(https://imgur.com/DSBt8Xt.jpg)

Compatibility Kit
(https://imgur.com/DHnY0gD.jpg)

Spacebar Kit
(https://imgur.com/3AY0O8m.jpg)

Mana Kit
(https://imgur.com/EnMio1v.jpg)

Novelty Kit
(https://imgur.com/nCm34ch.jpg)



Renders

(https://imgur.com/CjaptEj.jpg)
On the Class65 by MM Studio

(https://imgur.com/ITCnafF.jpg)
On the W1-AT by Geonworks

(https://imgur.com/HRaYdsy.jpg)
The W1-AT by Geonworks

(https://imgur.com/YQPZhPp.jpg)
The Austin by Drift Mechanics




Artisan by Clackeys
Coming soon.

If you are interested fill out the IC form and let us know:
CLICK HERE FOR IC FORM (https://forms.gle/W5c8HiMZG9n12HMA8)


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Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - An official Magic: The Gathering keycap set
Post by: spikedsynapse on Mon, 28 November 2022, 11:44:22

reserved

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - An official Magic: The Gathering keycap set
Post by: SpinningHook on Tue, 29 November 2022, 00:01:42

My keyboard is ready.

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - An official Magic: The Gathering keycap set
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Tue, 29 November 2022, 00:09:47

Finally, a mana symbol kit!

GLWGB, Spiked & Max!

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - An official Magic: The Gathering keycap set
Post by: just.hymn on Tue, 29 November 2022, 08:44:16

Sheeeeesh, GLWIC!!!

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - An official Magic: The Gathering keycap set
Post by: lonewolf4 on Tue, 29 November 2022, 14:01:58

I'm not a fan of light colour sets but I would be all over this one if it had an international kit supporting ISO-PT, as it is the only interesting thing are the mana and set symbols (if you add mirrodin) caps.
Good luck

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - An official Magic: The Gathering keycap set
Post by: mariajose1197 on Tue, 29 November 2022, 14:44:26

Reserved, love the mana kit!!!

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - An official Magic: The Gathering keycap set
Post by: Cylent on Tue, 29 November 2022, 16:01:19

Reminds me of art nouveau a lot, but regardless it's a nice colorway with a nice font. Novelties are simple, clean, and fit the theme. Good stuff.

My initial thought when looking at the set is that the mod legends look a little small/close together. I think they would be improved by being slightly larger and slightly more spaced apart for clarity. There's also a small cutting-off effect at the bottom of the alpha legends that I'm not sure whether it's a part of the font or some type of accidental error. Regardless, the set is nice and with Magic behind it I'm sure it will succeed. GLWIC :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - Groupbuy starts Dec 15
Post by: ImperfectLink on Thu, 01 December 2022, 13:58:55

Awesome Novelties!

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - Groupbuy starts Dec 15
Post by: BeesKeys on Sun, 04 December 2022, 13:40:44

Fire set for any MTG fan, love it!

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - Groupbuy starts Dec 15
Post by: NoPunIn10Did on Mon, 05 December 2022, 09:06:24

Where does the alpha typeface come from?

Did you consider using something more similar to the text on the original MTG cards?

(https://product-images.tcgplayer.com/fit-in/390x390/8989.jpg)

And where did the cream color for the alpha base come from? Was that matched to the rules/description panel of a particular card?

Also, not sure if it will fit, but "exile" wasn't a term in old school MTG. I think they used "remove from the game." A better term for Delete, if it will fit, might be "Banish."

Other terms that came later: mill, equip, vigilance.

A good option for the caps/control home row key might be "Interrupt."

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - Groupbuy starts Dec 15
Post by: spikedsynapse on Wed, 07 December 2022, 07:04:11

The typeface Uncial used on Alpha, Beta, Revised, Arabian Nights, Legends, and Fallen empires packaging, and is one of the two recommended fonts for Retro Core by WOTC. I have always preferred the Uncial font because of its history. I also tried the Belwe font that is used elsewhere on the card and was not happy with how it looked.

The cream came from the description box on early cards.

I think I tried banish and couldn't make it fit... its one of those compromises I had to make.

As far as the other terms go, we always called it Mill because of the Mill stone, Vigilance is short hand for an effect that already existed. I think its fun having Vigilance/capslock be the counterpart to untap/shift.
Equip is the one I would pull if I pull anything.

I really do appreciate the feedback :)

Title: Re: [IC] IFK Classic Magic - Groupbuy starts Dec 15
Post by: NoPunIn10Did on Wed, 07 December 2022, 08:14:14

Others worth considering:
Bands / Banding
Regenerate
Landwalk
Ante

Quote from: spikedsynapse on Wed, 07 December 2022, 07:04:11

The typeface Uncial used on Alpha, Beta, Revised, Arabian Nights, Legends, and Fallen empires packaging, and is one of the two recommended fonts for Retro Core by WOTC. I have always preferred the Uncial font because of its history. I also tried the Belwe font that is used elsewhere on the card and was not happy with how it looked.

The cream came from the description box on early cards.

I think I tried banish and couldn't make it fit... its one of those compromises I had to make.

As far as the other terms go, we always called it Mill because of the Mill stone, Vigilance is short hand for an effect that already existed. I think its fun having Vigilance/capslock be the counterpart to untap/shift.
Equip is the one I would pull if I pull anything.

I really do appreciate the feedback :)