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Title: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: OrinNYC on Mon, 22 September 2025, 09:38:10
GMK Combobreaker

IC FORM HERE
 (https://forms.gle/itYuybjfkNTWFwYEA)

A set inspired by the 80s, 90s, gaming and DCS Windbreaker (color use with permission from Pwade)

This set draws on its bold colorway and novelties to capture the spirit of arcade culture. The teal, purple, and pink tones recall neon windbreakers, patterned arcade carpets, and the flicker of CRT screens, while the novelties pay direct homage to one of my favorite games of the late ’80s and early ’90s. I hope you all like this as much as I do!

Base
(https://i.imgur.com/xAYOQl1.jpeg)

Ext.
(https://i.imgur.com/0Ohs87y.jpeg)

Novs.
(https://i.imgur.com/Zkx0KF1.jpeg)

VENDORS:
US:CannonKeys (https://cannonkeys.com/products/gmk-verdant-retro)
Canada: TBD
Europe: TBD
UK: TBD
SE Asia: TBD
China: TBD
South Korea: TBD
Oceania: TBD
India: TBD

PRICING TBD

Daji OC
(https://i.imgur.com/bzfoz47.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/KjF2Gjd.jpeg)

DN Seven
(https://i.imgur.com/FRD5rWn.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/Y8A3Fey.jpeg)

Nyawice by Hali
(https://i.imgur.com/WQKbUMX.jpeg) (https://i.imgur.com/r04mU3X.jpeg)

A huge thank you to:
Olivia for the beautiful renders and patience https://ojdesigns.xyz/ (https://ojdesigns.xyz/) The incredible Talskamie for the amazing Novelties.
And the entire keyboard community for giving me something that I love.

Feel free to join my discord for occasional updates! https://discord.gg/vZKWcrs6NC

Artisan keycap makers, please feel free to message me here, Discord (orinkeebs) or on IG (@orinkeebs) if you'd be interested in creating keycaps that match this set! <3


Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: Natetypesfast on Mon, 22 September 2025, 09:45:20
Love it, awesome set.  GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: MartinThePolarBear on Mon, 22 September 2025, 10:00:13
Mmmmh, a cool twist on Beige. Love it

GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: extrapriusplease on Mon, 22 September 2025, 10:53:54
Really sick! Love the theme
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: Seunghyun Lee on Mon, 22 September 2025, 11:25:25
love the old pipe  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: VXQN on Mon, 22 September 2025, 11:56:00
Cool concept!

I think the novelties could use a little work as they don't look particularly cohesive. Kitting-wise, for a vintage-inspired set I would be inclined to remove the 40s keys (or even just the accents) and include the shinethroughs.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: Kokaloo on Mon, 22 September 2025, 12:16:34
ah yes a prominent arcade staple: the windows logo and beige
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: LavenderB on Mon, 22 September 2025, 12:59:42
Quote from: Kokaloo on Mon, 22 September 2025, 12:16:34
ah yes a prominent arcade staple: the windows logo and beige
can't believe I'm agreeing with this guy
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: konstantin on Mon, 22 September 2025, 13:24:45
Love the palette: fun and colorful, but still fairly understated. I especially enjoy the SF novelties. I'll definitely be following this set's progress.

Some thoughts on the kitting:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: meowoofun on Tue, 23 September 2025, 00:30:53
More beige ❤️
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: FatefulStranger on Tue, 23 September 2025, 01:11:52
ngl, I don't think a beige base fits the idea with the arcade

the neon colors would match much better against a dark blue/black base but that's just me
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: xGarrisoNx on Tue, 23 September 2025, 03:05:04
Agreed. Wonder why the red and blue of the classic arcade cabinet buttons sees no use. Really love the SF novelties
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: OrinNYC on Tue, 23 September 2025, 12:47:54
Quote from: FatefulStranger on Tue, 23 September 2025, 01:11:52
ngl, I don't think a beige base fits the idea with the arcade

the neon colors would match much better against a dark blue/black base but that's just me

I thought about this - but it just looked WAY too similar to mictlan - even with a dark blue base. I'll give this some more thought though.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: neeebskeeb on Wed, 24 September 2025, 01:48:57
Love the beige/bright colors combo concept definitely a buy for me! Stick with this imo. I actually thought the exact same thing as i read above comment about doing black or dark blue...instantly meh just get mictlan lol. Mictlan getting an R2 soon too i think. Best of luck with the IC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: Nascent on Wed, 24 September 2025, 02:31:40
I really like this take on beige, and as it is right now it would be a day 1 purchase for me. Please consider Oblo as EU vendor. GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: boku on Wed, 24 September 2025, 10:58:10
Love the contrast of the neon colors against beige  ;D Excellent work as always

I have no complaints
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: mr_foggy on Wed, 24 September 2025, 12:45:44
I don't dislike the idea at all, though I think it would look a lot better on a classic N9/CC dolch base.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Wed, 24 September 2025, 19:29:59
I like the beige
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: Gemmmmmmmmmmmmmy on Thu, 25 September 2025, 02:46:31
Quote from: mr_foggy on Wed, 24 September 2025, 12:45:44
I don't dislike the idea at all, though I think it would look a lot better on a classic N9/CC dolch base.

This would be cool, would make the colours pop too
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: Livid on Thu, 25 September 2025, 07:46:03
I'm on team beige. Looks great and fits the retro theme better imo
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: OrinNYC on Thu, 25 September 2025, 08:25:44
Quote from: mr_foggy on Wed, 24 September 2025, 12:45:44
I don't dislike the idea at all, though I think it would look a lot better on a classic N9/CC dolch base.

Oh that's interesting! I'm pretty in love with the beige i'm using.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: rayy on Thu, 25 September 2025, 12:26:14
Quote from: mr_foggy on Wed, 24 September 2025, 12:45:44
I don't dislike the idea at all, though I think it would look a lot better on a classic N9/CC dolch base.
you just lowkey cooked a great idea, although i agree with orin, 1 project a time,
windbreaker on beige will be nice to see before something like XMI/21KB steals it and does it in PBT. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 25 September 2025, 19:13:04
100% definitely stick with beige imo.

Edit: Just noticed this — consider adding another R4 1u SF novelty (preferably in purple) so that we can fill out a whole 65% right column with different icon novelties. Something like a kick icon (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSoVjW8URpCXvKdteqQfwA6BcVZ71d_iC2qZA&s) would work great.
Also, 1u Shift in extensions isn't useful unless 2u Shift is included too. These two keys are used together for GK64-style 60% layouts, so either add the missing 2u Shift or drop the 1u one.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: OrinNYC on Fri, 26 September 2025, 08:06:10
Quote from: konstantin on Thu, 25 September 2025, 19:13:04
100% definitely stick with beige imo.

Edit: Just noticed this — consider adding another R4 1u SF novelty (preferably in purple) so that we can fill out a whole 65% right column with different icon novelties. Something like a kick icon (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSoVjW8URpCXvKdteqQfwA6BcVZ71d_iC2qZA&s) would work great.
Also, 1u Shift in extensions isn't useful unless 2u Shift is included too. These two keys are used together for GK64-style 60% layouts, so either add the missing 2u Shift or drop the 1u one.

Amazing suggestions thank you! Will add.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: OrinNYC on Fri, 26 September 2025, 08:17:33
Corrected kit selection to be multi-select in the feedback form
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: BossKeebs on Fri, 26 September 2025, 10:27:06
This keycap set seems pretty nice. It gives me that retro punk vibe i'd like to describe it as.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: paperassgasket on Fri, 26 September 2025, 21:03:52
Based bars kit and base got bars. Definitely in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: OrinNYC on Sat, 11 October 2025, 08:41:15
Keep the feedback comig here! Vendors will be updated shortly!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: VXQN on Sat, 11 October 2025, 12:20:59
I feel like the accent keys would pop a little more if they used L9 instead of U9.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: VaporKeebs on Sat, 11 October 2025, 22:05:55
Oh hell yeah Im down for this. Missed out on GMK Rubrehose but I feel like I like this one more. I have my beige Class65 V3 on the way to replace my V1 of the same board so I think Ill throw these on my v1 and move my current set, GMK Analog Dreams, over to the V3.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: rayy on Sun, 12 October 2025, 15:23:35
any, consideration for icon mods?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: jawoo on Thu, 16 October 2025, 06:12:54
Quote from: rayy on Sun, 12 October 2025, 15:23:35
any, consideration for icon mods?

+1 :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: jawoo on Thu, 16 October 2025, 22:50:20
IMO, it would help if there's an additional 1u keycap on the R4 for Novs.  is to replace the WIN key for the 7u spacebar layout boards. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: York Chan on Fri, 17 October 2025, 09:46:26
Cool novel key design, but the font color makes it less readable in my opinion
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Fri, 17 October 2025, 11:21:48
colors are cool, but i'm not getting arcade vibes from anything. glwic!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Combobreaker
Post by: godsson on Mon, 03 November 2025, 01:49:40
Damn it Orin. Take my money already.


SHOOOOOOOORYUUUUKEN!!!!!!