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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/)
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:

• Please consider including R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn for 65%/75% support in base.
• Accent arrows would also be nice to see in extension or novelties.
• On the other hand, you don't really need two R4 1u Fn keys, so one can be dropped.
• I'd also move ISO-UK–specific keys to extensions and leave just terminal ISO in base.
• Finally, it's probably unnecessary to include both accented and non-accented R2 1u Esc, R3 1.5u Enter variants for 40s support; consider sticking to just one and dropping the other to save on key count.