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Title: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh! GB SOON!
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 22 September 2025, 14:50:33
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A set inspired by Egypt’s last pharaoh - Cleopatra, a queen of wit, beauty, and power, whose legacy has outlived empires.

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Manufacturer   : GMK                                                      
Profile        : Cherry CYL                                               
Material       : ABS, Metallic                                            
Thickness      : 1.5mm                                                    
Specs          : Metallic gold legends & accents                          
Novelties      : Double Shot                                             

 

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Cleopatra was Egypt’s last pharaoh, remembered as much for her spirit as for her crown. She grew up in the Ptolemaic dynasty, surrounded by conflict and power struggles, but stood apart with her intelligence and her ability to truly connect with her people. She spoke their language, carried herself with the charm of Hathor, and ruled with the sharpness of Thoth.

Her life was tied to Rome through Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony, where love and politics became impossible to untangle. But when Egypt fell and her kingdom was slipping away, Cleopatra chose her own end. The story says she welcomed death through the bite of an asp, passing into the afterlife under the watch of Anubis. To some she was a temptress, to others a queen betrayed.



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Kits are subject to change. More kits can be added if necessary. Feel free to suggest changes in the IC form.

Base Kit


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Novelties

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Latin Alpha Kit

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Gold Extension Kit
 
                                                 
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Addon & Spacebar Kit

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Vanquish 65 by Geon

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Nemui by Bachoo



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F1-8X by Geon



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Glare TKL by Geon

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US : Divinikey
CN : KBDFans
EU : Oblotzky
Rest : TBD






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Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 22 September 2025, 14:51:07
Reserved for something?
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: Randomlosername on Mon, 22 September 2025, 23:21:49
You can only take so much of my money before it’s considered robbery you know.
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: Shangzhijun on Tue, 23 September 2025, 01:43:37
Please add 1U tongue to R4, please。
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 02:27:19
Quote from: Randomlosername on Mon, 22 September 2025, 23:21:49
You can only take so much of my money before it’s considered robbery you know.

I will take that as a compliment :)

Quote from: Shangzhijun on Tue, 23 September 2025, 01:43:37
Please add 1U tongue to R4, please。

Whats a 1u tongue?
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 02:27:49
Initial IC responses wanted an clean alpha kit. Added it as an option now!
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: xGarrisoNx on Tue, 23 September 2025, 03:02:29
Will the gold mods be made with the same technique/, colour as GMK Black and Gold?
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 03:06:31
Quote from: xGarrisoNx on Tue, 23 September 2025, 03:02:29
Will the gold mods be made with the same technique/, colour as GMK Black and Gold?

Same technique yes.
Color I am not sure. I think we are using a different shade of gold. I will post pictures of the color samples once I get them from GMK ( samples already ordered )
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: LostInTyping on Tue, 23 September 2025, 07:32:15
Looks great count me in!!
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: Shangzhijun on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:06:12
Quote from: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 02:27:49
Initial IC responses wanted an clean alpha kit. Added it as an option now!
Hope there is a 40Kit，Add 1U Cobra to R4
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:35:40
Quote from: Shangzhijun on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:06:12
Quote from: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 02:27:49
Initial IC responses wanted an clean alpha kit. Added it as an option now!
Hope there is a 40Kit，Add 1U Cobra to R4

Hi,
Sadly, there wont be a 40s standalone kit because of MOQ. But you have 4 key 40s support in the kits

1U Cobra to R4 ---> The artwork for 1.25u/1.5u cannot be transfered to the 1u key because there isnt just enough space!
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: BeesKeys on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:58:43
LOVE IT
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 13:53:08
Quote from: BeesKeys on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:58:43
LOVE IT

Thanks a lot!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: schizobovine on Tue, 23 September 2025, 16:59:39
Yesssssss moar gold-looking plastic!!! (serious, not sarcasm)

I'm definitely in for this set!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Wed, 24 September 2025, 00:23:41
Quote from: schizobovine on Tue, 23 September 2025, 16:59:39
Yesssssss moar gold-looking plastic!!! (serious, not sarcasm)

I'm definitely in for this set!

Appreciate it!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: Sieglinde on Wed, 24 September 2025, 18:00:50
Looks great, anything related to Egypt and I'm in  :thumb:
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: ggggggg on Thu, 25 September 2025, 06:24:44
Quote from: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:35:40
[40s talk]
Consider changing the non-accent 1.5u r3 Enter in Addon & Spacebar to a 1.75u r3 Enter (accented or otherwise). That way you open up for a whole slew of boards other than minivan to be kitted legend-correctly.
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Thu, 25 September 2025, 13:20:36
Quote from: ggggggg on Thu, 25 September 2025, 06:24:44
Quote from: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:35:40
[40s talk]
Consider changing the non-accent 1.5u r3 Enter in Addon & Spacebar to a 1.75u r3 Enter (accented or otherwise). That way you open up for a whole slew of boards other than minivan to be kitted legend-correctly.

Thats quite an idea. I believe a 1.25 R2 Tab will still be missing or?
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: ggggggg on Thu, 25 September 2025, 14:37:35
Quote from: SxM Designs on Thu, 25 September 2025, 13:20:36
Quote from: ggggggg on Thu, 25 September 2025, 06:24:44
Quote from: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:35:40
[40s talk]
Consider changing the non-accent 1.5u r3 Enter in Addon & Spacebar to a 1.75u r3 Enter (accented or otherwise). That way you open up for a whole slew of boards other than minivan to be kitted legend-correctly.

Thats quite an idea. I believe a 1.25 R2 Tab will still be missing or?
(r3 but) no you've got that in base, keep that. A 1.75u enter would be on top of what support there is in base and require at least the tab, yeah.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: madmax13 on Thu, 25 September 2025, 15:04:35
GLWIC- Ramses in GMK is fun!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Fri, 26 September 2025, 00:22:28
Quote from: madmax13 on Thu, 25 September 2025, 15:04:35
GLWIC- Ramses in GMK is fun!

Thanks!
Title: Re: GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Fri, 26 September 2025, 00:24:08
Quote from: ggggggg on Thu, 25 September 2025, 14:37:35
Quote from: SxM Designs on Thu, 25 September 2025, 13:20:36
Quote from: ggggggg on Thu, 25 September 2025, 06:24:44
Quote from: SxM Designs on Tue, 23 September 2025, 08:35:40
[40s talk]
Consider changing the non-accent 1.5u r3 Enter in Addon & Spacebar to a 1.75u r3 Enter (accented or otherwise). That way you open up for a whole slew of boards other than minivan to be kitted legend-correctly.

Thats quite an idea. I believe a 1.25 R2 Tab will still be missing or?

Got it! Great idea. I think it will benefit if I add this. Probably also a good idea to do this in GMK Medusa as well.
(r3 but) no you've got that in base, keep that. A 1.75u enter would be on top of what support there is in base and require at least the tab, yeah.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SamirD on Fri, 26 September 2025, 02:24:52
Wild--hieroglyphics on a keyboard!  Now I've seen everything.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Fri, 26 September 2025, 03:06:33
Quote from: SamirD on Fri, 26 September 2025, 02:24:52
Wild--hieroglyphics on a keyboard!  Now I've seen everything.

Actually this is the successor of my previous set GMK Pharaoh which was also the first set to use hieroglyphics :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: KOBO ISSHI on Fri, 26 September 2025, 08:00:03
Very cool. Anything egypt themed i'm in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SamirD on Fri, 26 September 2025, 15:09:53
Quote from: SxM Designs on Fri, 26 September 2025, 03:06:33
Quote from: SamirD on Fri, 26 September 2025, 02:24:52
Wild--hieroglyphics on a keyboard!  Now I've seen everything.

Actually this is the successor of my previous set GMK Pharaoh which was also the first set to use hieroglyphics :)

Nice!  Do the placement of the glyphs have any specific meanings?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: PerpetualCatLady on Fri, 26 September 2025, 18:03:50
Um excuse me I need this right meow!! 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: maxQST on Sun, 28 September 2025, 23:42:33
I would really appreciate a full latin base kit instead of the latin alphas kit.

This set is an absolute winner, but I'm personally turned off by having to buy the latin alphas too. I do believe this set is still likely to hit MOQ with the two base sets, but I'm interested to hear other opinions.

Also those novelties are amazing!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 29 September 2025, 08:42:34
Quote from: KOBO ISSHI on Fri, 26 September 2025, 08:00:03
Very cool. Anything egypt themed i'm in!

Really appreciate it! Thanks

Quote from: PerpetualCatLady on Fri, 26 September 2025, 18:03:50
Um excuse me I need this right meow!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 29 September 2025, 08:44:07
Quote from: maxQST on Sun, 28 September 2025, 23:42:33
I would really appreciate a full latin base kit instead of the latin alphas kit.

This set is an absolute winner, but I'm personally turned off by having to buy the latin alphas too. I do believe this set is still likely to hit MOQ with the two base sets, but I'm interested to hear other opinions.

Also those novelties are amazing!!

While there is no 1:1 mapping of latin alphabets, I used a official transcription from an Australian museum. That was detailed in the GMK Pharaoh IC as far as I remember
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 29 September 2025, 08:45:27
Quote from: maxQST on Sun, 28 September 2025, 23:42:33
I would really appreciate a full latin base kit instead of the latin alphas kit.

This set is an absolute winner, but I'm personally turned off by having to buy the latin alphas too. I do believe this set is still likely to hit MOQ with the two base sets, but I'm interested to hear other opinions.

Also those novelties are amazing!!

Firstly, thanks for the feedback.
While having 2 bases is not out of question, it remains to be seen if there is enough interest and if the vendors want to run 2 bases.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SwitchKeys on Mon, 29 September 2025, 17:13:52
Looks great. Nice fleshed out concept and colours build on GMK Civ too. GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: Turnip487 on Tue, 30 September 2025, 12:28:18
apologies if this is a basic or redundant question: how are the sublegends on the base kit's alphas produced? are the UV/pad print?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: YoungManKim on Tue, 30 September 2025, 13:08:12
Quote from: Turnip487 on Tue, 30 September 2025, 12:28:18
apologies if this is a basic or redundant question: how are the sublegends on the base kit's alphas produced? are the UV/pad print?

The sublegends are doubleshot. The molds for these were already used on GMK Pharaoh, which was also a doubleshot set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Wed, 01 October 2025, 02:45:10
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Mon, 29 September 2025, 17:13:52
Looks great. Nice fleshed out concept and colours build on GMK Civ too. GLWIC

Thanks a lot! Appreciate the kind words!

Quote from: YoungManKim on Tue, 30 September 2025, 13:08:12
Quote from: Turnip487 on Tue, 30 September 2025, 12:28:18
apologies if this is a basic or redundant question: how are the sublegends on the base kit's alphas produced? are the UV/pad print?

The sublegends are doubleshot. The molds for these were already used on GMK Pharaoh, which was also a doubleshot set.

Yes they are doubleshot as YoungManKim explained.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Wed, 15 October 2025, 15:13:22
Sample ordered. It might take a while to get the gold sample since its apparently hard to get it! But lets wait and see!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: basilkeys on Thu, 16 October 2025, 06:18:31
Absolutely gorgeous. I love it. Take my money
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Sun, 19 October 2025, 15:09:04
Quote from: basilkeys on Thu, 16 October 2025, 06:18:31
Absolutely gorgeous. I love it. Take my money

Thanks!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: Rel!c on Wed, 19 November 2025, 10:03:08
This is undoubtedly fantastic! I am looking for a white and gold-themed set to match my keyboard. The ancient Egyptian theme is undoubtedly the most fitting. I’ve been deeply captivated by your design since the IC of GMK Medusa. You will surely become the brightest star in this field. Looking forward to the GB, please let me know as soon as it starts! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: TangoTaker on Tue, 02 December 2025, 10:54:04
Incredible work. I am just getting into custom keyboards/caps and this one is an absolute banger.

What is the status on the international (or at least german) kit? Sadly I work in a workspace where only ISO-DE works, as other co-workers will use the keyboard sometimes and therefore it must be ISO-DE. This set would definitely make my coworkers jealous.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: ber7 on Tue, 02 December 2025, 15:36:54
Quote from: TangoTaker on Tue, 02 December 2025, 10:54:04
international kit
+1
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 16 December 2025, 02:13:17
Quote from: TangoTaker on Tue, 02 December 2025, 10:54:04
Incredible work. I am just getting into custom keyboards/caps and this one is an absolute banger.

What is the status on the international (or at least german) kit? Sadly I work in a workspace where only ISO-DE works, as other co-workers will use the keyboard sometimes and therefore it must be ISO-DE. This set would definitely make my coworkers jealous.

This is something I can look into. We should already have the necessary molds from Pharaoh :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: TangoTaker on Tue, 16 December 2025, 07:17:15
Quote from: SxM Designs on Tue, 16 December 2025, 02:13:17

This is something I can look into. We should already have the necessary molds from Pharaoh :)

Thanks, that sounds good. I also showed the kit to my brother and he would definitely buy a base+international also. Any idea when the group buy might start?
Best regards
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 16 December 2025, 13:26:31
Quote from: TangoTaker on Tue, 16 December 2025, 07:17:15
Quote from: SxM Designs on Tue, 16 December 2025, 02:13:17

This is something I can look into. We should already have the necessary molds from Pharaoh :)

Thanks, that sounds good. I also showed the kit to my brother and he would definitely buy a base+international also. Any idea when the group buy might start?
Best regards

Cool!!
Hoping for a Q1 launch.. We will see if the vendor slots free!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh!
Post by: SxM Designs on Sun, 02 August 2026, 13:45:22
IC Updated with new renders and deskmat!
Please refer to the IC form for asking for last minute changes :)

GB and vendors to be announced soon!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh! GB SOON!
Post by: SxM Designs on Sun, 20 September 2026, 13:28:09
Some new updates regarding kitting will drop soon!  ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh! GB SOON!
Post by: Zurichan on Fri, 25 September 2026, 13:39:02
In the renders, the gold accent look splotchy, like a tarnished or durty look to the gold. Is that what it's actually going to look like? Couldnt really notice it in the samples.

I really like this set and an definitely interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh! GB SOON!
Post by: _sushi_ on Wed, 30 September 2026, 14:27:36
Amazing set! I am so happy to see an int kit! Waiting now until the GB to get it for my wife and her Athena1800. Deskmat is amazing too!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh! GB SOON!
Post by: _sushi_ on Wed, 30 September 2026, 15:26:25
Oh, wait, no, there is no Int Kit... noooo :'(
Edit: Ah there is one in the IC, great! Filled IC again! All kits are very nice looking!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Cleopatra : The Last Pharaoh! GB SOON!
Post by: _sushi_ on Wed, 30 September 2026, 15:43:00
In the Int Kit an additional keycap for # would be very appreciated. Same size as the "| \" keycap in the ASNI, above enter. This one would be required to use a QK Neo Ergo with the int kit and ANSI enter. I tried to mark it in a one of the IntKits I consider to buy as well.
I guess the size would be 1.5u for that cap.

Or rather I would like to add an image once I figure out how to do that here :D

Edit: Here it is: https://imgur.com/a/7pKsVHC