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Title: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales | Major Kitting Changes!
Post by: balance on Mon, 16 February 2026, 17:37:23
(https://i.imgur.com/wMgOlnp.png)


Inspiration?
This set is inspired by one of my friends who always wears black outfits and has had a lavender phone case, his name is Gonzales. That's all.

Vendors:
US - Divinikey
CN - KBDfans
UK - proto[Typist]
EU - eloquentclicks
CA - Deskhero

Colors
GMK CR
RAL 290 60 25


Discord Server (https://discord.gg/UHQJUrYdxK) - for more updates and suggestions about the future of the project.

IC Form (https://forms.gle/uzHHiSQoLGyRBpTG8) - make sure to complete this form in order to know the demand for this set.


Here are the kits - all renders done by me.

Base Kit:
Why cadet sublegends? His favorite song is Space Cadet by Gunna and Metro Boomin.
(https://imgur.com/mS7hyzQ.png)

Latin Alphas Kit:
Alternate alphas.
(https://imgur.com/dVw7zlX.png)

Spacebar Kit:
Nice kit.
(https://imgur.com/h6rmpdF.png)

Numpad Kit:
Wow.
(https://imgur.com/0ofdZtX.png)

Some board renders:

F2-84 by GEON:
(https://i.imgur.com/M2qhyGV.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/7UU9ag4.png)


TGR 910 by YUKTSI:
(https://i.imgur.com/1uJDMqI.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/lhGj1hb.png)


TGR Alice by YUKTSI:
(https://imgur.com/lizDF2X.png)

(https://imgur.com/EhGBWXY.png)

Comparison:
After reviewing exactly 3 sets, I have come to the conclusion that GMK Olivia is the closest one to this set. In addition, GMK Gonzales would be a great member in the GOAT category along with Olivia.
(https://i.imgur.com/Od2gVNx.png)

Comparison requested by the community.
(https://i.imgur.com/KZXaObb.png)

Thanks for viewing this interest check! People who like cadet subs and black colored sets, don't miss this opportunity to own this masterpiece.
That's all for today.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: balance on Mon, 16 February 2026, 17:44:05
Reserved
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: HubertThemad on Mon, 16 February 2026, 17:48:50
Gonzales, know that you are now officially part of keyboard lore and I hope you have a great day  :thumb:

GLWIC as well balance!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: DirtyGingy on Mon, 16 February 2026, 17:51:00
This is one of those sets that is a bit silly, but weirdly wholesome. I hope it runs.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 16 February 2026, 18:30:30
Quote from: balance on Mon, 16 February 2026, 17:37:23
Comparison:
After reviewing exactly 3 sets, I have come to the conclusion that GMK Olivia is the closest one to this set. In addition, GMK Gonzales would be a great member in the GOAT category along with Olivia.
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Od2gVNx.png)


The third set was Troubled Minds, right? With less contrast between alphas and mods, I think you're OK.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Fmrv2vZY/52-KB-MD-12887-20151110194030-7f83732dbc92e099.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: MartinThePolarBear on Mon, 16 February 2026, 19:31:38
I'm obligated to get this because it both looks really nice and my Brother in law and now my Sister's surname is Gonzalez lol. Actually, I should get him a base kit too
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 16 February 2026, 19:37:46
Very nice looking set. Are kitting suggestions / changes welcome?

Some generally stylistic, and mostly kitting-related but some changes I'd suggest:

Given the classic & Cadet styling of the set--

1. Nav cluster legends: "Print - Scroll - Pause" to OG-styled "Prt Sc / Sys Rq - Scroll Lock - Pause / Break", this will also be consistent with the two-line "Num Lock" legend.

2. Numpad sublegends: Adding sublegends (navigation, arrows, etc) to numpad number keys. This would go nicely with the busier Cadet look on the alphas, as well.

3. Duplicates: R1 Tilde key and R2 1.5 Pipe key are redundant. Remove.

4. Remove R3 Pg Up and R4 Pg Dn from Base, in favor of moving 2u / 2.25u spacebars (and maybe also 6u bar + 2x R4 1.5u Super) to Base. I personally would advocate for a more compatibility-focused base kit. The second B is in base, but the spacebars to go with it are split off.

5. Adding 2x R4 1.5u Super to any of the two kits (as they're currently absent).

6. Stylistic, but I'm not sure if it's preferable to force accent Esc/Enter for 40s compatibility. Perhaps you have better survey/data on this. Consider changing to regular modifier colors.

7. Purely a designer's choice here-- but would consider moving arrow accents to child kit so that the 2u / 2.25u / 6u spacebar compatibilty stuff can make it to Base.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: Gemmmmmmmmmmmmmy on Tue, 17 February 2026, 22:07:24
Would be nice to see comparisons with sets like Lilac, Purple and Pink on Black, and Black Lotus.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: joy.o on Wed, 18 February 2026, 15:22:55
I'm in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: OrinNYC on Wed, 18 February 2026, 16:17:02
100% in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: balance on Fri, 20 February 2026, 16:06:21
Quote from: dvorcol on Mon, 16 February 2026, 18:30:30
Quote from: balance on Mon, 16 February 2026, 17:37:23
Comparison:
After reviewing exactly 3 sets, I have come to the conclusion that GMK Olivia is the closest one to this set. In addition, GMK Gonzales would be a great member in the GOAT category along with Olivia.
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Od2gVNx.png)


The third set was Troubled Minds, right? With less contrast between alphas and mods, I think you're OK.

Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/Fmrv2vZY/52-KB-MD-12887-20151110194030-7f83732dbc92e099.jpg)

Actually, the 3 sets I looked at were: GMK Olivia, GMK Olivia++ and GMK CYL Olivia Nš3....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: balance on Thu, 26 February 2026, 15:33:31
Update #1

Kitting Changes//
-Added Numpad Sublegends and 2x R4 1.5u Super
-Removed R3 Pg Up,R4 Pg Dn and duplicates from the base kit
-Decided that the "Num Lock" legend will be just "Num" in order to keep this consistent with "Scroll"
-Added the B from the base kit to the spacebar kit

IC Form update//
- Many requests for Latin Alphas, everyone who is interested make sure to vote in the new section of the interest check form
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: balance on Thu, 26 February 2026, 15:38:19
Quote from: LightningXI on Mon, 16 February 2026, 19:37:46
Very nice looking set. Are kitting suggestions / changes welcome?

Some generally stylistic, and mostly kitting-related but some changes I'd suggest:

Given the classic & Cadet styling of the set--

1. Nav cluster legends: "Print - Scroll - Pause" to OG-styled "Prt Sc / Sys Rq - Scroll Lock - Pause / Break", this will also be consistent with the two-line "Num Lock" legend.

2. Numpad sublegends: Adding sublegends (navigation, arrows, etc) to numpad number keys. This would go nicely with the busier Cadet look on the alphas, as well.

3. Duplicates: R1 Tilde key and R2 1.5 Pipe key are redundant. Remove.

4. Remove R3 Pg Up and R4 Pg Dn from Base, in favor of moving 2u / 2.25u spacebars (and maybe also 6u bar + 2x R4 1.5u Super) to Base. I personally would advocate for a more compatibility-focused base kit. The second B is in base, but the spacebars to go with it are split off.

5. Adding 2x R4 1.5u Super to any of the two kits (as they're currently absent).

6. Stylistic, but I'm not sure if it's preferable to force accent Esc/Enter for 40s compatibility. Perhaps you have better survey/data on this. Consider changing to regular modifier colors.

7. Purely a designer's choice here-- but would consider moving arrow accents to child kit so that the 2u / 2.25u / 6u spacebar compatibilty stuff can make it to Base.

First of all, really great suggestions written here. Thanks a lot for this comment, you can see some implementations in the kits.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: incrediblejr on Fri, 27 February 2026, 00:01:30
Looking good!

However, I don't agree with moving the B to the spacebar kit. The base kit is CR and anyone who has bought a black set in the last couple of years probably already has a few extra Alice spacebars. Having to buy a separate spacebar kit just to get the B doesn't feel right.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales
Post by: balance on Tue, 03 March 2026, 15:26:52
Quote from: Gemmmmmmmmmmmmmy on Tue, 17 February 2026, 22:07:24
Would be nice to see comparisons with sets like Lilac, Purple and Pink on Black, and Black Lotus.
Sure, here it is!
(https://i.imgur.com/KZXaObb.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales | Vendor Announcement!
Post by: balance on Fri, 06 March 2026, 16:24:13
Update #2

Added the list of vendors//

US - Divinikey
CN - KBDfans
UK - proto[Typist]
EU - eloquentclicks
CA - Deskhero
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales | New Kit Added!
Post by: balance on Wed, 11 March 2026, 17:59:48
Update #3

New kit added!//

- Many requested people requested a latin alphas kit, here it is. Check the TGR Alice renders to see how it fits the board :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales | New Kit Added!
Post by: mashhh on Tue, 17 March 2026, 23:59:17
This is literally CR, not even custom black color.
Since they're no accent color in mini bars kit, Alice enjoyer could just use the CR mini bars from other place.
I'll definitely grab mini bars kit, if accent color is included!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales | New Kit Added!
Post by: Rassles on Wed, 18 March 2026, 05:08:41
 :thumb: very nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Gonzales | Major Kitting Changes!
Post by: balance on Thu, 02 April 2026, 16:42:03
Update #4

Hello all, while taking into account other requests provided by you, I've decided to do some major kitting changes in order to make the set more affordable for the buyers.

Base Kit//
- Removed the numpad and all the keys related
- Added the second "B" along with the additional spacebars for Alice users

Numpad Kit//
- Added the kit and the "00" keycap

Spacebar kit//
- Removed the 2.00, 2.25 and 2.75 spacebars