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Title: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: bazemk1979 on Mon, 04 February 2013, 12:58:14
I guess full set, but only if you buy the keyboard

http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.438608786206837.93809.241720585895659&type=1
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 04 February 2013, 13:04:39
someone repost picture here, can't access failbook and want to see what they look like.
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: Leewei on Mon, 04 February 2013, 13:07:53
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/792262_465150350219347_1916560685_o.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/529147_465151413552574_1652500143_n.jpg

don't know how to repost the pic =/
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: fruktstund on Mon, 04 February 2013, 13:10:48
Something like this? Won't work if your connection to their servers is wrong though.

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Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 04 February 2013, 13:12:41
I'm calling Tai-Hao manufacturer for those.
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: Binge on Mon, 04 February 2013, 13:22:57
Teasers are just that... not yet on my keyboard.   :(
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: mashby on Mon, 04 February 2013, 13:30:46
I'm calling Tai-Hao manufacturer for those.

Is that who makes IMTO's thick PBTs as well?
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: fruktstund on Mon, 04 February 2013, 13:46:21
Actually, when I think about it, I'm sure I've seen these pictures somewhere before... Well, whatever.

I think they do look nice and all, but the legend aren't as "sharp" (in terms of contrast) as I'd like them to be, or at least not compared to my Cherry, ABS, doubleshots. Also, there seems to be some inconsistencies in font thickness and sharpness, especially on the modifier keys.

Overall I'd say it looks very promising though. :> When these come in Cherry font and look as nice as Cherry's original sets, I'm done with keycaps. Maybe. Hopefully? Huh. o:
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: Acetrak on Mon, 04 February 2013, 14:01:36
I'm calling Tai-Hao manufacturer for those.

Is that who makes IMTO's thick PBTs as well?
I think you meant imsto thick PBT's? imsto makes imsto PBT's :P

Too bad I'm not a big fan of that font, or else I'd be super duper stoked
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 04 February 2013, 14:06:27
The other thing about Tai-Hao is they are 'oem' profile, and the only ones making doubleshots in that as far as I am aware. So you loonies that like tall keycap can finally have some doubleshots too.

Not likely the same factory as the thick Cherry profile PBT.
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: Alessandro on Mon, 04 February 2013, 14:06:51
I'm loving this but the font is awful. I'll still stick to Cherry ABS for now.
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: kmiller8 on Mon, 04 February 2013, 14:29:04
I'm loving this but the font is awful. I'll still stick to Cherry ABS for now.

What's there not to love about the CTRL and ALT
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: bavman on Mon, 04 February 2013, 14:40:33
Italicized font looks bad.

Plus the non-uniformity makes it even worst. I.e. ALT/CRTL not italicized like the rest of the board, fn row font is larger and centered on the keycap.

I'm loving this but the font is awful. I'll still stick to Cherry ABS for now.

What's there not to love about the CTRL and ALT

I just saw this too :)
They should at least get the molds right before production right?
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: Alessandro on Mon, 04 February 2013, 14:41:42
I'm loving this but the font is awful. I'll still stick to Cherry ABS for now.

What's there not to love about the CTRL and ALT

Just noticed that. Made me chuckle. :D
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: MKULTRA on Mon, 04 February 2013, 15:42:25
I'm loving this but the font is awful. I'll still stick to Cherry ABS for now.

What's there not to love about the CTRL and ALT

Just noticed that. Made me chuckle. :D

The pink letters don't look very sharp to me.
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: bazemk1979 on Mon, 04 February 2013, 16:11:20
Props to Vortex even though font is not the greatest.... but have anyone before actually made a full set of DS PBT's?  I dont think so.... give them props, SP has only made the arrow keys.....
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: alaricljs on Mon, 04 February 2013, 16:19:55
And a mod key set... I'm sure they're working on the rest too :)
Title: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: quake4mhg on Mon, 04 February 2013, 20:38:40
Omg, looks cool! I have to work harder :)
update: I see the "less sharp" & "poor legend" in my home computer now :'(
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: Hak Foo on Mon, 04 February 2013, 23:30:04
I've gotta say:

FAIL.

They look less sharp than a quality lasered cap and the typography is a mess.  Also, I'd not suggest "PU" as a key legend for English speakers, especially those with children :)
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: laffindude on Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:18:23
Didn't we already have a thread on this?
But ya.  Vortex has really bad taste in font... Ugly font and uneven line thickness = no thanks.
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: jabar on Wed, 06 February 2013, 21:41:10
Didn't we already have a thread on this?
But ya.  Vortex has really bad taste in font... Ugly font and uneven line thickness = no thanks.
Vortex first released pictures of their DS PBT black keycaps in late December. In spite of the font and irregularities, it's awesome.
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: calavera on Wed, 06 February 2013, 23:13:58
For some reason they feel very cheap to me, dunno why. I'm sure it's great to type on.
Title: Re: Vortex thick doubleshots PBT
Post by: limmy on Thu, 07 February 2013, 08:00:42
Thick PBT doublet shot caps!!!
I strongly feel that they need to hire a decent designer.

The top row fonts are so out of place, not to mention the overall have cheap look.