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Title: Best keycap ever.
Post by: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:23:11
I would like to see more keycaps with this impression.

(http://cdn-4.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2007/05/20070529-windowskey-f1.jpg)

95-98 FTW.
Nah, I used w7 obviously. But that logo is badass.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:27:55
Much nicer than the ones Unicomp sells, although they will do theirs in colors.

Lilac or bright white go particularly well with a pearl/pebble set.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:42:12
Bah, it's best done in full color on dyesub like I did on set in last groupbuy
(http://i.imgur.com/YJjVKaa.jpg)
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Lastpilot on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:52:24
Is there any reason that Ivan's windows key is a different orientation [slightly diagonal] compared to OP? [I am too young lol]
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:55:06
Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:42:12
Bah, it's best done in full color on dyesub like I did on set in last groupbuy
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YJjVKaa.jpg)


Cool. Except for the inclination.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:07:09
3.0 and Win 2000 Pro used the same logo too. That inclination is from Win '98 I think, they tilted it for some reason. I actually really like the XP/Win7 logo the best though, so much better than the depressingly boring Win8 logo. I get it, windows aren't wavy, but man the current logo is just uninspired ****.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:21:14
We could go all the way back...
(http://cdn3.pcadvisor.co.uk/cmsdata/features/3337434/Windows_1.0_logo.jpg)
Windows 1.0.

Seems the logo on the dyesub set belongs to Windows 95/98.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:24:58
Windows 8 and 1.0 logos are almost the same. Windows 8 sucks, in every aspect. And one big aspect is it's "modern", shiny 2d design. What about the cool 4 dimension logos that merged you in a oculus rift-like experience?
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:29:27
I quite like Windows 8.1, and it's logo too.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: mooswa on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:29:51
I've been wondering, are there any cool OS independent or at least multi OS versions of the GUI legend?
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:33:36
Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:29:27
I quite like Windows 8.1, and it's logo too.

Do you use your computer to do something apart from browsing the web, listening music, etc?
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 18:25:35
The Windows key was introduced for Windows. Some other OS adopted use of it but there is not any real consistency of what it does so there is no universal other icon for it. I suppose the closest major other marking would likely be the Unix diamond icon.

I use my computers for all sort of thing. It isn't really relevant. Windows is Windows for the most part.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: justnits on Thu, 13 February 2014, 19:17:47
Quote from: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:24:58
Windows 8 and 1.0 logos are almost the same. Windows 8 sucks, in every aspect. And one big aspect is it's "modern", shiny 2d design. What about the cool 4 dimension logos that merged you in a oculus rift-like experience?
Quote from: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:33:36
Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 17:29:27
I quite like Windows 8.1, and it's logo too.
Do you use your computer to do something apart from browsing the web, listening music, etc?

**Disclaimer**
i'm not an employee of microsoft, nor do i gain any profit from microsoft or have anything to do with microsoft except for the fact that i am using their OS since a long time ago.
**End of Disclaimer**

*Somewhat off-topic*
i see a lot of ppl bashing up Windows 8 as though it is the worse invention ever lol!
i'm honestly, really curious, what makes windows 8 so horrible to u?
seeing the question you asked in the later part, i suppose it causes complications towards some programming applications or something else that you are currently using?

(and i do prefer the somewhat minimalistic logo of windows 8  :)) )
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 19:24:29
The GUI is just for tablets. Not suitable for a non-touch screen regular desktop PC.

I don't do a lot of programming, only amateur CSS. But I use editing software a lot (PS, Sound Forge, SONAR, FL Studio, etc) and its just more comfy on W7.

Also, I tweaked the w7 registry a lot to match my needings, so many 'fixes' aren't available on Windows 8.

The problem is mostly the GUI, anyways.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 13 February 2014, 22:10:12
Quote from: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 19:24:29
The problem is mostly the GUI, anyways.
All GUI's have major flaws. Can't blame them for trying.

It's hard to match the simplicity of a text-only interface.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Dubsgalore on Thu, 13 February 2014, 22:12:17
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/12512905083_3d573156ba_o.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/k4HUJP)

I like the colored in pbt caps from Ivan's buy
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 13 February 2014, 22:13:56
Quote from: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:23:11
I would like to see more keycaps with this impression.

Show Image
(http://cdn-4.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2007/05/20070529-windowskey-f1.jpg)


95-98 FTW.
Nah, I used w7 obviously. But that logo is badass.

Completely agree.  I wish more group buys would come with that style win key. Or at least the option to get them.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: thesentinel on Thu, 13 February 2014, 22:57:01
I never expected to see people complaining about the logo of windows. But windows 8 is pretty cool in terms of logo design
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: bueller on Thu, 13 February 2014, 23:19:02
I must be in the minority, seeing that old windows logo annoys the hell out of me.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 13 February 2014, 23:26:21
At first I didn't like the W8 logo, but after having it on these keycaps, it's grown on me. Quite like the simplicity.

(http://hinh.mycomputer.vn/images11/windows-5-11.jpg)

Has anyone ever made a keycap with the W8 logo with RGBY?
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: tbc on Fri, 14 February 2014, 02:36:22
i really can't stand retro stuff, but the colored one from ivan is pretty spiffy.

is it significantly more expensive? i would really like to see it around moe often.  although i guess the popularity of ds abs kinda means that it will be rare.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 14 February 2014, 02:58:05
Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:42:12
Bah, it's best done in full color on dyesub like I did on set in last groupbuy
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YJjVKaa.jpg)


Ivan's full color dyesubs are some of the best looking I have seen.  I wish I was able to buy about 10 sets of those win caps.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 14 February 2014, 03:12:07
Quote from: CommonCurt on Fri, 14 February 2014, 02:58:05
Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:42:12
Bah, it's best done in full color on dyesub like I did on set in last groupbuy
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/YJjVKaa.jpg)


Ivan's full color dyesubs are some of the best looking I have seen.  I wish I was able to buy about 10 sets of those win caps.

Same here, if Ivan could ever provide just these key-caps I'll buy 10 sets as well.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 14 February 2014, 03:46:01
And depending on the price maybe more then 10.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 14 February 2014, 03:58:10
Quote from: CommonCurt on Fri, 14 February 2014, 03:46:01
And depending on the price maybe more then 10.

Sh!t lets split the difference, if the price is decent we'll both get 50 sets each  :thumb: .
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: gropingmantis on Fri, 14 February 2014, 04:11:38
Shouldnt that say "Super" instead? Super is a lot more system agnostic. I hate having to use the Windows logo and telling people to press "the windows" key on my Linux PC.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 14 February 2014, 11:00:06
For dyesubs, more color make zero difference. I did ask to GMK about multi color which they can do on pad printing... mad expensive. Due to limitation, each color have to be done in separate process, and set up for each time. Lot of labor fee.

There is always lot of different preference about Window key and what version logo or some alternative should be there... I keep thinking about different ways to solve this dilemma on future sets.

I asked about doing only PBT Cherry 1.25 modifier for alternate Windows key design... need 1000 key moq for single keys from the KBC. I am not sure about PLUM yet but I hope to find out soon. If it's reasonable maybe we can make it happen.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: tbc on Sat, 15 February 2014, 01:13:55
^

would be SOOOO in for a winkey PBT minipack.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: microsoft windows on Fri, 18 July 2014, 16:24:37
Quote from: ianxblog on Thu, 13 February 2014, 16:23:11
I would like to see more keycaps with this impression.

Show Image
(http://cdn-4.lifehack.org/wp-content/files/2007/05/20070529-windowskey-f1.jpg)


95-98 FTW.
Nah, I used w7 obviously. But that logo is badass.

That is in fact the best keycap ever. I wouldn't mind seeing more of these either!
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Quardah on Fri, 25 July 2014, 08:02:27
Maybe we could start a "Super" Interest check and maybe get a "Super" key groupbuy. I don't know how much you need as minimum to start production of keys with a certain logo but if we could start a pool with multiple logo choices and define a required minimum to start production maybe we could make that happen.


Make them PBT (Cause why get silly subpar ABS) and multiple color available, and front-side print available as well. Now you'll have many, many orders.

EDIT : At that point add the whole card suit set (hearts spades clover diamonds) as well, in red or in black, boost the sales cause obviously anyone that doesn't currently have a set of suits modifiers must get one.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 25 July 2014, 08:13:11
If we add in a dyesub IE6 keycap, I am sure that MSW will give us all of his money.
My genius exploitation scheme will make us MIRRIONS!  :p
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: strict on Fri, 25 July 2014, 08:47:41
Quote from: Quardah on Fri, 25 July 2014, 08:02:27
Maybe we could start a "Super" Interest check and maybe get a "Super" key groupbuy. I don't know how much you need as minimum to start production of keys with a certain logo but if we could start a pool with multiple logo choices and define a required minimum to start production maybe we could make that happen.

  • Use the multiple windows logo in the above image,
  • Unix diamond as well
  • Old Mac OS 9 logo and newer Mac OSX logos also
  • Linux Tux and logos by distributions (i would get some Arch and Debian keys of course)
  • Amiga as well since WASD proposes them.

Make them PBT (Cause why get silly subpar ABS) and multiple color available, and front-side print available as well. Now you'll have many, many orders.

EDIT : At that point add the whole card suit set (hearts spades clover diamonds) as well, in red or in black, boost the sales cause obviously anyone that doesn't currently have a set of suits modifiers must get one.

Totally down for this. I would love some 1.25 pbt keys with the windows 1.0 or 3.1 logo on them!
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Quardah on Fri, 25 July 2014, 10:23:01
Quote from: strict on Fri, 25 July 2014, 08:47:41
Quote from: Quardah on Fri, 25 July 2014, 08:02:27
Maybe we could start a "Super" Interest check and maybe get a "Super" key groupbuy. I don't know how much you need as minimum to start production of keys with a certain logo but if we could start a pool with multiple logo choices and define a required minimum to start production maybe we could make that happen.

  • Use the multiple windows logo in the above image,
  • Unix diamond as well
  • Old Mac OS 9 logo and newer Mac OSX logos also
  • Linux Tux and logos by distributions (i would get some Arch and Debian keys of course)
  • Amiga as well since WASD proposes them.

Make them PBT (Cause why get silly subpar ABS) and multiple color available, and front-side print available as well. Now you'll have many, many orders.

EDIT : At that point add the whole card suit set (hearts spades clover diamonds) as well, in red or in black, boost the sales cause obviously anyone that doesn't currently have a set of suits modifiers must get one.

Totally down for this. I would love some 1.25 pbt keys with the windows 1.0 or 3.1 logo on them!

Yes that would be DOPECRAZY.

You know, just to look 3-1337 p0w3ru53r h4xx0r and be equiped with customware.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: nameistaken1 on Fri, 25 July 2014, 11:09:20
THIS MAC ICON!
[attach=1]

The computer smiley face/black apple are boring.

Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 25 July 2014, 11:32:18
I wonder how one of those windows keys would look on a Dolch set from GMK.
If we do get multicoloured windows keys however, I will be down for those!
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Quardah on Fri, 25 July 2014, 12:29:30
Quote from: nameistaken1 on Fri, 25 July 2014, 11:09:20
THIS MAC ICON!
(Attachment Link)

The computer smiley face/black apple are boring.

Yes! YES!
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: nameistaken1 on Mon, 28 July 2014, 14:41:59
Pretty sloppy printing, but look at what I found:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/194669788/custom-esc-keycap-for-cherry-mx-swtich (https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/194669788/custom-esc-keycap-for-cherry-mx-swtich)

Image for the lazy:
(https://img1.etsystatic.com/034/0/9499294/il_170x135.620869219_fvth.jpg)
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: Oobly on Thu, 31 July 2014, 02:29:15
I love the rainbow Apple logo!

On a universal PC keyboard, though I would much prefer a "Super" key to any Windows logo. I am primarily a Windows user, but I don't much care for having a branded key from some other company on a peripheral that has nothing to do with said company.

Besides, who wouldn't mind having a key that says "Super" on their Super-ior mechanical keyboard  ;)
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: henz on Wed, 06 August 2014, 06:20:38
One word: TUX :P
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 06 August 2014, 13:59:09
The Win key from the Granite set is pretty cool too.
Title: Re: Best keycap ever.
Post by: kigiri on Thu, 07 August 2014, 14:06:17
Wow i'm impress ! Windows 1 logo was actualy decent...

Why didn't they stick with it ?


Also i like the Old school feel vibe this keycap send haha :)