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geekhack Community => Reviews => Topic started by: Glenmael on Sat, 30 January 2016, 19:43:42
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Looks as though more and more aussies are joining the fray here at GH and it's with great delight that I have been chatting with KingRama over the past few weeks when he told me he'd be 'sending through a few things' and lo and behold I received this amazing package from the King himself today:
http://i.imgur.com/JnDiKHw.jpg
The contents of which were:
x1 Engraved 'funky doughnut' keycap
x1 Tactile Aluminium Keycap Prototype
x1 Engraved Tactile Aluminium Keycap Prototype Plaque
x1 Prototype HHKB Poster (on A4)
First off I've seen quite a few packages go through my hands and this has to be one of the best packed things I've ever received (next to Originatives Carbon Black). To be honest I don't like using the 'tear here' on packages and usually go at it with my Sheffield Kevlar Shear Scissors at every given opportunity but thought better of it in this instance...and luckily I did as there would have been nothing left of the HHKB poster :P
As some of you may know RAMA is running a GB for a Tactile Aluminium Keycap (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78796.0) and I am fortunate enough to receive a prototype, of which again was impeccably packaged:
http://i.imgur.com/5aXrB06.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/w3P23iB.jpg
A few things to talk about here:
1. Color - Very vibrant and does not look like it would wear in years to come
2. Aluminium Weighting - As aluminium is not as heavy as say Steel, you'd feel right at home picking this bad boy and your favorite doubleshot SA profile keycap and doing a light arm curl session...(wait what? e.g. they weigh about the same). That said the cap itself has a nice 'top heavy' feel to it that you can immediately notice as it 'thocks' down upon key press.
3.Style - From what I know about Rama, he likes to focus on simplistic yet detailed pieces and this is no exception to the rule. The cap is nicely 'ribbed' almost like it WANTS to be stroked |"__"| in all seriousness I have one of those ticks that when I'm sitting there thinking I subtly trace the keys with my finger which is very satisfying to do when the edges are ribbed.
I'll quickly say that I used the cap on a Lighsaver V2 with Ergo Clears as an 'ESC' key and it fits a little loosely but still 100% usable and a pleasure to spam. I then moved it on to an old Cherry with Vintage MX Blacks and it is as snug as a bug, does not budge and still remains a delight to use:
http://i.imgur.com/6olaIpC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YDmWyYH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vxCW6kb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OSxAh4J.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uONAcqc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/utKMSGa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cGPHDnd.jpg
The 'funky doughnut' was a real surprise as I had no idea he would be shipping it through and was just a proof that he had the ability to engrave absolutely anything...especially a nice DSA cap!
http://i.imgur.com/QQg4QmQ.jpg
Rama is new to the community but none the less he excels at what he does, and that is creating a fantastic product that both functions as specified and is aesthetically impeccable.
I've officially been Knighted:
http://i.imgur.com/66OiRls.jpg
:)
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!!!! Dude. Thanks for the review <3 You could do this for a living :O Nicely done!
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Nice review, it feels like it fits in the tier scheme of blanks quite high whilst it was next to the keycollectiv's etc. Looks to be really high quality and the colors are great.
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Nice review, it feels like it fits in the tier scheme of blanks quite high whilst it was next to the keycollectiv's etc. Looks to be really high quality and the colors are great.
Absolutely, really appreciate the photo showing how it fits in with existing keycaps and how it differentiates. Thanks again Glenmael, excellent review!
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Ripper packaging :eek:
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Really good to see some Aussie artisans emerging. Represent!
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Really good to see some Aussie artisans emerging. Represent!
Cheers Bevo!! Representing :D
Ripper packaging :o
Thanks Rowdy!
If you boys are keen, Glenmael and I are down for some bevs one weekend when we're all free or something :thumb:
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I'm situated in Canberra but head up to Sydney quite often. Definitely hit me up and I'll see what I can do!
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I'm situated in Canberra but head up to Sydney quite often. Definitely hit me up and I'll see what I can do!
Haha roadtrip boys? Seems everyone's going to Sydney these days, I'll probably be there some weekend too :D
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seeing the poster folded like that :'(
USE TUBES PLZ
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seeing the poster folded like that :'(
USE TUBES PLZ
Ohhh it definitely will be rolled or in a fortified cardboard sleeve (dependent on size) was just showing Glenmael a prototype ;) hah I WOULD NEVER!!
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seeing the poster folded like that :'(
USE TUBES PLZ
Ohhh it definitely will be rolled or in a fortified cardboard sleeve (dependent on size) was just showing Glenmael a prototype ;) hah I WOULD NEVER!!
I wanted to iron it prior to posting the photo :-[
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I'm a huge fan of the packaging. Shows you've really put some thought into your product. :thumb:
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I'm a huge fan of the packaging. Shows you've really put some thought into your product. :thumb:
Aww thanks heaps dude! :D Glad you appreciate it :) Packaging is important :D
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Good review, I can't wait for mine! :D
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Good review, I can't wait for mine! :D
Dudeee so excited to get them out to people HRNNNG!! Can't wait ;D
*remains optimistic* :-[
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Impeccable work R, absolutely amazing.
Glenmael, nice review man but next time add the img and /img to the pictures so the visualization gets easier for us mobile users.
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Glad the pricing got infinitely better on these. great review too :thumb:
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Impeccable work R, absolutely amazing.
Glenmael, nice review man but next time add the img and /img to the pictures so the visualization gets easier for us mobile users.
Thank you sir, that was intentional (as I didn't want the 'large' images to load automatically).
Glad the pricing got infinitely better on these. great review too :thumb:
Cheers mate :D
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Oh nice, my bad then. Nevertheless it was a fantastic review, thanks for showing us a bit more of King's work. :thumb:
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Impeccable work R, absolutely amazing.
Glenmael, nice review man but next time add the img and /img to the pictures so the visualization gets easier for us mobile users.
Thanks heaps dude! :D Really happy with how the prototype turned out !
Glad the pricing got infinitely better on these. great review too :thumb:
Heh, yeah, me too man, me too! Really wanted to get these more attainable for people. I know it's still expensive, but a lot more swallowable than it was :Z Just want to get them out to people to hold and feel and touch :-*
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Oh nice, my bad then. Nevertheless it was a fantastic review, thanks for showing us a bit more of King's work. :thumb:
No problems at all mate =)
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Impeccable work R, absolutely amazing.
Glenmael, nice review man but next time add the img and /img to the pictures so the visualization gets easier for us mobile users.
Thanks heaps dude! :D Really happy with how the prototype turned out !
Glad the pricing got infinitely better on these. great review too :thumb:
Heh, yeah, me too man, me too! Really wanted to get these more attainable for people. I know it's still expensive, but a lot more swallowable than it was :Z Just want to get them out to people to hold and feel and touch :-*
I don't think $35-39 is too expensive for what you're getting, and I for one can't wait to get mine as I already know where they are going!
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I don't think $35-39 is too expensive for what you're getting, and I for one can't wait to get mine as I already know where they are going!
Yeah, I hope people feel like it's worth it after receiving it! March 1st is fast approaching, can't wait to get onto producing these!!!!
Oooooo where?
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I don't think $35-39 is too expensive for what you're getting, and I for one can't wait to get mine as I already know where they are going!
Yeah, I hope people feel like it's worth it after receiving it! March 1st is fast approaching, can't wait to get onto producing these!!!!
Oooooo where?
One with SKIDATA+ and the other with the BSP PBT set.
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One with SKIDATA+ and the other with the BSP PBT set.
Ohyeah!! Nice dude :D Can't wait to see it in situ !! :o