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Title: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Bevo on Fri, 19 February 2016, 20:17:58
Just released on Originative. What do you guys think? I'm tempted to buy a set but the exchange rate for me would mean this set would cost me around $265 which is quite ridiculous.

https://www.originativeco.com/products/sky-dolch?variant=11176278725

I believe these were for dropped on Massdrop around 6 months ago and they just got delivered this week as well.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0267/1905/products/skydolch1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1455918836.jpg)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Jokrik on Fri, 19 February 2016, 20:19:01
pricey

but it's gmk hnngg...

Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: naasfu on Fri, 19 February 2016, 20:23:21
i could probably hold out if i had my hyperfuse. 

hyperfuse, come to mee.....
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: gain on Fri, 19 February 2016, 20:23:37
the exchange rate for me would mean this set would cost me around $265 which is quite ridiculous.

Yeah it's pretty painful, poor'ol Canadians suffering the same fate.

And yet I'm still considering it  :'(
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Bevo on Fri, 19 February 2016, 20:33:18
I like the how these look a lot more than the original dolch. What is it about cyan that makes everything better!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: sarahnicole on Fri, 19 February 2016, 21:25:01
I like this set so much more than the original. I need to go find some money for this now. o_o
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: metalliqaz on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:00:28
Just released on Originative. What do you guys think? I'm tempted to buy a set but the exchange rate for me would mean this set would cost me around $265 which is quite ridiculous.

https://www.originativeco.com/products/sky-dolch?variant=11176278725

I believe these were for dropped on Massdrop around 6 months ago and they just got delivered this week as well.

Show Image
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0267/1905/products/skydolch1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1455918836.jpg)


I think it looks really nice.  Quite a bit better, in fact, than most of the concepts that get made these days.  However, I still prefer the white legends on Dolch.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: nubbinator on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:01:23
Not a fan of it and I love weird color combos.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: romevi on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:02:53
The blue is too loud against the other colors. Strikes the eye too strongly than any other extravagant colorway.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: sitch on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:13:50
Oh god the price tag  :'(
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: nickheller on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:19:27
No scoops  :(
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: romevi on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:21:33
No scoops  :(

Isn't that a good thing?  ;)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: appleonama on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:22:34
No scoops  :(

Isn't that a good thing?  ;)
no its not... bars are for non touch typers those scrubs
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: raymogi on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:23:35
The blue is too loud against the other colors. Strikes the eye too strongly than any other extravagant colorway.

+1

Sticking to the original cause it's just right. No need to change anything about it IMO.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: KetchyKech on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:28:10
Holy shiiiiit, do u see that sexy tray it comes with!? I want a cpl of those!!   :eek:
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: The Hobbiest on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:33:54
I like the dark grey and blue combination.  The more I look at this set the more I think it would be perfect if they would just have gone with either dark grey or black lettering on just the letter keycaps.  Hell, somebody slap some regular dolch (whte letter keys) on this set for us and lets see what it looks like then.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Baddy126 on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:36:04
Wasn't this only $125 on massdrop? Or is this different?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: DukeMugen on Fri, 19 February 2016, 22:45:56
you can make a hyperfuse out of this using JTK purple. nice!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 20 February 2016, 01:14:31
Holy shiiiiit, do u see that sexy tray it comes with!? I want a cpl of those!!   :eek:

It's the terrible GMK tray that does nothing.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 20 February 2016, 01:30:39
Yeah, yay for Aussie dollar exchange rates and international shipping :(
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Belfong on Sat, 20 February 2016, 03:43:05
That Cyan didn't do anything to me, thank goodness! My wallet is saved!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: madhias on Sat, 20 February 2016, 03:47:11
I like that how fresh the Cyan pops out - reminds me of Miami Nights (which I really hope is soooometimes here). But as always THAT price tag!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Belfong on Sat, 20 February 2016, 03:57:25
Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: theoriginal123123 on Sat, 20 February 2016, 04:42:51
Out of curiosity, how does GMK compare to SP? I've got a set of SP Dolch, which has been holding up nicely.

They're both ABS from what  I can see, so the only real difference seems to be aesthetics and the profile?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Lepidus on Sat, 20 February 2016, 05:01:46
I think I liked the render better, with the low contrast alphas that everybody seemed to hate.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 64rky on Sat, 20 February 2016, 11:59:01
i could probably hold out if i had my hyperfuse. 

hyperfuse, come to mee.....

+1

I am waiting for my hyperfuse as well. Besides I think this is pretty expensive... if it had 1800 compatibility though, well that would be a different story.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: skcheng on Sat, 20 February 2016, 12:00:59
I like it.   Ordered ...
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: alienman82 on Sat, 20 February 2016, 18:52:54
removed.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: naasfu on Sat, 20 February 2016, 18:53:36
I like it.   Ordered ...

I like this a lot too.  I need a darker colored board to use it with.

you guys aren't being very helpful here.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: mobbo on Sat, 20 February 2016, 18:54:45
This is kind of nice...
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: skcheng on Sat, 20 February 2016, 18:55:03
I like it.   Ordered ...

I like this a lot too.  I need a darker colored board to use it with.

you guys aren't being very helpful here.


For the price of one tiny keycap you could have a full set of keycaps    :D
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: appleonama on Sat, 20 February 2016, 19:02:35
I like it.   Ordered ...

I like this a lot too.  I need a darker colored board to use it with.

you guys aren't being very helpful here.


For the price of one tiny keycap you could have a full set of keycaps    :D
pow  :p
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Hyde on Sat, 20 February 2016, 19:28:12
the exchange rate for me would mean this set would cost me around $265 which is quite ridiculous.

Yeah it's pretty painful, poor'ol Canadians suffering the same fate.

And yet I'm still considering it  :'(

Same here, Canadian dollar is so poop now so these days I avoid buying things from states.

But I really really like this colorway damn it....  :(

No scoops  :(

Isn't that a good thing?  ;)

lol yupe it's also a plus for me, never liked the scoop.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: PQTran on Sat, 20 February 2016, 22:10:20
From one Canadian to another, I feel your paint  :(
Personally prefer the original dolch but this one is also nice.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: naasfu on Sat, 20 February 2016, 22:19:43
I like it.   Ordered ...

I like this a lot too.  I need a darker colored board to use it with.

you guys aren't being very helpful here.


For the price of one tiny keycap you could have a full set of keycaps    :D

skc, always my voice of reason.  :confused:
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: FoC_Tow on Sat, 20 February 2016, 22:49:02
i could probably hold out if i had my hyperfuse. 

hyperfuse, come to mee.....

Im having similar feelings towards this one.

Loving the colors but don't really think it beats classic OG Dolch.
If my hyperfuse would have arrived by now it would definitely be easier to skip this one xD
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: swimmingbird on Sun, 21 February 2016, 05:06:21
Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!

Sheraton told me that GMK had re-engineered the trays for shipping and these ones don't have the issues of those seen in TA
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: nubbinator on Sun, 21 February 2016, 15:19:06
Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!

Sheraton told me that GMK had re-engineered the trays for shipping and these ones don't have the issues of those seen in TA

Pics or I don't believe it.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: swimmingbird on Sun, 21 February 2016, 16:37:21

Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!

Sheraton told me that GMK had re-engineered the trays for shipping and these ones don't have the issues of those seen in TA

Pics or I don't believe it.

I ain't buying a tray for $5 lol
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Bevo on Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:37:02

Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!

Sheraton told me that GMK had re-engineered the trays for shipping and these ones don't have the issues of those seen in TA

Pics or I don't believe it.

I ain't buying a tray for $5 lol

I think those trays are pretty cool. If I had multiple keysets I'd probably want a few. Luckily I don't have multiple keysets =p
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: aaron6301 on Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:43:34
I wish this came with a color pack option, similar to the Cyan color pack for the original Dolch.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 64rky on Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:48:45
Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!

Sheraton told me that GMK had re-engineered the trays for shipping and these ones don't have the issues of those seen in TA

Pics or I don't believe it.

This is true, I have been in contact with GMK as I was thinking of starting a GB for them, but they are more expensive and have mechanical latches (whatever that means).
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: appleonama on Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:49:33
dolch is so bland to begin with and now with cyan it just seems off
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: skcheng on Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:51:13
dolch is so bland to begin with and now with cyan it just seems off

Says the guy with the blank beige and blank pink keyboard?    :)) :))
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: appleonama on Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:58:20
dolch is so bland to begin with and now with cyan it just seems off

Says the guy with the blank beige and blank pink keyboard?    :)) :))
i don't get it ? you're saying I am right?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: skcheng on Sun, 21 February 2016, 17:59:28
dolch is so bland to begin with and now with cyan it just seems off

Says the guy with the blank beige and blank pink keyboard?    :)) :))
i don't get it ? you're saying I am right?


Uhhh.... no!! 
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: appleonama on Sun, 21 February 2016, 18:34:25
dolch is so bland to begin with and now with cyan it just seems off

Says the guy with the blank beige and blank pink keyboard?    :)) :))
i don't get it ? you're saying I am right?


Uhhh.... no!!

you're delusional first you agree with me now you disagree? 
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: sherryton on Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:16:29
Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!

Sheraton told me that GMK had re-engineered the trays for shipping and these ones don't have the issues of those seen in TA

Pics or I don't believe it.

This is true, I have been in contact with GMK as I was thinking of starting a GB for them, but they are more expensive and have mechanical latches (whatever that means).

https://www.originativeco.com/products/keycap-tray

There are 6 latches or nubs. They hold the top and bottom tray tight together. You can release the latches to open the tray up. I wouldn't say the quality of the plastic is the best, but it's perfect for storing keysets
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:38:47

Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!

Sheraton told me that GMK had re-engineered the trays for shipping and these ones don't have the issues of those seen in TA

Pics or I don't believe it.

I ain't buying a tray for $5 lol

I think those trays are pretty cool. If I had multiple keysets I'd probably want a few. Luckily I don't have multiple keysets =p

Takes too long to fiddle about putting keycaps back in a tray.  Much quicker and easier to chuck them in a sandwich bag :thumb:
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: naasfu on Sun, 21 February 2016, 19:43:35
Don't forget that tray doesn't hold well during shipping - cue the other GMK set, which I can't recall the name of - which caused scratches!

Sheraton told me that GMK had re-engineered the trays for shipping and these ones don't have the issues of those seen in TA

Pics or I don't believe it.

This is true, I have been in contact with GMK as I was thinking of starting a GB for them, but they are more expensive and have mechanical latches (whatever that means).

https://www.originativeco.com/products/keycap-tray

There are 6 latches or nubs. They hold the top and bottom tray tight together. You can release the latches to open the tray up. I wouldn't say the quality of the plastic is the best, but it's perfect for storing keysets

cool.  the trays that came with TA only had 3 nubs.

i haven't used my tray since i got it, but i'm wondering whether the keys will just fly out everywhere when trying to open the tray.  i'll have to try it out sometime.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 27 on Sun, 21 February 2016, 20:15:07
I like mine.  I find that adding any sort of mod kit (CMYW, Dolch Colour Pack) makes it very visually crowded.

(http://i.imgur.com/k7WZIkQ.jpg)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Bevo on Sun, 21 February 2016, 20:53:54
I like mine.  I find that adding any sort of mod kit (CMYW, Dolch Colour Pack) makes it very visually crowded.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/k7WZIkQ.jpg)


Looks nice! What about just the cyan modifiers? And maybe a matching artisan on esc?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 27 on Sun, 21 February 2016, 21:24:39
I like mine.  I find that adding any sort of mod kit (CMYW, Dolch Colour Pack) makes it very visually crowded.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/k7WZIkQ.jpg)


Looks nice! What about just the cyan modifiers? And maybe a matching artisan on esc?

Here's an album of CMYW and Colour Pack. http://imgur.com/a/hwARl

I pulled out a KatzenKinder blank that matches pretty well.  Might shop around for something else to match it.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Bevo on Sun, 21 February 2016, 21:28:55
I like mine.  I find that adding any sort of mod kit (CMYW, Dolch Colour Pack) makes it very visually crowded.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/k7WZIkQ.jpg)


Looks nice! What about just the cyan modifiers? And maybe a matching artisan on esc?

Here's an album of CMYW and Colour Pack. http://imgur.com/a/hwARl

I pulled out a KatzenKinder blank that matches pretty well.  Might shop around for something else to match it.
I'm liking the 2nd pic! I reckon a dark grey/cyan cosmonaut would look awesome on the escape key
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 27 on Sun, 21 February 2016, 21:31:29
I like mine.  I find that adding any sort of mod kit (CMYW, Dolch Colour Pack) makes it very visually crowded.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/k7WZIkQ.jpg)


Looks nice! What about just the cyan modifiers? And maybe a matching artisan on esc?

Here's an album of CMYW and Colour Pack. http://imgur.com/a/hwARl

I pulled out a KatzenKinder blank that matches pretty well.  Might shop around for something else to match it.
I'm liking the 2nd pic! I reckon a dark grey/cyan cosmonaut would look awesome on the escape key

I had one at some point T.T  Sold it to a friend at retail as a favor.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: FoC_Tow on Mon, 22 February 2016, 06:58:37
Temptation getting bigger each time I look at this...  :-[

Looking great XX7!
I actually like it with cmyk added! Anything more then that gets really crowded quick tho...
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 27 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 07:35:20
Temptation getting bigger each time I look at this...  :-[

Looking great XX7!
I actually like it with cmyk added! Anything more then that gets really crowded quick tho...

I feel like the white legends add just too many colours, especially when they're a main focus.  Overall it's a great set, but I think that mod packs will have to be made specifically for this set.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: theoriginal123123 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 07:48:47
Temptation getting bigger each time I look at this...  :-[

Looking great XX7!
I actually like it with cmyk added! Anything more then that gets really crowded quick tho...

I feel like the white legends add just too many colours, especially when they're a main focus.  Overall it's a great set, but I think that mod packs will have to be made specifically for this set.

Slightly unrelated, but I've been thinking of pairing these mods with Miami Odessa, and you've just sealed that decision! And yeah, I agree with you on the fact that the white adds too many colours with sky dolch.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 27 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 08:13:45
Forgot to post this.  The texture of the keys factory new is great, and GMK seems to break in pretty well, so I'm excited to see how they are in a few months.

(http://i.imgur.com/uPW0y5K.jpg)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: The Hobbiest on Mon, 22 February 2016, 13:15:50
The texture on those look great. Maybe more than the Ducky PBT it seems. Any nice pictures of the thickness of the caps?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 27 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 14:34:18
The texture on those look great. Maybe more than the Ducky PBT it seems. Any nice pictures of the thickness of the caps?
Best I could get before my cat needed attention.

http://imgur.com/a/SKCtJ

Since they're ABS the texture will eventually smooth out, but I enjoy them at that stage as well.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: archer on Mon, 22 February 2016, 14:59:36
Are the hyperfuse mods the same color as the sky dolch alphas?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: swimmingbird on Mon, 22 February 2016, 21:10:43
Are the hyperfuse mods the same color as the sky dolch alphas?

Yep same colour codes (CC and UN6037)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: njbair on Mon, 22 February 2016, 21:37:03
Holy shiiiiit, do u see that sexy tray it comes with!? I want a cpl of those!!   :eek:

It's the terrible GMK tray that does nothing.
The tray does a fine job when properly packed. But with Triumph Adler, Massdrop's famous fulfillment center basically threw some loose crumpled up packing paper on top in an oversized box and then shipped them around the country.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: romevi on Mon, 22 February 2016, 21:38:16
Yeah, the tray may be great and all, but how about when you open it? Won't you spill your caps all over the place? Even when opening it carefully, there's going to be some Jack-in-the-Box going on.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: njbair on Mon, 22 February 2016, 21:40:08
Yeah, the tray may be great and all, but how about when you open it? Won't you spill your caps all over the place? Even when opening it carefully, there's going to be some Jack-in-the-Box going on.
I ordered two sets of TA, which I think actually helped them arrive safely (thanks to the extra weight against one another). And I didn't experience any problems while opening the trays. In fact I still use them to store the sets.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: romevi on Mon, 22 February 2016, 21:40:49
Yeah, the tray may be great and all, but how about when you open it? Won't you spill your caps all over the place? Even when opening it carefully, there's going to be some Jack-in-the-Box going on.
I ordered two sets of TA, which I think actually helped them arrive safely (thanks to the extra weight against one another). And I didn't experience any problems while opening the trays. In fact I still use them to store the sets.

Hmm, okay. May order one from Originative to see what they're like.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 27 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 21:46:49
Yeah, the tray may be great and all, but how about when you open it? Won't you spill your caps all over the place? Even when opening it carefully, there's going to be some Jack-in-the-Box going on.
I ordered two sets of TA, which I think actually helped them arrive safely (thanks to the extra weight against one another). And I didn't experience any problems while opening the trays. In fact I still use them to store the sets.

Hmm, okay. May order one from Originative to see what they're like.

They seem to be better. I'm going to pick a couple up next time they have a keyset I want, save on shipping a little.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 23 February 2016, 03:34:21
Holy shiiiiit, do u see that sexy tray it comes with!? I want a cpl of those!!   :eek:

It's the terrible GMK tray that does nothing.
The tray does a fine job when properly packed. But with Triumph Adler, Massdrop's famous fulfillment center basically threw some loose crumpled up packing paper on top in an oversized box and then shipped them around the country.

And around the world.

My tray was actually upside down inside the Massdrop box.

I wonder how the new trays would fare if shipped upside down.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 64rky on Tue, 23 February 2016, 06:34:22
FINE!!!  I have ordered this set and some trays!

I find the old GMK trays rubbish for shipping,  but great for storing/stacking your sets. If these are like those,  I'll still be happy with them for storage purposes....  The pop connectors on the old trays require a little skill though when opening,  or there are caps everywhere :)

Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Bevo on Tue, 23 February 2016, 06:48:24
Holy shiiiiit, do u see that sexy tray it comes with!? I want a cpl of those!!   :eek:

It's the terrible GMK tray that does nothing.
The tray does a fine job when properly packed. But with Triumph Adler, Massdrop's famous fulfillment center basically threw some loose crumpled up packing paper on top in an oversized box and then shipped them around the country.

And around the world.

My tray was actually upside down inside the Massdrop box.

I wonder how the new trays would fare if shipped upside down.

lol....
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: madhias on Tue, 23 February 2016, 06:52:33
I do find the tray even when not shipped and just opened up not good, maybe I was too stupid or did not open the tray careful enough - the keys did never stay where they should stay.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 23 February 2016, 09:47:42
Holy shiiiiit, do u see that sexy tray it comes with!? I want a cpl of those!!   :eek:

It's the terrible GMK tray that does nothing.
The tray does a fine job when properly packed. But with Triumph Adler, Massdrop's famous fulfillment center basically threw some loose crumpled up packing paper on top in an oversized box and then shipped them around the country.

You and I have different experiences.  If I so much as twist the tray a little or tilt it slightly, caps go flying out of place.  A tiny jostle and stuff is flipped.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: njbair on Tue, 23 February 2016, 09:59:22
Holy shiiiiit, do u see that sexy tray it comes with!? I want a cpl of those!!   :eek:

It's the terrible GMK tray that does nothing.
The tray does a fine job when properly packed. But with Triumph Adler, Massdrop's famous fulfillment center basically threw some loose crumpled up packing paper on top in an oversized box and then shipped them around the country.

You and I have different experiences.  If I so much as twist the tray a little or tilt it slightly, caps go flying out of place.  A tiny jostle and stuff is flipped.
I think the key is the little bubble-clips in the center of the shell. Between H and J, and to the left of the up arrow key. If those are squished and not properly clipped, you're gonna have a bad time. In my case they are working fine.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: keshley on Tue, 23 February 2016, 13:01:49
I'd consider it if it had scoops. I like the colorway. Ah well.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: swimmingbird on Tue, 23 February 2016, 20:42:24
Holy shiiiiit, do u see that sexy tray it comes with!? I want a cpl of those!!   :eek:

It's the terrible GMK tray that does nothing.
The tray does a fine job when properly packed. But with Triumph Adler, Massdrop's famous fulfillment center basically threw some loose crumpled up packing paper on top in an oversized box and then shipped them around the country.

You and I have different experiences.  If I so much as twist the tray a little or tilt it slightly, caps go flying out of place.  A tiny jostle and stuff is flipped.

I had a similar experience even with two stacked trays
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Glod on Wed, 24 February 2016, 01:23:27
Bars instead of scoops? **** this trend
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 64rky on Fri, 26 February 2016, 07:47:04
So my order arrived from Originative, I love this set,  but I wanted to talk about the key cap tray.

This version of the tray is far better than the older version. The locks are still a pain,  clunky,  but the trays are solid,  way more solid than the others,  the keyset stayed I  place on shipping. 

So I think for storage purposes,  this tray is great.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 09:16:48
for anyone that actually has the set, do the cyan legends blend with the green dolch caps? In pictures it just looks a bit too close for my liking.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 64rky on Fri, 26 February 2016, 10:30:41
for anyone that actually has the set, do the cyan legends blend with the green dolch caps? In pictures it just looks a bit too close for my liking.

The set seems to work really well in real life
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Ail on Fri, 26 February 2016, 11:27:55
I had my reservations but I broke down yesterday and bought this set, as well as the CMY mods, and the CMK spacebar group buy. I also am in on the GMK cherry logo pack. I am hoping to find some synergy in all of these kits, but after reading some of XX7's comments I am second guessing it. Either way I am excited to receive this set. Eventually it is going on a Winkeyless B.mini EX2 I also just ordered. RIP wallet.

Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 26 February 2016, 12:53:33
Bars instead of scoops? **** this trend

Scooped coming soon. Dark Grey on Cyan :)

(Reserved for current buyers of Sky Dolch first)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: romevi on Fri, 26 February 2016, 12:55:06
Man, I wish bars were sold as standalones, a la feng's Cyan.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Ail on Fri, 26 February 2016, 13:26:21
Bars instead of scoops? **** this trend

Scooped coming soon. Dark Grey on Cyan :)

(Reserved for current buyers of Sky Dolch first)

Oh that is great news. Scooped and cyan!  :thumb:
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 14:39:30
Bars instead of scoops? **** this trend

Scooped coming soon. Dark Grey on Cyan :)

(Reserved for current buyers of Sky Dolch first)

thank god
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: alienman82 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 14:42:46
removed.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: naasfu on Fri, 26 February 2016, 23:59:17
Bars instead of scoops? **** this trend

Scooped coming soon. Dark Grey on Cyan :)

(Reserved for current buyers of Sky Dolch first)

thank god

scoops or die!

yisss.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/DzyngBhRmdkHK/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 27 February 2016, 01:17:07
So my order arrived from Originative, I love this set,  but I wanted to talk about the key cap tray.

This version of the tray is far better than the older version. The locks are still a pain,  clunky,  but the trays are solid,  way more solid than the others,  the keyset stayed I  place on shipping. 

So I think for storage purposes,  this tray is great.

Gets GMK set, talks about tray :))
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 64rky on Sat, 27 February 2016, 07:47:23
So my order arrived from Originative, I love this set,  but I wanted to talk about the key cap tray.

This version of the tray is far better than the older version. The locks are still a pain,  clunky,  but the trays are solid,  way more solid than the others,  the keyset stayed I  place on shipping. 

So I think for storage purposes,  this tray is great.

Gets GMK set, talks about tray :))

LOL,  but peeps were saying earlier :)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 27 February 2016, 20:29:16
So my order arrived from Originative, I love this set,  but I wanted to talk about the key cap tray.

This version of the tray is far better than the older version. The locks are still a pain,  clunky,  but the trays are solid,  way more solid than the others,  the keyset stayed I  place on shipping. 

So I think for storage purposes,  this tray is great.

Gets GMK set, talks about tray :))

LOL,  but peeps were saying earlier :)

I share the pain - I too have one of the TA trays.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: ATXTider on Sun, 28 February 2016, 20:13:59
The cyan on the gray of the alphas doesn't have enough contrast, IMO, especially for the smaller legends.  That combo is why my Hyperfuse stays in the bag.

Cyan on charcoal looks really great though! 
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: DukeMugen on Mon, 29 February 2016, 06:00:53
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/29/f31b535ac05194bcdd222148ad919aa7.jpg)

Just got mine, sorry for the potato pic.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: DukeMugen on Mon, 29 February 2016, 06:01:56
Here's a gmk cyan and sky dolch combo.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: appleonama on Mon, 29 February 2016, 06:20:54
Here's a gmk cyan and sky dolch combo.

contrast is too rough
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: DukeMugen on Mon, 29 February 2016, 06:35:50
Here's a gmk cyan and sky dolch combo.

contrast is too rough
I need a decent cam. My phone cam sucks :(
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: swimmingbird on Mon, 29 February 2016, 19:13:54
Here's a gmk cyan and sky dolch combo.

That's a really nice combo
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: naasfu on Tue, 01 March 2016, 16:22:28
i picked up one of these sets.  it's actually quite nice, despite the bars.  note that it's a pretty dark colorway, and it really has a totally different feeling than dolch.  the cyan legends almost look like they glow.

pics here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47644.msg2078405#msg2078405
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: KetchyKech on Tue, 01 March 2016, 16:25:34
i picked up one of these sets.  it's actually quite nice, despite the bars.  note that it's a pretty dark colorway, and it really has a totally different feeling than dolch.  the cyan legends almost look like they glow.

pics here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47644.msg2078405#msg2078405

just saw dem pics~ very very nice stuff man, grats~ making sky dolch look gr8
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Perish on Tue, 01 March 2016, 16:27:29
pricey

but it's gmk hnngg...

This. I'll hold out for a redrop.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 27 on Tue, 01 March 2016, 20:55:22
pricey

but it's gmk hnngg...

This. I'll hold out for a redrop.

It barely met MOQ the first time, I doubt it'll be run again.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Ail on Tue, 01 March 2016, 20:58:04
It came today, but I think I am going to keep it in the box until my Winkeyless comes in. I am don't want to taint it by putting in on my QFR Stealth.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: mrboovn on Tue, 01 March 2016, 21:05:01
My set : (http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)
Look so much better than what i thought .
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Bevo on Wed, 02 March 2016, 00:07:58
My set :
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)

Look so much better than what i thought .

Looks crispy!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 02 March 2016, 03:51:16
My set :
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)

Look so much better than what i thought .

Hey look - a GMK tray with all the keycaps in place!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: xondat on Wed, 02 March 2016, 04:29:59
My set :
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)

Look so much better than what i thought .

Looks so much nicer than the renders, way too costly though.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 64rky on Wed, 02 March 2016, 09:55:36
My set :
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)

Look so much better than what i thought .

Hey look - a GMK tray with all the keycaps in place!

Yea these trays are far more effective at holding the keys in place.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: 64rky on Wed, 02 March 2016, 09:56:49
My set :
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)

Look so much better than what i thought .

Yea,  I like this set way more than I thought I would.

Did the red escape come with or did you order that separately?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: FoC_Tow on Wed, 02 March 2016, 16:29:01
I would totally be down for one now if it wasnt for tight funds due to too many awesome being dropped lately.  :-[

Hope it stays in sale for bit so my wallet can recover  ;D
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Rodgaroon on Thu, 03 March 2016, 10:18:06
the exchange rate for me would mean this set would cost me around $265 which is quite ridiculous.

Yeah it's pretty painful, poor'ol Canadians suffering the same fate.

And yet I'm still considering it  :'(

Our "Rubles" are pathetic.

...but honestly, It's not that are dollar is so bad its that the American Dollar is scary strong right now.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: archer on Thu, 03 March 2016, 12:19:35
Got my set! But I'm missing a 3# key.. sigh.. hopefully this is remedied soon.  :-[
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: ntelope on Sat, 05 March 2016, 23:42:55
My set :
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)

Look so much better than what i thought .

Hey look - a GMK tray with all the keycaps in place!

Is originative notorious for missing some keys?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 06 March 2016, 00:03:41
My set :
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)

Look so much better than what i thought .

Hey look - a GMK tray with all the keycaps in place!

Is originative notorious for missing some keys?

No, one huge group buy of GMK keycaps shipped in similar trays that almost all broken open and spilled keycaps all over the place, resulting in scratches on many keycaps during transit.  This is supposed to be second version of the tray that eliminates that problem.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: mrboovn on Sun, 06 March 2016, 21:05:03
My set :
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/axiWG6P.jpg)

Look so much better than what i thought .

Hey look - a GMK tray with all the keycaps in place!
yup,it is so much better and efective than the old tray on GMK TA .I am thinking about ordering some trays to store another GMK sets  :thumb:
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Bromono on Sun, 06 March 2016, 21:32:40
Not a huge fan of this set :/ the. Again I am not a fan of dolche. Though I think dolche with another language on it with a different color would look dope.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Crossfire on Wed, 27 April 2016, 06:29:02
Does anyone have a chance to put some rgb modifiers on the sky dolchie? I really can't decide if it's a yes or a no no...

Can't really get my hands on a classic dolch set with ISO, so wondering if "sky" in sky dolch would play nice with rgb.:)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: ATXTider on Wed, 27 April 2016, 07:54:13
Does anyone have a chance to put some rgb modifiers on the sky dolchie? I really can't decide if it's a yes or a no no...

Can't really get my hands on a classic dolch set with ISO, so wondering if "sky" in sky dolch would play nice with rgb.:)

I don't think it would look good with RGB, but I think it would look good with CMY[K|W]
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Crossfire on Wed, 27 April 2016, 08:10:55
Does anyone have a chance to put some rgb modifiers on the sky dolchie? I really can't decide if it's a yes or a no no...

Can't really get my hands on a classic dolch set with ISO, so wondering if "sky" in sky dolch would play nice with rgb.:)

I don't think it would look good with RGB, but I think it would look good with CMY[K|W]
It does look amazing with ordinary dolch though, so sky symbol colors instead of the white ones should't really stand out...if someone has a chance to try it, please let me know.  :thumb:
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: kagey on Mon, 02 May 2016, 16:36:13
Here is mine (from a potato) - the cyan really pops in person. If someone has a "control" R3 caplocks replacement they would be willing to part with, let me know (I believe the massdrop sets came with it). I'll buy or trade for any sky dolch or regular dolch keys that i'm not using.

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb381/kageyb/20160502_182026_zpsinweerd6.jpg)
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: misconceit on Fri, 06 May 2016, 17:12:20
(http://i.imgur.com/jVy1dRO.png)
I wanted to purchase a set but having trouble for the bottom row
1u Alt, 1.5u Meta, 6u space bar
Any suggestion :-[?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: pwade3 on Mon, 09 May 2016, 11:13:10
Been debating picking up this set.

How well do these resell/trade in case I decide it's not for me?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: kawasaki161 on Mon, 09 May 2016, 11:16:44
I hope I see something like this with a green font color, something among the lines of GMK's AE code, some time in the future. But considering that GMK has pretty high MOQ's and ridiculous prices (for me at least) I don't think it will ever happen.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: gorillionaire on Mon, 09 May 2016, 23:11:00
Been debating picking up this set.

How well do these resell/trade in case I decide it's not for me?

appears to be sold out now
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: kagey on Sun, 10 July 2016, 08:35:05
Got the cyan accent pack!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Malenky on Mon, 11 July 2016, 10:00:08
Here's my new set:

Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: romevi on Mon, 11 July 2016, 10:22:21
Got the cyan accent pack!

Your pics are taking forever to load!
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: zephyr11 on Tue, 12 July 2016, 22:49:40
I really love these, but I cannot justify spending more on the keycaps then the board.


but damn, these look sooooooooooo good...
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 13 July 2016, 05:39:02
I really love these, but I cannot justify spending more on the keycaps then the board.


but damn, these look sooooooooooo good...


Solution: buy a more expensive board :p
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: KHAANNN on Wed, 13 July 2016, 06:02:59
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jVy1dRO.png)

I wanted to purchase a set but having trouble for the bottom row
1u Alt, 1.5u Meta, 6u space bar
Any suggestion :-[?

Wish I saw this earlier

You can hunt the 1.5u blanks from one of the earlier Dolch extras packs, it was probably Originative, or you can buy/use the dark Gateron blanks, would go well

For spacebar: http://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-spacebars-pack-of-1/ - you can select one 6u color from here

As a better suggestion, get the blank from here too: http://pimpmykeyboard.com/dsa-1-5-space-pack-of-4/ - funnily GX is out of stock, it's the color of the Dolch dark

DSA is extremely comfortable for spacebar + bottom modifiers, they just sit a bit higher than Cherry's, but you can sand/shorten them
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Raenbo on Thu, 14 July 2016, 00:05:35
This is one of my dream keysets.It has just the right amount of color and it's not too "in your face." It's just so expensive  :confused:
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: effectiveduck on Thu, 14 July 2016, 03:40:38
GMK does make 6u spacebars now
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: zephyr11 on Thu, 14 July 2016, 21:41:21
I really love these, but I cannot justify spending more on the keycaps then the board.


but damn, these look sooooooooooo good...


Solution: buy a more expensive board :p



I swear I saw this coming after I hit ENTER.

 :)) :)) :)) :))


but yea, seriously, really hard to hunt down a nice set of keycaps, that are not too crazy expensive.
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: Proyoyo on Mon, 25 July 2016, 10:26:37
Got the cyan accent pack!

Where did you get those cyan blanks? Those did not come from the accent pack right?
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: KHAANNN on Mon, 25 July 2016, 11:01:32
Got the cyan accent pack!

Where did you get those cyan blanks? Those did not come from the accent pack right?

No, they were from the extras of the GMK Cyan, I don't remember how much, but they were probably $4+ ea or sth
Title: Re: GMK - Sky Dolch
Post by: bloorocket on Wed, 27 July 2016, 21:51:49
Nice set, but SP SA Co. is coming out, I think that set makes the blue font reasonable