Post by: hoq on Thu, 09 February 2017, 23:54:01
Hi, Guys! I'd like to show you my new idea about a GMK keyset, I call it Ocean Dolch.
I applied cyan color (GMK color code TU2) on all the keycaps, and the keycaps color are contrary to the classic dolch color. Hope you like it!
GB is live on :
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/gmk-ocean-dolch
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-44Hkpc3/0/O/i-44Hkpc3.jpg)
Keyboards layout support：
・ANSI 60/87/104
・Cherry 1800 series
・WKL
・ ISO (4 keys)
・FC660M
・68 customized keyboard, split Shift( 1.75u Shift, 1u Fn)
・HHKB style customized keyboard
・75% customized keyboard.
・96 customized keyboard.
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Some renders for your reference:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-mXwwQGV/0/X2/i-mXwwQGV-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-S5c43xk/0/X2/i-S5c43xk-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-htX4Pqj/0/X2/i-htX4Pqj-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-sctSvtP/0/X2/i-sctSvtP-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-kHZ2J5S/0/X2/i-kHZ2J5S-X2.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dDbHXpx/0/X2/i-dDbHXpx-X2.jpg)
Mod Edit: added link to GB thread.
Post by: hoq on Thu, 09 February 2017, 23:54:36
Post by: honeynugget on Thu, 09 February 2017, 23:55:25
Post by: fublamchu on Fri, 10 February 2017, 00:05:16
Post by: oatmicro on Fri, 10 February 2017, 00:30:05
Post by: ArchDill on Fri, 10 February 2017, 00:34:55
Post by: Sensorium on Fri, 10 February 2017, 00:39:30
Post by: -musubi on Fri, 10 February 2017, 00:53:53
Post by: Weiss on Fri, 10 February 2017, 01:30:24
Post by: FioraCorp on Fri, 10 February 2017, 01:47:34
Dare I say this looks better than Sky Dolch? Such a small change actually makes a pretty big difference. Good job!ikr this takes what I like about sky dolch and photo studio and combines it...
Instant win for me.
Post by: LXuelin on Fri, 10 February 2017, 03:41:09
Post by: hoq on Fri, 10 February 2017, 04:10:20
I will buy this to ues for decorate my fc660m . :)\
Yes, this set can be used for this keyboard, and also for some main stream customized keyboards. :))
Post by: bkw1209 on Fri, 10 February 2017, 04:42:42
Post by: wishful_cynic on Fri, 10 February 2017, 06:16:57
Maybe go for cyan mods with dark gray to set it apart from Sky Dolch
Post by: a_ak57 on Fri, 10 February 2017, 08:46:18
Post by: autobot on Fri, 10 February 2017, 09:25:42
I'm definitely interested in buying this!
Post by: hoq on Fri, 10 February 2017, 10:00:04
White legend on enter is gross tbh
Maybe go for cyan mods with dark gray to set it apart from Sky Dolch
I tried to put the CC color on the cyan keycaps. the contast look very lower, it not very good I think.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-G8JCKPP/0/X2/i-G8JCKPP-X2.jpg)
Post by: autobot on Fri, 10 February 2017, 10:24:36
I have Sky Dolch accent w/ dark grey text, and is very readable.
See below (not my board, but another member's)
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=79838.0;attach=141830;image)
Post by: Asbrodeus on Fri, 10 February 2017, 10:37:10
I think the dark grey would be quite readable, perhaps better than the white.
I have Sky Dolch accent w/ dark grey text, and is very readable.
See below (not my board, but another member's)Show Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=79838.0;attach=141830;image)
I agree I think I'd like it more without the white legends. Looks great though would be in for one for sure.
Post by: ArchDill on Fri, 10 February 2017, 11:21:21
Also, I already posted on Reddit but I agree on the accent. The white just doesn't fit.
Post by: a_ak57 on Fri, 10 February 2017, 11:52:52
Post by: h3xadat on Fri, 10 February 2017, 12:37:24
I think the dark grey would be quite readable, perhaps better than the white.
I have Sky Dolch accent w/ dark grey text, and is very readable.
See below (not my board, but another member's)Show Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=79838.0;attach=141830;image)
I second that. +1 for grey legends.
Post by: autobot on Fri, 10 February 2017, 13:22:23
I tried to put the CC color on the cyan keycaps. the contast look very lower, it not very good I think.Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-G8JCKPP/0/X2/i-G8JCKPP-X2.jpg)
Color is quite a funny thing when applied to real world objects vs. pixels. When viewing on screen, you're not getting a true impression of what it will look like in person. The teal shown in the screen shot is way off. I recall on some projects at work, I would input color codes based on Pantone Color Codes in Adobe Illustrator's Pantone Books, and even then, the color is off because of the computer monitor. Sometimes the viewing angle of the monitor can make colors look odd. And then trying to print accurate colors from a printer...sigh... :(
Which is why I'd always recommend working from physical color samples if possible. ;)
Does GMK issue color sample packs anyone can order? I recall seeing GMK keycaps in all of their available colors with the color codes side printed...
If so, does anybody know how much they cost?
Regardless, I'm loving your set! I'd love to participate in this group buy!
Post by: GreyAmbience on Fri, 10 February 2017, 16:31:50
Sent from my microwave oven using alternating current
Post by: Chaosti on Fri, 10 February 2017, 17:14:28
Post by: Rob27shred on Fri, 10 February 2017, 17:59:53
Post by: inosint on Fri, 10 February 2017, 18:24:32
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 10 February 2017, 18:33:32
Post by: Dyaems on Fri, 10 February 2017, 20:35:25
Post by: shower_king on Fri, 10 February 2017, 21:10:11
Post by: ideus on Fri, 10 February 2017, 21:40:53
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 10 February 2017, 21:58:09
Post by: hoq on Fri, 10 February 2017, 22:07:37
Mock ups are not real world things, but they make sence for reference on color matching.
Just wait a moment. :))
Post by: Hako on Fri, 10 February 2017, 22:49:46
Post by: ticktwo on Sat, 11 February 2017, 01:15:44
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Post by: hoq on Sat, 11 February 2017, 02:15:15
From left to right is N9, CC, WS1
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CWRf5M5/0/O/i-CWRf5M5.jpg)
Post by: shower_king on Sat, 11 February 2017, 02:28:27
which kind of cyan keycaps do you like?
From left to right is N9, CC, WS1Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CWRf5M5/0/O/i-CWRf5M5.jpg)
aMong there legend colorS, i prefer to N9 :p
Post by: Vloshko on Sat, 11 February 2017, 06:27:06
Also, N9 for sure
Post by: h3xadat on Sat, 11 February 2017, 07:42:35
which kind of cyan keycaps do you like?
From left to right is N9, CC, WS1Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CWRf5M5/0/O/i-CWRf5M5.jpg)
+1 for N9.
Post by: neon_tom on Sat, 11 February 2017, 07:45:31
Post by: duynguyenle on Sat, 11 February 2017, 08:02:13
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Sat, 11 February 2017, 08:27:29
Post by: Enz0man on Sat, 11 February 2017, 09:00:07
Post by: ticktwo on Sat, 11 February 2017, 09:37:16
+1which kind of cyan keycaps do you like?
From left to right is N9, CC, WS1Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-CWRf5M5/0/O/i-CWRf5M5.jpg)
+1 for N9.
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Post by: inosint on Sat, 11 February 2017, 10:05:05
Post by: krisst on Sat, 11 February 2017, 11:25:04
Also, N9 for enter key makes it looks the sharpest.
Post by: Chaosti on Sat, 11 February 2017, 12:22:08
Post by: poolside on Sat, 11 February 2017, 12:49:15
N9 would look great as the legend color of the accented cyan Enter if one was to put together the N9 mods from Sky Dolch and the N9 alphas from Ocean Dolch. However, it would be more logical for this cyan Enter cap to have a CC legend as CC is the base color of the Ocean Dolch modifiers.
Post by: ideus on Sat, 11 February 2017, 12:52:49
Why is 'Alt Gr' being used with this US ANSI layout keyset?
N9 would look great as the legend color of the accented cyan Enter if one was to put together the N9 mods from Sky Dolch and the N9 alphas from Ocean Dolch. However, it would be more logical for this cyan Enter cap to have a CC legend as CC is the base color of the Ocean Dolch modifiers.
It comes useful for people using US International Alternate Characters.
Post by: FioraCorp on Sat, 11 February 2017, 13:24:34
:thumb: :thumb:
Post by: Mr_BeastQuake on Sat, 11 February 2017, 13:40:37
Post by: poolside on Sat, 11 February 2017, 15:08:42
Why is 'Alt Gr' being used with this US ANSI layout keyset?
N9 would look great as the legend color of the accented cyan Enter if one was to put together the N9 mods from Sky Dolch and the N9 alphas from Ocean Dolch. However, it would be more logical for this cyan Enter cap to have a CC legend as CC is the base color of the Ocean Dolch modifiers.
It comes useful for people using US International Alternate Characters.
People like myself, actually. I must have forgotten about that. :D
For true US ANSI typists, getting extra 'Alt' caps (1.25 and 1.5) could be neat however.
Post by: Acerk on Sat, 11 February 2017, 18:45:13
Post by: ideus on Sat, 11 February 2017, 18:47:10
Why is 'Alt Gr' being used with this US ANSI layout keyset?
N9 would look great as the legend color of the accented cyan Enter if one was to put together the N9 mods from Sky Dolch and the N9 alphas from Ocean Dolch. However, it would be more logical for this cyan Enter cap to have a CC legend as CC is the base color of the Ocean Dolch modifiers.
It comes useful for people using US International Alternate Characters.
People like myself, actually. I must have forgotten about that. :D
For true US ANSI typists, getting extra 'Alt' caps (1.25 and 1.5) could be neat however.
You mean two Alt plus an AltGr?
Post by: hoq on Sun, 12 February 2017, 01:49:28
Just out of curiosity, is there any chance of being able to buy the alphas separate? Already having Hyperfuse makes them a bit repetitive for me but I want them alphas to .arch with my Sky Dolch mods...
It's a good idea to apply this alphas to HF and Skydolch, but as a rule of GMK keysets, we can not seperate alphas from the whole base. :-*
Post by: hoq on Sun, 12 February 2017, 01:57:49
N9 looks perfectly high contrast and more unified to the whole keyset, I'd like to change it and discuss it with the vendor.
Post by: Jedi on Sun, 12 February 2017, 09:56:16
In for a set for sure.
Post by: poolside on Sun, 12 February 2017, 13:40:40
Why is 'Alt Gr' being used with this US ANSI layout keyset?
N9 would look great as the legend color of the accented cyan Enter if one was to put together the N9 mods from Sky Dolch and the N9 alphas from Ocean Dolch. However, it would be more logical for this cyan Enter cap to have a CC legend as CC is the base color of the Ocean Dolch modifiers.
It comes useful for people using US International Alternate Characters.
People like myself, actually. I must have forgotten about that. :D
For true US ANSI typists, getting extra 'Alt' caps (1.25 and 1.5) could be neat however.
You mean two Alt plus an AltGr?
Yes
Post by: alveeno on Mon, 13 February 2017, 00:31:14
Post by: DuFF on Mon, 13 February 2017, 02:02:16
any chance you could add an international kit + iso support?
would really like to buy it.
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 13 February 2017, 13:06:25
Post by: hoq on Tue, 14 February 2017, 07:26:25
No word on whether or not a basic ISO kit will be added (at the very minimum only 4 caps needs to be added to at least allow people with ISO boards use this keyset even if we put up with having ANSI legends, just being able to put this on an ISO board would be desirable for some!)
looks fantastic!
any chance you could add an international kit + iso support?
would really like to buy it.
It's really hard to add a International/Nordic support for GMK keyset, the price will go high, and even if I make a separated kit for it , it's hard to hit Moq 150.
If it's a SA keyset, it would be easier.
And for ISO layout, I can try to negotiate to the vendor.
For our basic principle is to make a most price competitive keyset for most of the people.
We have gotten the quote from GMK, if we add more keys , the price will be higher than those GMK keysets running now.
Post by: longtran1568 on Tue, 14 February 2017, 07:49:41
I missed Skydolch and been wanting to get it aftermarket, until I see this :cool: :cool:
Post by: duynguyenle on Tue, 14 February 2017, 11:32:43
No word on whether or not a basic ISO kit will be added (at the very minimum only 4 caps needs to be added to at least allow people with ISO boards use this keyset even if we put up with having ANSI legends, just being able to put this on an ISO board would be desirable for some!)looks fantastic!
any chance you could add an international kit + iso support?
would really like to buy it.
It's really hard to add a International/Nordic support for GMK keyset, the price will go high, and even if I make a separated kit for it , it's hard to hit Moq 150.
If it's a SA keyset, it would be easier.
And for ISO layout, I can try to negotiate to the vendor.
For our basic principle is to make a most price competitive keyset for most of the people.
We have gotten the quote from GMK, if we add more keys , the price will be higher than those GMK keysets running now.
At this point I am more or less resigned to the fact that proper international legends kits for GMK sets are more the exception rather than the norm, but I would very much appreciate if you could chase up the possibility of adding just the 4 ISO keys would allow people with ISO boards put this kit on their keyboard and use ANSI legends on the keyboards that they already have.
Something like this would help immensely:
(https://i.imgur.com/wJymA2s.png)
(note that the ' # key should probably be changed to | \ to use ANSI keymap on an ISO board)
Post by: hoq on Wed, 15 February 2017, 10:03:19
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-44Hkpc3/0/O/i-44Hkpc3.jpg)
Post by: moecoffee059 on Wed, 15 February 2017, 19:20:35
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Wed, 15 February 2017, 19:30:43
Finally, I added ISO 4 keys would you please check them right or not?Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-44Hkpc3/0/O/i-44Hkpc3.jpg)
For UK iso yes they would be correct =], I'm not knowledgeable enough about other iso layouts to say if they are right for them or not
Post by: longtran1568 on Thu, 16 February 2017, 01:33:12
Sadly, I want white legend those novelties T.T. How can it be ocean with no wave.
I think white would not fit with the whole theme right. I prefer it as it is now.
You don't have wave but you got plenty of ocean blue, and I just love that color!
Post by: hoq on Thu, 16 February 2017, 01:35:08
Sadly, I want white legend those novelties T.T. How can it be ocean with no wave.
So sad！but ocean blue remains there.From My iPhone 9.99
Post by: moecoffee059 on Thu, 16 February 2017, 02:14:56
Post by: calavera on Thu, 16 February 2017, 07:37:37
Post by: VereChi on Thu, 16 February 2017, 07:57:54
So whats the expected day to start the GB and timeframe for production? I heard GMK is backed with orders until this summer or something.
Is that true?
GMK become another Signature Plastics....
Post by: hoq on Thu, 16 February 2017, 08:33:15
So whats the expected day to start the GB and timeframe for production? I heard GMK is backed with orders until this summer or something.
The vendor asks for the price again to GMK now，hopingfully ，the GB will start at the end of this Month or at the beginning of March.
From My iPhone 9.99
Post by: moecoffee059 on Thu, 16 February 2017, 09:37:12
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The vendor asks for the price again to GMK now，hopingfully ，the GB will start at the end of this Month or at the beginning of March.
From My iPhone 9.99
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Hope this is not cost more than GMK PLUM
Post by: longtran1568 on Thu, 16 February 2017, 10:35:19
Quote
The vendor asks for the price again to GMK now，hopingfully ，the GB will start at the end of this Month or at the beginning of March.
Wow, that's quick! Definitely in!
Post by: footiemonkey on Thu, 16 February 2017, 10:51:48
Post by: VereChi on Thu, 16 February 2017, 11:49:00
Finally, I added ISO 4 keys would you please check them right or not?Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-44Hkpc3/0/O/i-44Hkpc3.jpg)
I have noticed that the color of ENTER key in the mockup is Black on Cyan.
And color in the renders are White on cyan.
Which is correct?
Post by: duynguyenle on Thu, 16 February 2017, 11:54:24
Finally, I added ISO 4 keys would you please check them right or not?Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-44Hkpc3/0/O/i-44Hkpc3.jpg)
Thank you for adding these keys, these 4 key should be servicable!
Post by: autobot on Thu, 16 February 2017, 12:03:20
Post by: footiemonkey on Thu, 16 February 2017, 12:09:25
Finally, I added ISO 4 keys would you please check them right or not?Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-44Hkpc3/0/O/i-44Hkpc3.jpg)
I have noticed that the color of ENTER key in the mockup is Black on Cyan.
And color in the renders are White on cyan.
Which is correct?
Renders where before revisions. So mockup is current.
Post by: autobot on Thu, 16 February 2017, 12:28:02
So whats the expected day to start the GB and timeframe for production? I heard GMK is backed with orders until this summer or something.
The vendor asks for the price again to GMK now，hopingfully ，the GB will start at the end of this Month or at the beginning of March.
From My iPhone 9.99
Very nice!
Post by: Dyaems on Thu, 16 February 2017, 20:37:05
edit: actually, the whole print on numEnter looks odd to me
Post by: hoq on Thu, 16 February 2017, 20:45:43
numEnter font looks odd?
edit: actually, the whole print on numEnter looks odd to me
That‘s just a mistake by me, After I got the official rendor from GMK, you will see a correct one.
Post by: Dyaems on Fri, 17 February 2017, 19:46:22
numEnter font looks odd?
edit: actually, the whole print on numEnter looks odd to me
That‘s just a mistake by me, After I got the official rendor from GMK, you will see a correct one.
all good bro :thumb:
Post by: thejoosty1 on Sat, 18 February 2017, 11:08:00
Post by: NoChance on Sat, 18 February 2017, 14:29:44
Post by: sgtpopwell on Sat, 18 February 2017, 19:19:48
Post by: hoq on Mon, 20 February 2017, 02:45:14
On Zfrontier!
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/gmk-ocean-dolch
Post by: calavera on Mon, 20 February 2017, 03:16:12
Post by: krisst on Mon, 20 February 2017, 04:49:01
Hi guys! GB is live.
On Zfrontier!
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/gmk-ocean-dolch
Currrent price at 149, will there is further breakpoints? Also if possible, do update on how many have purchased. Thanks
Edit: I want to add that I thank you for having free international shipping for orders above $100. I am sure many would love this.
Post by: shower_king on Mon, 20 February 2017, 04:56:13
Perhaps not. Sorry for bringing wrong info to you. i clarify the truth. IF reaching 500 sets, zfrontier will give the participants zfrotier points.Hi guys! GB is live.
On Zfrontier!
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/gmk-ocean-dolch
Currrent price at 149, will there is further breakpoints? Also if possible, do update on how many have purchased. Thanks
Edit: I want to add that I thank you for having free international shipping for orders above $100. I am sure many would love this.
about the points, you could check them at https://en.zfrontier.com/pages/rewards-program
Free shipping? Is that right? yayyes ,free shipping to all the world
Post by: hoq on Mon, 20 February 2017, 05:00:54
Free shipping? Is that right? yay
Free shipping ;)
Post by: moecoffee059 on Mon, 20 February 2017, 06:19:54
Post by: shower_king on Mon, 20 February 2017, 06:28:17
please update the info in zf english page, i dont know info about checkpoint and the amount.
This is all right now.
Post by: krisst on Mon, 20 February 2017, 08:31:39
Perhaps not. Sorry for bringing wrong info to you. i clarify the truth. IF reaching 500 sets, zfrontier will give the participants zfrotier points.Hi guys! GB is live.
On Zfrontier!
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/gmk-ocean-dolch
Currrent price at 149, will there is further breakpoints? Also if possible, do update on how many have purchased. Thanks
Edit: I want to add that I thank you for having free international shipping for orders above $100. I am sure many would love this.
about the points, you could check them at https://en.zfrontier.com/pages/rewards-programFree shipping? Is that right? yayyes ,free shipping to all the world
So no further breakpoint? That's too bad. Reward point system is pretty gimmicky imo. Not interested in that. Might have to give this GB a pass then.
Post by: calavera on Mon, 20 February 2017, 08:52:32
https://www.zfrontier.com/m/1190
Is that also a mistake or is only global/english getting the difference back in zfrontier reward points?
Post by: kustom3 on Mon, 20 February 2017, 09:40:11
Post by: Chaosti on Mon, 20 February 2017, 17:59:03
Perhaps not. Sorry for bringing wrong info to you. i clarify the truth. IF reaching 500 sets, zfrontier will give the participants zfrotier points.Hi guys! GB is live.
On Zfrontier!
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/gmk-ocean-dolch
Currrent price at 149, will there is further breakpoints? Also if possible, do update on how many have purchased. Thanks
Edit: I want to add that I thank you for having free international shipping for orders above $100. I am sure many would love this.
about the points, you could check them at https://en.zfrontier.com/pages/rewards-programFree shipping? Is that right? yayyes ,free shipping to all the world
So no further breakpoint? That's too bad. Reward point system is pretty gimmicky imo. Not interested in that. Might have to give this GB a pass then.
I completely agree. I'd rather have a price breakpoint, but giving 'extra' reward points? That just means having to spend it at their shop and there's no guarantee I'll like another set they're running. I get it, it's a marketing strategy but I don't like the set that much to participate.
Hard pass, but good luck to everyone else with the buy. It is a very nice looking design.
Post by: Meitachi on Mon, 20 February 2017, 19:19:19
Post by: hoq on Mon, 20 February 2017, 22:51:50
Kinda silly question, but I have a set of Sky Dolch pending. Would this set overlap too much in terms of colorways/themes? Anyone already planning on getting both?
In fact, there is no overlap keys between this 2 keyset, the colors are totally opposite.
Post by: longtran1568 on Mon, 20 February 2017, 23:28:04
Kinda silly question, but I have a set of Sky Dolch pending. Would this set overlap too much in terms of colorways/themes? Anyone already planning on getting both?
The color of the mods and alpha are opposite. I prefer this set though :)
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Post by: hoq on Tue, 21 February 2017, 00:17:42
Ok... so the Chinese version lists it at 938Y (~$137) and 838Y (~$122) if 500 MOQ is reached. I'm going to assume shipping is extra.
https://www.zfrontier.com/m/1190
Is that also a mistake or is only global/english getting the difference back in zfrontier reward points?
As I know (I'm not a staff of zf), zFrontier China only handle China domestic orders, for the shipping fee and labor cost are more lower than abroad.
As you know, the domestic express fee is only about 20 RMB (about 3 USD), far lower than US and international.
And, why zF China shop and Global shop use different cash back method，I guess they have diffenrent bosses? (I just guess :p)
but, not quiet defferent I think.
Post by: moecoffee059 on Tue, 21 February 2017, 09:18:40
Post by: longtran1568 on Tue, 21 February 2017, 09:24:15
Hmm I just realize that there is no F J bump replacement ...., really like this set but no real picture make me confused how different from picture.
I guess you are new to GB in general? You will not see any real keycaps until GMK has finished production and sent it to you, if there is any imperfection you will contact GMK for replacement. None of this is in production yet, so it's impossible to have "real" photos of keycaps now.
Post by: Giorgio on Tue, 21 February 2017, 10:42:37
Post by: footiemonkey on Tue, 21 February 2017, 11:10:10
Perhaps not. Sorry for bringing wrong info to you. i clarify the truth. IF reaching 500 sets, zfrontier will give the participants zfrotier points.Hi guys! GB is live.
On Zfrontier!
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/keysets/products/gmk-ocean-dolch
Currrent price at 149, will there is further breakpoints? Also if possible, do update on how many have purchased. Thanks
Edit: I want to add that I thank you for having free international shipping for orders above $100. I am sure many would love this.
about the points, you could check them at https://en.zfrontier.com/pages/rewards-programFree shipping? Is that right? yayyes ,free shipping to all the world
So no further breakpoint? That's too bad. Reward point system is pretty gimmicky imo. Not interested in that. Might have to give this GB a pass then.
If we refer each other we get $10 off.
Form a replay chain, refer the person below above you :-/
Post by: moecoffee059 on Tue, 21 February 2017, 11:18:44
Hmm I just realize that there is no F J bump replacement ...., really like this set but no real picture make me confused how different from picture.
I guess you are new to GB in general? You will not see any real keycaps until GMK has finished production and sent it to you, if there is any imperfection you will contact GMK for replacement. None of this is in production yet, so it's impossible to have "real" photos of keycaps now.
GMK plum so the real photo , yes i'm just not sure its real or fake (http://i.imgur.com/AOhrL6j.jpg)
Post by: longtran1568 on Tue, 21 February 2017, 11:21:16
Hmm I just realize that there is no F J bump replacement ...., really like this set but no real picture make me confused how different from picture.
I guess you are new to GB in general? You will not see any real keycaps until GMK has finished production and sent it to you, if there is any imperfection you will contact GMK for replacement. None of this is in production yet, so it's impossible to have "real" photos of keycaps now.
GMK plum so the real photo , yes i'm just not sure its real or fake
That photo is 100% fake, it's a rendered image :)
Post by: footiemonkey on Tue, 21 February 2017, 11:39:20
If anyone has a better way to create a mock-up I'd like to know.
Post by: longtran1568 on Tue, 21 February 2017, 12:25:02
Some quick mock-ups I did of this set + Skeletor
If anyone has a better way to create a mock-up I'd like to know.
WOW! Thanks! :p
I have Skeletor but never think about mixing them up like that :D
Post by: legendami on Tue, 21 February 2017, 17:30:45
Post by: hoq on Tue, 21 February 2017, 19:09:56
For now you can only buy the base set so it seems.... how much does the add-on set cost? Because the pictures show that the add-on set for other layouts is included in the base set. But then in the description below it sas add-on kit wil deliver support for the FC660M, not the base set. Very confusing.
Sorry for the confusing description,
It's a all-in-one keysets, totally 147 keys included, and FC660M can be supported.
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 21 February 2017, 19:39:13
For now you can only buy the base set so it seems.... how much does the add-on set cost? Because the pictures show that the add-on set for other layouts is included in the base set. But then in the description below it sas add-on kit wil deliver support for the FC660M, not the base set. Very confusing.
Sorry for the confusing description,
It's a all-in-one keysets, totally 147 keys included, and FC660M can be supported.
As is tradition with GMK sets.
That it works well with Skeletor has me tempted.
Post by: kmba on Tue, 21 February 2017, 20:59:30
Kinda silly question, but I have a set of Sky Dolch pending. Would this set overlap too much in terms of colorways/themes? Anyone already planning on getting both?
This is what you do. Buy both. Then swap alphas. Now you have one full N9 set with TU2 legends and accent mods (effing sweet looking).. and one full CC set with TU2 legends and accent mods (equally nice).
Post by: longtran1568 on Wed, 22 February 2017, 02:21:31
Kinda silly question, but I have a set of Sky Dolch pending. Would this set overlap too much in terms of colorways/themes? Anyone already planning on getting both?
This is what you do. Buy both. Then swap alphas. Now you have one full N9 set with TU2 legends and accent mods (effing sweet looking).. and one full CC set with TU2 legends and accent mods (equally nice).
Exactly what I intent to do when I enter this GB. This is a great set on it own, but its ability to be compatible with other sets is awesome :D
Post by: poolside on Wed, 22 February 2017, 17:51:26
For now you can only buy the base set so it seems.... how much does the add-on set cost? Because the pictures show that the add-on set for other layouts is included in the base set. But then in the description below it sas add-on kit wil deliver support for the FC660M, not the base set. Very confusing.
Sorry for the confusing description,
It's a all-in-one keysets, totally 147 keys included, and FC660M can be supported.
Edit: never mind, my miscount
Post by: JDragon on Wed, 22 February 2017, 19:12:00
Post by: calavera on Thu, 23 February 2017, 02:14:34
Is there a referral chain going? Want to help someone off and maybe get $10 off myself :D
dont u get points AFTER that person has spent money though?
Post by: longtran1568 on Thu, 23 February 2017, 03:15:31
Is there a referral chain going? Want to help someone off and maybe get $10 off myself :D
dont u get points AFTER that person has spent money though?
Yep
Post by: -musubi on Thu, 23 February 2017, 12:10:46
Post by: legendami on Thu, 23 February 2017, 13:28:35
Post by: longtran1568 on Thu, 23 February 2017, 13:30:47
Does anyone know the exact hex color code that or RGB code that this set uses. Simply the TU7 code doesn't really tell me that much :P
Well, GMK is the manufacturer and they have their own color code. Check it out: https://goo.gl/pQvlG9
Post by: footiemonkey on Thu, 23 February 2017, 13:31:32
(http://i.imgur.com/4HansnG.jpg)
Post by: hoq on Sat, 25 February 2017, 10:24:40
Does anyone know the exact hex color code that or RGB code that this set uses. Simply the TU7 code doesn't really tell me that much :P
The cyan color is TU2，not TU7.
Hex code：#00a4a9
RGB code：0,164,169
From My iPhone 9.99
Post by: NoChance on Tue, 28 February 2017, 16:57:50
Its amazing how one small, cheap, easy feature can make an entire keyset unusable for me.
Will have to pass.
Post by: Giorgio on Thu, 02 March 2017, 11:53:11
Sadly no Bars for F & J.
Its amazing how one small, cheap, easy feature can make an entire keyset unusable for me.
Will have to pass.
Thanks for anticipating my post. And btw it's F & J & 5! :-)
Post by: autobot on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:52:39
Sadly no Bars for F & J.
Its amazing how one small, cheap, easy feature can make an entire keyset unusable for me.
Will have to pass.
have you tried scooped keys before? I thought I would hate it myself, but i got used to it in like a day. :thumb:
Post by: longtran1568 on Fri, 03 March 2017, 08:55:49
Sadly no Bars for F & J.
Its amazing how one small, cheap, easy feature can make an entire keyset unusable for me.
Will have to pass.
have you tried scooped keys before? I thought I would hate it myself, but i got used to it in like a day. :thumb:
Yeah...Really I don't think bar homing keys are THAT important once you got muscle memory and know how to touch type.
To each his own :)
Post by: Giorgio on Fri, 03 March 2017, 09:29:06
Sadly no Bars for F & J.
Its amazing how one small, cheap, easy feature can make an entire keyset unusable for me.
Will have to pass.
have you tried scooped keys before? I thought I would hate it myself, but i got used to it in like a day. :thumb:
Yeah...Really I don't think bar homing keys are THAT important once you got muscle memory and know how to touch type.
To each his own :)
If you use programs that require a lot of shortcuts, like autocad, having homing bars is very important.
Post by: kmba on Fri, 03 March 2017, 09:30:28
Post by: hoq on Sun, 05 March 2017, 07:05:14
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BT9WkmM/0/O/i-BT9WkmM.jpg)
Post by: hoq on Sun, 05 March 2017, 07:29:22
(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-F3SQpQ9/0/X3/i-F3SQpQ9-X3.jpg)
Post by: poolside on Sun, 05 March 2017, 09:33:16
I think they are totally the different style.Show Image(https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-F3SQpQ9/0/X3/i-F3SQpQ9-X3.jpg)
Nice! In that render, the base color of the F1-F4 and first seven or so numrow keycaps from the Ocean Dolch board look a bit too blueish though.
Post by: hoq on Sun, 05 March 2017, 09:37:46
Post by: kmba on Sun, 05 March 2017, 11:30:00
Post by: calavera on Tue, 07 March 2017, 03:33:32
Post by: ideus on Tue, 07 March 2017, 08:41:02
Sadly no Bars for F & J.
Its amazing how one small, cheap, easy feature can make an entire keyset unusable for me.
Will have to pass.
have you tried scooped keys before? I thought I would hate it myself, but i got used to it in like a day. :thumb:
Yeah...Really I don't think bar homing keys are THAT important once you got muscle memory and know how to touch type.
To each his own :)
If you use programs that require a lot of shortcuts, like autocad, having homing bars is very important.
I need homing marks, even being a fairly decent touch typist. Scoops are good for me and I like them better than bars, but bars are more effective, by being easier to find.
Post by: NoChance on Fri, 10 March 2017, 17:48:29
I have to have the tactile bump of bars or it's a no go.
Post by: kidd0 on Sun, 12 March 2017, 19:04:47
I actually prefer the black alphas w/ grey modifiers over the classic Dolch, and the blue is just amazing. This will be my first GMK set, so excited!
Hopefully everything will fit properly on the TADA68/SABER that I'm looking to get. ;D
Post by: autobot on Mon, 13 March 2017, 14:11:37
I've heard of PayPal/payment issues from other users, from the Sky Dolch thread.
Maybe those were isolated cases, just want to be reassured before I order.
Post by: kmba on Mon, 13 March 2017, 22:14:32
Post by: ideus on Mon, 13 March 2017, 22:52:36
Edit: It should be stated that only the German and other set are actually in Dolch original colors, the other two are Dolch-like.
Post by: kmba on Tue, 14 March 2017, 00:25:11
Post by: autobot on Tue, 14 March 2017, 05:55:24
The current Sky Dolch group buy is being run by Originative, not zfrontier.
They were referring to ordering issues on Ocean Dolch.
Post by: kmba on Tue, 14 March 2017, 07:57:49
The current Sky Dolch group buy is being run by Originative, not zfrontier.
They were referring to ordering issues on Ocean Dolch.
Gotcha. I didn't use paypal so I can't help there, but I do know zfrontier has been around awhile and is well established in China, as well as with GMK. I personally wouldn't worry, but with any group buy you need to assume some risk.
Post by: ideus on Tue, 14 March 2017, 11:46:47
very true. kekkon dolch. orignative sky dolch. zfrontier ocean dolch. german dolch. kekkon dolch reborn shipping soon. dolch. dolch. dolch. thankfully they're all awesome.
They are great, all of them. But they have their own idiosyncrasy that leads to different sets, They are similar and at the same time they are totally different.
Post by: hoq on Mon, 20 March 2017, 19:58:50
The GB closed, finally we sold 268 sets. :p
Estimated shipping day is later JUNE.
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Mon, 20 March 2017, 20:25:49
Thank you for all your guys.
The GB closed, finally we sold 268 sets. :p
Estimated shipping day is later JUNE.
Any leftovers or open orders?
Post by: hoq on Mon, 20 March 2017, 22:28:21
Thank you for all your guys.
The GB closed, finally we sold 268 sets. :p
Estimated shipping day is later JUNE.
Any leftovers or open orders?
I'm not sure,
Maybe after the shipping for groupbuy orders，zFrontier will prepare some for direct sales.
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Mon, 20 March 2017, 22:44:51
Thank you for all your guys.
The GB closed, finally we sold 268 sets. :p
Estimated shipping day is later JUNE.
Any leftovers or open orders?
I'm not sure,
Maybe after the shipping for groupbuy orders，zFrontier will prepare some for direct sales.
dang, dude. missed this by one day
Post by: neralo on Tue, 21 March 2017, 02:40:49
Thank you for all your guys.
The GB closed, finally we sold 268 sets. :p
Estimated shipping day is later JUNE.
Really glad I jumped on this at the last minute! June can't come soon enough!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Tue, 21 March 2017, 09:34:43
Post by: longtran1568 on Tue, 21 March 2017, 12:42:46
Thank you for all your guys.
The GB closed, finally we sold 268 sets. :p
Estimated shipping day is later JUNE.
Thanks hoq and zFrontier for the GB, especially zF for free shipping :)
Post by: gerdo on Sat, 25 March 2017, 14:17:25
Post by: GreyAmbience on Mon, 03 April 2017, 05:52:50
Post by: midnight2903 on Mon, 03 April 2017, 11:12:29
Are there any open spots for this set?
It's already over.
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GB Thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87773.0
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