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Title: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit (HUGE UPDATE)
Post by: Taeha Types on Mon, 09 July 2018, 18:51:52
Hey everyone, it’s Nathan Kim. This is the first time I’ll be attempting to hold anything interest check/group buy related so please bear with me!

Hopefully most people in the hobby have heard of/seen my YouTube videos (https://youtube.com/nathantaehakim (https://youtube.com/nathantaehakim)) by now. 100% meme, but also 100% truth, I have been dubbed “Mr. Sleeves”, mostly for this sweater that I often times like to wear in my videos:
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What started off as a banter in Discord servers, I would like to propose the creation of the “Mr. Sleeves” addon kit, which for now is meant to complement the GMK Muted base kit, but should in theory work well with other neutral base sets.

Here are the proposed colors:
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Here are some renders by the amazing janglad with the GMK Muted base set:
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I have gotten permission from jchan/dixiemech to run/create this addon kit and would like to thank them for that! For now, I intend to offer the same keys offered in either Muted addon kit:
[attachimg=8]


HUGE UPDATE 1:
So after much consideration, I have decided to include all the keys in the proposed kit in BOTH colors!! Here is a render of the new kit:
[attachimg=9]
The colors used in the render are the C version of the Pantone colors I initially wanted and while although I think it still does look nice, I think I would prefer to go through with a color matching process to achieve the original colors, which is what I plan on doing.
[attachimg=10]
I have received quotes as well and they are very reasonable/where I wanted them to be and am currently in talks with vendors!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: CarterH on Mon, 09 July 2018, 19:01:03
this is a nice meme

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: mdlt97 on Mon, 09 July 2018, 19:01:55
lmfaooooo
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: x9Memoriez on Mon, 09 July 2018, 19:41:34
Jesus.. what would a price eta be on a accent kit from gmk?
Title: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: juaninamilli on Mon, 09 July 2018, 19:52:22
These colors would look good with KBD BoW. I’m in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: gok_nz on Mon, 09 July 2018, 20:12:46
These colors would look good with KBD BoW. I’m in!
We are already working on similar colours for the accent kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 09 July 2018, 20:22:57
this is dumb i like it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 09 July 2018, 20:30:01
While the whole meme is dumb, I like the colors.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: idlemao on Mon, 09 July 2018, 20:30:36
Wishing lots of success for this. The colors are awesome!  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Corgiattackkk on Mon, 09 July 2018, 20:44:16
Haha amazing. I'm actually interested  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: chuckdee on Mon, 09 July 2018, 20:47:30
I really like the colors.  Consider adding a 2U spacebar if you would.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: fcoury on Mon, 09 July 2018, 20:58:12
I don’t even know what this is but I see Mr. Sleeves and I want it.

Seriously though, it’s a perfect small project and I like it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 09 July 2018, 20:58:22
Absolutely interested in this addon kit!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: rmendis on Mon, 09 July 2018, 21:04:04
Nice colors
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: olivia on Mon, 09 July 2018, 21:15:08
489-C was actually one of the alternate colors I looked at before coming up with P-55-9-C that I use for my set. I love your accents  :D :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: nguyenhimself on Mon, 09 July 2018, 21:15:56
Made me legit LOL in a crowded cafe and turned people's heads.
Godspeed, sleeves dude.
Also: Just so you know, your Orange Alps video is still my go-to for making people interested in Alps.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Sneaky Potato on Mon, 09 July 2018, 21:16:41
Sleeve me up bb
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Yeoh on Mon, 09 July 2018, 21:17:19
Why would you need permission from jchan?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 09 July 2018, 23:30:42
Why would you need permission from jchan?

You don't need permission. Its just the right thing to do since he is marketing his addon kit specifically for the Muted.

Just another example of a creative respecting other creatives in the community.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Jacob4341 on Tue, 10 July 2018, 00:24:22
I like!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Tonkatonk on Tue, 10 July 2018, 00:30:04
this is dumb i like it


Don't think I could've said it better myself.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Taeha Types on Tue, 10 July 2018, 01:14:13
lmfaooooo

this is a nice meme



Not a meme  :mad:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Taeha Types on Tue, 10 July 2018, 01:15:09
Jesus.. what would a price eta be on a accent kit from gmk?

Not sure yet, just a very early stage IC, haven't talked any numbers with GMK yet but maybe someone more experienced can shed some light?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Taeha Types on Tue, 10 July 2018, 01:16:06
Wishing lots of success for this. The colors are awesome!  ;D

I really like the colors.  Consider adding a 2U spacebar if you would.

While the whole meme is dumb, I like the colors.

Haha amazing. I'm actually interested  ;D

this is dumb i like it

I don’t even know what this is but I see Mr. Sleeves and I want it.

Seriously though, it’s a perfect small project and I like it.

Sleeve me up bb

Nice colors

Absolutely interested in this addon kit!



this is dumb i like it


Don't think I could've said it better myself.

I like!

Oof glad you all like it :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Taeha Types on Tue, 10 July 2018, 01:16:41
Made me legit LOL in a crowded cafe and turned people's heads.
Godspeed, sleeves dude.
Also: Just so you know, your Orange Alps video is still my go-to for making people interested in Alps.


Haha I'm serious with this set!
And thanks for the support :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Taeha Types on Tue, 10 July 2018, 01:17:08
489-C was actually one of the alternate colors I looked at before coming up with P-55-9-C that I use for my set. I love your accents  :D :D

Oo, well the Olivia pink is very nice too :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: futurecrime on Tue, 10 July 2018, 01:58:14
Ha! I weirdly had a thought while watching your latest upload, I wondered how long until we'd see a Nathan Kim edition board of some sort. Well this is a solid first step. I like it. I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: gnunin on Tue, 10 July 2018, 02:01:26
Real nice, would get.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: haitacxyz on Tue, 10 July 2018, 02:03:26
I'm in :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Snappo on Tue, 10 July 2018, 07:35:49
100% would get this. Anyone looking for 100% Nathan Kim spec should do the same.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: chuckdee on Tue, 10 July 2018, 12:27:42
Why would you need permission from jchan?

You don't need permission. Its just the right thing to do since he is marketing his addon kit specifically for the Muted.

Just another example of a creative respecting other creatives in the community.

This, exactly.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Etherealsound on Tue, 10 July 2018, 16:38:42
This actually looks quite nice. I'd be in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: tunadesu on Tue, 10 July 2018, 16:53:45
Looks good, NK
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Fooblitzky on Thu, 12 July 2018, 03:06:03
I would have thought your first project would have been actual keyboard sleeves to carry or store keyboards with the material based on your actual shirt sleeves.

But I suppose this works too.

Now Mr. Tables needs to sell small custom keyboard tables so you can photograph your boards on them.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: oldcat on Thu, 12 July 2018, 14:48:58
Im in. Mr. Kim.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Oblotzky on Thu, 12 July 2018, 20:13:12
Have you talked with GMK about MOQ? Custom colors require 250 kits purchased, but that's usually big base sets, not sure if the same rule applies to smaller kits like this one. And since there's only just over 250 Muted sets itself that exist, it might be tough to get that many sold. Should look into what other sets it might look good with to increase reach.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: gnunin on Thu, 12 July 2018, 23:54:30
Muted r2 would be nice. I'm in for the "Sleeve" colors so that I have them 'til the day when I can get a hold of a GMK Muted.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Dovan1405 on Fri, 13 July 2018, 00:24:31
Arnt there still muted base kits from keyclack or something???


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: gnunin on Fri, 13 July 2018, 00:34:50
Arnt there still muted base kits from keyclack or something???


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Only base set, not the accents. And I'm still quite hesitant to order from Keyclack :/
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Vadurr on Fri, 13 July 2018, 02:18:04
No gods, No masters! I like it :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Taeha Types on Thu, 19 July 2018, 03:06:15
Have you talked with GMK about MOQ? Custom colors require 250 kits purchased, but that's usually big base sets, not sure if the same rule applies to smaller kits like this one. And since there's only just over 250 Muted sets itself that exist, it might be tough to get that many sold. Should look into what other sets it might look good with to increase reach.

Just sent an email requesting quotes, but you speak some wise words! Hopefully the prices come out nicely, but I should definitely market it with more sets that it would look good with.

Off the top of my head 9009 would also definitely work, I also envision the upcoming GMK Monochrome would look good as well
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: godlikekitten on Mon, 23 July 2018, 22:47:33
The kit has really grown on me.  Would make me cave and pick up a Muted set for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 23 July 2018, 22:48:06
i bet it would look good with 9009 too
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: oldcat on Sat, 28 July 2018, 21:31:08
When will this be avaiable?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Astrasa on Mon, 30 July 2018, 15:49:02
This is hilarious but I need it, hopefully it matches nicely with 9009.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Taeha Types on Wed, 01 August 2018, 16:32:05
HUGE UPDATE!

So after much consideration, I have decided to include all the keys in the proposed kit in BOTH colors!! Here is a render of the new kit:
[attachimg=1]
The colors used in the render are the C version of the Pantone colors I initially wanted and while although I think it still does look nice, I think I would prefer to go through with a color matching process to achieve the original colors, which is what I plan on doing.
[attachimg=2]
I have received quotes as well and they are very reasonable/where I wanted them to be and am currently in talks with vendors!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Snappo on Wed, 01 August 2018, 16:44:28
HUGE UPDATE!

So after much consideration, I have decided to include all the keys in the proposed kit in BOTH colors!! Here is a render of the new kit:
(Attachment Link)
The colors used in the render are the C version of the Pantone colors I initially wanted and while although I think it still does look nice, I think I would prefer to go through with a color matching process to achieve the original colors, which is what I plan on doing.
(Attachment Link)
I have received quotes as well and they are very reasonable/where I wanted them to be and am currently in talks with vendors!


Woop
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit
Post by: Corgiattackkk on Wed, 01 August 2018, 17:49:48
HUGE UPDATE!

So after much consideration, I have decided to include all the keys in the proposed kit in BOTH colors!! Here is a render of the new kit:
(Attachment Link)
The colors used in the render are the C version of the Pantone colors I initially wanted and while although I think it still does look nice, I think I would prefer to go through with a color matching process to achieve the original colors, which is what I plan on doing.
(Attachment Link)
I have received quotes as well and they are very reasonable/where I wanted them to be and am currently in talks with vendors!

Awesome news. Now I need to drop money on a 9009 or Muted set in preparation for these.  :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit (HUGE UPDATE)
Post by: Lndefinite on Thu, 09 August 2018, 19:12:16
Woah I'm so excited. Thanks mr sleves <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit (HUGE UPDATE)
Post by: Phrillis on Wed, 15 August 2018, 18:13:26
Is there a chance for a Muted rerun to go along with this new kit?  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit (HUGE UPDATE)
Post by: speaktobrett on Thu, 16 August 2018, 19:43:19
Very exciting.

I'll be in on this groupbuy :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit (HUGE UPDATE)
Post by: jo h n on Sat, 13 June 2020, 06:17:51
Mr Sleeves R2 when?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit (HUGE UPDATE)
Post by: Pach on Sat, 13 June 2020, 19:58:36
Mr Sleeves R2 when?
necro much
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Muted/9009 “Mr. Sleeves” Addon Kit (HUGE UPDATE)
Post by: Madrai on Sat, 13 June 2020, 20:57:54
Mr Sleeves R2 when?

Not wise to necro a thread that was almost 2 years ago. Taeha also just finished a collab with Novel Keys on his OSA Sleeves, so I doubt a R2 GMK Sleeves will run anytime soon. I'd suggest making your own post asking for a R2 or messaging Taeha directly.