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Title: [IC] GMK Monorange (GB Date delay due to GMK)
Post by: redamankey on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:00:41
(https://i.imgur.com/wUapRKB.jpg)

GMK Monorange

Mon|O|range

Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/CnzN65vKXD27rd7T9)

Hi everyone, I am an international student living and studying in Sicily, Italy.
Summer was approaching, while sipping my orange juice in the warm Sicilian sunshine, I came up with the idea for this keyset. Hope it gives you a feel of the warmth of summer in Sicily.



Contact
Email: redamankey@gmail.com
Instagram: @redamankey (https://www.instagram.com/redamankey/)




Color
Since this is the first keyset I designed, I only want to use the 2 GMK basic colors V2 and WS1.




Kits
Click for larger images

Orange [Base Kit]
(https://i.imgur.com/efjk50r.jpg)

Tangerine [40s for Smol Boards]
(https://i.imgur.com/aXEh5x2.jpg)

Ice [Spacebars]
(https://i.imgur.com/KobcFWk.jpg)

Juice [Novelties]
(https://i.imgur.com/zrUaSJj.jpg)

Why Backspace key is CH3(CH2)14CO2Na?
More
(https://i.imgur.com/guzkJeD.png)





Renders
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Iron165 by Smith & Rune
(https://i.imgur.com/m8mbdWN.jpg)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/fDAvsNM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qX54jfR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/F1C8ccB.jpg)


F2-84 by Geon
(https://i.imgur.com/Y69cXKj.jpg)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/L6oX6lD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WKj9FRq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CWI4iWO.jpg)


J-02 by Jae from TopClack and proto[Typist]
(https://i.imgur.com/z7BqHyo.jpg)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/yhe7ICM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZXIlWgR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TmmZKKN.jpg)




Deskmat
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Glass
(https://i.imgur.com/m0x9thZ.png)




Vendors

OCE: Daily Clack
EU: CandyKeys
UK: Proto[Typist]
Asia: zFrontier
China: zFrontier
Canada: Deskhero
US: Kono





Timeline
GMK Monorange will run in Q1 2022




Collaborations
Cable
G Cables [TBA] (https://gcustomcables.com/)

Artisan
Gaia’s Creature [TBA] (https://gaia-creature.com/)
Craftkey [TBA] (https://www.craftkeyartisan.com/)
MOZIcaps [TBA] (https://www.mozicaps.com/)
Crytal Pieces [TBA] (https://crystalpieces.com/)
Namong [TBA] (https://www.instagram.com/namong.art/)
KrakenKap [TBA] (https://www.instagram.com/krakenkap/)
EzKeys [TBA] (https://ezkeysss.com/)
Girlycaps Studios [TBA] (https://girlystudios.com/)





To do
Pricing.




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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: of_sam on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:04:35
My eyes.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: pyonium on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:13:08
G E K O L O N I S E E R D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: P103 on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:15:59
The renders looks scuffed. Might be a decent mono set but can't really tell with the lighting going on.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: MinaDarsh on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:18:00
So, will this be in time for Dutch King's Day? :P
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: NOLA on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:20:07
Black mods, black/orange novelties and you'd have something. Also, I agree. The renders are scuffed. Lighting is off.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: redamankey on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:21:24
The renders looks scuffed. Might be a decent mono set but can't really tell with the lighting going on.
Exactly, this is just a primitive idea. I am trying to make the render better next time.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: ee on Fri, 23 April 2021, 09:31:53
give it to me
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: LittleAad on Fri, 23 April 2021, 10:19:17
Add 1u in spacebars for proper 3-1-3 support. 6u off-center doesn't bring enough value to be included in a gmk sb kit imo. The use of both super and meta in base feels inconsistent as well. glwic  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: Baka Bot on Fri, 23 April 2021, 11:05:52
Now i like text only mods but this aint it :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: MIGHTY CHICKEN on Fri, 23 April 2021, 11:54:02
Just give me a single black accent key, or green, maybe green, a single green key would be nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: Tiff0 on Fri, 23 April 2021, 12:17:49
Oh, looks like what PnC R1 ended up being
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: iinko_mk on Fri, 23 April 2021, 12:35:18
ne minivan support avail
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: Clay333 on Fri, 23 April 2021, 14:31:15
I don't hate it, but if I did buy it I would most likely use it to mix with other sets and use for accents.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: Faceman76 on Fri, 23 April 2021, 14:35:55
AKA: GMK Sun.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210423/d873d491e7b98ac2b6e472250f2023d9.jpg)

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: lush_bunny on Fri, 23 April 2021, 14:38:17
I like orange, but I don't know about this set. Maybe a burnt orange? These renders hurt my eyes too much.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: itsazly on Fri, 23 April 2021, 15:36:13
Yeah, awesome. Perfect cap set for working in the field or a job site. Big thank.

Jokes aside, I love flouro orange and I'd definitely be about this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: redamankey on Fri, 23 April 2021, 18:48:31
Better render incoming, trust me.
(https://i.imgur.com/aQnUMPq.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: redamankey on Fri, 23 April 2021, 22:38:15
Updated some render, please check it out.

F2-84 by Geon
(https://i.imgur.com/H6CTd0e.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: Chippy on Sat, 24 April 2021, 00:39:55
yep, that is orange.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: P103 on Sat, 24 April 2021, 03:35:25
Can't help but to think of bleach and orange range with that name, also can we have the pantone color codes?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: lush_bunny on Sat, 24 April 2021, 06:21:44
Updated some render, please check it out.

F2-84 by Geon
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/H6CTd0e.jpg)


Much nicer.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: redamankey on Sat, 24 April 2021, 07:08:14
Can't help but to think of bleach and orange range with that name, also can we have the pantone color codes?

I don't use custom color. It's V2 for Orange and CR for Black.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: Izeri on Sat, 24 April 2021, 07:58:57
Can't help but to think of bleach and orange range with that name, also can we have the pantone color codes?

I don't use custom color. It's V2 for Orange and CR for Black.

Not to be mean, but renders aren't even close to V2
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: lush_bunny on Sat, 24 April 2021, 12:08:32
Can't help but to think of bleach and orange range with that name, also can we have the pantone color codes?

I don't use custom color. It's V2 for Orange and CR for Black.

Not to be mean, but renders aren't even close to V2

Agreed. I think OP should redo/replace all of his renders. V2 is much more palatable than the eye bleach he initially showed.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: TyPo.mk on Sat, 24 April 2021, 12:10:22
It took me entirely too long to realize this wasn’t called Mono Range
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: WANING on Sat, 24 April 2021, 14:00:48
G E K O L O N I S E E R D
epic nederlands moment
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: Viriid on Sat, 24 April 2021, 14:13:49
While kitting and renders are pretty scuffed, I think this might be something that people might like.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: KVLT on Sat, 24 April 2021, 14:14:30
i'll take it in osa with neon green mods
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: orb on Sat, 24 April 2021, 14:22:34
orange

can't tell if this would be an issue with actual colors since the renders don't look very much like V2, but those renders have some weird contrast that is hard to read and might cause eye strain. glwic!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 24 April 2021, 14:38:24
Just give me a single black accent key, or green, maybe green, a single green key would be nice

I get the idea for accents, but I would rather not pay the extra 5$ for the accent color fee.

Unrelated: what reference color is this?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange
Post by: HappyB0T on Sat, 24 April 2021, 19:50:50
I like orange, but I don't know about this set. Maybe a burnt orange? These renders hurt my eyes too much.

+!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: azzipa on Sun, 25 April 2021, 01:15:30
looks a bit like gmk ada. not that that's a bad thing. looking forward to seeing actual color.

GMK ADA (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=110016)
(https://i.imgur.com/887qgnU.jpg)

GMK Monorange
(https://i.imgur.com/oyWnns5.jpg)

edited to add images
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: Eonday on Sun, 25 April 2021, 04:02:14
Flashbang
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: honorless on Sun, 25 April 2021, 20:37:50
I actually have wanted a bright orange set. Like a creamsicle...

But would you consider white legends instead of black? Black and orange just makes me think of Halloween, and to a lesser extent GMK Skidata.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: Cubic // esc lab on Sun, 25 April 2021, 23:51:09
This looks quite a lot like GMK ADA
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Updated render)
Post by: Lysol_ on Mon, 26 April 2021, 01:30:42
wasnt there a gmk set by a matrix keyboard designer that was similar to this?
it was gmk ADA.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: redamankey on Sat, 08 May 2021, 17:06:20
Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc
Please let me know your thoughts so that I can complete this project, I really hope it can come true.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: Rumblethumps on Sat, 08 May 2021, 19:55:03
The white legends look great! It gives it a way different vibe than the black. It looks super refreshing with the white mods!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: iamtienng on Sun, 09 May 2021, 17:43:32
Bumpppppp
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: xavierlh on Mon, 10 May 2021, 08:35:07
This set is so cool !
Very much in need of sunny vibes after a year+ inside.

P.S: your discord link isn't working :/
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: lush_bunny on Mon, 10 May 2021, 08:51:23
Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc
Please let me know your thoughts so that I can complete this project, I really hope it can come true.

Are we sticking with the bright orange base. I think a darker burnt orange (the v2) would match the new white alphas better.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: redamankey on Mon, 10 May 2021, 13:07:39
This set is so cool !
Very much in need of sunny vibes after a year+ inside.

P.S: your discord link isn't working :/
Thank you so much. The sunny vibes are exactly what I would like to bring to us through this keyset.
Also I fixed the discord link.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: redamankey on Mon, 10 May 2021, 13:10:50
Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc
Please let me know your thoughts so that I can complete this project, I really hope it can come true.

Are we sticking with the bright orange base. I think a darker burnt orange (the v2) would match the new white alphas better.
Actually all the oranges I use are the default V2 color from GMK.
Since this is the first keyset I design, I would like to use only the basic colors to get 150 MOQ for GMK.
The image below is an example of the V2 color I want to use. Excuse me to use images from the IC GMK ADA.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZbSU5cJ.jpeg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: treeleaf64 on Mon, 10 May 2021, 14:11:35
treeleaf aprpoved! ~829@93*@#$&928#@2344!!!111!11
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: lush_bunny on Mon, 10 May 2021, 22:31:30
Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc
Please let me know your thoughts so that I can complete this project, I really hope it can come true.

Are we sticking with the bright orange base. I think a darker burnt orange (the v2) would match the new white alphas better.
Actually all the oranges I use are the default V2 color from GMK.
Since this is the first keyset I design, I would like to use only the basic colors to get 150 MOQ for GMK.
The image below is an example of the V2 color I want to use. Excuse me to use images from the IC GMK ADA.
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/ZbSU5cJ.jpeg)


Okay I see it. Somehow, the V2 Orange is a bit too bright in the new renders.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Monorange (Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc)
Post by: redamankey on Tue, 11 May 2021, 02:27:03
Update White Legend, Novelties, Deskmat, etc
Please let me know your thoughts so that I can complete this project, I really hope it can come true.

Are we sticking with the bright orange base. I think a darker burnt orange (the v2) would match the new white alphas better.
Actually all the oranges I use are the default V2 color from GMK.
Since this is the first keyset I design, I would like to use only the basic colors to get 150 MOQ for GMK.
The image below is an example of the V2 color I want to use. Excuse me to use images from the IC GMK ADA.
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/ZbSU5cJ.jpeg)


Okay I see it. Somehow, the V2 Orange is a bit too bright in the new renders.

Yeah, it's just lighting.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: redamankey on Tue, 10 August 2021, 05:32:19
I changed the theme of keyset to Japanese theme, check it out if you're interest and please fill the IC form for me to improve the keyset.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: XiXora on Tue, 10 August 2021, 05:56:31
Just wondering around the double pipe key for ISO layout.
Is it worth just making it Terminal/US ISO with R3 [\|] and R4 [><]?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: Laur on Tue, 10 August 2021, 10:10:14
I changed the theme of keyset to Japanese theme, check it out if you're interest and please fill the IC form for me to improve the keyset.

why lol, there's no need other than "i want hiragana sublegends!!".
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: Cubic // esc lab on Tue, 10 August 2021, 15:05:24
I kind of dig this but changing a set's name to fit hiragana subs is a new one
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: AstralYT on Wed, 11 August 2021, 16:42:01
Aw man I assumed this set to be fairy tail inspired

Sadge

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: redamankey on Thu, 12 August 2021, 02:52:58
Just wondering around the double pipe key for ISO layout.
Is it worth just making it Terminal/US ISO with R3 [\|] and R4 [><]?
For US user, I would use ANSI standard. The ISO keys I put in Base kit is for UK minimum ISO layout.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: redamankey on Thu, 12 August 2021, 02:56:44
I changed the theme of keyset to Japanese theme, check it out if you're interest and please fill the IC form for me to improve the keyset.

why lol, there's no need other than "i want hiragana sublegends!!".
Hi dudeship, you are a great designer. I joined your GB KAT Great Way and I am excited about it.
Yeah honestly I just want Hiragana sublegends. But I'm trying to be professional man ;-;
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: redamankey on Thu, 12 August 2021, 03:02:05
And for anyone would change the 40s kit. I will review it and it will have a little change.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: redamankey on Thu, 12 August 2021, 03:11:11
Aw man I assumed this set to be fairy tail inspired

Sadge

Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk
If that set exists, I would name it "Natsu Dragneel" instead of just "Natsu". (I'm a fan of Fairy Tail too)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: Dyto69 on Thu, 12 August 2021, 05:34:10
I don't know why, but I kinda like it, reminds me of striker but in orange. I personally have no use for that bright orange, but I could imagine it looks good on some boards. GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: Mecxs on Thu, 12 August 2021, 06:59:02
You forgot to put 1.75u backspace and 1.5u enter in your 40s kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: udller on Fri, 13 August 2021, 10:58:52
i d buy this :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: redamankey on Sat, 14 August 2021, 03:25:11
You forgot to put 1.75u backspace and 1.5u enter in your 40s kit.
Yes I'm reviewing it and will put the missing key to 40s kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: TyPo.mk on Sat, 14 August 2021, 14:41:21
I kind of dig this but changing a set's name to fit hiragana subs is a new one
is it though?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: derEineTyp on Sun, 15 August 2021, 01:23:12
God please change the mods color to white, my eyes dude
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties)
Post by: redamankey on Wed, 18 August 2021, 11:32:25
Please give me your opinion on Novelties.
(https://i.imgur.com/eJAPcKw.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties)
Post by: Rumblethumps on Wed, 18 August 2021, 12:44:08
I know a ton of people have commented on how the sudden change to a Japanese name with hiragana was kinda out of nowhere and random, but with the novs it's even more confusing. A set with a Japanese name, hiragana subs, and Japan-inspired novelties, but in the description you said it was inspired by the sunsets in Sicily?  :confused:

They look alright though. I like the chemical formula one.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties)
Post by: redamankey on Wed, 18 August 2021, 13:14:26
I know a ton of people have commented on how the sudden change to a Japanese name with hiragana was kinda out of nowhere and random, but with the novs it's even more confusing. A set with a Japanese name, hiragana subs, and Japan-inspired novelties, but in the description you said it was inspired by the sunsets in Sicily?  :confused:

They look alright though. I like the chemical formula one.

Yeah the beginning of the idea is coming from Sicily. But to avoid the keyset from flop and potentially not reaching the MOQ (even though the MOQ is only 150) so I want to change the theme to Japan insprired. And more importantly I am weeb. Thanks for your reply.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties)
Post by: VXQN on Wed, 18 August 2021, 13:33:04
Because this is orange and has the R4 "|\" key (terminal ISO bad) I am willing to overlook the sudden pivot to Japenese theme. Realistically though I think you will struggle with two base sets, and the novelties are kinda all over the place...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties)
Post by: iamtienng on Wed, 18 August 2021, 14:02:19
Because this is orange and has the R4 "|\" key (terminal ISO bad) I am willing to overlook the sudden pivot to Japenese theme. Realistically though I think you will struggle with two base sets, and the novelties are kinda all over the place...

Let me do a research for a few day for the R4 "| \" key and I will update the base kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties)
Post by: potato.jpg on Wed, 18 August 2021, 14:47:39
When I saw the name and color, I thought this set was based on “amanatsu” (甘夏 which directly translates to sweet summer). It’s basically a Japanese orange. Anyway, not sure if you’re aware of the fruit, but it could potentially be a good pivot if you went full in on an amanatsu theme since amanatsu is used in a juices and ice creams and candies. It might give this set a more cohesive feel compared to having a mix of orange slices and torii and what looks like Mt. Fuji.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: XiXora on Wed, 18 August 2021, 15:11:07
Just wondering around the double pipe key for ISO layout.
Is it worth just making it Terminal/US ISO with R3 [\|] and R4 [><]?
For US user, I would use ANSI standard. The ISO keys I put in Base kit is for UK minimum ISO layout.
I am a UK ISO user. Double pipe is just a random set of keys to me 😅
Would just rather follow a layout than none at all.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties)
Post by: redamankey on Wed, 18 August 2021, 20:05:07
When I saw the name and color, I thought this set was based on “amanatsu” (甘夏 which directly translates to sweet summer). It’s basically a Japanese orange. Anyway, not sure if you’re aware of the fruit, but it could potentially be a good pivot if you went full in on an amanatsu theme since amanatsu is used in a juices and ice creams and candies. It might give this set a more cohesive feel compared to having a mix of orange slices and torii and what looks like Mt. Fuji.

Aww Amanatsu is such a beautiful name. I asked some of my Japanese friends but no one give me that name. And also your suggestion about the theme of novelties is so useful, I will think about it seriously.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu
Post by: redamankey on Wed, 18 August 2021, 20:27:40
Just wondering around the double pipe key for ISO layout.
Is it worth just making it Terminal/US ISO with R3 [\|] and R4 [><]?
For US user, I would use ANSI standard. The ISO keys I put in Base kit is for UK minimum ISO layout.
I am a UK ISO user. Double pipe is just a random set of keys to me 😅
Would just rather follow a layout than none at all.

After I read this: Why Do Keycap Sets have so many Copies of the Backslash‑Pipe Key? (http://www.farah.cl/Keyboardery/Why-Do-Keycap-Sets-have-so-many-Copies-of-the-Backslash-Pipe-Key/)
I will add the "> <" key to the base, it will take a few days for me.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties)
Post by: redamankey on Sat, 21 August 2021, 19:59:07
R4 [><] key updated.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties, R4 [><] key)
Post by: Hakatype on Sat, 21 August 2021, 23:33:53
I'm gonna go on a limb and suggest that if you're going to use hiragana sublegends and Japanese imagery, that you do your due diligence to pick something that's a bit more fleshed out in terms of your theme. It's not wrong to have your set include Japanese sublegends because you want it to, nor would it be my place to tell you not to make a set with a Japanese theme. But in your current state, your novelties and treatment of the Japanese cultural icons are questionable. It'd just be nice if your set wasn't slapping on religious imagery just for aesthetic purposes without regards for what or why they exist. Especially in conjunction with the soap thing. It'd be like making an Italian themed set with pizza novelties next to a few crosses next to the chemical symbol of charcoal, if you're catching my drift.

In the interest of not tearing you down completely, I'd definitely echo what the other person said and suggest pivoting to an orange theme. My recommendation is mikan, which is a variety of citrus that's close to a tangerine and very culturally significant. Hopefully you can take that direction! But please do your due diligence to research before you make changes to this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties, R4 [><] key)
Post by: haydoselefantes on Sun, 22 August 2021, 18:51:06
love this set, love the new colorway with V2 and WS1!  excited for the GB
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Natsu (Checkout Novelties, R4 [><] key)
Post by: redamankey on Tue, 31 August 2021, 17:29:47
I'm gonna go on a limb and suggest that if you're going to use hiragana sublegends and Japanese imagery, that you do your due diligence to pick something that's a bit more fleshed out in terms of your theme. It's not wrong to have your set include Japanese sublegends because you want it to, nor would it be my place to tell you not to make a set with a Japanese theme. But in your current state, your novelties and treatment of the Japanese cultural icons are questionable. It'd just be nice if your set wasn't slapping on religious imagery just for aesthetic purposes without regards for what or why they exist. Especially in conjunction with the soap thing. It'd be like making an Italian themed set with pizza novelties next to a few crosses next to the chemical symbol of charcoal, if you're catching my drift.

In the interest of not tearing you down completely, I'd definitely echo what the other person said and suggest pivoting to an orange theme. My recommendation is mikan, which is a variety of citrus that's close to a tangerine and very culturally significant. Hopefully you can take that direction! But please do your due diligence to research before you make changes to this set.

Thank you very much for your opinion.
Your comments made me think for many days to make the final decision to keep the design as simple as possible (like before).