I heard there is a third meeting of the badass and the girlshark too ;)
Is there value in such recordings through a podcast esque style?
Good god, it's happening! Started following TZ 2.0 on IG so I don't miss any releases! :thumb:
Part of what got me so hooked on this niche hobby was, well, the community! And after all these years, I don't hype about boards that much but about the interactions. DIY-ing, enjoying the journey towards the elusive "end game" and sharing it with others is what makes this hobby interesting to me!
So thank you CPT for making something for the soul!
Some updates:
- I'm trying to line up a 3rd interview now.
- I have figured out a way to have more people be able to see the Tactile 1.0 zines without compromising the original intent
- I made a new sticker design that will probably come out in the future
- I commissioned art and used that art to make new stickers. Those have been ordered and are coming soon
- My edits for the first 2 interviews are mostly over. Still needs a bit more work and then I need to add some writing of my own
Crossposted from my site because why not: https://tactilezine.xyz/2023/06/13/Summer23.html (https://tactilezine.xyz/2023/06/13/Summer23.html)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ejexDd1.jpg)
Tactile Zine 2023 Summer Tour
- 6/17 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin x Milwaukee Mechanical Keyboard Meetup (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/milwaukee-mechanical-keyboard-meetup-tickets-631802888447))
- 7/8 - Glastonbury, Connecticut NEKB Meetup - Coffee & Keyboards (https://www.instagram.com/p/CsWaYcMsx47/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D)
- 7/29 - NYC Mechanical Keyboard Meetup July 2023 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-mechanical-keyboard-meetup-july-2023-tickets-658110023797?aff=oddtdtcreator)
- 9/9 - Providence, Rhode Island CannonKeys Meetup 2023 (https://cannonkeys.com/products/cannonkeys-meetup-ticket)
- x HoffmanMyster showcase
This summer, I'll be attending a bunch of keyboard meetups. I wanna try out lots of new to me keyboards, switches, and see new artisan keycaps. And of course, I want to meet ya'll. Please come find me. I will have zines and stickers. I'll update this post if I plan on attending more dates.
I've also decided that I want to preserve the original intent of Tactile Zine 1.0. These zines will not be reprinted in any public runs. However I learned that Joey Quinn, an old reader of 1.0, was bringing the zines to meetups to show people. I thought this would be a fun way to get more people to see 1.0. So I'm happy to announce that HoffmanMyster and Joey Quinn will be have the full run of 1.0 available to bring to meetups if they choose to. HoffmanMyster has said he'll be bringing the 1.0 zine run to the Milwaukee meetup so please check it out.New Bustorblador Art!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/a2PNVhF.jpg)
Also wanted to show off some new stickers I'll have to giveaway at meetups and include with the zines. Booper was gracious enough to allow us to use their capz sculpt as inspirious. The incredible bustorblador turned that sculpt into this super fun mosher sticker. Thanks very much! Please check them out @bustorblador (https://www.instagram.com/bustorblador/).Where's Tactile Zine Volume 2.1?Coming soon! I am working to have these done by 6/24 for reasons. Please look forward to that!
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I said it'd be done by the 29th and it is. I got the OKs from the people I talked to. Formatting is done and tested. I printed A LOT of drafts which I'll share later. I'm done done. I just need to print off the actual for sale zines, without the draft on the cover, fold and staple em, and they'll be ready to sell. Easy.
First round of zines will be available at the 7/8 Glastonbury, CT meetup.
Online sales to follow. This is not limited edition. I'm just printing them in batches so it's more manageable for myself. The zines and feelies will be $10 shipped worldwide. An official announcement to come soon on my site and crossposted here and on the IG @tactilezine.
Hello yes i'd like to provide some feedback
The zine is cool and CPTBadass is cool
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Imagine how cool it would be if you could get access to an old school printing press to make these :)
Cant wait to get my hands on the next installment! I'll be driving by you in august headed up to maine...
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Thanks to nahcttam for the pic
If we talked at the Glastonbury meetup or you bought a zine from me there, thanks very much. It was a good time. And now I really want an Amano or TGR board....
Ok so now I'm prepping for the online sale. The online storefront will be through BigCartel. I got the site mostly figured out. Just need to test out one or two more things with that.
For the logistics stuff: I got my thermal printer working.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/jf00bBY.jpg)
The thermal printer has been a life saver.
I'm almost done printing and packing zines. I'm loosely aiming for the site and online sales to go up this weekend. No promises there. The zines will be $10 shipped worldwide via letter mail (USPS stamps).Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/AliLqm5.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/pC0U6FN.jpg)
Thanks everyone for your interest so far. More to come soon.
Do you have any estimates on shipping to Australia? I assume it wouldn't be too expensive but you never know with Australian shipping a lot of the time, I just want to know in advance if that's ok.
Yup it's $1.50 USD. Check "On Shipping" section in this post for more info. (https://tactilezine.xyz/2023/04/30/TactileZine2.html) When I said $10 USD shipped worldwide, I meant it. $10 including shipping.