Author Topic: [IC] JTK Hanami - a continuation of the original Hana (Read 12009 times)

Vala · « **on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:02:47 »

JTK Hanami
a continuation of the original JTK Hana & DSA Hana
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In response to a large demand for a Hana return, I decided to take advantage of JTK's new tripleshot capabilities to create an especially beautiful successor to the original.
(tripleshot allows me the opportunity to include Hiragana (ひらがな) sublegends, and what better than Japanese on a Japanese themed set?)

This set is inspired by the Japanese tradition of seasonal flower viewing, which, as you may have guessed, is called Hanami (花見, literally "flower viewing").
While researching possible new directions to take Hana, I stumbled upon the Wikipedia article for this event and took inspiration.
The typical practice involves observing the cherry ("sakura", 桜) blossom and having outdoor parties underneath the trees. It must be carefully planned as the blossom only lasts a week or two.

As I read further, there was mention of a similar event that is held at the same time, however being more ancient in tradition --

"A more ancient form of hanami also exists in Japan, which is enjoying the plum blossoms (梅 ume) instead, which is narrowly referred to as umemi (梅見, plum-viewing).
This kind of hanami is popular among older people, because they are calmer than the sakura parties, which usually involve younger people and can sometimes be very crowded and noisy." (source: wikipedia)

Looking further into umemi, I stumbled upon this image of the beautiful plum blossom, with a vibrant gold-yellow center:

This inspired me to take that same gold-yellow and somehow work it into the set.

So, I decided to separate JTK Hanami into two synergistic colorways --

Hanami (花見)

Faithful to the original set, the Hanami variant offers a colorway inspired by the cherry blossom, complemented by a calm purple.
The hiragana sublegends synergize with the novelty and accent keys by using the same shade of pink.

and

Umemi (梅見)

The Umemi variant removes the purple modifiers in favor of a matching white, giving the set a clean and elegant look.
Taking inspiration from the ume blossom, a yellow-gold is chosen for the hiragana sublegends and accent key color.

Both colorways either be used alone or, as I hope to see, combined!
I thought this would be an awesome way to both revitalize the set and give more options to those who aren't huge fans of the original colorway.

I recommend you read the full Wikipedia article about Hanami if you are interested

: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanami

Kits

Hanami (花見) Base Kit

Umemi (梅見) Base Kit

Hanami (花見) Novelties & Umemi (梅見) Novelties

In addition to the 12 prefectures found in previous Hana runs, I have included another 3 to allow extending them through across the entire numpad.
Both kits have a novelty with the Japanese character representing "hana" (flower, 花). Hanami also has the character for "sakura" (cherry blossom, 桜) while Umemi has the character for "ume" (plum blossom, 梅)
The previous flower and bamboo designs have been included, but this may be subject to change as new novelties are designed! Keep an eye out.

Hanami (花見) Senshi Kit & Umemi (梅見) Senshi Kit

The Senshi (戦士) kit offers a unique set of novelties intended for videogames.
It is aimed primarily towards MOBAs such as League of Legends or DOTA 2, but can also apply to any game which utilizes any of these keys.
The Japanese translations for each key can be found in the kit image above.

A brief summary of the thought behind the design *(primarily inspired by League of Legends, sorry I don't play DOTA 2 ):

Keys 1-6 are primarily used for "items" - this is differentiated by using a circle outline around the Japanese character.
QWE are the 3 basic abilities of most MOBA characters, leading them to be outlined in squares.
A tends to be used for attack-move, and S for stop. Since these are also common/low-cooldown abilities, they are outlined in squares.
R, D and F are used for special abilities which tend to have high cool-downs. As such, they are outlined in hexagons, and are offered in the matching accent color.
and finally, a DFO icon, made especially for those in China (the game is incredibly popular there, and it uses keys 1-6!)

Spacebars

* Both colors are included in the spacebars kit in order to reduce cost.

Vendors

USA : Vala Supply → (my newly launched US vendor!)
EU : CandyKeys →
China : zFrontier →
Canada : TBD
Australia : TBD
Japan : TBD

Pricing

Kit	MOQ	USA	EU	China	Canada	Australia	Japan
Hanami Base Kit	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Umemi Base Kit	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Hanami Novelties	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Umemi Novelties	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Hanami Senshi	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Umemi Senshi	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Spacebars	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

Collabs

TBD (contact me if you want to collab, or join the Discord server → and suggest it there)

Thank you for checking out JTK Hanami! I look forward to your feedback and ideas.
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yoot · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:04:19 »

This looks very pretty. Glwic!

Kinesiologist · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:05:54 »

Thanks for bringing this back and will follow this closely

hali · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:06:05 »

very cute and clean

synthtastic · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:06:44 »

Uff that Umemi kit looks awesome.

Schmack · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:24:34 »

Looks really good! Super excited!

sauv · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:28:57 »

I like the use of the tripleshot gold sublegends. Fits nicely

Vegas_ · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:46:59 »

looks really awesome, looking forward to buying that hanami base kit!! umemi looks sweet too but too bright for me
the senshi kit is a super cool idea honestly, perfect for moba players

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 22:08:10 »

Treeleaf is a weeb hater so he doesn't like it

Ariamella · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 23:07:04 »

I approve

haystack · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 23:13:28 »

This is perfect for all the people who are really into the Wikipedia entry on Japanese culture.

Aritaki · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 23:36:01 »

Yes please

Skandiluz · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 29 October 2020, 23:37:34 »

Omg yes!!!! 100% in on this

praystashion · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 30 October 2020, 03:08:56 »

*ctrl+F iso nordeuk* - 0 results

The yellow and white one is looking especially good, but both are gorgeous!

dallman5 · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 30 October 2020, 08:51:41 »

Oh excited to see this return! Sold my JTK Hana ages ago and have regretted it ever since.

Any chance to swap box backspace to a text backspace? I believe this mold is being made/used for some other JTK sets coming up, like Classic Red Cyrillic. Also any chance to bring back the green accents from Hana?

Ashardalon · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 30 October 2020, 13:09:08 »

DSA Hana was one of the first sets I saw when I entered the community, but the price scared me away at the time. I also happened to miss JTK Hana when it ran so this is a happy sight to see! I love the additions of the Umemi and Senshi kits, the novelties are really nice and fit the theme well.

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 30 October 2020, 13:52:48 »

wait actually this maybe a treeleaf weeb moment

HoodrowThrillson · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 30 October 2020, 15:41:28 »

Quote from: dallman5 on Fri, 30 October 2020, 08:51:41

Oh excited to see this return! Sold my JTK Hana ages ago and have regretted it ever since.

Any chance to swap box backspace to a text backspace? I believe this mold is being made/used for some other JTK sets coming up, like Classic Red Cyrillic. Also any chance to bring back the green accents from Hana?

afaik this mold doesn't exist but will be made for classic retro cyrillic.

Vala · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 30 October 2020, 22:00:18 »

Quote from: yoot on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:04:19

This looks very pretty. Glwic!

Quote from: Kinesiologist on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:05:54

Thanks for bringing this back and will follow this closely

Quote from: hali on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:06:05

very cute and clean

Quote from: synthtastic on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:06:44

Uff that Umemi kit looks awesome.

Quote from: Schmack on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:24:34

Looks really good! Super excited!

Quote from: sauv on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:28:57

I like the use of the tripleshot gold sublegends. Fits nicely

Quote from: Vegas_ on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:46:59

looks really awesome, looking forward to buying that hanami base kit!! umemi looks sweet too but too bright for me
the senshi kit is a super cool idea honestly, perfect for moba players

Quote from: Ariamella on Thu, 29 October 2020, 23:07:04

I approve

Quote from: Ashardalon on Fri, 30 October 2020, 13:09:08

DSA Hana was one of the first sets I saw when I entered the community, but the price scared me away at the time. I also happened to miss JTK Hana when it ran so this is a happy sight to see! I love the additions of the Umemi and Senshi kits, the novelties are really nice and fit the theme well.

Thank you everybody for the kind words, it means a lot to see people like the new design. If you have any feedback feel free to drop it in the form (http://hanamiform.vala.supply)

Quote from: treeleaf64 on Fri, 30 October 2020, 13:52:48

wait actually this maybe a treeleaf weeb moment

Come to the dark side...

Quote from: praystashion on Fri, 30 October 2020, 03:08:56

*ctrl+F iso nordeuk* - 0 results

The yellow and white one is looking especially good, but both are gorgeous!

Yeah... I'm sorry about the lack of compatibility in this sense, if you follow GMK electric at all you'll know I made it a priority there. Sadly there hasn't been a precedent for NordeUK keys with JTK yet, but I think they are open to the idea. I just don't think it's worth pursuing for a Japanese themed set

Quote from: dallman5 on Fri, 30 October 2020, 08:51:41

Oh excited to see this return! Sold my JTK Hana ages ago and have regretted it ever since.

Any chance to swap box backspace to a text backspace? I believe this mold is being made/used for some other JTK sets coming up, like Classic Red Cyrillic. Also any chance to bring back the green accents from Hana?

Sadly the green keys are going to take a backseat for this run in favor of the gold... unless I see an overwhelming demand for the Matcha keys again. But I'd like to keep it to the current colors.
I'm definitely open to the idea of a text 1.5u backspace, curious what other people think! I just did what I saw everybody else doing hehe

Quote from: HoodrowThrillson on Fri, 30 October 2020, 15:41:28

Quote from: dallman5 on Fri, 30 October 2020, 08:51:41
Oh excited to see this return! Sold my JTK Hana ages ago and have regretted it ever since.

Any chance to swap box backspace to a text backspace? I believe this mold is being made/used for some other JTK sets coming up, like Classic Red Cyrillic. Also any chance to bring back the green accents from Hana?
afaik this mold doesn't exist but will be made for classic retro cyrillic.

If this is the case, there should be no issue in switching over if its what people want!

Finally a small update: renders are being made by JTK's renderer now, just hammering out the details on what boards to include, layouts, etc. Look forward to those! They will be posted both here and on my store's instagram (https://www.instagram.com/valasupply/)

DasGnome · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 30 October 2020, 22:40:55 »

umemi is *chef's kiss*

TheInverseKey · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 30 October 2020, 22:50:21 »

Vigrith · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 31 October 2020, 09:42:33 »

Hana was my first DSA set. Good times.

Any chance you'd consider a separate alphas kit with regular English legends? At least for the Hanami version, as I never did get the JTK version of Hana when it ran and I regret not doing it.

Great work!

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 31 October 2020, 09:43:14 »

Quote from: Vigrith on Sat, 31 October 2020, 09:42:33

Hana was my first DSA set. Good times.

Any chance you'd consider a separate alphas kit with regular English legends? At least for the Hanami version, as I never did get the JTK version of Hana when it ran and I regret not doing it.

Great work!

Treeleaf adds the plus one to this post.

stephcarry · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 31 October 2020, 09:48:30 »

I was literally trying to find an old JTK Hana keyset a few days ago! Definitely in for this GB!

kidviddy · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 31 October 2020, 10:13:37 »

Quote from: Vala on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:02:47

Both kits have a novelty with the Japanese character representing "hana" (flower, 花). Hanami also has the character for "sakura" (cherry blossom, 桜) while Umemi has the character for "ume" (plum blossom, 梅)

The render for the Umemi novelty set includes a 桜 key and, as far as I can tell, no 梅 key. Is this just a mistake in the render, or did I miss it somewhere?

miaiji · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 31 October 2020, 10:35:38 »

There is no soul without the green "hana".
To be honest, I like the design of "hana" very much. I also own the previous version of "hana". I am very happy that this time "hana" has added many new elements, but I suggest to provide a separate English alphabet area. Not everyone likes the Japanese alphabet area very much, at least I am.
In addition, a little suggestion. Compared with the three-color Japanese letters, the two-color Japanese letters can be more integrated into the theme without appearing too abrupt. Everything will appear more natural and harmonious.Most importantly, the cost will be much lower. You can refer to this point. Let’s take a look at JTK NightSakura, which is about to start group buying.
Finally, I hope to add PgUp of R2, PgDn of R3, and 1u Fn of R4 to meet more demand.

Vala · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 05 November 2020, 19:45:45 »

Quote from: Vigrith on Sat, 31 October 2020, 09:42:33

Hana was my first DSA set. Good times.

Any chance you'd consider a separate alphas kit with regular English legends? At least for the Hanami version, as I never did get the JTK version of Hana when it ran and I regret not doing it.

Great work!

I will be adding English only alphas soon!

Quote from: kidviddy on Sat, 31 October 2020, 10:13:37

Quote from: Vala on Thu, 29 October 2020, 20:02:47
Both kits have a novelty with the Japanese character representing "hana" (flower, 花). Hanami also has the character for "sakura" (cherry blossom, 桜) while Umemi has the character for "ume" (plum blossom, 梅)

The render for the Umemi novelty set includes a 桜 key and, as far as I can tell, no 梅 key. Is this just a mistake in the render, or did I miss it somewhere?

Thank you for pointing this out, it will be fixed in the next update.

Quote from: miaiji on Sat, 31 October 2020, 10:35:38

There is no soul without the green "hana".
To be honest, I like the design of "hana" very much. I also own the previous version of "hana". I am very happy that this time "hana" has added many new elements, but I suggest to provide a separate English alphabet area. Not everyone likes the Japanese alphabet area very much, at least I am.
In addition, a little suggestion. Compared with the three-color Japanese letters, the two-color Japanese letters can be more integrated into the theme without appearing too abrupt. Everything will appear more natural and harmonious.Most importantly, the cost will be much lower. You can refer to this point. Let’s take a look at JTK NightSakura, which is about to start group buying.
Finally, I hope to add PgUp of R2, PgDn of R3, and 1u Fn of R4 to meet more demand.

Thank you for giving your opinion. I have seen several people mention the lack of green keys already, I suppose if there is enough demand I will add it in as an alternative novelties kit again. TBD (

)

Hanabi · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 05 November 2020, 23:05:43 »

Love it! I really liked the colorway so I got myself DAS hana, but the profile just wasn't for me, so I sold it off. Really happy that this set is returning!! Possible for a vendor for Asia?

blizzara01 · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 05 November 2020, 23:07:05 »

DSA Hana, first keycap im inlove with. Hope this hit the gb soon! Instabuy

Ravenoxidal · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 05 November 2020, 23:09:08 »

Insta buy for me. Love the colorway so much! Joined the hobby a little too late, so didn't manage to get JTK's. DSA profile just wasn't for me either. Any vendor for SEA? Would've preferred to have a SEA vendor, instead of getting through zfrontier.

Kinesiologist · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 17 November 2020, 19:19:43 »

Is it too late now to suggest adding in an "F13" key to each of the base kits (having the same color as the mod keys)?

khaleeesi · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 18 November 2020, 16:14:31 »

Really hope you'll consider adding a Matcha add-on kit!!

ubmit · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 29 November 2020, 10:50:56 »

Quote from: Kinesiologist on Tue, 17 November 2020, 19:19:43

Is it too late now to suggest adding in an "F13" key to each of the base kits (having the same color as the mod keys)?

+1 for this! That would be awesome.

Also I'd love something similar to what Night Sakura done, which was the latin alphas for free when buying the base kit

SmoothFaces · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 29 November 2020, 19:01:15 »

i need this so bad. the colors feel so cute

xduwu0215 · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 06 December 2020, 16:16:27 »

looks great, def in

Jesus · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 08 December 2020, 00:01:48 »

Yes please, I loved the original Hana, and I love this just as much. 100% in, the more cute sets the better

elpippi1 · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 23 December 2020, 04:11:23 »

Is there any chance it’ll come in different profile?
Wishful thinking I know, the DSA Hana is sold out!

Unfortunately cherry profile is just not for me, I’d prefer SA or DSA, maybe NP.
Yes i love rounded corners XP

Cute though!

yh · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 23 December 2020, 04:47:05 »

Wow, a pleasant surprise for these to have a second run. The colours are genius tbh

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