Inspiration
The colors and color organization for this set were mainly inspired by the 1995-1996 Volkswagen Harlequin. But as I started reaching out to the keycap designer community for feedback, folks mentioned what the set reminded them of. Hopefully, the bold colors will remind you of something too.
(Note: I don’t own any of these images. If you do, and you want me to remove your image, please reach out. These images are used to show keyboard enthusiasts what inspired the creation of this product, and the product is not an attempt to recreate anything in the above photo.)
It may go without saying, but this set is influenced by both GMK Handarbeit and GMK Greg.
Colors
This set will be created using RAL K7 Classic colors with GMK stock color WS1 legends. These colors were chosen as they are preferred by GMK to ensure an accurate and quick color matching process. Additionally, as this is my first set, I am hoping that members of the keycap community will feel more comfortable pursuing the set because of the more standardized color choices.
It is worth noting that I have chosen a golden yellow RAL 1004 over a brighter yellow seen in some of the inspiration photos.
(NovelKey Cream for reference.)
Kits
The kiting methodology used in this set is to provide ample coverage within the base set while keep costs as low as possible. Because this set uses five different colors in a non-standard layout, I have tried to keep the base kit as slim as possible to reduce the cost of the set.
Addon kits such as NorDe, full ISO, Ortho, and maximized 40s kits are often not successful for first-time keycap designers. Because of this, I have opted not to include them. However, as a substitute, I have included basic support to these kits within the base kit. Should there be enough interest, I am more than happy to offer additional kits.
Please give feedback here or fill out the interest check form or reply here ifyou’d like to see this set supported in more kits.
Base Kit
GMK Color Panels base kit offers 60%, 65%, 75%, TKL, full size, and other layouts like these. Additionally, the base kit offers basic Alice support, basic ISO support, and basic 40s support.
Space Bar Kit
Again, to keep costs as low as possible, the space bar kit has been minimized. The goals of this kit are to expand upon the 40s support of the set, to give better alice support, and to offer a different colored 6.25u and 7u space bar for standard keyboard layouts. Something for everybody!
Should you find 1u or 3u keys a requirement for you to purchase a space bar kit, please fill out the IC form or reply here.
Desk Mats
Shirts
Honestly, I don’t know fully know what the logistics of distributing this will look like before landing a vendor. If there is enough interest, we will make it happen though. This image is not the final product. I will hope for something with a more relaxed fit, embroidered rocket, and potentially a pocket!
Renders
Vanquish65 by GEONWORKS. Coming this year. Blacksimon prototype build soon!
RAMA 80-A by RAMA WORKS
More renders coming soon!
Feedback
As I already mentioned, this is my first keycap set. Here are some endorsements that may ease anyone that is wary buying from a new designer.
Links
Partners
Manzel for all renders
My sister for graphics, deskmats, and shirt
Special thanks to everyone who has expressed interest or given feedback
Signature
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