[IC] GMK Monorange (GB Date delay due to GMK)

[redamankey]

GMK Monorange

Mon|O|range

Interest Check Form

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



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



Kits
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Orange [Base Kit]


Tangerine [40s for Smol Boards]


Ice [Spacebars]


Juice [Novelties]


Why Backspace key is CH3(CH2)14CO2Na?

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Renders
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Iron165 by Smith & Rune

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F2-84 by Geon

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J-02 by Jae from TopClack and proto[Typist]

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Deskmat
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Glass




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]

Artisan
Gaia’s Creature [TBA]
Craftkey [TBA]
MOZIcaps [TBA]
Crytal Pieces [TBA]
Namong [TBA]
KrakenKap [TBA]
EzKeys [TBA]
Girlycaps Studios [TBA]



To do
Pricing.



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[of_sam]

My eyes.

[pyonium]

G E K O L O N I S E E R D

[P103]

The renders looks scuffed. Might be a decent mono set but can't really tell with the lighting going on.

[MinaDarsh]

So, will this be in time for Dutch King's Day?

[NOLA]

Black mods, black/orange novelties and you'd have something. Also, I agree. The renders are scuffed. Lighting is off.

[redamankey]

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.

[ee]

give it to me

[LittleAad]

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 

[Baka Bot]

Now i like text only mods but this aint it

[MIGHTY CHICKEN]

Just give me a single black accent key, or green, maybe green, a single green key would be nice

[Tiff0]

Oh, looks like what PnC R1 ended up being

[iinko_mk]

ne minivan support avail

[Clay333]

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.

[Faceman76]

AKA: GMK Sun.

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[lush_bunny]

I like orange, but I don't know about this set. Maybe a burnt orange? These renders hurt my eyes too much.

[itsazly]

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.

[redamankey]

Better render incoming, trust me.

[redamankey]

Updated some render, please check it out.

F2-84 by Geon

[Chippy]

yep, that is orange.

[P103]

Can't help but to think of bleach and orange range with that name, also can we have the pantone color codes?

[lush_bunny]

Updated some render, please check it out.

F2-84 by Geon

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Much nicer.

[redamankey]

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.

[Izeri]

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

[lush_bunny]

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.

[TyPo.mk]

It took me entirely too long to realize this wasn’t called Mono Range

[WANING]

G E K O L O N I S E E R D

epic nederlands moment

[Viriid]

While kitting and renders are pretty scuffed, I think this might be something that people might like.

[KVLT]

i'll take it in osa with neon green mods

[orb]

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!

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

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?

[HappyB0T]

I like orange, but I don't know about this set. Maybe a burnt orange? These renders hurt my eyes too much.

+!

[azzipa]

looks a bit like gmk ada. not that that's a bad thing. looking forward to seeing actual color.

GMK ADA


GMK Monorange


edited to add images

[Eonday]

Flashbang

[honorless]

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.

[Cubic // esc lab]

This looks quite a lot like GMK ADA

[Lysol_]

wasnt there a gmk set by a matrix keyboard designer that was similar to this?
it was gmk ADA.

[redamankey]

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.

[Rumblethumps]

The white legends look great! It gives it a way different vibe than the black. It looks super refreshing with the white mods!

[iamtienng]

Bumpppppp

[xavierlh]

This set is so cool !
Very much in need of sunny vibes after a year+ inside.

P.S: your discord link isn't working :/

[lush_bunny]

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.

[redamankey]

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.

[redamankey]

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.

[treeleaf64]

treeleaf aprpoved! ~829@93*@#$&928#@2344!!!111!11

[lush_bunny]

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

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

[redamankey]

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

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

Yeah, it's just lighting.

[redamankey]

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.

[XiXora]

Just wondering around the double pipe key for ISO layout.
Is it worth just making it Terminal/US ISO with R3 [\|] and R4 [><]?

[Laur]

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!!".

[Cubic // esc lab]

I kind of dig this but changing a set's name to fit hiragana subs is a new one

[AstralYT]

Aw man I assumed this set to be fairy tail inspired

Sadge

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[redamankey]

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.

[redamankey]

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 ;-;

[redamankey]

And for anyone would change the 40s kit. I will review it and it will have a little change.

[redamankey]

Aw man I assumed this set to be fairy tail inspired

Sadge

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If that set exists, I would name it "Natsu Dragneel" instead of just "Natsu". (I'm a fan of Fairy Tail too)

[Dyto69]

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

[Mecxs]

You forgot to put 1.75u backspace and 1.5u enter in your 40s kit.

[udller]

i d buy this

[redamankey]

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.

[TyPo.mk]

I kind of dig this but changing a set's name to fit hiragana subs is a new one

is it though?

[derEineTyp]

God please change the mods color to white, my eyes dude

[redamankey]

Please give me your opinion on Novelties.

[Rumblethumps]

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? 

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

[redamankey]

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? 

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.

[VXQN]

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...

[iamtienng]

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.

[potato.jpg]

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.

[XiXora]

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.

[redamankey]

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.

[redamankey]

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?
I will add the "> <" key to the base, it will take a few days for me.

[redamankey]

R4 [><] key updated.

[Hakatype]

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.

[haydoselefantes]

love this set, love the new colorway with V2 and WS1!  excited for the GB

[redamankey]

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).