[IC] GMK CYL Metro System

[biip]

GMK CYL Metro System



Hey everyone.

Inspired by the work of Massimo Vignelli, the keycap set is an ode to the metro's iconic aesthetic and heritage.
Current plan is to run it with GMK using UV print (for the keycaps that need it).
I'm open to adding more kits.


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Thanks for the support.
Special thanks to Oblotzky for the renders.



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[HubertThemad]

GLWIC biip, I like WoB with colors so I'm definitely interested in this!

[XiXora]

Any chance to work in some 1.5u Super or at least imply it with moved A?

Duplicate [`~] key.


Maybe a Harry Beck inspired one in perhaps white or Night Tube blue next time?

[biip]

Duplicate [`~] key.

I will fix that.

Any chance to work in some 1.5u Super or at least imply it with moved A?

Definitely, I will consider two base kits and see the cost difference

[thedold]

This is legitimately awesome! I'm usually not into "playful" sets at all, but this is one is gorgeous! Please consider an international set for that.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Could 1u Fn key use the same design as the F13 so it was “F” on that white circle? the other keys of that nature got a new design.

Buncha sets (Crème, Balert, etc) recently have not sold me a corresponding deskmat. Hope this has one.

[Zyrophr]

Quoicoubanger.

[Natetypesfast]

This set is a banger - love that you are going with GMK but would be next level if they were in the Neue spec

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Is the base CR black or a dark grey? Doesn’t change me buying just curious.

[fishbiscuit13]

This set is a banger - love that you are going with GMK but would be next level if they were in the Neue spec

pls no, let that be limited to MV’s keysets

that font belongs on a fisher price set and the mod legend placement is awful

[Anorexus]

Please I just want to stop buying keycaps 

[taiyox]

common biip W

[kennnyshiwa]

Love the colorway and theming, would love to see some 40s support in an optional kit.

[zacheadams]

Any chance of connecting with WMATA to get official approval or logoing for a DC / DMV / WMATA kit?

[VXQN]

What's the significance of the coloured letters/line letters?

[Thiplouv]

Very nice kit! Biip always creates bangers...

[tactilesbad]

This set is a banger - love that you are going with GMK but would be next level if they were in the Neue spec

pls no, let that be limited to MV’s keysets

that font belongs on a fisher price set and the mod legend placement is awful

100% agreed.

still this set looks FAR too loud for my taste as is. glwic but it's definitely not for me.

[eiki]

I can't overstate how much I want a subway/transit inspired keyset so I hope this comes to fruition in some way. However, I personally would have had the route icons be on the alpha keys instead of the modifiers and had either text or some other abstract symbol on the modifiers along with (or maybe exclusively?) the line designs.

[Woovie]

F13? :plead: 

[VXQN]

F13? :plead: 

Look above the numpad...

[emalider]

Just a heads up, in kitting: No R2 PgUp, duplicate R2 PgDn. Board renders have R2 PgDn, R3 PgDn.

[biip]

Just a heads up, in kitting: No R2 PgUp, duplicate R2 PgDn. Board renders have R2 PgDn, R3 PgDn.

Fixed

Also, here are 2 F-row variants:


I think it's interesting to differentiate them from other mods. Interesting, but not necessarily necessary either.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

I’d use either f row. I kinda like the top one better

Back to the base kit: I know backslash is an alpha and not a mod. Feel like despite the difference in, uh, zoning, if the backslash had a metro print on it connecting backspace to enter, that would be cool.

[biip]

I’d use either f row. I kinda like the top one better

Back to the base kit: I know backslash is an alpha and not a mod. Feel like despite the difference in, uh, zoning, if the backslash had a metro print on it connecting backspace to enter, that would be cool.

What about this?

[ggggggg]

That seems to break with your convention of "no invisible sharp turns between keys" ; )

[scorcher36]

I’d use either f row. I kinda like the top one better

Back to the base kit: I know backslash is an alpha and not a mod. Feel like despite the difference in, uh, zoning, if the backslash had a metro print on it connecting backspace to enter, that would be cool.

What about this?

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I definitely dig this. The metro system is cool but if there is a chance it can be connected on both the left and right mods. Very convincing theme for me. I rather go all in for a theme like this.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Love that backslash key. Thank you!

[ivanh98]

I’d use either f row. I kinda like the top one better

Back to the base kit: I know backslash is an alpha and not a mod. Feel like despite the difference in, uh, zoning, if the backslash had a metro print on it connecting backspace to enter, that would be cool.

What about this?

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Love it. Would pref enter key purple rail keep the consistency with rounded turns

[madmax13]

I love the set- however, I would like it if the 2.75 right shift pattern was somehow transposed onto the 1.75 + fn key. Or even put it onto the 1.75 shift only and leave the "circle s" not to break the continuity.

This will keep that beautiful theme through the right side for Tsangan + split right shift 60s and TKLs.

[Raie_de_Boule]

As a former parisian myself, this makes me feel nostalgic. Well, almost.

Also, when.

[JohnJamesPreston]

Hello,

I'm really interested!

[GorkasVillum]

The new version of the pipe with included graphics looks amazing!  Looking forward to this set!!

[gak1234]

Fresh idea! Not something I'd use personally, but the theme is spot-on and original. I hope to see it make production!

[shendoo]

Totally in for this one. Great work Biip as usual.
Just came back from Japan and this reminds me big time of their train lines!

[MrMoon0_o]

I'm a bit disappointed this was postponed. I was really looking forward to getting this set. Looks amazing though

[schasch]

So sad it was postponed. I was really hyped for this set 

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Could be run w a cheaper manufacturer?

[NihonCK]

his design is for GMK's pad printing, which ive heard some other brands cant replicate what they are able to do

so if he does run with a different manu, then one would have to start all over with the novelties

[dvorcol]

I'm a bit disappointed this was postponed. I was really looking forward to getting this set. Looks amazing though

So sad it was postponed. I was really hyped for this set 

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[Lemon2ee]

very very interested in this set, but given the mods, i understand many might say no bc of UV prints, but anyway, would still love to this irl at some point!

[JackQn]

For me, it was close to perfect if the function key was linked with the metro map. Nice idea!

[Guuuf]

Oh, what a wonderful set, that would definitely bring a bit more color into our lives. I’d be in if there’s an International Kit.

And if I could wish for something, R5 support would be amazing, too.

Aside from that, like so many other biip sets, it’s another beautiful masterpiece.

[1bitwonder]

i love the nyc metro and its design so much! i feel like it needs an accent kit that matches the MTA's colors (red 123, yellow nqrw, etc) to fully commit. good luck!

[gandalf]

I hope there'll be a Toronto version