[IC] GMK Combobreaker

[OrinNYC]

GMK Combobreaker

IC FORM HERE

A set inspired by the 80s, 90s, gaming and DCS Windbreaker (color use with permission from Pwade)

This set draws on its bold colorway and novelties to capture the spirit of arcade culture. The teal, purple, and pink tones recall neon windbreakers, patterned arcade carpets, and the flicker of CRT screens, while the novelties pay direct homage to one of my favorite games of the late ’80s and early ’90s. I hope you all like this as much as I do!

Base

Ext.

Novs.

VENDORS:
US:CannonKeys
Canada: TBD
Europe: TBD
UK: TBD
SE Asia: TBD
China: TBD
South Korea: TBD
Oceania: TBD
India: TBD

PRICING TBD

Daji OC

DN Seven

Nyawice by Hali

A huge thank you to:
Olivia for the beautiful renders and patience https://ojdesigns.xyz/
and the entire keyboard community for giving me something that I love.

Feel free to join my discord for occasional updates! https://discord.gg/vZKWcrs6NC

Artisan keycap makers, please feel free to message me here, Discord (orinkeebs) or on IG (@orinkeebs) if you'd be interested in creating keycaps that match this set! <3

[Natetypesfast]

Love it, awesome set.  GLWIC

[MartinThePolarBear]

Mmmmh, a cool twist on Beige. Love it

GLWIC

[extrapriusplease]

Really sick! Love the theme

[Seunghyun Lee]

love the old pipe 

[VXQN]

Cool concept!

I think the novelties could use a little work as they don't look particularly cohesive. Kitting-wise, for a vintage-inspired set I would be inclined to remove the 40s keys (or even just the accents) and include the shinethroughs.

[Kokaloo]

ah yes a prominent arcade staple: the windows logo and beige

[LavenderB]

ah yes a prominent arcade staple: the windows logo and beige

can't believe I'm agreeing with this guy

[konstantin]

Love the palette: fun and colorful, but still fairly understated. I especially enjoy the SF novelties. I'll definitely be following this set's progress.

Some thoughts on the kitting:

• Please consider including R3 PgUp, R4 PgDn for 65%/75% support in base.
• Accent arrows would also be nice to see in extension or novelties.
• On the other hand, you don't really need two R4 1u Fn keys, so one can be dropped.
• I'd also move ISO-UK–specific keys to extensions and leave just terminal ISO in base.
• Finally, it's probably unnecessary to include both accented and non-accented R2 1u Esc, R3 1.5u Enter variants for 40s support; consider sticking to just one and dropping the other to save on key count.

[meowoofun]

More beige ❤️

[FatefulStranger]

ngl, I don't think a beige base fits the idea with the arcade

the neon colors would match much better against a dark blue/black base but that's just me

[xGarrisoNx]

Agreed. Wonder why the red and blue of the classic arcade cabinet buttons sees no use. Really love the SF novelties

[OrinNYC]

ngl, I don't think a beige base fits the idea with the arcade

the neon colors would match much better against a dark blue/black base but that's just me

I thought about this - but it just looked WAY too similar to mictlan - even with a dark blue base. I'll give this some more thought though.

[neeebskeeb]

Love the beige/bright colors combo concept definitely a buy for me! Stick with this imo. I actually thought the exact same thing as i read above comment about doing black or dark blue...instantly meh just get mictlan lol. Mictlan getting an R2 soon too i think. Best of luck with the IC!

[Nascent]

I really like this take on beige, and as it is right now it would be a day 1 purchase for me. Please consider Oblo as EU vendor. GLWIC!

[boku]

Love the contrast of the neon colors against beige  Excellent work as always

I have no complaints

[mr_foggy]

I don't dislike the idea at all, though I think it would look a lot better on a classic N9/CC dolch base.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

I like the beige

[Gemmmmmmmmmmmmmy]

I don't dislike the idea at all, though I think it would look a lot better on a classic N9/CC dolch base.

This would be cool, would make the colours pop too

[Livid]

I'm on team beige. Looks great and fits the retro theme better imo

[OrinNYC]

I don't dislike the idea at all, though I think it would look a lot better on a classic N9/CC dolch base.

Oh that's interesting! I'm pretty in love with the beige i'm using.

[rayy]

I don't dislike the idea at all, though I think it would look a lot better on a classic N9/CC dolch base.

you just lowkey cooked a great idea, although i agree with orin, 1 project a time,
windbreaker on beige will be nice to see before something like XMI/21KB steals it and does it in PBT.

[konstantin]

100% definitely stick with beige imo.

Edit: Just noticed this — consider adding another R4 1u SF novelty (preferably in purple) so that we can fill out a whole 65% right column with different icon novelties. Something like a kick icon would work great.
Also, 1u Shift in extensions isn't useful unless 2u Shift is included too. These two keys are used together for GK64-style 60% layouts, so either add the missing 2u Shift or drop the 1u one.