[IC] GMK Baikal (UPD 02-01-26)

[mamaybabay]

GMK BAIKAL


GMK BAIKAL is a historically grounded keycap set inspired by Lake Baikal—its depth, its cliffs, and the quiet traces of human presence along its shores. Deep navy alphas are the lake’s vast water: heavy, still, and almost endless. Stone-grey mods echo the surrounding rock formations, like a shoreline cut from basalt. Sublegends are inspired by the Olkhon–Yenisei tradition (within the broader Old Turkic runic sphere) and have been carefully adapted for production-friendly line weights and keycap legibility—so the script feels carved, not printed. The novelties reference documented Baikal-area petroglyph motifs, re-drawn into clean, consistent silhouettes—small marks that read like echoes from the cliffs. I’m also preparing a short English booklet/insert with context and references, so the set stays respectful to its sources while inviting people to explore the story behind it.


IC Form




Colors:




Alphas: Pantone 2189 C — deep Baikal water blue
Mods: Pantone 4292 C — basalt/cliff stone grey
Accents: Pantone 1605 C — warm lichen / sandstone highlight
Mod + novelty legends: Pantone 3 C
Alpha legends: Pantone 2178 C
Pantone values are visual targets; final production color matching may vary slightly depending on manufacturer/material.




Kits





Renders

Fuji65






Updates

2026-01-15 — IC launched (kits, concept, and first visuals live)
2026-01-15 — Pantone targets published (2189 C / 4292 C / 1605 C / 3 C / 2178 C)
2026-01-15 — Sublegends + novelties direction clarified (Olkhon–Yenisei / Baikal petroglyphs)
2026-01-15 — First WIP renders shared; lighting/color calibration in progress
2026-02-01 — Kit layout refined based on feedback from the community
2026-02-01 — Renders updated; improved color balance and lighting calibration



I’m currently working on a few more keycap projects as well. You can follow my process, ideas, and updates for BAIKAL and my other sets on INSTAGRAM and DISCORD


Thanks for checking out BAIKAL — all feedback is welcome.[/left]

[ZavaZ86]

Is it 2021 again

[schizobovine]

Normally I'm not into sublegends, but I'm a sucker for unique stuff like these glyphs. Definitely interested!

One small ask -- R3 |\, if possible?

[Kokaloo]

Is it 2021 again

mechs and co woulda LOVED this set

[P.P]

If there are some blue PC keys, I think it would be more water and icy feel.

[mamaybabay]

Normally I'm not into sublegends, but I'm a sucker for unique stuff like these glyphs. Definitely interested!

One small ask -- R3 |\, if possible?

Absolutely. Over the next few days I’m planning to refine the set—add the missing keys, and see whether the alpha and mod legends need a bit more contrast—and I’ll share a couple more renders.

[deadwood83]

Forgot to mention on IC  but the spacebars are already part of the base so maybe throw an extra 'B' key on there too so it is OOTB alice ready?

Looks great. I actually really like the contrast on the alpha legends.

[wanderwell]

Ooh, this has a lot of potential.  Gotta show that Numpad some love, though, probably mods colors on the 2us or something like that.

An alphas child kid using the mods colors or perhaps lighter with orange legends would fit well.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Sublegends are doubleshot? If so, how many new molds?

[GMK_Andy]

Looking rad! Let me know if you need any help along the way 

[mamaybabay]

UPD:
— Kit layout refined based on feedback from the community
— Renders updated; improved color balance and lighting calibration

[londonwhite]

The set feels very cohesive and atmospheric. How do the contrast and legend weights read in low or soft lighting, and does the deep alpha color affect long typing sessions in terms of eye fatigue compared to lighter GMK sets?

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