[GB] GMK Classic Beige

[nmur]

I've spent way too long thinking about this and even longer in MS Paint. So I thought this would look sweet on a Leopold FC660C with Novatouch sliders, but there are so many problems that I don't know if it is worth trying. First the FC660C uses two 2.25u Shift keys and the second is that it uses a 6u spacebar.

If I buy two sets of GMK RGBK mod packs then I will have two right shifts. I bought Matt3o's Topre spacebars so maybe I can use the blue spacebar for added style.  I could then trade or sell the remaining RGBK mod pack or save them for another project.

In the end it would probably take away from the whole "Classic" feel, so I don't know. Maybe I can wait for something else? Or maybe I need this, lol. Attached is the laughably terrible and very embarrassing MS Paint version of what I am trying to visualize.  Feel free to mock me, but I am going to bed now

GMK RGBK https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=73626.0

You could use both the text+symbol and symbol only shifts, but of course it will look a little uneven. I would imagine trying to find someone who only wants the symbol-only shifts from this pack and would sell/trade you their text+symbol shift would be more desirable than buying a whole extra pack.

[swimmingbird]

Will be joining on the last day it is open

You're the worst type of person

This is me as well.

Sorry man just need dat cash in the bank

[Karura]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

[clacktalk]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

have u tried converting to kilograms first?

[meiosis]

[madhias]

I think he came up with the gold standard for GMK GBs. In my opinion all future color ways should be done this way!

+1  100%

But also with 1800 support! Then it is the gold standard.

[dimmu]

been waiting ages for this! thanks, hoff!

[Fire Brand]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

Would it not just be easy to us something like XE.com? Does it all for you also I'm going to guess the base set cost roughly $160ish

[Photekq]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

Would it not just be easy to us something like XE.com? Does it all for you also I'm going to guess the base set cost roughly $160ish

It's in the OP..

EU/UK ORDERS

Main set - £82.50 - About €117.50
Extra set - £27.50 - About €39.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About €2.85

NON-EU ORDERS

Main set - £72.50 - About $113.00
Extra set - £22.50 - About $35.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About $3.10

[CPTBadAss]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

Would it not just be easy to us something like XE.com? Does it all for you also I'm going to guess the base set cost roughly $160ish

Site:google.com 1 gbp to usd

Replace 1 with the amount you want.

[azhdar]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

Would it not just be easy to us something like XE.com? Does it all for you also I'm going to guess the base set cost roughly $160ish

It's in the OP..

EU/UK ORDERS

Main set - £82.50 - About €117.50
Extra set - £27.50 - About €39.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About €2.85

NON-EU ORDERS

Main set - £72.50 - About $113.00
Extra set - £22.50 - About $35.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About $3.10

How much zimbabwe dollars would that be please my good sir?

[swimmingbird]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

Would it not just be easy to us something like XE.com? Does it all for you also I'm going to guess the base set cost roughly $160ish

It's in the OP..

EU/UK ORDERS

Main set - £82.50 - About €117.50
Extra set - £27.50 - About €39.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About €2.85

NON-EU ORDERS

Main set - £72.50 - About $113.00
Extra set - £22.50 - About $35.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About $3.10

How much zimbabwe dollars would that be please my good sir?

9x10^99999999999999999999999999

[jdcarpe]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

Would it not just be easy to us something like XE.com? Does it all for you also I'm going to guess the base set cost roughly $160ish

It's in the OP..

EU/UK ORDERS

Main set - £82.50 - About €117.50
Extra set - £27.50 - About €39.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About €2.85

NON-EU ORDERS

Main set - £72.50 - About $113.00
Extra set - £22.50 - About $35.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About $3.10

How much zimbabwe dollars would that be please my good sir?

9x10^99999999999999999999999999

Leave it to me to ask the real questions.

[Ngt]

I've spent way too long thinking about this and even longer in MS Paint. So I thought this would look sweet on a Leopold FC660C with Novatouch sliders, but there are so many problems that I don't know if it is worth trying. First the FC660C uses two 2.25u Shift keys and the second is that it uses a 6u spacebar.

If I buy two sets of GMK RGBK mod packs then I will have two right shifts. I bought Matt3o's Topre spacebars so maybe I can use the blue spacebar for added style.  I could then trade or sell the remaining RGBK mod pack or save them for another project.

In the end it would probably take away from the whole "Classic" feel, so I don't know. Maybe I can wait for something else? Or maybe I need this, lol. Attached is the laughably terrible and very embarrassing MS Paint version of what I am trying to visualize.  Feel free to mock me, but I am going to bed now

GMK RGBK https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=73626.0

The mockup is not that bad IMO. It really helps to visualize what you are getting.

[nathanrosspowell]

I'm having a tough time converting pounds to USD.

Would it not just be easy to us something like XE.com? Does it all for you also I'm going to guess the base set cost roughly $160ish

It's in the OP..

EU/UK ORDERS

Main set - £82.50 - About €117.50
Extra set - £27.50 - About €39.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About €2.85

NON-EU ORDERS

Main set - £72.50 - About $113.00
Extra set - £22.50 - About $35.00
Spacebars - £2 each - About $3.10

How much zimbabwe dollars would that be please my good sir?

9x10^99999999999999999999999999

Leave it to me to ask the real questions.

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Pricey. Can anyone lend me a few dongs? I can repay the favor in the future.

[swornxin]

GBP to CAD = killer...

Seriously.  Going to have to save money from now until the end to pay for this without the girlfriend finding out.  Haha.

[monotagary]

This GB has been a long time coming! I'll definitely be in for a base and an extra kit before the GB ends, just need to clear up some sales and those dreadful bills.

[deci]

Yes finally!

I'm definitely in.

Now all I'm missing is GMK olivetti...

[nathanrosspowell]

GBP to CAD = killer...

Seriously.  Going to have to save money from now until the end to pay for this without the girlfriend finding out.  Haha.

Christ... yea. Pretty much $200can 
Just reminded me I have some money in my UK bank account 

[cgbuen]

Any possible chance that the 1.25x classic Windows keys may be aligned more towards the left, like in your picture here, which would match the Menu alignment?

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[Lastpilot]

Is it possible for you to ask the GMK representative about light leaking through caps? I've never seen light go through the classic beige cherry sets, but I certainly don't want to start now.

Edit: Actually, it may be a non-issue here since the legends are all black. Here's hoping.

[MiTo]

Edit: Actually, it may be a non-issue here since the legends are all black. Here's hoping.

I see your point, since the keycaps have a white/gray + black 2shot. However let's not forget that the keycaps themselves have a light tone overall (white/gray) and such light tones are prone to allow leakage of light if not made on thick enough plastic - like JT's that you mentioned on /r/MK.

[gmk]

Hyperfuse, includes iso
price - $115

Miami Nights, includes iso
€106 / $115

Beige, iso is in the extra set
EU/UK ORDERS
Main set €117.50 $128
Extra set €39.00 $43
total Main + Extra= €156 $171

Beige, iso is in the extra set
NON-EU ORDERS
Main set - £72.50 - About $113.00
Extra set - £22.50 - About $35.00

Triumph Adler, custom colors, includes iso
$100 €91

So, while your prices are aligned to the usual, to have an ISO set in the EU we need to spend €156, against the €91 of the Triumph Adler, that's 70% more!!! 
Fantastic!
Don't forget that the packages delivered from the usa are not delivered with the full value, so there are no taxes.

[joey]

I'm losing hype for this, after seeing some bad keys in TA, LastPilots post, and someone saying they shine quickly.

Is this a good set to have on my main board, or should it be for something used less frequently?

Help hype me up!

[njbair]

I'm losing hype for this, after seeing some bad keys in TA, LastPilots post, and someone saying they shine quickly.

Is this a good set to have on my main board, or should it be for something used less frequently?

Help hype me up!

Remember that TA was the first time a GMK buy used custom colors. Let's wait and see how Hyperfuse comes out before jumping to any conclusions about GMK in general.

[Photekq]

So, while your prices are aligned to the usual, to have an ISO set in the EU we need to spend €156, against the €91 of the Triumph Adler, that's 70% more!!! 
Fantastic!
Don't forget that the packages delivered from the usa are not delivered with the full value, so there are no taxes.

Firstly, TA cannot be compared to this GB or Hyperfuse. TA had a much, much higher number of orders, so the price was much cheaper from GMK.

Secondly, if it's only ISO you want from the extra kit (which I find astounding.. there are so many good keys in there) you will have no problem at all selling on the rest of the keys for a proportional cost. In fact, I'm sure you would be able to sell them for more than you paid for the entire kit after the GB ends.

Lastly, packages delivered from the USA are not necessarily delivered with a lower value.

Is it possible for you to ask the GMK representative about light leaking through caps? I've never seen light go through the classic beige cherry sets, but I certainly don't want to start now.

Edit: Actually, it may be a non-issue here since the legends are all black. Here's hoping.

I will ask them for sure. However, Christoph is away for a few weeks. I'll ask him when he gets back.

I'm losing hype for this, after seeing some bad keys in TA, LastPilots post, and someone saying they shine quickly.

Is this a good set to have on my main board, or should it be for something used less frequently?

Help hype me up!

I would ignore those TA keys, at least for this GB. It's quite clear that was due to the set using custom colours, which this isn't.

GMK keycaps don't shine quickly. They shine less quickly than SP and pretty much any ABS keycap. The rate of shine varies person to person. It depends on the oils on their hands, the roughness of their skin, all kinds of things... For some people who have hands like sandpaper these will shine quickly, and so will any other keycap (even PBT ones). However, most people aren't like that and these usually won't shine for a long time.

[trees]

I would ignore those TA keys, at least for this GB. It's quite clear that was due to the set using custom colours, which this isn't.

GMK keycaps don't shine quickly. They shine less quickly than SP and pretty much any ABS keycap. The rate of shine varies person to person. It depends on the oils on their hands, the roughness of their skin, all kinds of things... For some people who have hands like sandpaper these will shine quickly, and so will any other keycap (even PBT ones). However, most people aren't like that and these usually won't shine for a long time.

Lets not forget, some shine adds character.

[geniekid]

I'm losing hype for this, after seeing some bad keys in TA, LastPilots post, and someone saying they shine quickly.

Is this a good set to have on my main board, or should it be for something used less frequently?

Help hype me up!

GMK sets are of sufficiently high quality (key feel, thickness, uniformity between caps, legending) that you should pick up this set and judge for yourself whether you will participate in future GMK buys.

[Dreamre]

Can some of you guys post some pics of the Classic Beige keycaps? I know there are a lot out there, but please post your favourites! I'm still on the fence...

[sethk_]

Can some of you guys post some pics of the Classic Beige keycaps? I know there are a lot out there, but please post your favourites! I'm still on the fence...

[Photekq]

Can some of you guys post some pics of the Classic Beige keycaps? I know there are a lot out there, but please post your favourites! I'm still on the fence...

With its natural partner.. RGB :

[Photekq]

Any possible chance that the 1.25x classic Windows keys may be aligned more towards the left, like in your picture here, which would match the Menu alignment?

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Yeah, that will be done :)

[geniekid]

Can some of you guys post some pics of the Classic Beige keycaps? I know there are a lot out there, but please post your favourites! I'm still on the fence...

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With its natural partner.. RGB :

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Those are some classy boards

[joey]

Help hype me up!

Remember that TA was the first time a GMK buy used custom colors. Let's wait and see how Hyperfuse comes out before jumping to any conclusions about GMK in general.

I would ignore those TA keys, at least for this GB. It's quite clear that was due to the set using custom colours, which this isn't.

GMK keycaps don't shine quickly. They shine less quickly than SP and pretty much any ABS keycap. The rate of shine varies person to person. It depends on the oils on their hands, the roughness of their skin, all kinds of things... For some people who have hands like sandpaper these will shine quickly, and so will any other keycap (even PBT ones). However, most people aren't like that and these usually won't shine for a long time.

GMK sets are of sufficiently high quality (key feel, thickness, uniformity between caps, legending) that you should pick up this set and judge for yourself whether you will participate in future GMK buys.

Sufficiently hyped up, thanks guys!

[intelli78]

Sufficiently hyped up, thanks guys!

I am not...

Need moar hype...

Need ELRICK...

[filphil]

Sufficiently hyped up, thanks guys!

I am not...

Need moar hype...

Need ELRICK...

Actually haven't seen the guy post in a while.  WHERE'S ELRICK

[awhitedev]

Is everyone here also buying the RGB mods? Trying to figure out why more people wouldn't order that as well. Seems like a logical choice?

[CommonCurt]

Sufficiently hyped up, thanks guys!

I am not...

Need moar hype...

Need ELRICK...

+1   Needs dat Elrick Hype

[katushkin]

I've committed to RGB... I will be in on this on the 25th. Promise.

[joey]

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[Photekq]

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I knew I was forgetting something

[HoffmanMyster]

lol potek best gb runner

 

[Photekq]

I hope orders will start to pick up towards the end of the GB.. Things are very slow right now..

[Belfong]

Love your Avatar, Photekq. Didn't realize you like Shaolin Soccer. Ha ha.

[Photekq]

Love your Avatar, Photekq. Didn't realize you like Shaolin Soccer. Ha ha.

Kung Fu Hustle is among my favourites ) Shaolin Soccer is up there too.

[64rky]

I hope orders will start to pick up towards the end of the GB.. Things are very slow right now..

There have been a lot of "I'll buy these towards the end"  from the ones budgeting,  so I feel the curve has an incline coming. 

I may add one to my order depending on how other purchases pan out.  If I did would I benefit from single shipping? 

Order #22

[Photekq]

I hope orders will start to pick up towards the end of the GB.. Things are very slow right now..

There have been a lot of "I'll buy these towards the end"  from the ones budgeting,  so I feel the curve has an incline coming. 

I may add one to my order depending on how other purchases pan out.  If I did would I benefit from single shipping? 

Order #22

Yeah if you want to combine shipping just order another one normally, PM me here or email me, and I'll refund the shipping difference.

[LechnerDE]

I hope orders will start to pick up towards the end of the GB.. Things are very slow right now..

I really don't get this "I wait until the last minute to order" attitude. I mean if one decided to buy this set why not order right away? Because of the 0,5$ interest for keeping the money in the bank for one more month?

I mean this GB was announced months ago, so everyone had enough time to save some money for it...

[wlhlm]

I hope orders will start to pick up towards the end of the GB.. Things are very slow right now..

I really don't get this "I wait until the last minute to order" attitude. I mean if one decided to buy this set why not order right away? Because of the 0,5$ interest for keeping the money in the bank for one more month?

I mean this GB was announced months ago, so everyone had enough time to save some money for it...

Want to get an Extra set.

I'm hoping I can pay at some point using PayPal. I don't have a credit card and my debit card isn't supported by Stripe.

[LechnerDE]

I hope orders will start to pick up towards the end of the GB.. Things are very slow right now..

I really don't get this "I wait until the last minute to order" attitude. I mean if one decided to buy this set why not order right away? Because of the 0,5$ interest for keeping the money in the bank for one more month?

I mean this GB was announced months ago, so everyone had enough time to save some money for it...

Want to get an Extra set.

I'm hoping I can pay at some point using PayPal. I don't have a credit card and my debit card isn't supported by Stripe.

If you don't find a solution I can order another set for you if you want. Doing a SEPA transaction is better than PayPal anyway