Designing the next Topre keycap set

[hrinfinity]

Whooo FC660C support!! Guess I gotta find a new home for my dyesubs once this launches

Anyway it would be nice to have an updated OP so people don't have to dig through the thread to see what the planned design is going to look like. Should be this:

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Thanks for posting this. Saved me some flipping through the thread again :p

[mixenmatch]

So Matt3o, when does the yellow PBT topre spacebar drop to match the new set ?

(and to make a primary color set possible with the blue esc/red ctrl)

[Kola93]

Matt3o, would you consider going with a more traditional design, such as text only, with Red mods, Black alphas?

Or even better, all Red keycaps!

For a classy looking keyboard, I feel that more people would prefer the traditional Topre text legends.

[Matt3o]

we will have a PBT spacebar.

it seems though Topre is having some afterthoughts about compatibility with other keyboards. I'm still waiting a final decision on that.

[ccc24]

we will have a PBT spacebar.

it seems though Topre is having some afterthoughts about compatibility with other keyboards. I'm still waiting a final decision on that.

Boo! Offering a HHKB layout will  guarantee sales for sure.

[rowdy]

Including the other layouts will give them a lot more sales.

Probably.

[Bucake]

aww, that would be a shame.

thanks for keeping us up to date matt3o!

[jerue]

we will have a PBT spacebar.

it seems though Topre is having some afterthoughts about compatibility with other keyboards. I'm still waiting a final decision on that.

I hope HHKB is supported. It's just the shift key mostly...the rest can be scrounged up from the regular set. No HHKB would be a bit like shooting themselves in the foot though I know business is a bit different in Japan.

[cooldiscretion]

we will have a PBT spacebar.

it seems though Topre is having some afterthoughts about compatibility with other keyboards. I'm still waiting a final decision on that.

Dear Topre,

[a_ak57]

If you can quash their fears and get us the extra compatibility we will sing ballads of you to our grandchildren, matt3o.

[dario]

Remember, people, we are talking about Japan here.  Completely different mindset.

"Make my keycaps as widespread on the market as possible" is more like the western way of thinking.

Topre never even bothered to sell their own keyboards on the international market, let alone accessories for some other company's product. So I'm not really optimistic about this, but then again, I'm not optimistic about anything, so don't mind me, just passing by... 

[chiefgrillz]

Remember, people, we are talking about Japan here.  Completely different mindset.

"Make my keycaps as widespread on the market as possible" is more like the western way of thinking.

Topre never even bothered to sell their own keyboards on the international market, let alone accessories for some other company's product. So I'm not really optimistic about this, but then again, I'm not optimistic about anything, so don't mind me, just passing by... 

hmm it was a surprise they were thinking about offering extra compatibility. i really hope they follow through.

.. and this is from someone who has uses a topre approved 'proper' realforce - i have no desire to use a HHKB or FC660C but it just seems like common sense they will sell more units if they support them!

[ccc24]

if the just add the short right shift ill be happy.

[Butter]

Damn I want a new set for my Fc660c

[whiskerbiskit]

A google search for topre keysets lead me to this post and now I am pretty pumped about the designs in the OP.  Should have known it was Matt3o up to it.  They look great and I am holding out hope for HHKB compatibility.

[Porkins]

Damn I want a new set for my Fc660c

The FC660C seems to be the red headed step child of 60% boards.

[rowdy]

Damn I want a new set for my Fc660c

The FC660C seems to be the red headed step child of 60% boards.

FC660C seems to have more keycap options (at least across variations of the board) then HHKB, which has only black or white, printed or blank.

[Porkins]

Damn I want a new set for my Fc660c

The FC660C seems to be the red headed step child of 60% boards.

FC660C seems to have more keycap options (at least across variations of the board) then HHKB, which has only black or white, printed or blank.

I meant more that it seems to get ignored more by group buy creators. I always see them mention HHKB but rarely ever the fc660.

[rowdy]

Damn I want a new set for my Fc660c

The FC660C seems to be the red headed step child of 60% boards.

FC660C seems to have more keycap options (at least across variations of the board) then HHKB, which has only black or white, printed or blank.

I meant more that it seems to get ignored more by group buy creators. I always see them mention HHKB but rarely ever the fc660.

There are very few, if any, group buys for Topre keycap sets.

Now there is a new Topre keycap set in the works, and FC660C compatibility, as well as HHKB support, would make a lot of people very happy.

[Air tree]

topre pls, don't let me down babe. HHKB4lyfe <3

[W_hinklebottom]

What a great time to become a keyboard enthusiast! If they don't want to go with HHKB compatibility just tell them in western culture it is customary to include a gift such as a replica of the shift key but slightly smaller for...... uh......key chains.

[Bucake]

wouldn't change my blank hhkb caps, even if this set came with compatibility
but i'll be doing the hhkb-dance for all of you fans out there!

i'm still totally curious to the final look of this set,
i pray everyday.

[Latin00032]

There needs to be a second left shift added to the set for proper fc660c support.

[tofgerl]

Yeah, it needs FC660C support. It doesn't have to be included, I don't mind paying extra, but it needs to be available.

[Chedda7]

I would love HHKB/FC660M support.  Perhaps a poll to show Topre how much support we have behind this? 

[a_ak57]

I dunno, a poll could backfire since we don't know their standards.  I would be willing to pay extra for compatibility, but I assume the issue is more so that they simply don't want to be bothered with the effort for supporting non-realforce products.


if it is the latter, hopefully we'll at least get 23U support >_>

[Chedda7]

if it is the latter, hopefully we'll at least get 23U support >_>

Yep.  Personally I would say 23U>HHKB>FC660C in terms of support.  I mean come on, 23U is a RF product. 

[Kliwon]

skull skuadron Topre set look awasome.. 

[Matt3o]

Unfortunately I'm still waiting for a final decision...

this is going at kabuki-speed

[Bartlebum]

topre pls, don't let me down babe. HHKB4lyfe <3

I would love to be able to customize my HHKB a bit more for sure. Only a few artisans support it, no case options, no keyset options... But it is an amazing keyboard.

[ApocalypseMaow]

Unfortunately I'm still waiting for a final decision...

this is going at kabuki-speed

Ah no worries... I think most of us will be happy just to get a set for topre period!!!

Hopefully this goes over really well and they see this can be very good for their brand as a whole...

[yomammary]

Unfortunately I'm still waiting for a final decision...

this is going at kabuki-speed

Ah no worries... I think most of us will be happy just to get a set for topre period!!!

Hopefully this goes over really well and they see this can be very good for their brand as a whole...

Gives us more time to save money first haha

[frostylove]

My hhkb gonna change a lot!

[rowdy]

My hhkb gonna change a lot!

Hopefully HHKB support will be included.

[W_hinklebottom]

I suppose the worst case scenario HHKB users could just use a artisan shift key. Maybe a maker like Kudos would be wiling to make one that color matches the set if it is just one key.

[Chedda7]

I suppose the worst case scenario HHKB users could just use a artisan shift key. Maybe a maker like Kudos would be wiling to make one that color matches the set if it is just one key.

That's.....actually a really great idea!

[W_hinklebottom]

I suppose the worst case scenario HHKB users could just use a artisan shift key. Maybe a maker like Kudos would be wiling to make one that color matches the set if it is just one key.

That's.....actually a really great idea!

Yeah! my first non s*** post!

[jsmonet]

I'll probably have to burn a key or two putting this on my 103u, but the second set I buy for my 87u should be just fine.

release the massdrop. destroy my wallet.

[KRKS]

I suppose the worst case scenario HHKB users could just use a artisan shift key. Maybe a maker like Kudos would be wiling to make one that color matches the set if it is just one key.

I think they'll at least provide JIS keys so right Shift shouldn't be a problem. Unless HHKB Shift is somehow different?

[Bucake]

I suppose the worst case scenario HHKB users could just use a artisan shift key. Maybe a maker like Kudos would be wiling to make one that color matches the set if it is just one key.

I think they'll at least provide JIS keys so right Shift shouldn't be a problem. Unless HHKB Shift is somehow different?

i presume they are the same (1.75 and same row), so i guess JIS support should provide HHKB support

[ccc24]

if they plan on producing a new keyset they should produce some individual 55g domes as well 

[Chedda7]

if they plan on producing a new keyset they should produce some individual 55g domes as well 

Technically they only need to sell those domes individually, they already produce them 

[Glenmael]

...this is maybe the most wanted rerun of any product ever. 

Granite and Ergodox Infinity would like to have a word with you.

Anyway it would be nice to have an updated OP so people don't have to dig through the thread to see what the planned design is going to look like. Should be this:

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Thanks for this dude  :thumb:

(I nearly cast a vote for the purple colorway.)

[crbr]

I have been looking for realforce keys for a month now.   Thanks a ton for this!

Any change we can get a custom layout for the 23U as well?  That + key on the full keyboard layout won't work with the 23U.

[swill]

I have not been keeping up with this thread.  Are there front runners in terms of the proposed designs?  Do we know which will be made yet?  I am still hoping for the Teal or the Purple.

Are all the design options that are on the table in the OP?  Will there be a vote or something to have a formal popularity comparison?

Sorry if this stuff has already been covered.  I don't want to have to go back and read through the whole thread...

[Matt3o]

The group buy should start in few hours. Unfortunately despite all my efforts Topre didn't want to add HHKB compatibility (initially they seemed okay with that but changed their minds a couple of times along the road).

This is only the first step in our collaboration anyway, if they see interest it is very likely that the next time they'll agree on a wider compatibility.

[whmeltonjr]

Hopefully there will be another buy with HHKB compatibility. I know I'm in the minority on this, but I don't like the Skull Squadron colors anyway. Still awesome that this is happening.

[romevi]

The group buy should start in few hours. Unfortunately despite all my efforts Topre didn't want to add HHKB compatibility (initially they seemed okay with that but changed their minds a couple of times along the road).

This is only the first step in our collaboration anyway, if they see interest it is very likely that the next time they'll agree on a wider compatibility.

Holy shoot, that's soon. November is packed!

[Matt3o]

very quick render

[Bromono]

very quick render

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=) I really like this. I wonder how good it will look on the digilog.