[IC] Asphalt Keycaps

[No Hands 55]

Hello everyone! I would like to introduce my keyset, Asphalt.

For this design I wanted to capture the lower contrast and minimalism of asphalt, while mimicking the colors and adding the vibrant yellow of street markings. I posted a basic feedback thread on /r/mk for fun and it got some really good feedback so I thought I would continue this project.

Some info about the set:

• Signature Plastics ABS double shot
• SA R3 Profile

...more info to come.

I am working on some better mockups and needing to get a few renders done. Below are screenshots of the current state of the set design. Feedback on the child sets would be very helpful, I was having difficulty deciding how to split them and what should be in each.

Yellow legend child sets were in consideration but removed to keep it simple and costs low. The same decision was made for icon modifiers and RGB child sets, feedback welcome. There are also a few novelty caps that are still being developed.

Thank you in advance for all the feedback and tips!

[Zapheo]

Interesting concept! I would love to see some renders, though.

[swimmingbird]

Has potential but be warned that DSA is probably the least popular profile family at the moment

I'd work on developing the novelties a bit more - maybe you could make them autobahn themed?

I would also consider changing the modifier legends to yellow

[HekusuTekusu]

Could also try changing the light grey to yellow and keep the darker grey. Another one you could try is to change font color for the dark grey mods to yellow.

[Liocer]

Just read on the reddit thread that this is changing to r3 sa, yay... Do you think you would consider some planck special 1u mods?
Lower, Upper, Enter, Tab, CTRL , Win, Apple key etc?

Love the colours and the low contrast, I think all yellow mods would spoil it and make it look really garish.

[p3lim]

Looks nice, what colors are used in this (I'm assuming Signature Plastics)?

[1deeg]

How about a numpad kit?


Would something like this raise the cost significantly? Function row courtesy of MS Paint

[xondat]

Has potential

That's how I felt. Saw it a few months ago on reddit and felt meh about it. It depends how it's executed honestly.

[No Hands 55]

Just read on the reddit thread that this is changing to r3 sa, yay... Do you think you would consider some planck special 1u mods?
Lower, Upper, Enter, Tab, CTRL , Win, Apple key etc?

Love the colours and the low contrast, I think all yellow mods would spoil it and make it look really garish.

Yes, I think if this gains traction i will definitely be developing a few more child sets for more board layouts and international. And the key profile I am still going back and forth on right now, I am waiting to see what more people say but SA R3 looks like it would be the most supported.

How about a numpad kit?


Would something like this raise the cost significantly? Function row courtesy of MS Paint

Numpad kit will be included, just don't have the screenshot right now. And it probably wouldn't as long as that one key is in the bonus kit but I will not be doing traffic signs sorry.

[No Hands 55]

Has potential but be warned that DSA is probably the least popular profile family at the moment

I'd work on developing the novelties a bit more - maybe you could make them autobahn themed?

I would also consider changing the modifier legends to yellow

How would you feel about SA R3?

Has potential

That's how I felt. Saw it a few months ago on reddit and felt meh about it. It depends how it's executed honestly.

Anymore feedback? Why meh? What in your opinion would make it better?

[Liocer]

Just read on the reddit thread that this is changing to r3 sa, yay... Do you think you would consider some planck special 1u mods?
Lower, Upper, Enter, Tab, CTRL , Win, Apple key etc?

Love the colours and the low contrast, I think all yellow mods would spoil it and make it look really garish.

Yes, I think if this gains traction i will definitely be developing a few more child sets for more board layouts and international. And the key profile I am still going back and forth on right now, I am waiting to see what more people say but SA R3 looks like it would be the most supported.

How about a numpad kit?


Would something like this raise the cost significantly? Function row courtesy of MS Paint

Numpad kit will be included, just don't have the screenshot right now. And it probably wouldn't as long as that one key is in the bonus kit but I will not be doing traffic signs sorry.

Have you used both DSA and SA? I like them both in their way but SA feels much higher quality. Due to the thickness of the caps. I also find them a lot more comfortable. But of course it's a very personal thing.  Good Luck!

[xondat]

Has potential

That's how I felt. Saw it a few months ago on reddit and felt meh about it. It depends how it's executed honestly.

Anymore feedback? Why meh? What in your opinion would make it better?

Depends on what keys are available, profile, price, audience, platform etc. ISO/Tsangan is a must IMO.

[No Hands 55]

Just read on the reddit thread that this is changing to r3 sa, yay... Do you think you would consider some planck special 1u mods?
Lower, Upper, Enter, Tab, CTRL , Win, Apple key etc?

Love the colours and the low contrast, I think all yellow mods would spoil it and make it look really garish.

Yes, I think if this gains traction i will definitely be developing a few more child sets for more board layouts and international. And the key profile I am still going back and forth on right now, I am waiting to see what more people say but SA R3 looks like it would be the most supported.

How about a numpad kit?


Would something like this raise the cost significantly? Function row courtesy of MS Paint

Numpad kit will be included, just don't have the screenshot right now. And it probably wouldn't as long as that one key is in the bonus kit but I will not be doing traffic signs sorry.

Have you used both DSA and SA? I like them both in their way but SA feels much higher quality. Due to the thickness of the caps. I also find them a lot more comfortable. But of course it's a very personal thing.  Good Luck!

I have not had the chance too. I have been hearing the same feedback so as of now I am deciding to go with SA R3 to try to satisfy as many as I can. Thanks for the feedback!