[IC] DSA "Beige Hero" keyset for Massdrop competition

[pixelpusher]

If you like-a the beige, give my set some love.  Massdrop members can vote here

I'm in group A: http://dro.ps/groupa

Vote for "Beige Hero"

I would consider this colorway in any profile, but I was imagining DSA for quickness of production.  I realize the legends are cherry style.  I just did this as quick as possible to get it entered.  If I make it past R1 I'm planning to do a proper mock-up.



Good luck to everyone in the contest. 

[pixelpusher]

More accurate DSA look:

[zslane]

Too little contrast with the legends, I'm afraid. It would probably work a lot better with black (or very dark brown) legends instead. But I applaud the true beige colors here. 

[pixelpusher]

Too little contrast with the legends, I'm afraid. It would probably work a lot better with black (or very dark brown) legends instead. But I applaud the true beige colors here. 

Yes I was in a hurry on that second mock-up but no time to fix it.  Headed on vacation for a week. I think the original from KLE has better contrast.  I sure wish something less windbreaker-y could get momentum...

Oh well, this can be a starting point for something better down the road if nothing comes of it now.

[pixelpusher]

Also, I would be down for a dyesub set in this colorway with dark beige legends.  I’m thinking that is the way to go if massdrop isn’t promoting it.  Should be cheaper and quicker. 

Or 9009 in Maxkey SA       There are no SA fully beige caps out there, right?  Just carbon alphas

[zslane]

There are no SA fully beige caps out there, right?

None that I'm aware of.

[ideus]

Dark brown legends look great on beige keys. White on beige does not.

[pixelpusher]

Dark brown legends look great on beige keys. White on beige does not.

Noted. Anyone with profile preferences? I like them all, honestly, but I’m leaning towards Spherical bc there isn’t much beige in that realm

Hmmm... maybe a Maxkey project.  This could be similar to “Lime” with pretty minor adjustments.  Swap gray to beige, alphas from green to brown, and lime color to a classy orange (not carrot orange like SA industrial)

[zslane]

Sounds like a winner to me.

I wish there was an optional alpha kit the same color as the mods (so the whole keyboard was a single color).

[pixelpusher]

Sounds like a winner to me.

I wish there was an optional alpha kit the same color as the mods (so the whole keyboard was a single color).

Noted. 

[pixelpusher]

Sounds like a winner to me.

I wish there was an optional alpha kit the same color as the mods (so the whole keyboard was a single color).

Would you prefer all lighter beige or all medium beige?

[ideus]

Dark brown legends look great on beige keys. White on beige does not.

Noted. Anyone with profile preferences? I like them all, honestly, but I’m leaning towards Spherical bc there isn’t much beige in that realm

Hmmm... maybe a Maxkey project.  This could be similar to “Lime” with pretty minor adjustments.  Swap gray to beige, alphas from green to brown, and lime color to a classy orange (not carrot orange like SA industrial)

I like maxkey better than sp's DSA; however, they appear to have only the basic legends, not legends supporting options like HHKB layout, 50%, 40%, 1800 and all modern custom layouts.

[zslane]

Sounds like a winner to me.

I wish there was an optional alpha kit the same color as the mods (so the whole keyboard was a single color).

Would you prefer all lighter beige or all medium beige?

Medium beige, for sure.

[pixelpusher]

Thanks to everyone who voted for a sensible beige set.  I’m letting the keycap boom settle a bit and then I’ll be back with some more sweet beige. I’m thinking dark legends, single color for alphas and mods, with two accent choices.  Simple and classy.

Probably going fully sculptured from Maxkey with some extra blanks.  We shall see

[jihadu]

looking good reece, sad it didn't make it