Author Topic: [IC] KAM Wraith (Read 158849 times)

biip · « **on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:21:40 »

About

Heavily inspired (and assumed) by the Sinclair ZX Spectrum from 1982, this set aims to have an 80s aesthetic with double colored legends, which is kinda unique and innovative IMO.
This is possible using the all-over dye-sub technique. The manufacturer from the KAT profile (Keyreative) told me they are able to do that, and since I wanted to keep a uniform profile to fit the look of vintage Sinclair keyboards, I thought it would be nice to use KAM profile.

Thanks in advance for your feedback

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Google Poll: https://goo.gl/forms/YvPF0DAoopqRKEiN2
Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9blxqj/ic_kam_wraith

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Pricing
New molds are being made with matte finish, that's why the price is more expensive than intended.

Kit	Novelkeys	Candykeys	Zfrontier	Zfrontier CN	Dailyclack
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base	$95.00	93.00€	$95.00	¥578.00	$152.00
calc	$16.00	20.00€	$17.00	¥100.00	$26.00
ergo	$65.00	58.00€	$65.00	¥395.00	$104.00
extension	$30.00	34.00€	$30.00	¥185.00	$48.00
intl	$35.00	38.00€	$35.00	¥216.00	$56.00
nav	$15.00	19.00€	$12.00	¥72.00	$24.00
space	$22.00	23.00€	$23.00	¥135.00	$35.00

Samples

Renders

Grid 600

Rama M65-A

HBCP

Campine

Rama M60-A

Keycult No.2 Rev 1

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Deskmat

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bisoromi · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:22:45 »

pixelpusher · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:36:20 »

Pretty cool. What is KAM again? Is that the edrug profile?

That red on gray is gonna be hard to pull off, but I guess that's what samples will help with. I like it.

wixxzblu · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:36:44 »

i dig the theme, this may be the first KAM set for me.

Data · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:37:53 »

This I like.

Make it so.

biip · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:38:15 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:36:20

Pretty cool. What is KAM again? Is that the edrug profile?

That red on gray is gonna be hard to pull off, but I guess that's what samples will help with. I like it.

I fixed the link in the description. It's basically KAT row 2.
Here is the link: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/7214

And yeah, I will need to get some samples to find the perfect color combo without 'vibrating colors' contrast

pentawater · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:42:53 »

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:43:38 »

I'm down!!

mbsurfer · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:45:28 »

Looks great biip! Excited to try KAM now!

konstantin · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:48:03 »

Looks very interesting. I'm always down for novelty legends. Running this in KAM makes it all the more appealing (man I hope Starry Night ships soon). Definitely interested

dededecline · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:24:46 »

I would 100% go in on this. I was feeling bad about not going for Space Cadet but I think I like this more anyways.

Zilleon · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:37:01 »

Looks awesome, love the wide compatibility options, I'm in 100%!

But I have to admit that I would rather see it in the Kat profile

cijanzen · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:40:48 »

This looks really cool! Might be nice to also have examples of your inspiration/origin posted here for people to see as well.

sncbraxsc2 · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:48:07 »

damn, that looks good

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:50:12 »

Post your sig banners so we can show love!

LightningXI · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:52:26 »

I understand the inspiration, but if this were Cherry profile... oof.

biip · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:53:46 »

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:50:12

Post your sig banners so we can show love!

Here you go!

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pixelpusher · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:55:25 »

Quote from: biip on Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:38:15

Quote from: pixelpusher on Thu, 30 August 2018, 09:36:20
Pretty cool. What is KAM again? Is that the edrug profile?

That red on gray is gonna be hard to pull off, but I guess that's what samples will help with. I like it.

I fixed the link in the description. It's basically KAT row 3.
Here is the link: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/7214

And yeah, I will need to get some samples to find the perfect color combo without 'vibrating colors' contrast

Gotcha. Technically R2, but I see what you mean. Looks extremely close to DSA, but taller and much thicker. I bet they will sound nice

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:57:33 »

Quote from: biip on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:53:46

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:50:12
Post your sig banners so we can show love!

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biip · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 11:03:34 »

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:57:33

Quote from: biip on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:53:46
Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:50:12
Post your sig banners so we can show love!

Here you go!
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Woups, it was still XDA Wraith on the banner

Now it's fixed!

Baron · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 11:03:54 »

oh this is amazing

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 11:05:02 »

Quote from: biip on Thu, 30 August 2018, 11:03:34

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:57:33
Quote from: biip on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:53:46
Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 30 August 2018, 10:50:12
Post your sig banners so we can show love!

Here you go!
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Woups, it was still XDA Wraith on the banner
Now it's fixed!

Lol

stoic-lemon · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 11:11:16 »

This can't possibly look as good as the renders, but my god if it does...

CandyKeys · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 12:00:38 »

Quote from: stoic-lemon on Thu, 30 August 2018, 11:11:16

This can't possibly look as good as the renders, but my god if it does...

You would be surprised!

Dat Air-Dyesub really makes wonders happen.

Visionaire · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 12:13:42 »

Really nice Interested.

biip · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 13:01:33 »

Reddit thread and Google poll made.

Google Poll: https://goo.gl/forms/YvPF0DAoopqRKEiN2
Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9blxqj/ic_kam_wraith

taropaste · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 13:10:10 »

The double colored legends look really nice. This is a unique set. Great work!

biip · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 13:20:04 »

Quote from: taropaste on Thu, 30 August 2018, 13:10:10

The double colored legends look really nice. This is a unique set. Great work!

Thanks, that's the challenge

anon23 · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 13:21:38 »

I really love how it looks on render but, how does KAM profile feel? Like DSA concaveness/curvature (or w/e the term is) or XDA flatness?

Also, I kinda liked the PBT texture, so I'm not sure how to feel about the smooth surface. Still, it seems like it could be one great kit to get.

Loligagger · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 14:40:28 »

Color me interested. I'd change the ergo kit so the esc key is 1.5u and the delete key is 1u though.

Hedgey · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 14:41:15 »

I'm definitely interested in this! I'm always open to new profiles I haven't tried before.

zslane · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 14:52:28 »

Needs the case with the rainbow corner stripe!

Jkush463 · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 14:56:56 »

not so sure why i love this but if it happens this is an insta buy for me

switchnollie · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 15:17:14 »

This is sweet, I love busy keycaps.

RSC · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 15:59:12 »

Not even a fan of uniform profiles but the colourway and the legends look amazing. Count me in!

Absinthe · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 17:15:16 »

Yes! This is amazing.

young_won · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 20:32:59 »

I love this

Hawkfriend · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 22:32:56 »

Wow, interested in seeing how this develops! Looks great!

EightDiagram · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 22:58:17 »

Perfect opportunity to give KAM a spin! I am curious if you will include 6u spacebar (offset) to Wraith.

via zFrontier:

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The whole set includes: 1u, 1u raised line, 1.25u, 1.75u, 1.75u Step, 2.0u, 2.25u, 2.75u, ISO Enter, 2u space bars, 3u space bars, 6u space bars, 6.25u space bars and 7u space bars. And that will fit most of the Cherry MX keyboards.

In regardless. Great work!

alphabirth · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 30 August 2018, 23:50:17 »

Oooh, this I like a lot! I hope the Cartel74 ships someday... This set would be absolutely perfect for that board!

hndle · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 00:52:43 »

this is great!!!
definitley in!

beekey · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 01:23:25 »

Nice, I like it. Would also buy the rainbow sticker to complete the look.

glubazoid · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 01:24:16 »

This looks great, any renders of KAM from the side? How high does it sit?

biip · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 11:09:04 »

Quote from: glubazoid on Fri, 31 August 2018, 01:24:16

This looks great, any renders of KAM from the side? How high does it sit?

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 13:43:12 »

Make that NorDe kit happen

ullr · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 17:08:37 »

I really like the profile and renders, but are there any examples of all over dye sub with lighter legends on these caps?

Taques · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 17:56:52 »

Very interesting. I don't think I have ever used the device that inspired the set, but theres something about it that speaks to me.

ideus · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 21:30:58 »

Space bars would be better grouped in a single kit.

biip · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 02 September 2018, 11:20:55 »

Thank you all for your interest!

Quote from: _ODIN_ on Fri, 31 August 2018, 13:43:12

Make that NorDe kit happen

I'll work on it!
I'll also maybe work on different regional kits, depending on the MOQs.

Quote from: ullr on Fri, 31 August 2018, 17:08:37

I really like the profile and renders, but are there any examples of all over dye sub with lighter legends on these caps?

I'll need to contact Keyreative in order to have official 3D files of KAM profile asap for that.

Quote from: ideus on Fri, 31 August 2018, 21:30:58

Space bars would be better grouped in a single kit.

It will!

Starston3 · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 04 September 2018, 00:13:38 »

Totally willing to try out KAM for this set.

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Author Topic: [IC] KAM Wraith (Read 158849 times)