GMK 1520 is a keyset inspired by early portable laptops, featuring UV printing and double shot ABS. Available for purchase worldwide through March, it offers unique color samples matched to physical displays. Vendors include Novelkeys, Oblotzky, ProtoTypist, ilumkb, Daily Clack, and Desk Hero.
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Feedback Highlights
Positive (9)
"Nice use of colors."
"Good work on this set, well kitted."
"Looks great! Definitely considering buying when the GB opens."
"This set is beautifully executed."
"I love the idea and colors of the set."
"The design is beautiful, take my money."
"This is the best looking set I have seen in ages!"
"Absolutely gorgeous, love the idea and execution."
"This set nails the black and yellow theme excellently."
Negative (5)
"Concerns about the choice of UV printing instead of double shot."
"Extra black F-keys seem unnecessary in the base kit."
"Need more international kit options like UK ISO."
"Some users dislike the color combinations for macOS support."
"Questioning the durability of UV printed legends over time."
Suggestions (5)
Consider adding a Norde-UK kit.
Add 1.5U supers with System legends in a child kit.
Add a separate 40s kit due to layout specificity.
Consider turning the black F-keys into M-keys for XT layouts.
Add more keyboard layout support options, especially HHKB and ALC keys.
Questions (5)
What is the durability of the UV printed sublegends?
Will there be a GB date confirmed soon?
Is it possible to add a relegendable child kit?
Why choose UV printing for the legends?
Will this keyset have support for specific board layouts?
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a strong positive sentiment with enthusiastic engagement, a substantial number of unique replies, and multiple suggestions from users indicating a high level of interest in the GMK 1520 keyset.
Project Specs
- Name
- GMK 1520
- Release year
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- Profile
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- Sculpted
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- Material
- ABS
- Layout Standard
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- Sub-Legends
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- Wall thickness
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- Legend method
- Doubleshot
- Color palette
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- Shine through
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- Pudding style
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