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GMK Bordeaux (IC)

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GMK Bordeaux is a keycap set inspired by the renowned wine region. Featuring colors reflecting Bordeaux's architecture and famous cabernet merlot wines, this set includes various kits and collaboration novelties. Group buy details involve multiple vendors across regions with active collaborations.

This Group Buy Has Ended

GMK Bordeaux (GB) by aerospice · Posted 30 May 2022

Community Feedback & Sentiment

High Interest
Positive – 42%
Neutral – 27%
Negative – 31%
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%

Feedback Highlights

Positive (10)

  • "Nice to see this got off the ground."

  • "The novelties are amazing quality!"

  • "Love the red on this set."

  • "Looks good, the colorway is nice."

  • "Great set of designs!"

  • "This set looks very great, loving the color scheme!"

  • "I'm really looking forward to this set."

  • "It's a privilege to be a part of this!"

  • "The only issue I'm seeing here is that there is no ISO FR coverage but overall positive."

  • "Really interested in the theme and proposed set."

Negative (8)

  • "Not really digging the current 2474 color."

  • "I'm not sure I'm a fan of the base alpha color."

  • "The base alphas color needs reworking."

  • "Alt alphas make the set look too much like GMK maroon."

  • "There's no international kit for this."

  • "Some comments request the alt alphas to be the base kit but it's not happening."

  • "It's unfortunate there's no ISO support."

  • "Would have preferred the deep red alphas in a base set."

Suggestions (5)

  • Consider including one windowed key in the kit.

  • Swap the accent colour with the alpha.

  • Include a 40% kit.

  • Run a $5 discount for early purchases.

  • Consider adding the alt alphas to the base kit for better pricing.

Questions (5)

  • Are you fixed on using the 2309C for the text on the alphas?

  • Will the deep red alphas be removed or will they be available in another kit?

  • What is the set aimed to look closer to, the renders or the Pantone?

  • Will there be any Kitting changes?

  • Will you consider polling for kit options?

Duckeebs Analysis

There were a total of 91 posts, with a significant amount of constructive feedback and suggestions from the community. Despite mixed sentiments around the alpha color and kitting options, the overall interest remains high, as indicated by multiple requests for alternative designs and support.

Project Specs

Name
GMK Bordeaux
Release year
2022
Profile
Cherry
Sculpted
-
Material
ABS
Layout Standard
-
Sub-Legends
-
Wall thickness
-
Legend method
Dye-sublimation
Color palette
Pantone 2309 C, Pantone 4045 C, Pantone 7643 C
Shine through
No
Pudding style
No