GMK Hinokoku is a keycap set inspired by the Fire Nation from Avatar the Last Airbender, featuring dark red modifiers, light red alphas, and yellow legends. It offers extended compatibility with novelties designed by Ulliam, and includes matching deskmats for a cohesive setup.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (8)
"Excited for this set and its unique themes and novelties."
"Believes this set has distinct advantages over GMK Red Dragon."
"Loves the connection to Avatar and appreciates the overall design."
"The dragon deskmat looks very appealing."
"Support for the idea of the keyset reflecting the theme accurately."
"Preference for Hinokoku over KAT Explosion."
"Appreciation for Ulliam's designs."
"Commendation for capturing the Fire Nation vibe successfully."
Negative (8)
"Claims the design closely resembles KAT Explosion and lacks originality."
"Concerns over potential copyright issues with the name and design."
"Critiques the lack of a well-developed interest check and clear kits."
"Observations of similarity to previous keysets like GMK Red Samurai."
"Many believe the timing for the IC is poor due to conflicts with ongoing group buys."
"Questions the designer's engagement and credibility within the community."
"Some comments point out design errors in the renders."
"Discussions about perceived dishonesty regarding the concept's originality."
Suggestions (4)
Need for clearer differentiation in colorways from existing sets.
Request for improved renders that better reflect the final product.
Suggestions to contact relevant parties to sort out copyright issues.
Proposals for more unique themes or styles for future designs.
Questions (4)
Inquiry about licensing agreements for the name and designs used.
Requests for clarification on vendor details and group buy status.
Questions regarding why the designer hasn't engaged more in the community.
Suggestions to have a more interactive IC survey.
Duckeebs Analysis
The community engagement shows a mix of excitement and skepticism. A significant number of negative comments focus on design originality and potential copyright issues. Despite the negativity, the set's theme and design aspects have garnered some positive reactions. The presence of humor mixed with critique presents a varied but engaged community discussion.
Project Specs
- Name
- GMK Hinokoku
- Profile
- Cherry
- Material
- ABS
- Layout Standard
- 60%, 65%, 75%, TKL, 95% Full sized, HHKB
- Color palette
- Dark red, light red, yellow
- Sub-Legends
- Yes
- Shine through
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