GMK White-on-Black Katakana set supports the BLM initiative with designer profits donated to the fund. The pre-order, facilitated by Drop, runs perpetually allowing latecomers to participate. Unique monolegends feature community-made Katakana/Kanji symbols.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Many users appreciate the design and concept of the keycaps."
"Support for the BLM cause was positively noted by some users."
"Several users expressed excitement about the ongoing donation commitment."
"Users have given constructive feedback on the set and appreciate that it will be continually available."
Negative (4)
"Concerns about Drop as the sole vendor and its implications for international customers were frequently voiced."
"Several users criticized the perceived disconnect between the keycaps' design and the BLM cause."
"Users accused the project of commercializing social justice without a true connection to the cause."
"Criticism regarding the limited kitting options and compatibility issues was common."
Suggestions (3)
User suggestions included adding more keys to the base kit for better compatibility.
Calls for additional vendor options to cater to international customers.
Requests for the inclusion of specific legends for Japanese compatibility were mentioned.
Questions (3)
Inquiries were made about the duration of the donation commitment beyond the first month.
Questions arose regarding the connection between the keyset design and the BLM movement.
Several users sought clarification about specific key legends for correct Japanese usage.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains 94 total comments, showing significant engagement. Negative feedback vastly outnumbers the positive, largely regarding the controversy surrounding the vendor and the project's connection to BLM. Suggestions and questions indicate an active interest from the community for further clarification and improvements.
Project Specs
- Name
- GMK White-on-Black Katakana
- Release year
- 2021
- Profile
- Cherry
- Sculpted
- Yes
- Material
- ABS
- Layout Standard
- -
- Sub-Legends
- Katakana/Kanji
- Wall thickness
- -
- Legend method
- Doubleshot
- Color palette
- Black/White
- Shine through
- No
- Pudding style
- No