A new GMK black on white keycap set featuring Japanese hiragana sub-legends is proposed. Feedback is sought for this initial groupbuy attempt, with specifics for the base, accent, ISO, and numpad kits yet to be determined. The creator is committed to learning and completing the project.
Community Sentiment
Low Interest
Positive20%
Neutral15%
Negative65%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Low Interest
Positive–20%•Neutral–15%•Negative–65%
Positive (10)
"Nice renders"
"High effort IC"
"Interest expressed in the set"
"Cool idea for a WoB alternative"
"Excitement for a Hiragana set"
"Positive note about considering LED caps"
"Wish for a complete JIS kit"
"Some support for the project despite issues"
"Appreciation for potential"
"Interest in similar past designs"
Negative (10)
"Concerns about plagiarism and using others' renders"
"Criticism of the OP for stealing designs"
"Demand for thread deletion due to plagiarism"
"Expressions of disappointment for similarity to existing sets"
"Doubting the originality of the project"
"Bashing OP for not crediting original designers"
"General sentiment that the project should not continue"
"Accusations of being a 'bootleg'"
"Frustration about repetitive themes in ICs"
"Disapproval of not having original contributions"
Suggestions (6)
Consider getting original renders made
Request for a Hiragana only alpha kit
Mention to include symbols in Japanese alphas
Desire for LED caps in the set
Interest in different variations of the set
Suggestions on improving the kit design
Questions (4)
Inquiry about updates on the project
Clarification request regarding the project's direction
Concern about project viability due to feedback
Questions about originality and intention behind the designs
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a high number of negative comments primarily focused on issues of originality and plagiarism. While there are some positive notes about the project's potential, the overwhelming sentiment is critical, leading to a low overall interest level despite a considerable number of total replies.
Project Specs
- Name
- GMK BoW Hiragana
- Release year
- -
- Profile
- Cherry
- Sculpted
- Yes
- Material
- ABS
- Layout Standard
- -
- Sub-Legends
- Hiragana
- Wall thickness
- -
- Legend method
- Doubleshot
- Color palette
- CR on CP or WS1
