"Customized keyboard丨Buy and wait and see" A variety of original keycaps, retro typewriters and practical toys!
This article only represents personal opinions, and is used to record and watch some keycaps.
The color card should be based on the real object, as sublimation will produce deviations.
The personal scoring part is a subjective part, and will be scored according to the manufacturer's status, design, and personal preferences. It is for reference only.
GMK
Recently, GMK has finally released a batch of products, and the long construction period has dampened the enthusiasm of players. At the same time, with the rise of the regular army of customized keycaps in China, more and more authors choose domestic OEM. Below are GMK's most recent upcoming keycaps.
Stargaze stargazing
2021.7
Watch the celestial phenomena tonight and know the major events in the world.
This keycap is an original keycap with a stargazing theme designed by designer "dandruff" (dandruff???), inspired by the concept of stargazing and moongazing. The author has also designed Epbt's shochu and rice before. Kewei yogurt.
Color matching:
In terms of color matching, dark blue, gray and light gold are selected for matching. The combination of these three colors creates a noble, stable and elegant visual effect. Dark blue can represent the depth of the universe and the starry sky, while gray can represent the gray nebula in the Milky Way. Also provides a balanced background for dark blue. Pale gold can represent the light of stars and add some visual highlights to the whole design.
This color scheme does a great job of capturing the mystique and sci-fi feel that stargazing elements require, while also maintaining a certain elegance and poise.
alpha supplement
Personality section:
I think the design of the personality part this time is very good. In the dark blue night sky, a meteor streaked across the sky, leaving behind a blazing hot light and shadow. The surrounding stars dimmed under its shadow, as if to cheer its arrival. The seventh chapter echoes the theme of stargazing, observing the stars with a telescope, as if a mysterious door is slowly opened, and gradually attracted by the deep universe. Through the lens of the telescope, endless stars, nebulae, planets and the Milky Way bloom in front of the stargazer's eyes.
The design is not cumbersome, but it is very attractive.
Metal personality:
Table mat:
Co-branded kit:
Aurora Ikki68
Rendering display:
Keycap information:
Material: ABS material
Height: original factory height
Process: secondary molding keycap
Personal Rating:8
The color design of this set of keycaps is very good, and the personality design is also rich and colorful. In terms of matching, this set of keycaps can also have a good effect. The white set can provide a bright background for the dark blue and light gold, making the two colors more prominent.
And black can provide a deeper background for these two colors, highlighting their highlights. Gray is a neutral color that is a safe choice to mix and match.
Buying suggestion: I don’t know if there will be a spot for sale when the goods arrive in the near future. The price of reorder is still quite high. At the same time, it is unknown whether the car will be overturned. It is recommended to wait and see.
Botanical Botanical Garden R2
2021.7
Zen philosophy in life is all in the forest
This keycap is a green keycap designed by the designer "Hazzy". In terms of inspiration, the designer was inspired by the plants around the workplace and immersed in this natural and peaceful environment, so he designed this keycap. This keycap brings the botanical garden to the keyboard.
Color matching:
Lime green, aqua, sand, and white color combinations often create a natural, fresh, and calming vibe, especially when they are used to represent botanical designs.
The combination of gray green and light green can convey a sense of vitality, which is closely related to the growth and reproduction of plants, while also making people feel relaxed and comfortable. This combination can make the botanical design look more harmonious, because the hues of these colors are similar, without strong contrast and conflict. White brings a modern, minimalist feel.
The overall combination creates a natural, comfortable, warm and balanced atmosphere.
Personality section:
The personality part of R2 this time corresponds to several different plants, not only the succulents and potted plants in the office, but also the lotus and bamboo by the water.
Metal personality:
Table mat:
Rendering display:
Keycap information:
Material: ABS material
Height: original factory height
Process: secondary molding keycap
Personal Rating: 7—8
As an excellent work in the green series, this botanical garden has already made a name for itself relying on R1. This time, R2 still continues the classic design, and at the same time adds a sand base, and the choice and level of matching are wider. In addition to matching the green shell, there are many interesting collocations.
The dark wood-colored keyboard shell can form a sharp contrast with the botanical keycaps, creating a strong texture, stable and calm atmosphere.
The transparent keyboard case accentuates the gray-green keycaps for a light, fresh effect.
Silver and milky white are also safe choices.
Buying advice:
If you can buy it at the original price, I think it is still worth buying. The green keycaps are all-match.
JTK
Since JTK has reduced a large number of group openings, it has gradually become a spot product, but the accumulation of word of mouth is not easy. I hope that the domestically produced original keycaps will be better and better.
Winner
You are horses, racetrack horses
This keycap is a secondary creation themed keycap designed by buger, inspired by the squid game. Squid Game (Squid Game) is a Korean TV series, which will be launched on Netflix in September 2021. It tells the story of 456 poor people participating in a life-and-death game in order to obtain high bonuses. However, this keycap will be produced in 2023, and probably not many people remember this Internet celebrity drama.
Color matching:
Teal is paired with deep pink and white, a trio of colors that mix and contrast. These colors are also taken from the clothes of the managers and "horses" in the play. Blue-green is a fresh and modern color, which corresponds to the alertness and flexibility of the character. It is alert, agile, and has control, highlighting the sense of majesty and mystery.
Personality section:
Personality parts 1 and 456 correspond to the serial numbers of two important characters in the play, and the rest are from the design and Korean in the level.
Real shot display:
From Le Zong
Keycap information:
Material: ABS material
Height: original factory height
Process: two-color process
Personal Rating:5
There will be higher requirements for secondary creation keycaps. The color of this keycap is quite satisfactory, not particularly brilliant, and the personality design is not particularly good, but it is still quite a common personality. As for the work itself, this is not particularly attractive to me. After all, if the film and television works Pay attention to cooking skills, maybe the second dimension is more popular
Buying advice:
In stock, if you like it, you can consider buying it. In terms of matching, the main color of blue-green may need more consideration.
iKey
ikea? ? ? ?
This keycap is also designed by buger, but the "edge ball" of this one is much more straightforward. The blue and yellow color scheme and the title of IKEY are obviously a secondary creation based on "IKEA".
Speaking of IKEA, I have to mention the origin of the translation of IKEA. IKEA is a furniture and household goods retail company from Sweden. When it was translated into Chinese, the founder of the company, Ingvar Kamprad, wanted to make the brand closer to China. Market, chose "IKEA" as the Chinese translation. "Yi" means "suitable, equivalent to", etc., while "jia" is related to furniture and home furnishing.
But what I remember most about IKEA may be their dollar ice cream (
Color matching:
The bright yellow and blue color scheme, since it comes from the color scheme of the IKEA logo, it is very appropriate to interpret this color scheme from the perspective of IKEA.
According to IKEA:
Yellow represents sunshine, vitality, warmth and joy, implying that IKEA products bring people a pleasant shopping experience and a warm home environment.
Blue represents reliability, stability, calmness and firmness, expressing IKEA's commitment and trust in quality and service.
On the keycaps, yellow and blue are complementary colors, and their contrast can make people's eyes shine, which is very eye-catching.
Personality section:
The personality section is straightforward, featuring stick figure images of IKEA's business lines such as home retail, home design, food service and sustainability.
I quite like this kind of capable pattern design, which is far more attractive than the fancy design, but in terms of color, the blue and yellow are too conspicuous to be a bit dazzling, and it is somewhat difficult to mix and match with other color keycaps.
Co-branded kit:
bbox60
Real shot display:
From Le Zong
Keycap information:
Material: ABS material
Height: original factory height
Process: two-color process
Personal Rating: 6—7
There will be higher requirements for secondary creation keycaps. The first thing to say is that this keycap is indeed a very "edge ball". Generally speaking, as long as the design does not infringe on IKEA's trademark or other intellectual property rights, then you can freely design with IKEA as inspiration, including using yellow and blue. Color design elements. So there is no big problem with the personality part and the yellow-blue color scheme of this keyboard, but the biggest problem is this "IKEY". The similarity between "IKEY" and the IKEA trademark may cause confusion or misunderstanding between consumers and the IKEA trademark, which may violate the law. But in the final analysis, whether "IKEY" is not accused depends entirely on whether IKEA sues. Another point is that IKEA has no keyboard-related content within its business scope.
It is actually a bit far-fetched to say that this keycap is a second creation, because IKEA itself does not have too much realistic pattern design.
Buying advice:
In stock, it may take more effort to match, this color is too bright and poisonous. One option is the white shell, which can form a strong contrast with the yellow-blue keycap, which looks very fresh and bright. At the same time, it can also make the yellow-blue keycaps more prominent, making the keyboard look more dynamic and lively as a whole. The rest is yellow and blue.
PBT fans
pbtfans has made great strides all the way, and two purple keycaps have arrived one after another.
PURPURITE purple manganese ore
This keycap is a mineral-themed keycap designed by "SxM Designs" (Element Perception), inspired by "Purple Phosphorite". Unlike pyga, this is a mineral, not a gemstone. It usually appears gray or black, and may sometimes have a purple tinge. Since it is not a gem, it has no apparent value in the gem market. However, because it is relatively rare in nature, and has a unique color and shape, it may be of interest to some collectors in the mineral collection market.
Color matching:
Combination of deep violet, black purple and white, dark purple and black purple are combined with mysterious, noble and elegant colors to create a noble, elegant and mysterious atmosphere, while white characters are in sharp contrast, increasing the overall Brightness and freshness.
Personality section:
No regrets.
Table mat:
Packing box:
Real shot display:
Keycap information:
Material: ABS material
Height: original factory height
Process: two-color process
Personal score: 6 purple lovers 8+
As a dark purple keycap, this keycap has a sense of mystery, a bit like a purple smoothie, but it has no personality, so I can’t give it a high score, but if you are a purple keycap lover , then this keycap deserves a higher score
Buying advice:
Spot + futures mode, and use the platform, you can buy it if you like it. Compatible with white, lavender, silver and gray keyboards
KeyKobo Key Workshop
The new keycap manufacturer, at present, the product strength is not bad, but there is too little information, and no one can be contacted.
Artlife
Gradient purple has a unique flavor
This keycap is a gradient purple keycap jointly produced by zhudi×LiI BzC. and Key Workshop. It is made into a character similar to the image of a little devil.
Color matching:
Gradient from white to deep purple, white is a pure, clean and simple color, while purple is in the middle of warm and cool colors in the color spectrum, it can convey a sense of stability and elegance at the same time, this high-contrast gradient can produce a A highly contrasting visual effect can also create a sense of mystery and romance.
Personality section:
Some characters, in fact, in this set of keycaps, the personality itself is just a little embellishment, and the gradient color is the most attractive place.
Real shot display:
blue sky shooting
Keycap information:
Material: ABS material
Height: original factory height
Process: secondary molding process
Personal Rating: 6—7
I personally think that this set of keycaps is less difficult to match than the previous set. At the same time, this color design is also more popular, and the gradient color keycaps are also unique, but the personality part still needs more polishing. .
Buying advice:
Currently there are platforms for sale in stock, and the white kit is recommended. White can enhance the purity of this color gradient, and it can also make the keyboard look more clean and tidy. The black kit can add some contrast to this color gradient, and at the same time can create a sense of stability and elegance. Light purple is also a good choice, dark purple is not so good.
Fire Sammy
Although Huoyan Senmei started to make some original keycaps, it seems that the operation of black and white food and selling designer models in blind boxes is still not honest.
This keycap is a secondary creation themed keycap designed by the designer of "Furball Studio" "Whining". It is inspired by the popular drama "Lonely Rock" in October.
Boochi_the_Rock
Color matching:
In terms of color, the representative colors of the four protagonists are selected, with pink and white as the main tone.
Personality section:
Based on various music elements and character decorations in comics, there are also some memes
Real shot display:
Skylight
Keycap parameters:
Material: PBT
Height: original factory height
Process: five-sided sublimation
Personal Rating: 4—5
There will be higher requirements for secondary creation keycaps. During this period of time, there are a lot of secondary creation keycaps about "Lonely Rock", but it seems that most of the designs are still somewhat mediocre and even a little "fishing in troubled waters". It looks relatively coordinated and thoughtful, and the price is relatively close to the people.
Buying advice:
It can be matched with white, pink, wooden, and gray shells, the price is 189, and it is sold on the platform.
suite
Some kits I've noticed recently
Vintage60s v2
Vintage60s v2 is a retro typewriter set created by Gary, the designer of G Square Studio, whose appearance is derived from the old Swiss keyboard. The studio was established in 2020 and is committed to creating a diversified product line, including kits, switches, keycaps, mouse pads, etc. After continuous investment and polishing, the quality of the studio's works has been continuously improved. The improvement of the V2 version is mainly to adjust the structure, adopt the Top mount+gasket structure, and upgrade the solenoid valve and buzzer. The overall shape has a sense of strength and direction, but the huge volume and weight need to be considered.
There are 120 sets in stock, unlimited futures, and the basic package price is 2399.
WingXS
WingXS is a split kit of Redox keyboard, designed by f14eagle, which is a gathering place for abnormal keyboards. It adopts a utilitarian design style, with a simple and plain appearance without too much decoration. The kit uses a 2.4G wireless single-mode connection, and the signal and battery life are good, but because the wireless module does not have a separate signal compartment, the signal may be interfered. WingXS is priced at 1498 yuan, which is one of the most affordable choices among split-type customized keyboards. In addition, WingXS also offers a single PCB for sale at a price of 468 yuan, which is relatively expensive but acceptable considering the particularity of the split and the scheme.
DOIO「KB16B-02」
KB16B-02 is a programmable keypad launched by DOIO Studio. It adopts QMK VIA configuration and Bluetooth connection. Visual key change macro makes it more convenient to use. The aluminum alloy CNC top cover and the translucent black acrylic bottom case have a good texture, reasonable space layout, and a small and unique design. Whether this keyboard is a productivity assistant needs to be considered based on individual needs. The price is 400 yuan, which is slightly higher, but considering CNC processing and wireless blessing, it is still acceptable.
