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(Group Buy) IV Works Kanketsu

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Items: IV Kanketsu - Base

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This Group Buy Ended on or before: Apr 4, 2023, 4:30 pm

Expected Shipping time: Q4 2023

Details:

Kanketsu - A set rooted in simplicity.

Inspired by a minimalist Japanese design philosophy, translating to “completion”, “simplicity", or “brevity", IV Kanketsu is the latest creation by studioblb, designers of GMK Soyamilk.

The subtle colour palette showcases clean charcoal alphas with Katakana sublegends and rich red modifiers, all on creamy beige keys, along with vibrant red accents that bring an optional extra flair to your board.

The set features thick 1.55mm dye-sublimated PBT keycaps in timeless Cherry profile, with robust compatibility to adapt to Alice, Arisu, HHKB, Apple, and other popular layouts. All novelties and additional keys are included in one extensive base kit, no need to pick any child kits!

IV Kanketsu has already completed sampling. All color-matching and art is approved for production! Approved samples are marked with “photo” in the bottom right corner. Unlimited group buy runs from March 4th to April 4th, 2023.

Keycap Specifications:

1.55mm thick PBT
Cherry profile
Dye-sublimation
Wide compatibility (Alice, Arisu, HHKB, and Apple)
All novelties and spacebars included
Custom box

Doodle Deskmat

A nod to the quick doodles that fill the corners of our notebooks.

400mm x 900mm x 4mm
Washable cloth top
Anti-slip rubber base
Overlock edge with woven label
Drawstring bag

Mameshibori Mechmat

A small dependable mat, not unlike the dyed tenugui that inspired it.

390mm x 160mm x 4mm
Smooth surface
Washable cloth top
Anti-slip rubber base
Overlock edge with woven label

Scribble Relic

Row 1 keycap featuring the scribble novelty. The design is machined from polycarbonate, then filled with enamel by hand.

Cherry R1
Blasted polycarbonate
Enamel fill
Special NFC box

Inked Relic

Row 1 keycap featuring the scribble novelty. The design is machined from polycarbonate, then filled with enamel by hand.

Cherry R1
Blasted polycarbonate
Enamel fill
Special NFC box

Brevity Switch

A collaboration with Studio BLB. Brevity is a fun tactile switch to complete your Kanketsu build. Designed for typing accuracy with medium tactile bump and smooth travel on a responsive spring.

Building off the ground work from the Darkmoon switch, this new switch has the same thick-pole, but in a tactile variety. This new thick-pole stem increases feedback without a harsh bottom out. This stem mimics the feel of a long-pole stem by increasing the strike surface between the pole and bottom housing. It generates more feel and sound without the negatives of the shorter travel and fatigue of the long-pole hitting the bottom housing. Stem rails have also been thickened to decrease wobble. Features a 22mm x 63.5 gram Double Spring for a crisp upstroke.

HPE is softer than traditional switch plastics for a more comfortable typing experience. It also has the smoothest surface finish for clean travel that does not require lubrication. The switches are manufactured dry so you can tune to your liking. Most testers have found lubing the stem and springs offers the best experience. Housing has tighter tolerances so films are not necessary but can be used to change sound profile.

Tv1 Switch
5 pin HPE milky housing
Unique blend stem
Thick-pole stem
Medium tactile stem
3.8 mm travel
1.9 mm pre-travel
22 mm x 63.5 g double spring
Color-matched to IV Kanketsu
Manufactured with Tecsee
Dry switch
36 switches per order

Vendors

US: IV Works
CA: DeskHero
EU: MyKeyboard
UK: Proto[Typist]
Asia: iLumKB
JP: BaseKeys
AU: SwitchKeys
CN: zFrontier
VN: Shibay Mech

Disclaimers

Please note that images may be of 3D renders and are for illustration purposes only. The final colours may differ slightly under different lighting.

Only the products detailed in the description are included. Other products are shown for demonstrative purposes only and are not included. Please check Keyset kitting images carefully for included keys. Please check Keyboard layout options carefully to ensure it meets your requirements.

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