Picked up the Metropolis Turnpike set to complement other packsI have previously purchased. They look great and fit nicely with the rest of the set. The shipping process was quick and the keys were securely packaged.
































(Group Buy) IV Works Kanketsu
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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.
- 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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