What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
These are Cherry profile keycaps from GMK. So the frame of reference is more like this: https://originative.co/products/dolch Or one of the other variants as mentioned: https://originative.co/products/sky-dolch https://originative.co/products/skidolcha
To add, GMK has a fairly limited selection of colors as well, especially compared to a company like Signature Plastics (who makes most of the DSA and SA kits you're likely interested in). They can and do make custom colors (this set has a custom yellow in the Extras Kit), but you'll mostly see set designers playing in the sandbox GMK built. Again, I don't see this as a negative. It's just part of GMK's brand.
The entire keyboard community is not represented by what you see on Massdrop.
Not sure why you're trying to quote the sets sold at this point in a drop that has barely started. It also didn't have any existing hype surrounding it like Laser did. The rest is just preference of aesthetics.
You've clearly stated this, addressing your belief that GMK needs to adapt or die. You also say you dont like non centred legends, what is your proof that they need to change this? GMK Laser sold 2100 base sets. DSA 2077 sold 140 base sets. Sales of this set have NOTHING to do with GMK, you're not addressing these FACTS. I'm not going to address the fluff that's in your post as that is also redundant.