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Muirium wrote:Closure. People hate an open ending, well, most people. (I added a few space bars.)

exactly what I ended up doing!

7bit wrote:The only solution to the SHIF T problem seems to make sure thet FT is a ligature (both touching each other).

Maybe you can issue a R5/REPAIR kit later.

Hi,

I understand if this is tad late, but I just finalized my custom layout, and cannot put it together combining any of the existing language kits... So is it too late to order custom keys?

I would need following keys:
1 unit width:
-row 2: Ö (o with umlauts), M, comma+semicolon
-row 3: Y, P
-row 4: Ä (a with umlauts), D

1.5 unit width:
row 1: Z
row 2: X
row 3: ' (apostrophe)

Sorry, but this is far too late!

Speaking of too late: what's to stop us from getting an FT ligature made? Cost? Too much time?

Halvar wrote:Sure, they're SA profile, too, just finished production, and for me it's the first time that I've seen how extreme SA row 1 keys look. Maybe row 3 is really the better solution for the function row? OK, I know we should not restart this discussion...

It was only after feeling row 1 SA keys in my own hands that I realised how awesome they are, and that I need taller keys! Row 1 has been a serious centre of my attention this round (and especially Round 4's leftovers).

SP Idioticy. They say that T can't be so close to F for some reason. But, other letters can come closer.

Another issue I like to have solved is using different font sizes for smiliar keys:

S T A T U S vs. BREAK comes to my eye when I look at the POS keys ...

aren't new legends $25 a pop? (if they don't have them already)

No problem for me.


These potentieal extra costs are already calculated into the prices.

7bit wrote:

Sorry, but this is far too late!

Ok, I knew it was a long shot. but had to try it anyways... Is it possible to order them separately from Signature Plastics?

Yes, but will be quite expensive. Good luck.

I don't know, I think the improper legends are endearing. There will be a time in the future when true vintage SP Sphericals are identified by the SHIF T key.

7bit wrote:No problem for me.


These potentieal extra costs are already calculated into the prices.

FIRMWARE!

FIRM
WARE
row 1, in red?

go ahead! make my day!

7bit wrote:

Why does this make me think you just opened Pandora's box?

What was in Pandora's box?


Key caps with yet unseen legends?

Et tu, µ? You were even in a kit at one point…

Which row, which color?

The premier row: row 1 red, of course! (A nice big legend so it makes a good Escape. At least they can't mess up the kerning on a single character…)

Muirium wrote:The premier row: row 1 red, of course! (A nice big legend so it makes a good Escape. At least they can't mess up the kerning on a single character…)

SP can do everything!

That's what I'm afraid of. And thanks!

Well since we're doing Greek, how about π ?

Well, it is Πανδώρα's Box.

I would seriously take a full Greek Alpha set, like this Model M's here:

Even with single Greek legends. But who would be with me? Any real Greeks here?

All real [Gg]([r]*)([e3]{2})ks should get a Greek legend kit!!!


If someone makes the SVG graphis for them, codier the HONEY/GRALPHA kit included!


BUT: You have to fiddle out the details all by yourself. I can only give you the contact to SP


I'm personally finished with trying to make SVG graphics which they can use.

Got a template svg I can start from? I've no idea what the rules are but I can always take a shot.

Bet they need it done by Adobe Illustrator!

More legends? Oh, exasperation!
All I will suggest is you follow the Calm Depths lead on the numpad 2u zero: It's funny how you can buy so much of a red home row in bits:
HONEY/WASD/RED HONEY/FJ/RED HONEY/GHB/RED


...oh alright, one more idea (uses all existing legends!). (row 1)

Muirium wrote:Got a template svg I can start from? I've no idea what the rules are but I can always take a shot.

Bet they need it done by Adobe Illustrator!

Here starts the problem!

Once, I got one after asking, but it was a binary.


Seriously, just don't ask me.


Luckily, µ is in SP's repertoire.


ps: use an old version of Adobe Illustrator running in Windows 95, or so.

facetsesame wrote:More legends? Oh, exasperation!
All I will suggest is you follow the Calm Depths lead on the numpad 2u zero:

Spoiler:

It's funny how you can buy so much of a red home row in bits:
HONEY/WASD/RED HONEY/FJ/RED HONEY/GHB/RED


...oh alright, one more idea (uses all existing legends!).
(row 1)

Just wait for the leftover and grab bag sellout afterwards ...

holy-moly! I've already paid... I'll take a grab bag or leftovers