Category: Interest Checks

  • The History Behind the Spyder TKL

    The History Behind the Spyder TKL

    It was in 1953 that Porsche forever changed its trajectory within the automobile and racing industry with the release of its 550 Spyder at the annual Paris Motor Show. Although its chassis was smaller than many of its rivals at that time, it proved to be an aerodynamically superior car, with the 550 Spyder scoring…

  • Why It Took 3 Years for Dazon to Design KAM Astha

    Why It Took 3 Years for Dazon to Design KAM Astha

    After going through a successful group buy with IFK Strawberry Lemonade, the keycap designer Dazon took little time to regroup before ideas for a new set began to emerge.  He began working on his next set the following year, originally called “Infinikevin,”  he says, which was “an inside joke with some of my friends.” The…

  • GMK Nerve Is Just On The Horizon

    GMK Nerve Is Just On The Horizon

    For a few years now, the keyboard designer Baionlenja has used a certain colorway in a number of the renders for his previous boards, most notably the Bias R2. With the continued popularity of Baion’s boards, including his most recent Gehrin group-buy, it is with little surprise that this once fake set has now finally…

  • MVKB GMK MV Expo Keycap Set

    MVKB GMK MV Expo Keycap Set

    In the vibrant world of keebs, innovation is simply the name of the game. MVKB, a designer known for pushing the boundaries, continues to redefine what is possible in the realm of keycap sets. With the upcoming release of the MV Expo, MVKB has held us and other hobbyists captive with its visually striking appearance.…