Ordered the SA Espresso (Alphas + Novelties) from Kono. Turns out the modifiers are a separate set for TKL that's 100 bucks extra for the 5 keys that I'm missing :(Thocc-a-block t1_j15lh38 wrote
How are you finding the colours IRL?
Some have mentioned they look somewhat “not as good” as all the rendered photos online (understandable)
They seem to look quite good in your photo.
decadentrebel t1_j15u80h wrote
Most of the pics I've seen of the finished product have been consistent in showing the poor transitioning of the gradient effect from the middle row upwards. Shame, that's the primary selling point for this set... to me, at least.
Thocc-a-block t1_j15vg6w wrote
Yes agreed, I guess lighting plays a part.
For example, here it looks fairly good.
But, the colours of the darker three and the lightest seem to be of the same gradient map, but the QWERTY row seems a different pallet somehow.
holicajolica t1_j1943mz wrote
I have this set as well and I agree, QWERTY row is kind a bit washed out compared to the other colours. I keep looking at it thinking there must've been a better colour to use instead.
Thocc-a-block t1_j1a8yn1 wrote
Yeah agreed! It really looks like there’s a colour that would make a perfect gradient, and they haven’t chosen it
Cloverfrost_ t1_j164cwg wrote
Just mounted mine yesterday. Yes, I definitely noticed this issue. From the top down, the colours lean orange, then pink, then orange then pink (or more neutral). The values seem fine, but the hues are slightly off.
I imagine colour matching for a set like this would be very difficult. I think a lot of people would be fine with it, but I know a lot of people in this hobby are very tuned in to colours. And it's not as bad as some "gradient" sets I've seen that some consumers have still been happy with.
I'm still going to enjoy it a lot. Whether I believe in my heart that this is really up to standard for the $300 I paid for it is a bit of a different story. Overall, still glad I bought it.
Thocc-a-block t1_j176oi2 wrote
Yep! Looks that way from the non rendered photos I’ve seen.
In saying this it’s still a really cool set.
But yes, expensive!
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