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808s-n-KRounds t1_j2bmddm wrote

Reply to comment by mgsickler in NovelKeys Updates | Cream+ Switch Launch, Olivia Dyesub Keycaps in stock, and more! by mgsickler

If it’s not 1:1, why is it called Olivia and not Olivia-inspired/-styled or something? It seems the current trend of official PBT recreations of GMK-produced sets is to be 1:1, and that’s what people want when they shop for them

Thank you for the groupbuy update

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HeightAboveGeoid t1_j2bywv8 wrote

> why is it called Olivia and not Olivia-inspired/-styled or something?

Because they worked with Olivia for the PBT version. The first bullet point in the Specs says "Designed by Olivia".

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808s-n-KRounds t1_j2c60pn wrote

It follows established naming conventions for PBT rereleases of existing GMK-produced sets

Whom it was designed by is separate. GMK Olivia being named after Olivia, a known and established designer, was a personal choice. A different set with a relatively similar design doesn’t also have to be named after them. I don’t call Spellbook “Novelkeys_ Bub” or GMK Copper “GMK fatboycarney.” I see what you’re getting at, but it’s missing the point

I don’t think they need to rename it, but it would be nice to have an upfront disclaimer that it’s not a recreation, but a similarly inspired set

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