My Kingdom for Smooth ABS SA Keycaps
Every time I build a new keyboard, I go hunting for keycaps. And every time I go hunting, it eventually devolves into a desperate search for SA (or equivalent) profile keycaps with a smooth finish. SA is the ultimate profile, IMHO, and they're relatively hard to come by. Signature Plastics, which is where a lot of SA sets come from like the T0mb3ry SA Carbon set (they might actually hold the trademark on the SA profile if I'm not mistaken), is reportedly going through some management/ownership struggles (last I heard, they're looking for new ownership), and along with apparently the rest of the industry, they seem to be neglecting this superior keycap profile in their own stocks. If you order direct from them, they have a couple themed sets in stock (maybe), but generally you can have any color you want, as long as it's black or white. Drop carries a fair number of MT3 profile sets, which are very similar to SA. But just like SP's SA-P profile, they're made with a different...
Apr 10, 2024
April 9th Update: These have arrived in our warehouse, we're receiving/unpacking/inspecting and will be shipping them out- likely early next week.
April 10th Update: Just wanted to let you know everyone will also be receiving a RAMA Works Remedy Spinner in the box with their order.
April 14th Update: I'm told these should be shipping out on April 14th OR April 15th. We're almost there folks.
April 15th Update: I SEE TRACKING NUMBERS! They're hoping to get these all done today, if not, some may spill into tomorrow.
April 16th Update: Everything is shipped, except two orders. Looking into why they're stuck. The extras will be available for sale on the site later today, or tomorrow 4/17, and they will ship in about 2 weeks.
April 17th Update: All of the Laser Alt Keyboards are missing special homing row keys. Those from the original groupbuy that have already had their orders shipped, we will ship you an additional package with the missing keycaps once Signature Plastics sends them to us (approx 1-2 weeks). Those that joined the buy to grab one of the "extra" kits on April 17th, your order will be held until we have the additional keycaps and everything will ship at once. We've temporarily paused accepting orders until we get the replacements (there are still extras left and they will become available for sale once we get these shipments sorted out. Hit the "request" button to make sure you get emailed once the product arrives. Link to Yanbo's post here.
April 20th update: No definite answer on barebones orders and their ship date. All orders, site wide, are currently delayed by 4+ days. We are doing our best to get orders out the door, but also we’re doing it as efficiently as possible. Shipping all of the ALT orders at the same time is more likely than splitting them, but we will see based on how backlogs and staffing levels go. If you’re unwilling to wait, you can cancel your order on the “My transactions” section of the site.
April 27th update: The FJ homing key fix kits are scheduled to arrive at our warehouse tomorrow, April 28th. Assuming all goes smoothly, we'll be shipping the fix kits, as well as the incremental orders (barebones and keycaps) on April 29/30th. Assuming all those shipments go smoothly, we'll re-open the run for new purchasers around May 4th. Hit the "request" button to make sure you're notified when things are back online.
May 1st: "Assuming all those shipments go smoothly" ... famous last words. I'm being told (again) that they'll ship today.
May 1st: Part 2. Store orders from the latest round didn't get sent out today, but now I'm being told they'll ship out on Saturday (May 2nd).
May 3rd update: looks like the Saturday shift at the warehouse didn’t happen; but a Sunday shift did. I see tracking for your orders in the system. Should be good- finally.
May 7th Update: Unsticking this thread as all of the shipments and updates have been resolved.
We have an update on Drop + MiTo Laser ALT High-Profile Keyboard. We’re tracking behind our original estimated ship date and now expect to begin shipping the second week of May.You will receive an automated email with tracking information as soon as it has shipped.If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to you receiving and enjoying your Drop + MiTo Laser ALT High-Profile Keyboard soon.