What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
Edit: this page also shows more colorways haha. https://www.keyforge.com/fsf
As I said before, my key came from Fulfillment, in a gold bag. It was free to me for having bought 3 fulfillment keys. As of the time of the original comment, there was only starfield in ALPS switch type. Yes, there are now more colorways, but they came later.. Several months later. I bought my fulfillment keys end of january or early feburary. Just clarifying, since you came off either snooty or as if I was lying.
In regards to joining the sale. I just try to join the Salt sale which actually was RNG and allowed for a few hours for people to enter to be picked to purchase a keycap, but in regards to the Friday sale, I am assuming it is first come first serve?
Yes, he will do custom keys at a premium price... But unless you have a desire to burn through your wallet, most people don't/won't pay 500+ for a single key. It's art. That is why the price goes crazy.
If you want the research, which is partly why I gave the name Keyforge in the original message, you can go to geekhack dot com. It is now owned or will be owned by massdrop anyways. It is a site dedicated to keyboards and keycap artisan makers. All the big names are there. They often have their stuff announced there before anywhere else. Unless it is a slack or discord sale only. Many/most of the artists also have their own instagram, but you can find those on their main thread on geekhack. Seriously. That is really all the research you need to know.
But Yeah.... I laid the groundwork for you in my original message, only for you to be snobbish about it. Not appreciated. But I am happy you took the information and found what you were looking for. Sometimes simply asking a direct question will get you better results instead of being cheeky. Take care and I can tell you only one last thing, you better be ready to burn a hole in your pocket.. Keyforge, Suited Up Keys, Nightcaps, Alpha Keys, GalaxKey, Booper, Prime Caps, Tinymakesthings and Gadzkun all make amazing keys and are super friendly. Just don't go asking for favors unless you have extra money to throw their way. =) Get in on the Nightcaps. Fugus, shellthulus, piccolo and menlos are elusive AF.