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Re: The story of Signature Plastics

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Post by cschmidt » Thu, Feb 15, 2024, 1:05 PM UTC

_giorgio_ wrote: post #6

After trying the original cherry profile, I've lost interest in all the other profile variations. I don't like most of their profiles like DCS (too thin, it makes an ugly sound), or SA (not ergonomical). They make no sense commercially. From the business aspect, it's incredible that they couldn't forsee some market changes like the rise of offshore manufacturers. Surely the article is very interesting. A great read :…

I love the R3 SA profile, where all the keys have the same profile as the third row of regular SA. Not as sculpted as regular SA, which I find too much.

Re: The story of Signature Plastics

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Post by bschwindHN » Thu, Feb 15, 2024, 1:48 PM UTC

_giorgio_ wrote: post #6

After trying the original cherry profile, I've lost interest in all the other profile variations. I don't like most of their profiles like DCS (too thin, it makes an ugly sound), or SA (not ergonomical). They make no sense commercially. From the business aspect, it's incredible that they couldn't forsee some market changes like the rise of offshore manufacturers. Surely the article is very interesting. A great read :…

You should give MTNU a try - similar height to cherry but wayyyy more comfortable to type on.

Re: The story of Signature Plastics

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Post by _giorgio_ » Thu, Feb 15, 2024, 2:58 PM UTC

bschwindHN wrote: post #12

_giorgio_ wrote: post #6

After trying the original cherry profile, I've lost interest in all the other profile variations. I don't like most of their profiles like DCS (too thin, it makes an ugly sound), or SA (not ergonomical). They make no sense commercially. From the business aspect, it's incredible that they couldn't forsee some market changes like the rise of offshore manufacturers. Surely the article is very interesting. A great read :…

You should give MTNU a try - similar height to cherry but wayyyy more comfortable to type on.

A new profile from GMK? Incredible news.

Re: The story of Signature Plastics

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Post by tiberious726 » Thu, Feb 15, 2024, 5:34 PM UTC

cschmidt wrote: post #11

_giorgio_ wrote: post #6

After trying the original cherry profile, I've lost interest in all the other profile variations. I don't like most of their profiles like DCS (too thin, it makes an ugly sound), or SA (not ergonomical). They make no sense commercially. From the business aspect, it's incredible that they couldn't forsee some market changes like the rise of offshore manufacturers. Surely the article is very interesting. A great read :…

I love the R3 SA profile, where all the keys have the same profile as the third row of regular SA. Not as sculpted as regular SA, which I find too much.

It's been a while, don't they call that the SP profile?

Re: The story of Signature Plastics

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Post by bschwindHN » Thu, Feb 15, 2024, 10:13 PM UTC

_giorgio_ wrote: post #13

bschwindHN wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You should give MTNU a try - similar height to cherry but wayyyy more comfortable to type on.

A new profile from GMK? Incredible news.

It just launched last year so the sets aren't too widely available yet. I got a set last year and really love them. Full PBT double-shot, vibrant colors, and a very pleasing texture and scoop on the keys.