MTNU, let’s stream about it!

Posted on 2023, June 21 / in Updates

Unfortunately I still don’t have a full set but I wanted to show you guys live what MTNU is about before the end of the pre-orders. Today June 21 at 17:00/5pm CET I’ll be streaming on YouTube the definite guide to MTNU and answer all your questions.

The stream will then be available for everyone to replay here:

We’ll talk about ergonomics, sound, materials and I’ll show you all the keycaps that have been manufactured so far.

The preorders end in just a week so if you haven’t already reserved your copy hurry up! Vendors per region are:

Asia – iLumKB
Canada – DeskHero
China – Matrix Labs
Europe – Oblotzky industries
Oceania – DailyClack
United Kingdom – proto[Typist]
United States – NovelKeys

Son Of a Doubleshot

Posted on 2023, June 14 / in Guides

SOD is the original typeface designed specifically for MTNU. The idea was to revisit old IBM and RadioShack keyboards font under a modern light. The defining characteristics are an off-center mid line (that you can see on letters like E, F, H) and the use of “retro” numbers.

MTNU Pre-order phase starts now!

Posted on 2023, June 2 / in Updates

Ohboy! It has been a long journey… The official announcement of my collaboration with GMK is dated 2022 May 25. Almost precisely one year later MTNU finally goes into pre-order phase, but the work for me (and GMK) is far from over!

MTNU: Pre-release update

Posted on 2023, May 20 / in Updates

An update about the MTNU profile was long overdue. Let me start by stating the obvious: it is taking more than expected… but less than I feared. I have a little experience in manufacturing by now and a couple of weeks late is really nothing. Let’s do a recap.

Let’s talk about keycaps!

Posted on 2023, February 19 / in Updates

On Monday February 20 at 18:00CET (12:00EST, 09:00PST) I’m hosting a streaming on YouTube. We’ll talk about MTNU and PBS of course, I’ll show some samples and give you some insight on my two new keycap profiles.

We’ll also talk about PBT colors and color matching, so if you are interested in designing sets for MTNU be sure to tune in!

During the stream I’ll give away a Drop ENTR Elvish Keyboard to one lucky viewer :) Rules to apply will be disclosed during the stream.

The stream address is https://www.youtube.com/live/h5e1oV8Zmpc?feature=share

The video will be later available for anyone to watch.

MTNU: October update

Posted on 2022, October 17 / in Updates

This is probably one of the most important updates I’m going to do about MTNU (excluding the final release announcement of course). There’s a lot to cover so buckle up and let’s get started!

Last week I’ve finally met with the GMK guys in Germany to review the first injected MTNU prototypes and to decide on the next steps. I was expecting “corporate courtesy” and instead I got sincere kindness and a lot of fun.

MTNU: September update

Posted on 2022, September 16 / in Updates

Time flies when you are designing keycaps! 3 months have already passed since the announcement of my collaboration with GMK and MTNU has already gone through multiple revisions. I think it’s time for a well due update.

The main shapes and physiology of the profile are defined but small adjustments can still be done. We had a few prototypes 3D printed to check the overall look’n’feel and GMK is working on the tooling as we speak. The first batch of injected proto-keycaps should be manufactured in about a month, that will give us a better sense of what this profile will actually be. I don’t hide that I’m a bit scared but mostly excited :)

GMK + Matt3o

Posted on 2022, May 25 / in Updates

By now the news is out but it’s time to make it official.

If you follow my Discord you know that MTNU (pronounced emty-new) is the code name of the new profile I’m working on since a few months. You haven’t heard much about it since the initial announcement because I was busy finding the right manufacturer.

I’m happy to announce that I not only found a manufacturer but also the perfect partner with years of experience in the keycap industry. The moment I reached out GMK they showed great interest in my new profile and I feel incredibly honored that they are willing to take this project under their wing.