Gentleman 65 Suited Edition - PC and Alu, Plateless Option (8/23 Update)

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The Gentleman 65 Suited Edition aims to provide high levels of customization, unique features, and end game quality all at an accessible price. The board features a burger top mount for plates and an option for plateless mounting on soldered PCBs. The Gent SE will be offered in Bead Blasted Polycarbonate, Black Aluminum, E-white Aluminum and Mint Aluminum. The rear exposed brass weight and the knob adds to the board's premium and minimalistic aesthetic, while the board's sound profile is accentuated with precut tape PCB backings.

Prototype Pictures

PC-




Aluminum-



Case Renders-


Keycaps - GMK Civiliaztions by Twgecko
Knob Renders-


Sound tests
(More configs coming! Join the discord server to see them as soon as they come out.)
youtu.be/zxadR2A4Us4
Burger mount brass plate, with lubed Holy Pandas, UMHWPE Cow on space bar, two layers of tape PCB backing



Layout/PCB
The Gent SE inherits the same sleek 65% layout as its predecessor the Gent 65. The PCB features underglow for use on PC boards, VIA/QMK support, ESD protection, and USB C to C support.

-Hotswap layout


-Soldered layout


Features
-Precut crepe paper tape backing for PCB
-Option for plateless bottom burger mount with removable mounting tabs on soldered PCBs
-Top burger mount for plates
-Rear exposed brass weight
-Rotary encoder/knob
-7 Degree typing angle


Why tape and not foam?
The tape was chosen for this board over foam as taping a PCB accentuates a board's sound signature, while sometimes foam can deaden a board's sound, detracting from the sound signature. Also given the PC case is translucent, the tape will be more discreet and will not interfere with the aesthetic of the board. For those of you who aren't familiar with the tape mod here is an awesome video explaining it youtube.com/watch?v=g7-syoxeIBQ

Plate options
-Aluminum
-FR4
-Brass
-POM

Knob Options
-E White
-Black Aluminum
-Mint Aluminum
-Brass PVD Brass
-Rose Gold PVD Brass

Brass Weight/Plate Surface finish
Passivation surface treatment was used for the prototype. However, it didn't meet my quality standards. That leaves 3 options for the surface treatment; 1. Uncoated brass, lowest price, matte finish, will patina over time 2. Matte PVD brass, more expensive than uncoated brass, matte finish, will not tarnish. 3. Glossy PVD brass, most expensive, glossy finish, will not tarnish. I have worked with all three finishes. They all have their advantages and disadvantages, so I want you to let me know your preferance on the IC survey.

Pricing and availability
-$250-$300
-Available at JKeys.design
-GB estimated within two months
-Quantity TBD

8/23
-Added renders for knobs
-Added E-White color option
-Added Redners for E-White, and mint colorways.