A Custom Patinaed Unikorn

This was a client build, that they had patina with Wally Patina and I think it turned out great.
🔎 build specs:
Keyboard: Unikorn
Plate Material: Alu
Keycaps: GMK Shashin - vala.supply/pr... [ ALEXOTOS5 for 5% off ]
Switches: Vintage MX Blacks
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[@H2XBD]

this is a total grail i never knew i needed. I love that style, the rich, messy black and white like a Motherwell painting. the chipping paint makes it even better to me; it'll slowly reveal the patina underneath, making it never look the same for long. true art

[@alexotos]

Love this thought process

[@radbradmtb6915]

my gawd. This build is phenomenal. That metal keycap absolutely sets it off with the crazy patina. Beautiful!

[@BlackipinoGambino]

LOVE that, that looks insane imo. very venom vibes and I’m all for it personally

[@jolo69]

This board is my grail, I hope to own one of these one day.

[@ZedBC]

just get a bakeneko

[@wally_patina]

Thanks mate, appreciate it🫶🏻

[@keywolf23]

The complexity of getting a white unicorn to peek through the patina is very impressive. Handy work, indeed!

[@tobifzlo]

Insane work wally_patina !

[@HoodSwami]

Perfect scratch for mx black

[@HDKHybrid]

do nixies usually have that scratchy sound? I put some lubed ones in my bauer lite and was kinda surprised by the sound but I kinda like it lowkey lol

[@fboom89]

Yup, all cherry switches are scratchy

[@dewmeister]

the cherry special

[@kiubert7095]

Damm what a keyboard

[@JadeZen520]

Do those vints actually have the scratchy feel, or is it just the sound? It would be so wack if people paid for vint blacks and they weren't smooth, like just buy Hyperglides?

[@shentobento1079]

Yes, I harvest vints and some are just that scratchy. Others are pretty smooth but so far I've never seen a batch of vints that don’t have some audible scratch. The reason one would buy vints over hyperglides is that they sound deeper and way more consistent.

[@breado_]

Unikron build should be called stone age the way the unicorn is painted

[@grantzu]

I LOVE SCRATCH

[@albinohopper45]

Really thought you misspelled "painted" for a second

[@Hyper_shiba]

can you make some videos about budget keyboards?

[@mrskwrl]

Never been a fan of the Unikorn--just seems so generic. But this build, with that artisan Enter key... God damn.

[@fallasleeq]

will millmaxing the PCB work with the o-ring mounting? I was always under the impression that the force from the o-ring will pop the switches+plate off the PCB because the sockets aren't strong enough to hold the assembly together.

[@adrian-yt4hc]

If you use 3305, it should be fine. The 3305 are keyboard-spec, meaning that the tolerances are perfect. The lip of the millmax won’t lift the switch and the length of the millmax is the same length as the switch’s pins. Though, I’d recommend 5-pin switches for a stronger connection between the switch and the PCB compared to 3-pin switches.

[@fallasleeq]

@@adrian-yt4hcdoes it only work for 0305? i have some 3305 on hand.

[@adrian-yt4hc]

@@fallasleeq It depends on the board. I personally don't have much knowledge on the Unikorn's tolerances and clearances. However, I do know that the 3305 are keyboard-spec and should work with boards with strict tolerances. 0305 have longer legs which can restrict bottom-out travel distance. It can also lift your switch from the PCB a bit. These can be problematic if your keyboard is designed with strict bottom-out clearances. 7305 lift switches a little less than the 0305, but still lift them in general. However, they have short legs which is good. 3305 acts as if there's no millmax there. It's perfect and won't affect anything. I'd recommend researching Unikorn users who have tried the 3 different millmax sockets and see which fits best for you.

[@fallasleeq]

@@adrian-yt4hc I see. i'm actually asking for the navi60, which is another o-ring mount board. but i will see if i can get hold of some 3305 sockets. thanks so much for your help!

[@ImOnMy116]

@@fallasleeqI’ve used 0305 and 3305 mill max sockets both, I’d say either are fine for gummy o ring, even with a softer plate for most switches. I will say if you are using the specific combination of a soft plate, a higher durometer gummy o ring (say 70a), and 3 pin switches, you may have a crappier time with the gummy o ring getting in between your corner switches and PCB, but otherwise, you’re probably fine! Also highly highly recommend holding the sockets in place with tape and not switches, accidentally getting solder in a switch plugged into a millmax socket is the worst!

[@Randomlosername]

Really cool board but man I am just not a fan of MX Blacks lmao. I tried to get in on the hype for the scratch and I just cannot stand it.

[@hongvietnguyen5487]

hi guys, hi Alex. I'm new to the keyboard world. Can someone please explain to me why do people usually use custom cable with a GX12 or GX16 connector in the middle of the cable? is usimg normal type A to C not good? Because recently I purchased a keyboard (Cloudline) and there is some delay when I type on it. The seller tell me to try different cable with GX12 connector instead of A to C cable that I have right now. Thank guys.

[@balitaromil6123]

Its all for aesthetics. Function-wise theres really no benefit.

[@hongvietnguyen5487]

thank you ! @@balitaromil6123 I tried another cable (also without the connector) and it works, so I guess my keyboard with certain cables only and not because of the GX12 connector

[@jadenoodles42]

it’s the Jeoffffikorn

[@ScoopedBar]

[@wijiler5834]

Not the patina naurrr

[@blasstois]

My dyslexia…. I thought you were wrong and misspelled “painted”

[@kadu1029]

That patina job is not it.. should just do standard salt and ammonia

[@alexotos]

Its perference

[@oidiv3316]

That's way worse than the normal back

[@leadwater1427]

trippin

[@ScoopedBar]

Phew. Good thing it’s not for you. Close call😮‍💨

[@silentKeys20]

To each their own. It looks fine to me.

[@nicolasrodriguez6767]

Agreed Bro probably paid so much for that too

[@mawsnpaws]

@@ScoopedBarLOL 😂

[@AltCtrlLost]

God I'm so tired of Unikorn

[@shentobento1079]

The patina looks like melted plastic

[@Thesmsyt]

that looks horrible lol

[@ScoopedBar]

Mid board. 😄

[@rinnoX1]

ikr

[@rassles]

your name is pronounced jeff right? 😂

[@oImagine]

ok sir

[@ScoopedBar]

@@oImagine😂it’s mine

[@oImagine]

@@ScoopedBar I KNOW!!

[@nhbountyhunter]

I could never see myself ever spending a single dollar on something I would never look at. That weight is as useless as a Fortnite skin. Yes, Unicorn boards are very nice, and I would spend the money on one. I would also pay for an automotive paint job with a badass paint like House of Color. But to custom paint a weight on the bottom of the board is nonsensical.

[@alexotos]

To each their own, some people like to do things that may make no sense to you.

[@nhbountyhunter]

@@alexotos Your right. Fortnite has made millions off people buying skins that do nothing but look different. As I said I love a Unicorn with a nice House of Kolor Ice Violet II!