North America: Bowlkeyboards Canada: Keybaytech (your are here!) Europe: DeltaKeyCo China: NEXT Australia: KeebzNCables United Kingdom: ProtoTypist Singapore: PantheonKeys Korea: Swagkeys Thailand: Aiglatson

Launch: Augest 1st 2025 Closes: September 1st 2025 Expected to ship in early Q2 2026 Price: Starting at $450 with optional copper bottom upgrade

1 x Top Case 1 x Bottom Case 1 x External Weight 1 x Choice of Plate 1 x Solderable or Hotswap PCB 1 x C5 Unified Daughterboard + JST to JST Cable 1 x Carrying Case 6 x 30A and 60A Gaskets (sock and grommet) 1 x 50A O-ring All Screws/Parts/Etc for assembly *Note: Switches, keycaps and stabilizers are not included.

About Manta

The Story of Manta

The Manta is a project designed by Bowl Keyboards and Alexotos. They wanted to create something that pays homage to classic designs while standing out in a market crowded with 65% layouts. It was a daunting challenge-after all, creating something entirely new should be easy, right? But as they quickly realized, innovation and functionality are two very different things. With that in mind, they made it their primary objective during discussions and brainstorming sessions to balance both. One idea that stood out was propping the keyboard up on copper or brass pillars that seamlessly flow into the bottom weight, or 'fin.' This design not only promised a striking aesthetic but also the potential for a distinctive sound profile.

The initial design for this was rather flat and boring. Originally, they wanted to machine a pattern on the bottom to give it some character. This was quickly transformed into what it is now, and it looked almost like a manta ray. And then the Manta was born.

GB Starting Aug 1st 2025

The hope here is that the chambers in between the weight and bottom of the assembly will create a unique sound profile and really allow the board to stand out.

Bowl is an amazing designer, and he genuinely admire his other projects - so it's no surprise that the internal structure of the board is just as amazing. With the Manta, the goal was to offer a few solid mounting styles that let users customize the feel and sound without overwhelming people with endless options. Each mounting method is distinct, offering a unique feel and sound profile that sets it apart from the others.

The three mounting options as of now are gasket sock, gasket grommet, and gummy o-ring. These were very carefully considered, with plenty of back and forth discussions on mounting points, drawing from their combined experience, they refined these options to ensure they were not only functional but genuinely viable for users.