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Title: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 29 August 2025, 10:10:52

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/7321305d-8a66-4d8b-bad4-35560d5e3df8/is0gr2.png)


Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse.

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Specs/features:

Inspired by Blacksimon's is0, and also the OGR/2 by AKB (if you didn't buy one, you're dead to me)
10° typing angle, perfected in 1984 and never questioned since
Full 6063 aluminium case + polycarbonate plate
Bead-blasted, anodised, and scientifically proven to look expensive
Top-mounted plate, to type harder
QMK compatible USB-C PCB by Cipulot, with VIA/VIAL support
Said PCB is a hybrid and hotswap, compatible with both regular MX switches, and also EC Naevies
5 colours to choose from (+ a special mystery version)
Fat boy 100g
13 screws for just one key Now with 15 screws!!! jesus christ
Still a keyboard of all time


(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/e1ae8e06-9e73-4130-9fd8-f8a1b2013c9d/3000-2250-max.jpg)
I couldn't be bothered to make a new one of these so this is just yoinked from R1


Colourways:

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/0ec302f4-371e-433c-be03-46ac5e174d7d/dolch.png)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/6fe547e7-ee00-4364-8fe5-ae1735132a94/leaden.png)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/3fa1d5ea-4a4d-47e9-8a8f-a4bb7d554731/verdant.png)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/1696436b-45b7-4f54-9a95-0dafe7ee3d31/aeon.png)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/70fb5e74-772a-4bea-851c-f1737a35bb40/scarlet.png)
(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/cae8ee4a-1227-40ea-b9db-6886c5406e64/mystery.png)


Layout Compatibility:

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f63c5e9c4d7e62832c4b017/245248a3-eb99-4117-a351-6b502bc5909c/RKhg5KI.png)


GB details:

$90
Launching October 3rd

Some vendors are confirmed already:

US: CannonKeys
OCE: KeebzNCables
CA: RNDKBD
UK: Thocc Exchange
EU: Oblotzky
SG: ktechs
CN: Kezewa
IN: Neo Macro
maybe more to come I dunno


If you've read through all this and have still decided you want to buy one, congratulations. It’s $90, the margins are s**t, and I’m not entirely sure this isn’t just performance art at this point I don't know what else to tell you.


AKB Website (https://www.alchemistkeyboards.com)
AKB Discord (https://discord.gg/yPkfGGC)


head pats to:

Blacksimon in advance for giving me an eggplant for 420 eggplants!!!!! (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2553751690?t=00h17m30s) That's gotta be a record or something.
Cipulot for doing as he's told (and basically handling the only design change for R2)
Homoti (https://youtu.be/lUUiQ2CD3kY?si=urm0e6zHT6AGG0d0) for being my muse, my true love, and an eternal well of inspiration

and extra special heartfelt thanks to:

James (AKB) for designing this


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Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: HubertThemad on Fri, 29 August 2025, 10:16:55
YES omg the vid lol
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Ape on Fri, 29 August 2025, 10:40:53
This is amazing!  :))

How many Tic Tacs can you fit in the pen slot? This is very important to me.
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 29 August 2025, 11:13:24
Quote from: Ape on Fri, 29 August 2025, 10:40:53
This is amazing!  :))

How many Tic Tacs can you fit in the pen slot? This is very important to me.

You didn't specify alignment so I tested both:


(https://i.imgur.com/2KUfgGX.jpeg)
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: NoWrinkles on Fri, 29 August 2025, 12:58:09
Count me in.

Rush rush
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Ape on Fri, 29 August 2025, 14:42:48
Quote from: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 29 August 2025, 11:13:24
Quote from: Ape on Fri, 29 August 2025, 10:40:53
This is amazing!  :))

How many Tic Tacs can you fit in the pen slot? This is very important to me.

You didn't specify alignment so I tested both:

  • 3 horizontal
  • 5 vertical

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/2KUfgGX.jpeg)


LMAO That is incredible! Thank you for answering!

I will be getting one for sure (and stacking Tic Tacs horizontally)
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: cartersrush on Sat, 30 August 2025, 03:49:02
when will there be a baeGR?
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Sat, 30 August 2025, 08:33:06
Quote from: cartersrush on Sat, 30 August 2025, 03:49:02
when will there be a baeGR?

I've got the baeGR launch pencilled in for April 31st, 2026 :thumb: See you then!
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Adelscott on Sat, 30 August 2025, 11:15:12
EU vendor please
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: azhdar on Sun, 31 August 2025, 10:18:03
nice
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Chippy on Wed, 03 September 2025, 13:35:41
Nice IC, but the mystery render looks too dark? I can't tell what color it is supposed to be.

Can you add ANSI support please?
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 05 September 2025, 10:05:39
Quote from: Chippy on Wed, 03 September 2025, 13:35:41
Nice IC, but the mystery render looks too dark? I can't tell what color it is supposed to be.

Can you add ANSI support please?

You sir are cruising for a bruising
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Mon, 08 September 2025, 07:33:12
Some vendors are confirmed already:

US: CannonKeys
OCE: KeebzNCables
CA: RNDKBD
UK: Thocc Exchange
more to come



A hands-on review (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DORAzN4DDw7)
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: FOURRINGS on Tue, 09 September 2025, 01:20:21
YES, this is cool.

great idea!
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 10 September 2025, 07:34:28
Added Oblotzky for EU :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: CEGeek on Thu, 11 September 2025, 01:09:06
This is hilarious. Can you be any less serious with this promotional video
Title: Re: [IC] is0GR2 - brand new colours, same great taste!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Thu, 11 September 2025, 10:11:18
Added ktechs for SG, Kezewa for CN and Neo Macro for IN :thumb: