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Title: [IC] KKB Stratos - Updated vendors
Post by: Shark on Mon, 16 February 2026, 09:57:54
(https://bord.design/stratos/logo.png)
KKB Stratos is a rally racing inspired set, and harks back to one of the greatest Lancia’s ever built: the 1975 Lancia Stratos Stradale/Gr.4.

Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/rrUXUDNrfXxvcDAK9)

(https://bord.design/stratos/porsche-close.jpg)

Other Links
Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/PPrEkY6wAj)
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Base Kit
(https://bord.design/stratos/base.jpg)

Numpad
(https://bord.design/stratos/numpad.jpg)

Novelties
The novelties are based off of the Rally Lexicons found in the Dinaric Rally Roadbook, and follows the FIM Europe Rules & Regulations and the FIA Roadbook Symbols.

(https://bord.design/stratos/novelties.jpg)

(https://bord.design/stratos/lexicon.jpg)

Extended Gold Kit

(https://bord.design/stratos/extended-gold.jpg)

40s
(https://bord.design/stratos/40s.jpg)

Spacebars
(https://bord.design/stratos/spacebars.jpg)

RAL Colors
(https://bord.design/stratos/Colors.png)


Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/rrUXUDNrfXxvcDAK9)

Vendors


US: Divinikey (http://divinikey.com/)
CN: KBDFans (https://kbdfans.com/)
CA: Unikeys (https://unikeyboards.com/)
UK: Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/)
EU: CoffeeKeys (https://coffeekeys.eu/)
SG: ktechs (https://ktechs.store/)
AUS: KeebzNCables (https://www.keebzncables.com/)


Some more on-keyboard renders:

(https://bord.design/stratos/stratos.jpg)

(https://bord.design/stratos/glare65.jpg)

(https://bord.design/stratos/porsche-wing.jpg)

(https://bord.design/stratos/porsche.jpg)

Older Renders:
More

(https://bord.design/stratos/portico75.jpg)

(https://bord.design/stratos/garage.jpg)

(https://bord.design/stratos/Flag.jpg)


The inspiration:

(https://bhauction.com/data/img/lots/1975-Lancia-Stratos-Stradale/Gr.4-Conversion/20190928-_DSC9275_191023_113949.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos
Post by: Shark on Mon, 16 February 2026, 10:52:36
[ 2/18 ] - Added Italian flag keycap in the novelty kit.
[ 2/20 ] - Minor update to novelty kit to include more R1 red.
[ 2/21 ] - Added an ISO enter novelty, updated ANSI enter. Improved render lighting.
[ 2/23 ] - Added 40s support & vendors.
[ 2/26 ] - Mostly final revision of the 40s kit.
[ 3/25 ] - Added US and Aus vendors.
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos
Post by: Navid on Mon, 16 February 2026, 11:36:06
I really dig this for an MM Class board.
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos
Post by: mikademus on Mon, 16 February 2026, 14:27:47
Now that car is an eternal classic beauty. You need an artisan with these caps :)
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos
Post by: basilkeys on Mon, 16 February 2026, 17:19:34
Your renders are fantastic!
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos
Post by: paperassgasket on Mon, 16 February 2026, 20:53:42
It's gonna look a little boring on 40's without that red numrow.
Not asking you to change anything just pointing out the obvious.

Nice set, excellent inspiration.
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos
Post by: Shark on Mon, 16 February 2026, 22:09:27
Quote from: Navid on Mon, 16 February 2026, 11:36:06
I really dig this for an MM Class board.

Agreed!

Quote from: basilkeys on Mon, 16 February 2026, 17:19:34
Your renders are fantastic!

Thank you! :D

Quote from: mikademus on Mon, 16 February 2026, 14:27:47
Now that car is an eternal classic beauty. You need an artisan with these caps :)

It's an incredible car. I can think about an artisan. Appreciate the comment!

Quote from: paperassgasket on Mon, 16 February 2026, 20:53:42
It's gonna look a little boring on 40's without that red numrow.
Not asking you to change anything just pointing out the obvious.

Nice set, excellent inspiration.

Hi paperassgasket, as a recent 40s enjoyer (and still getting used to it), I hear you. If one likes green and white, this'll be okay, but agree that it does lose the lovely red stripe. I will do a bit of brainstorming to see what I can do. Thank you for your comment!
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: Alvi on Wed, 18 February 2026, 16:17:34
Really like this (I'm biased, I'm Italian and love the Stratos). I know it wouldn't sell well, but an ISO-IT kit would've been nice for us given the theme!
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: Shark on Wed, 18 February 2026, 16:32:03
Quote from: Alvi on Wed, 18 February 2026, 16:17:34
Really like this (I'm biased, I'm Italian and love the Stratos). I know it wouldn't sell well, but an ISO-IT kit would've been nice for us given the theme!

Hi Alvi! Appreciate the comment, glad you like it! That is a great ask and something I can definitely look into. If you haven't already, please add a need for ISO-IT kit in the IC form so I can keep track.
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: yoonelec on Thu, 19 February 2026, 01:58:28
It’s interesting that you incorporated the Rally Lexicons into the novelties design!
It seems like the color scheme of the R1 keycaps was used to represent racing stripes, and I think the stripe motif could also work very well if applied to the novelties


(https://i.imgur.com/Zb3kgdJ.jpeg) (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=125390.0)
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: Shark on Fri, 20 February 2026, 09:05:58
Show Image
Quote from: yoonelec on Thu, 19 February 2026, 01:58:28
It’s interesting that you incorporated the Rally Lexicons into the novelties design!
It seems like the color scheme of the R1 keycaps was used to represent racing stripes, and I think the stripe motif could also work very well if applied to the novelties


(https://i.imgur.com/Zb3kgdJ.jpeg) (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=125390.0)

Hi yoonelec! Appreciate the comment. The rally icons worked out rather nicely! As for the alert row and that being part of the novelties, I agree with you. Having a few more red R1s in that kit would help a lot.

Edit: Updated novelties, thanks for the feedback.
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: SpecialK_Tech on Sat, 21 February 2026, 18:18:16
I'm into this!
Very nice!
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: anson42 on Sun, 22 February 2026, 00:12:43
Quote from: Shark on Mon, 16 February 2026, 22:09:27
I will do a bit of brainstorming to see what I can do. Thank you for your comment!

Lilies of the Valley was the last KKB set to have a dedicated 40s child kit with its own R2 alert row. I really appreciated the inclusion of that row, was an easy purchase as a result.

Also, your base kitting has but 4 key 40s, not sufficient for popular 12u layouts that we have been seeing lately. Please consider 6 key 40s if not a separate dedicated 40s kit.
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: Shark on Sun, 22 February 2026, 13:41:45
Quote from: SpecialK_Tech on Sat, 21 February 2026, 18:18:16
I'm into this!
Very nice!

Thank you!

Quote from: anson42 on Sun, 22 February 2026, 00:12:43
Quote from: Shark on Mon, 16 February 2026, 22:09:27
I will do a bit of brainstorming to see what I can do. Thank you for your comment!

Lilies of the Valley was the last KKB set to have a dedicated 40s child kit with its own R2 alert row. I really appreciated the inclusion of that row, was an easy purchase as a result.

Also, your base kitting has but 4 key 40s, not sufficient for popular 12u layouts that we have been seeing lately. Please consider 6 key 40s if not a separate dedicated 40s kit.

Hi anson, appreciate you comment! I had a look at Lillies of the Valley, and I think a similar layout could work for this. Here is an initial 40s kit:

(https://bord.design/stratos/40s.jpg)

And then update the spacebars kit to include better 40s support:

(https://bord.design/stratos/spacebars-2.jpg)


Let me know if you have any further feedback! paperassgasket, this update is for you as well.
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: anson42 on Mon, 23 February 2026, 03:15:23
Quote from: Shark on Sun, 22 February 2026, 13:41:45
Hi anson, appreciate you comment! I had a look at Lillies of the Valley, and I think a similar layout could work for this. Here is an initial 40s kit:

That looks great! I also really like both accent colors for the Enter keys, an often missed detail. The extra shift keys are also appreciated. This kitting covers most of my 40s boards but for R3 1.25u Enters that many KKB 40s kits also include. If you can't get those in, I can't really complain.

If you can get this 40s kitting and enhanced spacebars into the final offering, you can count me in!

Cheers!
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: Shark on Mon, 23 February 2026, 09:13:15
Quote from: anson42 on Mon, 23 February 2026, 03:15:23
Quote from: Shark on Sun, 22 February 2026, 13:41:45
Hi anson, appreciate you comment! I had a look at Lillies of the Valley, and I think a similar layout could work for this. Here is an initial 40s kit:

That looks great! I also really like both accent colors for the Enter keys, an often missed detail. The extra shift keys are also appreciated. This kitting covers most of my 40s boards but for R3 1.25u Enters that many KKB 40s kits also include. If you can't get those in, I can't really complain.

If you can get this 40s kitting and enhanced spacebars into the final offering, you can count me in!

Cheers!

Added the R3 1.25U Enters and updated the main post! (had another request for it too, so it makes sense to add!)
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - A Tribute to the Lancia Stratos
Post by: anson42 on Mon, 23 February 2026, 17:13:12
Quote from: Shark on Mon, 23 February 2026, 09:13:15
Added the R3 1.25U Enters and updated the main post! (had another request for it too, so it makes sense to add!)

Brilliant!
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - Updated kitting, 40s & vendors!
Post by: Shark on Wed, 25 February 2026, 12:52:37
Added some new renders!

(https://bord.design/stratos/porsche-wing.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - Updated kitting, 40s & vendors!
Post by: Shark on Wed, 18 March 2026, 13:56:41
Been working with KeyKobo the past few weeks and got the color chips in today, and it looks fantastic in person:

(https://bord.design/stratos/color-chips.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - Updated kitting, 40s & vendors!
Post by: KeyMaze on Thu, 19 March 2026, 00:56:41
Love it!
Title: Re: [IC] KKB Stratos - Updated kitting, 40s & vendors!
Post by: Shark on Tue, 24 March 2026, 09:43:06
Quote from: KeyMaze on Thu, 19 March 2026, 00:56:41
Love it!
Thank you! They are pretty stunning in person.

Update: Added Keebz n Cables as a vendor!