[IC]KBS-Space Odyssey | New layout!!

[York Chan]

KBS-Space Odyssey


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Travel back to the 1950s–60s golden age of retro-futurism. The Space Race, satellites and moon landings sparked universal hopeful fantasies of space. Defined by streamlined shapes, atomic symbols, dome craft and silver metal, classic Space Age Design inspires this keycap set, embedding cosmic romantic aesthetics into each key.


Info

Manufacturer: Keyboard Science
Material: ABS
Production Method: Double injection(Sublegends are screen printing) + Screen printing
Profile: Cherry profile



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Updates

2026-09-03:

• The sample has been updated;
• The layout is adjusted to dual base;
• Removed the orange legends from the lower‑half mod and replaced them with white legends
• The international kit is changed to cream;

Vendors

TBD


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[York Chan]

To Be Update

[MartinThePolarBear]

Appreciate you including multiple BAE keys in the kitting

[Kokaloo]

carbon but good

[EdgeOfInfinity]

carbon but good

i concur

[örange_stone]

AWWW! I have exactly the same ideas about retro-futurism as you! But you did a fantastic job, and I wish you GLWIC!

I wanted to share an idea in mind, since retro-futuristic furniture has a lot of chrome and glossy finishes, perhaps you could try to incorporate some related elements? Maybe use some of the glossy keycaps from KBS Heyball?

[ggggggg]

Minor nitpick, but the 1.75u R4 Caps Lock should just read Lock instead.
glwic!

[York Chan]

Minor nitpick, but the 1.75u R4 Caps Lock should just read Lock instead.
glwic!

This is indeed an error. But it was specified by KBS's two‑color mold, so it probably cannot be modified.

[York Chan]

AWWW! I have exactly the same ideas about retro-futurism as you! But you did a fantastic job, and I wish you GLWIC!

I wanted to share an idea in mind, since retro-futuristic furniture has a lot of chrome and glossy finishes, perhaps you could try to incorporate some related elements? Maybe use some of the glossy keycaps from KBS Heyball?

I have this idea, but as far as I know, KBS's high‑light keycaps can only be fully silk‑printed, and their sales volume is not good. I am worried about the moq.

[örange_stone]

AWWW! I have exactly the same ideas about retro-futurism as you! But you did a fantastic job, and I wish you GLWIC!

I wanted to share an idea in mind, since retro-futuristic furniture has a lot of chrome and glossy finishes, perhaps you could try to incorporate some related elements? Maybe use some of the glossy keycaps from KBS Heyball?

I have this idea, but as far as I know, KBS's high‑light keycaps can only be fully silk‑printed, and their sales volume is not good. I am worried about the moq.

It's up to you, man. If it suits your theme better, then give it a try. Interesting to have different surface finishes in my opinion.

[INFILTRATION]

ok so i wanted to say. I AM BUYING THIS THE DAY GB GOES LIVE!!! AT LEAST DIFFERENT KITS 

[The Switch Journal]

I have never seen a KBS set in my life, do we know how they fare against the other main ABS manus in terms of texture/sound? GLWIC!

[York Chan]

I have never seen a KBS set in my life, do we know how they fare against the other main ABS manus in terms of texture/sound? GLWIC!

Their sounds tend to be clear and crisp.https://www.instagram.com/p/DccsHSxyFDU/

[The Switch Journal]

I have never seen a KBS set in my life, do we know how they fare against the other main ABS manus in terms of texture/sound? GLWIC!

Their sounds tend to be clear and crisp.https://www.instagram.com/p/DccsHSxyFDU/

Thanks for the reference, that sounds good 

[Fede_Feo]

THis is a cool colourway re-imagined. Classic, Grey / cream / orange combo works well. Fun novelties. Good luck with the IC

[York Chan]

The layout has been adjusted based on the KBS mold rules and the comprehensive results of the interest research form.

[Gullipalli]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

[York Chan]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

Since the mold is manufactured as a complete set, this requirement cannot be met.It is recommended to purchase the novelty kit as a matching accessory.

[Gullipalli]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

Since the mold is manufactured as a complete set, this requirement cannot be met.It is recommended to purchase the novelty kit as a matching accessory.

I don't follow. You have the keys in the other base kit already. I don't see a reason they can't be on the cream color base as well. I am not talking about the novelties, I mean the cream colored ISO enter, BAE, arrow keys etc. that you have already included as a variant on the multi color base but which are not on the cream color base where they imo should be.

[York Chan]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

Since the mold is manufactured as a complete set, this requirement cannot be met.It is recommended to purchase the novelty kit as a matching accessory.

I don't follow. You have the keys in the other base kit already. I don't see a reason they can't be on the cream color base as well. I am not talking about the novelties, I mean the cream colored ISO enter, BAE, arrow keys etc. that you have already included as a variant on the multi color base but which are not on the cream color base where they imo should be.

The white keys on the orange base are obtained by swapping them from the white base.

[Gullipalli]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

Since the mold is manufactured as a complete set, this requirement cannot be met.It is recommended to purchase the novelty kit as a matching accessory.

I don't follow. You have the keys in the other base kit already. I don't see a reason they can't be on the cream color base as well. I am not talking about the novelties, I mean the cream colored ISO enter, BAE, arrow keys etc. that you have already included as a variant on the multi color base but which are not on the cream color base where they imo should be.

The white keys on the orange base are obtained by swapping them from the white base.

On your kitting image of the white base the white base only has orange keys, not white keys..

[York Chan]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

Since the mold is manufactured as a complete set, this requirement cannot be met.It is recommended to purchase the novelty kit as a matching accessory.

I don't follow. You have the keys in the other base kit already. I don't see a reason they can't be on the cream color base as well. I am not talking about the novelties, I mean the cream colored ISO enter, BAE, arrow keys etc. that you have already included as a variant on the multi color base but which are not on the cream color base where they imo should be.

The white keys on the orange base are obtained by swapping them from the white base.

On your kitting image of the white base the white base only has orange keys, not white keys..

The gray keys inside the orange base are dependent on another alpha gray color. Therefore, the orange base has more keys than the cream color base. I have communicated with the manufacturer many times, and what I have been assured is that the current layout is the optimal solution.
Moreover, the price of KBS is not high. By choosing to purchase two bases, you can achieve a wide variety of color schemes.

[Gullipalli]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

Since the mold is manufactured as a complete set, this requirement cannot be met.It is recommended to purchase the novelty kit as a matching accessory.

I don't follow. You have the keys in the other base kit already. I don't see a reason they can't be on the cream color base as well. I am not talking about the novelties, I mean the cream colored ISO enter, BAE, arrow keys etc. that you have already included as a variant on the multi color base but which are not on the cream color base where they imo should be.

The white keys on the orange base are obtained by swapping them from the white base.

On your kitting image of the white base the white base only has orange keys, not white keys..

The gray keys inside the orange base are dependent on another alpha gray color. Therefore, the orange base has more keys than the cream color base. I have communicated with the manufacturer many times, and what I have been assured is that the current layout is the optimal solution.
Moreover, the price of KBS is not high. By choosing to purchase two bases, you can achieve a wide variety of color schemes.

You're not making any sense. I'm not talking about gray colored keys. I am talking about the cream colored mods, like Enter etc. that are missing from the cream colored base. That are for some unfathomable reason included in the orange base. Also, making the conscious choice of omitting obvious color options from a base just to make people buy an entire extra base kit for a few keys and acting like people just have money to throw around like that is not a good look

[York Chan]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

Since the mold is manufactured as a complete set, this requirement cannot be met.It is recommended to purchase the novelty kit as a matching accessory.

I don't follow. You have the keys in the other base kit already. I don't see a reason they can't be on the cream color base as well. I am not talking about the novelties, I mean the cream colored ISO enter, BAE, arrow keys etc. that you have already included as a variant on the multi color base but which are not on the cream color base where they imo should be.

The white keys on the orange base are obtained by swapping them from the white base.

On your kitting image of the white base the white base only has orange keys, not white keys..

The gray keys inside the orange base are dependent on another alpha gray color. Therefore, the orange base has more keys than the cream color base. I have communicated with the manufacturer many times, and what I have been assured is that the current layout is the optimal solution.
Moreover, the price of KBS is not high. By choosing to purchase two bases, you can achieve a wide variety of color schemes.

You're not making any sense. I'm not talking about gray colored keys. I am talking about the cream colored mods, like Enter etc. that are missing from the cream colored base. That are for some unfathomable reason included in the orange base. Also, making the conscious choice of omitting obvious color options from a base just to make people buy an entire extra base kit for a few keys and acting like people just have money to throw around like that is not a good look

Thank you very much for your suggestions. But I must say I'm very sorry. You can try to find someone who has the orange base to exchange with. There's no other way. However, this is the best solution based on the majority of feedback. I can't fulfill everyone's suggestions. Thank you again.

[Gullipalli]

Would be nice if the cream base had cream colored alternatives for the accent keys. Like the other base has, cause now you need to buy both if you want the single color

Since the mold is manufactured as a complete set, this requirement cannot be met.It is recommended to purchase the novelty kit as a matching accessory.

I don't follow. You have the keys in the other base kit already. I don't see a reason they can't be on the cream color base as well. I am not talking about the novelties, I mean the cream colored ISO enter, BAE, arrow keys etc. that you have already included as a variant on the multi color base but which are not on the cream color base where they imo should be.

The white keys on the orange base are obtained by swapping them from the white base.

On your kitting image of the white base the white base only has orange keys, not white keys..

The gray keys inside the orange base are dependent on another alpha gray color. Therefore, the orange base has more keys than the cream color base. I have communicated with the manufacturer many times, and what I have been assured is that the current layout is the optimal solution.
Moreover, the price of KBS is not high. By choosing to purchase two bases, you can achieve a wide variety of color schemes.

You're not making any sense. I'm not talking about gray colored keys. I am talking about the cream colored mods, like Enter etc. that are missing from the cream colored base. That are for some unfathomable reason included in the orange base. Also, making the conscious choice of omitting obvious color options from a base just to make people buy an entire extra base kit for a few keys and acting like people just have money to throw around like that is not a good look

Thank you very much for your suggestions. But I must say I'm very sorry. You can try to find someone who has the orange base to exchange with. There's no other way. However, this is the best solution based on the majority of feedback. I can't fulfill everyone's suggestions. Thank you again.

Yeah. I'd love to hear a proper explanation as to why the kit is missing the mods in it's main colorway and how it is impossible to incorporate them there.

[Webkozo]

I don't think it's impossible to include the cream mods in the cream base, but it would increase the price of all kits unless the alternative accents were removed from both Base O and C. As is, the cream mods in Base O are pulled from the cream batch that make up Base C, while the orange mods in Base C are pulled from the orange batch that make up Base O. If we were to make Base C all cream, then Base O would have to be all orange, unless they re-ran some production batches just to make the alt mods and include them in both batches. But re-running some batches means more production, which would increase prices.


The only other way to reduce the production batches and create all the keys that you want would be to re-do the molds to double-up on mod keys, thus creating the extra mod keys that you want to place in the other set. But re-doing molds would also increase costs. This seems to be a limitation of the molds being used to create KBS sets.



So basically, it's all orange and all cream or the current mix that we see. That's how I interpret the situation. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.