RIP KUL

[dante]

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/incoming.php

Granted MK isn't stocking up on everything - prices range from $114-$119 shipped for a FC750R/FC900R.

[Flyersfan1]

Damn, that's cool they have their own branded 75% now.

[FoxWolf1]

The dawn of the squirrel axis

a.k.a. KBT switch, soon also to be seen in lower-end Ducky models.

[dante]

I was mainly pointing out the Leopold models which up until recently have been $149 + around $35-$40 for shipping.  Now for $5-$10 less than KUL you can get nice thick PBT's and sound dampening mat - plus fullsize option.

I'm curious if KUL is getting out of the business.  Both EK/MK are either low on stock and/or having sales.  Might be a good time to pick one up as a collectable.

[Kinaesthetic]

Do I spy with my two eyes that they are planning on finally stocking FC660Cs here in the USA :O 

[saturnotaku]

Isn't KUL kind of dead anyway considering just about every place that's sold them has been out of stock for some time? They're quasi-active on Twitter, but haven't updated their Facebook page since March.

[Data]

dat 750r tho

 

[PrinsPils]

Isn't KUL kind of dead anyway considering just about every place that's sold them has been out of stock for some time? They're quasi-active on Twitter, but haven't updated their Facebook page since March.

Dead as in not an active company anymore? the delivery timespan for my KUL has moved from september to october. And now im reading this, im a bit worried. Should i cancel it and get something else?

[SpAmRaY]

Is there a list somewhere of what all the different leopold model numbers mean?

[dante]

Do I spy with my two eyes that they are planning on finally stocking FC660Cs here in the USA :O 

MK already has the Gray Dyesub 660C in stock; looks like they are stocking even more with that shipment.

[digi]

Do I spy with my two eyes that they are planning on finally stocking FC660Cs here in the USA :O 

MK already has the Gray Dyesub 660C in stock; looks like they are stocking even more with that shipment.

Where's dat white one at doe?

[dante]

Do I spy with my two eyes that they are planning on finally stocking FC660Cs here in the USA :O 

MK already has the Gray Dyesub 660C in stock; looks like they are stocking even more with that shipment.

Where's dat white one at doe?

"doe"?   Don't know. I asked WideBasket when the white/gray would be restocked and was told no eta.

[LouisHjelmslev]

Damn, that's cool they have their own branded 75% now.

Yeah, but the font is pretty gross... ewwwww

[BrewCaps]

Is KUL dead?

[ATXTider]

About 6 weeks ago, they indicated keyboards are going to be restocked

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[BrewCaps]

Sounds like KUL is not dead.

[Magna224]

Those PBT ones are an awesome deal for $120! I was looking at the V80 and V60 matias but they are too much money. I'd get a used realforce instead. Someone sell me a matias CLICK keyboard for cheap!

[Polymer]

The New 750r has standard spacing for the spacebar now right?

[ATXTider]

The New 750r has standard spacing for the spacebar now right?

That's what folks are saying, but I have no first hand knowledge. 

I hope MK plans to stock the white/beige(?) models eventually

[dante]

FYI: MechanicalKeyboards.com has a nice supply of Leopold FC750R's/FC900R's ($114-$119 shipped!) with updated photos!

[bocahgundul]

rip in piece KUL may he rest on the keyboard heaven

[SpAmRaY]

FYI: MechanicalKeyboards.com has a nice supply of Leopold FC750R's/FC900R's ($114-$119 shipped!) with updated photos!

Do we know if the stabilizer spacing on the fullsize boards is standard?

[saturnotaku]

Do we know if the stabilizer spacing on the fullsize boards is standard?

Don't want to ASSume anything, but looking at the photos and knowing that the 750R is standard, I have to think the 900R follows suit. I am sorely tempted to pick up one of those 750Rs, but I wouldn't know what the heck to do with it.

[SpAmRaY]

Do we know if the stabilizer spacing on the fullsize boards is standard?

Don't want to ASSume anything, but looking at the photos and knowing that the 750R is standard, I have to think the 900R follows suit. I am sorely tempted to pick up one of those 750Rs, but I wouldn't know what the heck to do with it.

This is my problem I really want a leopold board but I'll have to swap the switches out and don't know if it would be enough to draw me away from topre or not.

[ika]

For anyone who missed it: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31221.msg1860707#msg1860707

rip indeed

Will you guys be restocking KUL's?  I noticed their logo disappeared off your site a while back.

No, we will no longer be stocking Keyed Up Lab keyboards. Once we sell our remaining inventory, adios to them.

[saturnotaku]

This is my problem I really want a leopold board but I'll have to swap the switches out and don't know if it would be enough to draw me away from topre or not.

The standard thick PBT caps, factory-fitted silencing foam in the bottom of the case, and the price have me **this close** to pulling the trigger. But my 10th anniversary Realforce is pretty to look at, amazing to type on, and remarkably quiet for use in my office that I'm having a hard time justifying that expense. I can't use it at home because I'm living in a temp apartment for the next few months, and after I move I'll be going back to my BlackWidow TE Chroma.

Methinks I'll leave well enough alone and allow someone to order one of those keyboards who will actually use it on a regular basis.

[LechnerDE]

For anyone who missed it: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31221.msg1860707#msg1860707

rip indeed

Will you guys be restocking KUL's?  I noticed their logo disappeared off your site a while back.

No, we will no longer be stocking Keyed Up Lab keyboards. Once we sell our remaining inventory, adios to them.

Interesting. I wonder why. KUL seems to be the best stock TKL right now and many people gave positive reviews.

[saturnotaku]

Interesting. I wonder why. KUL seems to be the best stock TKL right now and many people gave positive reviews.

Maybe they haven't been holding up to longer-term usage. I've read some reports that KUL's customer service is abysmal. I posted a note in that vendor thread asking if someone from MK might be able to shed some insight as to why they're no longer carrying that brand.

[Data]

For anyone who missed it: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31221.msg1860707#msg1860707

rip indeed

Will you guys be restocking KUL's?  I noticed their logo disappeared off your site a while back.

No, we will no longer be stocking Keyed Up Lab keyboards. Once we sell our remaining inventory, adios to them.

Interesting. I wonder why. KUL seems to be the best stock TKL right now and many people gave positive reviews.

I like mine. No idea what's going on. They're relatively "known" now, maybe they changed their vendor/partner terms or something. Seemed like they might have had a little trouble with fulfillment recently but it doesn't look like they're going out of business...  /shrug

[ATXTider]

Interesting. I wonder why. KUL seems to be the best stock TKL right now and many people gave positive reviews.

Maybe they haven't been holding up to longer-term usage. I've read some reports that KUL's customer service is abysmal. I posted a note in that vendor thread asking if someone from MK might be able to shed some insight as to why they're no longer carrying that brand.

These keyboards are built like tanks (I have 3 of them), I don't see how they won't hold up to long term usage, unless that usage includes getting run over by a truck.

[jamster]

Interesting. I wonder why. KUL seems to be the best stock TKL right now and many people gave positive reviews.

Maybe they haven't been holding up to longer-term usage. I've read some reports that KUL's customer service is abysmal. I posted a note in that vendor thread asking if someone from MK might be able to shed some insight as to why they're no longer carrying that brand.

Can you substantiate that first sentence or are you guessing?

From opening mine up, the case and the PCB seem sturdy enough, and MX switches are MX switches, so it would never have occurred to me to worry about longevity issues.

[saturnotaku]

Can you substantiate that first sentence or are you guessing?

I can't substantiate anything, but you have to admit the circumstances are rather bizarre. Stores that have been sold out of the product for a while have not seen any new inventory. MK.com, a large and well-respected retailer, is discontinuing carrying the brand all together. There's basically radio silence on the company's social media accounts (a few retweets from a couple weeks ago but otherwise nothing). Then there's the attached Facebook post from Sept. 8.

I'm concerned precisely because their products have been well received. It would be a shame if anything happened to the company because they made a name for themselves in a pretty short period of time.

[osi]

Dang. Sad to hear if true. I love my KUL

[bryan11]

Agreed, I really hope KUL starts restocking again.  I've been waiting on a KUL with clears for a while.  The choice now appears to be to keep waiting a while, get a different KUL while they're available, or choose something different.

[Zealousy]

Dang I just want those all black pbt blanks! Looks nice on the Leopold.

[jcoffin1981]

The Keycool 84 was the board I truly wanted.  Unfortunately it was impossible to buy.

[Lepidus]

HendyZone, from mechanicalkeyboards.co.id had KUL stocks util just a week or so ago. When I asked him on his vendor forum:

Nice! What about that 660M bluetooth varmillo sold a while ago, its really gone forever?

Also, will you have KULs restocked anytime soon?

So far yes no 660M they make again
KUL restocks on this month should be arrived

I feel like at one point you could purchase varmillos with gaterons. Will that be an option from you guys?

I feel like at one point you could purchase varmillos with gaterons. Will that be an option from you guys?

Yes majority comes with Gateron switch

[HendyZone]

I just noticed about this thread, and i can make clarification that KUL not dead at all

The last info that i got, KUL still waiting manufacturing complete from datacomp

Next delivery is in OCT.

US people can buy through EK

And i will have incoming stock from KUL next week

[ATXTider]

I just noticed about this thread, and i can make clarification that KUL not dead at all

The last info that i got, KUL still waiting manufacturing complete from datacomp

Next delivery is in OCT.

US people can buy through EK

And i will have incoming stock from KUL next week

This is good to know!

[dante]

I just noticed about this thread, and i can make clarification that KUL not dead at all

The last info that i got, KUL still waiting manufacturing complete from datacomp

Next delivery is in OCT.

US people can buy through EK

And i will have incoming stock from KUL next week

I didn't mean to throw KUL under the bus with a sensationalist thread title.  I just don't understand [in the age of social media] why a company wouldn't make themselves more available.  Ok, so your factory is a little behind fulfilling orders - in the meantime why not put out some polls, or run some contests?  KUL is right on par with Unicomp for putting themselves out there.  It hurts my brain because it costs $0 just to show your company has a pulse!

That being said, if MechanicalKeyboards.com keeps bringing in a good supply of Leopold products at the existing prices KUL will need to address the keycap issue sooner or later.

[HendyZone]

I just noticed about this thread, and i can make clarification that KUL not dead at all

The last info that i got, KUL still waiting manufacturing complete from datacomp

Next delivery is in OCT.

US people can buy through EK

And i will have incoming stock from KUL next week

I didn't mean to throw KUL under the bus with a sensationalist thread title.  I just don't understand [in the age of social media] why a company wouldn't make themselves more available.  Ok, so your factory is a little behind fulfilling orders - in the meantime why not put out some polls, or run some contests?  KUL is right on par with Unicomp for putting themselves out there.  It hurts my brain because it costs $0 just to show your company has a pulse!

That being said, if MechanicalKeyboards.com keeps bringing in a good supply of Leopold products at the existing prices KUL will need to address the keycap issue sooner or later.

I already asked KUL representative to open their mouth here and make more clarification
Hope they will respond it ASAP

I'm sorry I don't have any rights to share everything here