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X-Bows Spectra Keycaps

X-Bows Spectra Keycaps

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Spectra Series Keycaps — An Exclusive Upgrade for the X-Bows Community.

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  • You vote

  • Customized layout

  • Serialized Founder's Mark keycap

  • Exclusive discord role

  • PC keycaps

  • ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRDX - Bows Spectra KeycapsAccessoryUS QWERTY

    Four styles

⚠️This is our first and only opportunity to vote on the core design and create a fully custom layout tailored to our exact workflow.

Why Crowdfunding?

⏱️ Crowdfunding Gives Us Time to Get It Right

The earlier we start together, the more time we'll have to collaborate, discuss, and choose what we truly want—instead of making hasty and blind investments.

💰 It Enables Smart Manufacturing
Custom PC molds are expensive. Crowdfunding means we manufacture exactly what you want, less wasted inventory, less financial risk.

  • Why Custom Keycap Molds?

    Compatibility with standard keycaps is the easier path.
    Many ergonomic keyboards (like Alice layouts) take this approach—just compromise on design details to fit off-the-shelf keycaps.
    **We won't make that compromise.**
    Here's why:
    **The Business Case:**
    Custom molds cost $30,000+. Using standard keycaps costs $0.
    **The X-Bows Case:**
    20,000+ users deserve better than outdated ABS keycaps—regardless of mold costs.

    We didn't compromise on ergonomics in 2017.
    We won't compromise on keycaps in 2025.

    **The cost is high. The value is higher.**

  • Why PC Instead of Popular PBT?

    X-Bows keycaps must meet two non-negotiable requirements:
    **1. Custom layout support**
    (X-Bows ergonomic layouts use unique key sizes)
    **2. Perfect RGB backlighting compatibility**
    (X-Bows keyboards feature per-key RGB—why hide it?)
    **PBT can't do both.**
    **"But PBT is durable!"**
    So is PC.
    Polycarbonate is used in Bulletproof glass (banks, armored vehicles)
    **"But PBT dual-shot allows light through!"**
    True. But they don't support custom layouts.
    Polycarbonate is the only material that doesn't force you to compromise.

For seven years, X-Bows keyboards came with one keycap option: basic ABS. That ends today.

Spectra Series Keycaps — An Exclusive Upgrade for the X-Bows Community.

Our investment in precision PC mold technology unlocks the full spectrum of possibilities. One mold system means every style offers full support for your X-Bows layout. The only choice left is yours.

Crystal Clear: The purist's choice. Fully transparent keycaps for maximum, uninhibited RGB brilliance.

Smoke: A sleek, semi-transparent black finish that creates a subtle, ambient glow for a more understated look.

Classic Opaque (Shine-Through): Our community's top request.A solid, only the legends light up. Clean, professional, and timeless.

Colored Transparent: (Optional, if you offer them) Richly saturated color keycaps (like Sapphire Blue or Ruby Red) that tint your RGB lighting for a unique, customized aesthetic.

Porcelain opaque: Clean, zero light bleed, pure minimalism.

**🏆Every style supports full X-Bows layout customization.**

  • ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRDX - Bows Spectra KeycapsAccessoryUS QWERTY

    CLASSIC OPAQUE ⭐ MOST POPULAR

    The Community's Choice.A timeless, Metallic texture-finish keycap where only the letters and symbols light up. Clean and timeless.

  • ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRDX - Bows Spectra KeycapsAccessoryUS QWERTY

    SMOKE TRANSLUCENT

    Sleek & Atmospheric.A semi-transparent black finish that subdues and diffuses RGB lighting, creating a subtle and sophisticated ambient glow. Ideal for minimalist setups and creating a mood.

  • ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRDX - Bows Spectra KeycapsAccessoryUS QWERTY

    FULLY TRANSPARENT

    Unleash Maximum RGB. For the purist who wants the most vibrant, intense, and spectacular light show possible. This is your keyboard's raw lighting potential, fully unlocked.

  • ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRDX - Bows Spectra KeycapsAccessoryUS QWERTY

    SMOOTH PORCELAIN

    Pure Form, Zero Distractions.For the typing purist. A premium, fully opaque keycap designed for those who prefer a classic, non-backlit experience. The beauty is in the material itself, not the light.

Become a Spectra Founder

Founders aren't just early backers; you're the keystone of X-Bows future. 

To honor that role, every founder at every tier will receive the ultimate package. It's headlined by The Founder's Mark: a serialized, custom-milled metal artisan keycap created exclusively for this campaign to commemorate your permanent place in X-Bows history.

It will never be produced again.

  • 🥉 Serialized Founder's Mark keycap

    A permanent symbol of your founder status.

    • CNC-machined aluminum alloy body
    • 5 hand-set cubic zirconia crystal inlays
    • Your unique serial number (laser-etched, permanent)

    *Design shown is a concept render. Final specifications will be determined through our backer survey, with physical sample photos shared before production begins*

  • 💎 Digital Recognition

    Spectra Founder Discord Role

    • Special badge and color in the X-Bows community
    • Access to founder-exclusive channels
    • Direct line to design discussions

    Your Name on the Spectra Founders Page

    • Sequential founder number (e.g., Founder #042)
    • Option to remain anonymous if preferred
    • Linked from the Spectra product page forever

21-Day Founder Window

Launch: Now

Close: November 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM PST

Campaign Goal: $10,000

Funding Model: All-or-Nothing

  • ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRD

    For the first to the front.

    Available for the first 48 hours ONLY!

    Starts at $69 USD.

  • 👑FOUNDER

    The exclusive founder's package.

    Available for the rest of the campaign.

    Starts at $79 USD.

  • Classic Opaque

    ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRD
    US QWERTY $79
    Mac $79
    Fully customizable $99


    👑FOUNDER
    US QWERTY $89
    Mac $89
    Fully customizable $109

  • Smoky Translucent

    ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRD
    US QWERTY $69
    Mac $69
    Fully customizable $89


    👑FOUNDER
    US QWERTY $79
    Mac $79
    Fully customizable $99

  • Smooth porcelain

    ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRD
    US QWERTY $69
    Mac $69
    Fully customizable $89


    👑FOUNDER
    US QWERTY $79
    Mac $79
    Fully customizable $99

  • Fully Translucent

    ⚡ SUPER EARLY BIRD
    US QWERTY $69
    Mac $69
    Fully customizable $89


    👑FOUNDER
    US QWERTY $79
    Mac $79
    Fully customizable $99

Multiple sets = bigger discounts. Savings apply automatically at checkout.

Numpad keyboard caps will be presented as gifts to Knight Plus customers. Please note "Plus" in the order.

Manufacturing & Production Timeline

  • Weeks 1-6: Design FinalizationWe'll work with our factory engineers to confirm every detail and complete the final keycap mold drawings. We'll share detailed renderings and specifications with you.
  • Weeks 7-14: Mold Tooling & TestingThis is the most time-intensive phase. The manufacturing of a high-quality mold involves several rounds of testing and optimization to ensure perfection. We plan for three full trial production runs to get it right.
  • Weeks 15-18: Core Layout ProductionWith the molds perfected, we will begin mass production of the standard US QWERTY and Mac layouts.
  • Weeks 19-24: Custom Layout ProductionImmediately following the core run, we will produce all the custom layouts designed and selected by the community.

Community Collaboration Timeline

The great advantage of crowdfunding is that we have time to listen and act. Your voice will directly shape this project.

  • Weeks 1-2: Finalize the Feel. We will host discussions and an official vote for all backers to decide on the keycap profile and keycap's surface texture, You decide.
  • Weeks 3-14: Perfect the Layouts. While the molds are being made, we have a unique window of opportunity. We'll dive deep into keycap layout principles with you on Discord and Reddit. This is the time to rethink defaults and create documents for the most effective custom layouts possible.

We're excited to have the opportunity to build this together with you, not just for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have a custom layout need (Dvorak, Nordic, etc.)?

We support full customization.

Before production, we collect your layout document to customize your keycaps

Can I order a custom layout after the campaign ends?

No. This crowdfunding campaign is the only opportunity to design a fully custom keycap layout.

Here's why:

**During Crowdfunding:**
- ✅ We have 12 weeks for collaborative design discussions
- ✅ Manufacturing setup can accommodate unique configurations
- ✅ We work 1-on-1 to optimize your ergonomic layout
- ✅ Community helps refine layout principles together

**At Retail:**
- ❌ Only pre-configured standard layouts available
- ❌ No time for individual consultations
- ❌ Manufacturing must be streamlined
- ❌ Custom mold setup isn't economically viable

Can I choose my serial number?

It is assigned in backing order.
Lower numbers are assigned first-come, first-served.
If you want #0001, back Early Bird immediately when the campaign launches.

How do I get my Discord role?

After backing the campaign:

1. You receive an order confirmation email (immediate)
2. We send the Discord invite link (within 24 hours)
3. Join X-Bows Discord server
4. We manually verify your order and assign your Founder role
5. You gain access to # spectra-founders' private channel

Your Discord role is permanent—it doesn't expire after the campaign ends.

When will I receive my keycaps?

ESTIMATED DELIVERY: [May 2026]

What if the campaign doesn't reach the funding goal?

If we don't reach $10,000, the campaign is canceled and ALL backers receive full automatic refunds.

You pay nothing. Zero risk.

(Realistically, we're confident we'll fund—but this is your safety net.)

Can I change my style after backing?

Yes, before it was produced.

The great advantage of crowdfunding is that we have more time to collaborate, discuss, and choose what we truly want.

*The US QWERTY and MAC layouts will start production 15 weeks after the event ends.

*The custom layout will start production 19 weeks after the event ends.

Do Spectra keycaps work with my X-Bows model?

Spectra keycaps are compatible with:
✓ X-Bows Knight

✓ X-Bows Knight Plus

✓ X-Bows Nature

✓ X-Bows Lite

What's included in my pledge?

  • A set of spectral keycaps;
  • One Serialized Founder's Mark keycap;
  • Spectra Founder Discord Role;
  • Your Name on the Spectra Founders Page.

How do I know my serial number?

Serial numbers are assigned in backing order:

You'll receive an email within 24-48 hours of backing confirming your serial number.

Your Founder's Mark keycap will be laser-etched with this number during production.

It's permanently yours.

Can I buy additional Spectra sets later?

Yes, but only keycaps.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

YES, with conditions:

BEFORE MOLDS ARE CUT (Week 1-2): Full refund, no questions asked. Just contact us.

AFTER MOLDS ARE CUT (Week 3+): No refunds (we've spent the money on tooling specific to your order).

EXCEPTION: If we fail to deliver by [May 2026 + 90 days], you're entitled to a full refund.

We want happy backers, not trapped customers. If you're unsure, ask questions BEFORE backing.