Schema is the second keyboard designed by Bowl Keyboards and Alexotos. Throughout the design of the Schema there was a shared goal with the manta of designing something that could stand out on it's own while still being timeless
SALES INFO
US: Bowl Keyboards
EU: Delta Key Co
CA: Keybaytech
UK: Prototypist
KR: Swagkeys
CN: TBA
SG: PantheonKeys
AUS: Bowl Keyboards
JP: TBA
TH: Aiglatson
GB Live: June 22nd - July 25th 2026
Estimated Fulfillment: Q2 2027
Varies by configuration
Starting at $245
Maxing at $330
*May vary by vendor
Barebones Kit Contents:
1x Top Case
1x Bottom Case
1x External Weight
1x Choice of Plate
1x C5 Unified Daughterboard + JST to JST cable
1x Carrying Case
16x Poron Gasket Strip
All Screws/Parts/Etc for assembly
*Note switches, keycaps and stabilizers are not included
Top Case
Bottom Case
Weight
Hotswap PCB
Solder PCB
HE PCB
Unified Daughterboard
USBC DB Extender
MX Aluminum Plate
MX Carbon Fiber Plate
MX PP Plate
MX PC Plate
MX PEI Plate
Wooting Aluminum Plate
Venom Aluminum Plate
SW HE Aluminum Plate
Dynacap Stainless Steel Plate
CASE SPECIFICATIONS
- Materials: 6063 Aluminum, Acrylic, Brass, Copper
- Layout: 60% WK, WKL, HHKB
- Typing Angle: 8 Degrees
- Front Height: 19.1 mm
- EKH: 24.0 mm
- Weight: 890g - 1300g
- Mounting: Poron Gasket
PCB SPECIFICATIONS
- Material: Black FR4
- Thickness: 1.6mm
- Connectivity: JST to Unified Daughterboard
- Customizability: VIA
- Type: Solderable and Hotswap
- Designer: Gondolindrim
DESIGN NOTES AND INSPIRATION
CASE DESIGN
We wanted to use some of the familiar design choices from the Manta while also leaning into a more industrial and straightforward design that differentiated the Schema. We squared off the bottom pillars and added a cherry lip to have a more angular design. Engraved lines on the back of the top case and external screws add visual interest as you look at different areas of the keyboard.
MOUNTING DESIGN
For both myself, bowl, and alexotos we keep coming back to the poron gasket mount as something that is tried and true letting you use different plates and switches to find a combination that you like
CONFIGURATOR
All images below are real images of prototype units and components
TOP CASE OPTIONS
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Black
Anodized aluminum
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Vaza Green
Anodized aluminum
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Machinist
Raw machine mark finish with clear anodizing aluminum
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Aged
Force patina'd aluminum
*note there is a large degree of variability -
Red
Spray coated aluminum
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Frosted
Acrylic
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Tangerine
Frosted acrylic
BOTTOM CASE OPTIONS
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Black
Anodized aluminum
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Vaza Green
Anodized aluminum
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Mint
Anodized aluminum
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Machinist
Raw machine mark finish with clear anodizing aluminum
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Aged
Force patina'd aluminum
*note there is a large degree of variability -
Red
Spray coated Aluminum
WEIGHT OPTIONS
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Pumice
Anodized aluminum
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Aged
Force patina'd aluminum
*note there is a large degree of variability -
Copper
Sandblasted and clear coated Copper
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Machinist Copper
Raw machine mark finish with clear coat
*note clear coat must be maintained and lasts approximately 2-6 months -
Red Patina
Force patina'd brass
CONTENT
Alexotos
Bowl Keyboards
Taner
Mugen
L'ortiz
MangoKeebs
Haldus
Hebby