Fossil is a custom full sized mechanical keyboard kit.
This page is for a normal Fossil, please choose the Southpaw page for the Southpaw kit.
Group Buy will run from 8/25/25 - 9/8/25
Production should be completed within 6 months.
Fossil is designed, machined, and finished entirely in the United States!
Carolina Mech works exclusively with designer and machinist Van Dusen MFG, based in Upstate South Carolina, USA. We provide updates throughout the group buy process because we work directly with the manufacturer. We're hands on and not just sending a design off overseas and hoping for the best!
Two layout options:
- Winkey bottom row with F13 top row
- Winkeyless bottom row with F12 top row.
Kit Specifications:
- Solder or Hot Swap PCB, VIA/QMK/VIAL, F12 and F13 compatible
- Aluminum full plate
- Grommet mount
- ALPS support
- USB-C daughterboard +JST cable
- 7 degree typing angle
- 17.5mm front height
- 2.44 kg / 5.6 lb weight built
- All weight designs come by default with a raw beadblasted finish. Bluing can be added on for an additional $30.
- Individually numbered weights
- First 100 Fossil ordered will come with a custom carrying case
Cerakote / Gun Candy color codes/examples:
Gunmetal Grey Cerakote
Mongoose Gun Candy Color Changing
Northern Lights Cerakote
Pegasus Gun Candy Color Changing
Sand Cerakote (custom blend render)
Other colors in the photos are included to show the weight and board, they're photos from the previous round and are not available.
Raw Unfinished Units are exactly that, just as they came off the CNC machine. No finishing applied! May have visible machine marks, scuffs etc. Perfect if you want to get 3rd party custom coating or anodizing.
Please see our FAQ for A-stock and B-stock details.
International buyers are encouraged to use US-based proxies to save on shipping.