{"product_id":"in-stock-manta-keyboard-kit","title":"(In Stock) Manta Keyboard Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv label=\"Block\" type=\"component\" class=\"gXHqTNAbR- gp-relative gp-flex gp-flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g6nJ-CBdnm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gp-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-inlined-content='{\"items\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The TOP and Silicon Tadpole-pin mounting styles with large copper\/brass pieces provide a firm feel and solid sound, while the 16.5mm true front height and 7.5° typing angle make for a comfortable typing experience.\",\"length\":214,\"format\":{\"dashed\":false,\"overline\":false,\"color\":\"\",\"customs\":{}}}],\"length\":214}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-inlined-content='{\"items\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"content\":\"The TOP and Silicon Tadpole-pin mounting styles with large copper\/brass pieces provide a firm feel and solid sound, while the 16.5mm true front height and 7.5° typing angle make for a comfortable typing experience.\",\"length\":214,\"format\":{\"dashed\":false,\"overline\":false,\"color\":\"\",\"customs\":{}}}],\"length\":214}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section section-rich-text\" id=\"shopify-section-template--17535736774767__rich_text_jG4qPc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fully-spaced-row--medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a project designed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowl Keyboards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexotos\u003c\/strong\u003e. We wanted to create something that pays homage to classic designs while standing out in a market crowded with 65% layouts. 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