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Fossil Full Size R2 and Southpaw Fossil (GB) by ARSLOCK · Posted 21 Aug 2025
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Fossil is launching the Round 2 full-size keyboard, now with a Southpaw variant. The group buy starts in August 2025, exclusively at Carolina Mech. With a 6-month turnaround, this model features multiple design enhancements and customizable options.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive54%
Neutral31%
Negative15%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–54%•Neutral–31%•Negative–15%
Positive (4)
"Community member vouches for Carolina Mech and praises the keyboard as one of the best they've owned."
"Commenter expresses excitement about the Northern Lights coating."
"Another member shows enthusiasm for the sand color option."
"Support for the new finishes and designs on the boards."
Negative (2)
"One user expresses concern about fitting the keyboard into their budget."
"A suggestion for an option that is not available from previous versions."
Suggestions (2)
Add Raw or Silver as an option.
Include the black cherry/burgundy as a finish option.
Questions (2)
Will the Raw finish be treated with clear coat to prevent corrosion?
Is there a chance for specific media key functionality?
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains diverse feedback with active engagement. Many comments show enthusiasm for the product, and there are notable suggestions for additional options.
Project Specs
- Name
- Fossil Full Size R2 + Southpaw
- Release year
- 2025
- Switch Options
- Hot Swappable, Solder only for Southpaw
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Full Size
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Grommet mount
- Case Colors
- Gunmetal Grey, Sand, Mongoose, Pegasus, Northern Lights
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 325 x 140 x 17.5mm
- Weight
- 2.44 kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- Yes
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- No
