Feel like I just saw something similar, but was listed as a dollar? Is this the same thing?
Hey!
Just wanted to ask a few clarifying questions:
1. Why have you not yet released a manufacturer's name? Is there any ETA on when you'll do that? For many, it's a crucial piece of information. (For reference, the last switch GB that didn't release a manufacturer's name until the last minute were the Emeralds... which did not end well.)
2. I'm curious as to the usage of POM in the bottom of a switch. What potential benefits does that have? Why pair the POM bottom with a PC top?
3. You advertise this as a "Heavy, Progressive, Linear" in the title, but don't delve into either "Heavy" or "Progressive" in the specs. What type of progressive spring is this? You cite a 62g-70g spring, but many would argue that isn't a heavy spring.
I'm sorry for the nitpicks, but I wouldn't feel comfortable joining this kind of GB without the full details. Thank you! :)
1. Why have you not yet released a manufacturer's name? Is there any ETA on when you'll do that? For many, it's a crucial piece of information. (For reference, the last switch GB that didn't release a manufacturer's name until the last minute were the Emeralds... which did not end well.)
Feel like I just saw something similar, but was listed as a dollar? Is this the same thing?
Yes, sorry for the confusion! We had originally planned on the Honey switches using an Ink v2 housing that was marked up by Gateron to an insane price which we had to basically pass on to end consumers. We reconsidered our options however, and decided to go with a different material combination that would give a better sounding and feeling switch for a cheaper price because it wouldn't have to support the pricing of the other Ink v2's on the market. Of course, we will most likely not go with Gateron all together, but they're still on the table with this new Honey switch. Hope that answers your question!
The original idea of this being Ink housing with UHMWPE stems was so much more interesting IMHO.
Ink black housing with UHMWPE stem is one of my favorite switches, and I was pretty hyped to test some new UHMWPE stems.
Even with a higher price point, it had something different from other switch ICs.
GLWIC tho.
The original idea of this being Ink housing with UHMWPE stems was so much more interesting IMHO.
Ink black housing with UHMWPE stem is one of my favorite switches, and I was pretty hyped to test some new UHMWPE stems.
Even with a higher price point, it had something different from other switch ICs.
GLWIC tho.
I would disagree with this sentiment. Having a housing that's already been done before, with stems that are already available, is something that's not really new or exciting. Granted I was also hyped to try some UHMWPE stems, but the fact they're deciding to use POM housing, progressive springs, new molds, and looking for a cheaper price all speaks like something that's interesting to me. They're trying to do something that actually hasn't been done before, they're not some ink recolor, or some stem swap, it's a whole new thing which is very exciting to me, but I can see where you're coming from.
To OP, I am very excited to see where how these switches progress, and I'll probably end up trying them as something new. GLWIC!
Feel like I just saw something similar, but was listed as a dollar? Is this the same thing?
Yes, sorry for the confusion! We had originally planned on the Honey switches using an Ink v2 housing that was marked up by Gateron to an insane price which we had to basically pass on to end consumers. We reconsidered our options however, and decided to go with a different material combination that would give a better sounding and feeling switch for a cheaper price because it wouldn't have to support the pricing of the other Ink v2's on the market. Of course, we will most likely not go with Gateron all together, but they're still on the table with this new Honey switch. Hope that answers your question!
Shame about that, lubed and filmed v2 Inks are one of the smoothest switches I've ever used. Looking forward to a manufacturer who's up to the task.
Are Emeralds the switches that were supposed to have PME housings? What happened with them, I was always curious.
Not sure if this was mentioned somewhere but it would be great if these were sold in packs of 10s. Not sure if that has been decided yet or if the 70,90,110 packs is something that the vendors enforce but having to buy 70 switches as an exclusively 40% user drives me away from a lot of switch options.
UPE stem/top have become my favorite type of switch so this is an easy buy for me.
UPE is basically UHMPWE or UHMPWE blend?
Ohoho perhaps one should lube this with honey