[IC] Lil' Tyke Switches - JWK Linears - IN-STOCK & AVAILABLE NOW!

[The_Royal]

In Collaboration of
The Royal x PrimeKB

From The Manufacture Who Brought You:
Koalas, T1s, and Alpaca Linears

Introducing:

Currently gathering interest for the Business-Casual-Nostagia perfection that revolves around the clean and simple Blue, Red, and Yellow Colorway.

This arose as a collaborative-type idea that began with trying Alpaca Linears from PrimeKB.com and discovering there unique (very smooth) feel and great overall fit and finish.

I wanted to do a custom-color run of these fantastic switches and It wasn't a struggle to settle on what colorway I was looking for...








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Examples of My Favorite Mix of Color Abominations:

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INSPIRATION:



Photo by Attitude-Autos


Sculpture by Nathan Sawaya


Photo By Maartenwut


Collage by [unknown]

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Lets Make this Happen!!!

Specs:

• 3-Part Custom Color Housing/Stem - (To Be Accurately Color Matched before Full Production)


- Stem: PANTONE 485 C
- Top Housing: PANTONE 7405 C
- Bottom Housing: PANTONE 3005 C



• Durock has Crafted These Linears With A Great Blend of Plastics That Result In A Smooth, Clean, and Fantastic Overall Switch


- Stem: Polyoxymethylene Blend (POM)
- Top Housing: Polycarbonate Blend
- Bottom Housing: Nylon Blend

- Spring: Gold-Plated 67g (Bottom-Out)

Sale Details:*


- Cost?
$0.55 Per Switch (Sold In Packs of 10)

- When?
IN-STOCK & AVAILABLE TODAY!

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[DuellM]

I’m so in for this

[nasp]

LOL'd as soon as I saw the photo.


But I mean...why not? Maybe I can throw them on my son's keyboard.

[meatsmoothies]

ROYAL.....
please i want these

[LightningXI]

aka Durock Handarbeits

[Sycomore]

Damn you Royal, you're just makin me want to do a whole Handarbeit themed keyboard.

[DALExSNAIL]

Wtb these, but with lighter springs pls, ty

Real **** though, love these

[terrad]

Please consider an EU proxy

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[equalunique]

Could compliment GMK Mondrian

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[dhb82]

Could we get a EU proxy please 

[click clack jack]

Sooooo in

[biothermal]

I want, like, a really big one

[darko]

+1 for EU proxy, and please add 62g option (alongside or instead of 67g).
Thank you.

[lolafineday]

Does it use the same mold as alpacas? I'm scared that the switches will be less smooth than the alpacas because of mold being used more.

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[DALExSNAIL]

Does it use the same mold as alpacas? I'm scared that the switches will be less smooth than the alpacas because of mold being used more.

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Stuff like that takes years, how long have alpacas been in production?

[DALExSNAIL]

+1 for EU proxy, and please add 62g option (alongside or instead of 67g).
Thank you.

Big agree, 62g is the goldilocks weight.

[chayu]

I absolutely love this- hope it happens! Will be my new favourite switch!

[keyberzerker]

Love the idea and fully support the project!

Looking forward to buying a lot of these!

[BWLR]

100% in, will totally help bring my kids into the hobby too.

[The_Royal]

I'm excited that these have been well received thus far!!!

We are close to having enough requests to feel comfortable with getting this party started!


A Couple Notes:

1.) These aren't themed around Handerbeit. Handerbeit is litterally a vomit pallet and this is 2 Primary and 1 secondary color. But I can see the resemblance lol

2.) These will come factory lubed but very minimally. After opening up and trying a few dozen Alpacas, I found the factory seems to just lubed the actuation legs of the stem and with a medium viscosity grease.  It was very easy to lube over top of.

3.) 62g has been highly requested so we may switch to that lighter varient just for majority ruling. Alpacas are a little Light for me IMO but I’d rather just spring swap mine myself than make 50 other people do it.


Thanks for the support and shill the love of this project where you can!

[Senor Coconut]

Would you mind making a survey for the 62/67g option?

[The_Royal]

Would you mind making a survey for the 62/67g option?

Added!

[Senor Coconut]

Thanks, answered!
(secretly hoping for the original 67g option)

[The_Royal]

Thanks, answered!
(secretly hoping for the original 67g option)

I am too. I very much enjoy heavier switches but I think it’s only fair to consider majorly ruling here.

[Kawsur]

Toy Story ball linears confirmed.

[Senor Coconut]

Thanks, answered!
(secretly hoping for the original 67g option)

I am too. I very much enjoy heavier switches but I think it’s only fair to consider majorly ruling here.

Indeed,it is nevertheless hard to know where this majority is sometimes.

[nathanchere]

This custom switch thing is getting out of hand...


.. but at the same time, I want them.

[d00deitsnik]

Is there a way to answer the spring part of the survey without submitting the whole survey again? I don't want to complicate things by adding a redundant survey.

edit: I guess I'm complicating things by asking about this. My bad

[Sycomore]

I'm excited that these have been well received thus far!!!

We are close to having enough requests to feel comfortable with getting this party started!


A Couple Notes:

1.) These aren't themed around Handerbeit. Handerbeit is litterally a vomit pallet and this is 2 Primary and 1 secondary color. But I can see the resemblance lol

What the hell Royal. Take it back, Handarbeit the official best set of 2020, hands down. Don't fear the Handarbeit, just embrace it.

[adxlk]

Durock Mauritius

[manaorme]

I'm in!
I want this colorful alpaca

[sapphyr]

67g or 65g at least please. 

[HungerMechanic]

I actually like the 67 gr idea. Alpacas are currently, what, 62 gr? I find them a little light.

67 gr would be interesting, and probably unique. I'd also be okay with 65 gr. Something just a little heavier than stock.

I'm surprised that people are enjoying the 62 gr weight so much. The Alpaca is a great switch, but I am bottoming-out more than I should because it is so smooth and offers so little resistance. It's too fun to press all the way down, so a little more weight could help.

[Senor Coconut]

I actually like the 67 gr idea. Alpacas are currently, what, 62 gr? I find them a little light.

67 gr would be interesting, and probably unique. I'd also be okay with 65 gr. Something just a little heavier than stock.

I'm surprised that people are enjoying the 62 gr weight so much. The Alpaca is a great switch, but I am bottoming-out more than I should because it is so smooth and offers so little resistance. It's too fun to press all the way down, so a little more weight could help.

+1

[Prelim]

any reason for the Polycarbonate tops and Nylon housings? Usually is preferred nylon on tops (cherry style) since they provide a better sound.

[HungerMechanic]

I just read elsewhere that Durock offers these switches in 65 gr. as the 'Mauve' linear. So that's good, there's an established 65 gr. version of these.

I also read that 65 gr suits these switches well. So I'd be very interested in getting these in the 65 gr. weight.

[rockydbull]

I just read elsewhere that Durock offers these switches in 65 gr. as the 'Mauve' linear. So that's good, there's an established 65 gr. version of these.

I also read that 65 gr suits these switches well. So I'd be very interested in getting these in the 65 gr. weight.

IMO 65g is a great weight for linears and is my spring swap of choice into MX ZILENTS (cherry silent stems in clear housing).

[holtenc]

These will be in stock on PrimeKB.com around the end of March. This could be delayed due to the coronavirus situation in China. The_Royal will also be stocking them. I'll open up pre-orders once I get the shipping notification from Durock.

[pixelpusher]

These will be in stock on PrimeKB.com around the end of March. This could be delayed due to the coronavirus situation in China. The_Royal will also be stocking them. I'll open up pre-orders once I get the shipping notification from Durock.

any idea about the switch top fit?  I keep asking on all of these durock switches because I hope they can address the issue.  I own 5 different types of durock switches and they all have loose top housings.  The worse offender is the Koala, and the tighest fit has been on the more recent Lilac tactiles.  Are they trying to fix it?  It's quite a hassle to have to add films to every switch to keep upstroke rattle down.

I'm a big fan of all of these switches once the films are in place, though 

[holtenc]

any idea about the switch top fit?  I keep asking on all of these durock switches because I hope they can address the issue.  I own 5 different types of durock switches and they all have loose top housings.  The worse offender is the Koala, and the tighest fit has been on the more recent Lilac tactiles.  Are they trying to fix it?  It's quite a hassle to have to add films to every switch to keep upstroke rattle down.

I haven't heard anything from Durock about it. So I'm gonna assume these will be about the same as the others.

[pixelpusher]

any idea about the switch top fit?  I keep asking on all of these durock switches because I hope they can address the issue.  I own 5 different types of durock switches and they all have loose top housings.  The worse offender is the Koala, and the tighest fit has been on the more recent Lilac tactiles.  Are they trying to fix it?  It's quite a hassle to have to add films to every switch to keep upstroke rattle down.

I haven't heard anything from Durock about it. So I'm gonna assume these will be about the same as the others.

you should tell them 

[holtenc]

i'll do that right now.

[HungerMechanic]

From my reading of posts abroad, 65 gr might be the best compromise weight.

[The_Royal]

The weight of 67g has been chosen for production.

It’s a nice medium weight that will be very nice for the smooth and thocky characteristic of Durock Linears.

If people still really want a switch that is equal weight to Alpacas or other D.Linears then PrimeKB currently does (and will continue to) stock OEM Durock Springs in the full range of weights:

Durock Springs on PrimeKB

[holtenc]

A quick update about these switches. They were ordered back in January. While Durock is working towards restoring their full production capacity, new custom colored switches such as these are being pushed to the back of the production queue so they can focus on their backlog of switches that have already been proofed. No idea when they will start the color matching process for these.

[BWLR]

Thanks for the update 👍

[rockydbull]

A quick update about these switches. They were ordered back in January. While Durock is working towards restoring their full production capacity, new custom colored switches such as these are being pushed to the back of the production queue so they can focus on their backlog of switches that have already been proofed. No idea when they will start the color matching process for these.

Is this going to be a groupbuy? Would hate to see these sell out like alpacas do and not be able to grab some.

[Darthbaggins]

These would be awesome to use in a build for my son.  Definitely want to see these come to be.

[The_Royal]

These would be awesome to use in a build for my son.  Definitely want to see these come to be.

A quick update about these switches. They were ordered back in January. While Durock is working towards restoring their full production capacity, new custom colored switches such as these are being pushed to the back of the production queue so they can focus on their backlog of switches that have already been proofed. No idea when they will start the color matching process for these.

Is this going to be a groupbuy? Would hate to see these sell out like alpacas do and not be able to grab some.

It was originally going to be a GB but the response was so solid that PrimeKB Decided to buy a large bulk order out-right.  So they will be in-stock just like Alpacas when production finishes.  Both on PrimeKB and my store Kingly-Keys.

The world is a mess right now so the factory is putting all NEW custom color products on a slower priority within their facilities.  Which is Understandable.


The Prototype color samples have been ordered and we should get those some time in the next 1-2 Months depending on how well the factory can facilitate appropriate/healthy manufacturing. 

We will update everyone when anything comes our way. 

[KingOfMemes]

Count me in simply because I can't find any alpacas lol I'll be stocking up hard on these

[HungerMechanic]

I'm so glad that you and the factory and the distributors were able to work out a new arrangement during the crisis. Alpacas are great switches, and it will be very helpful to have them in 67 gr as well. I will definitely be buying samples to compare them with the Mauves.

[Joaquox]

Count me in simply because I can't find any alpacas lol I'll be stocking up hard on these

You can buy durock linears from their AliExpress store, unless you want a recolor like alpaca or tyke.

[The_Royal]

Count me in simply because I can't find any alpacas lol I'll be stocking up hard on these

You can buy durock linears from their AliExpress store, unless you want a recolor like alpaca or tyke.

Yeah they have a ton of production switches available. 

But I think lil Tykes and alpacas custom colors are definitely worth waiting for 

[KingOfMemes]

Count me in simply because I can't find any alpacas lol I'll be stocking up hard on these

You can buy durock linears from their AliExpress store, unless you want a recolor like alpaca or tyke.

Nah fam, those are OOS too. I plan on waiting for these anyway

[Zeelobby]

Count me in simply because I can't find any alpacas lol I'll be stocking up hard on these

You can buy durock linears from their AliExpress store, unless you want a recolor like alpaca or tyke.

Nah fam, those are OOS too. I plan on waiting for these anyway

Alibaba had a bunch too. Haha. Know you said your waiting but durock linears can always be found.

[William_S_Jones]

I'm interested in this switch color; count me in; I'm signing up for updates so I can purchase when this goes live!


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[i luv chuletas]

Keeping an eye out for these. Surprised it got pushed back so far, but it's completely understandable. They'll sell out in a second anyhow haha.

[Pach]

ngl this will probably fit epbt cool kids really well

[i luv chuletas]

ngl this will probably fit epbt cool kids really well

ssssshhhhhh, don't be giving that stuff away like that man  )

[dollhouse]

any update on this set?

[The_Royal]

any update on this set?

So Durock has informed us that Production had slowed for Custom colorway switches. We are still in line for production but there are dozens of other custom orders awaiting production as well.

They told us it would be over a month to get caught up with current full orders.

We have yet to receive samples but they assured us they will done as soon as there team is able to amidst the large queue.

So maybe another month, maybe two. Hard to say.



I will definitely show off the samples and let everyone know when we get word on the full production status. 

[perry4761]

These look sick! Will ddef cop them when they become available. I was not aware the Alpacas were only a recolor, does anyone know the name of the original switch? Are there any differences besides colors and spring weight?

[Reimu_64]

I'd love to see an EU proxy, please! That'd be really great.

[HungerMechanic]

These look sick! Will ddef cop them when they become available. I was not aware the Alpacas were only a recolor, does anyone know the name of the original switch? Are there any differences besides colors and spring weight?

I'm not sure what Alpacas was a recolour of, or if it was just a recolour.

Durock makes various lines of stock, plain-coloured linear switches such as L1 and L7 in 67 gr weights. According to Durock, those switches are close to the various 67 gr recolours. These Lil' Tyke switches may be recolours of L1/L7-type switches.

Alpacas could be a recolour and spring-swap of normal Durock 67 gr linears, or at least the base design. I'm sure it's been written about somewhere.

[The_Royal]

These look sick! Will ddef cop them when they become available. I was not aware the Alpacas were only a recolor, does anyone know the name of the original switch? Are there any differences besides colors and spring weight?

I'm not sure what Alpacas was a recolour of, or if it was just a recolour.

Durock makes various lines of stock, plain-coloured linear switches such as L1 and L7 in 67 gr weights. According to Durock, those switches are close to the various 67 gr recolours. These Lil' Tyke switches may be recolours of L1/L7-type switches.

Alpacas could be a recolour and spring-swap of normal Durock 67 gr linears, or at least the base design. I'm sure it's been written about somewhere.

For all intents and purposes, these are literally “Recolored Alpacas” directly ordered by PrimeKB.

So it will be the same exact switch just a little heavier.

[William_S_Jones]

These look sick! Will ddef cop them when they become available. I was not aware the Alpacas were only a recolor, does anyone know the name of the original switch? Are there any differences besides colors and spring weight?

I'm not sure what Alpacas was a recolour of, or if it was just a recolour.

Durock makes various lines of stock, plain-coloured linear switches such as L1 and L7 in 67 gr weights. According to Durock, those switches are close to the various 67 gr recolours. These Lil' Tyke switches may be recolours of L1/L7-type switches.

Alpacas could be a recolour and spring-swap of normal Durock 67 gr linears, or at least the base design. I'm sure it's been written about somewhere.

For all intents and purposes, these are literally “Recolored Alpacas” directly ordered by PrimeKB.

So it will be the same exact switch just a little heavier.

Thanks for the update; definitely, looking forward to picking up at least 70!


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[dlavelle94]

If this is just a alpaca re-colored I am in.

[vi0till]

Can we have this available to be purchased through Asia proxy?

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[ycanales]

Cool! A similar colored keyboard would be awesome, paired with ePBT Cool kids...

[Nvr_Smile]

Cool! A similar colored keyboard would be awesome, paired with ePBT Cool kids...

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Yellow HMKB would go well with these. Although the group guy ends in two days.

[Bmxracer073]

Is this IC still alive? I really want some of these to go with ePBT Cool Kids!

[William_S_Jones]

Is this IC still alive? I really want some of these to go with ePBT Cool Kids!

Nice, I might have to steal your idea. I bought cool kids too!


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[The_Royal]

Is this IC still alive? I really want some of these to go with ePBT Cool Kids!

We are in queue for production but I guess Durock is a bit slammed on new custom orders ATM.

Here is the update from Late May:

So Durock has informed us that Production had slowed for Custom colorway switches. We are still in line for production but there are dozens of other custom orders awaiting production as well.

They told us it would be over a month to get caught up with current full orders.

We have yet to receive samples but they assured us they will done as soon as there team is able to amidst the large queue.

So maybe another month, maybe two. Hard to say.



I will definitely show off the samples and let everyone know when we get word on the full production status. 

[Bmxracer073]

Is this IC still alive? I really want some of these to go with ePBT Cool Kids!

We are in queue for production but I guess Durock is a bit slammed on new custom orders ATM.

Here is the update from Late May:

So Durock has informed us that Production had slowed for Custom colorway switches. We are still in line for production but there are dozens of other custom orders awaiting production as well.

They told us it would be over a month to get caught up with current full orders.

We have yet to receive samples but they assured us they will done as soon as there team is able to amidst the large queue.

So maybe another month, maybe two. Hard to say.



I will definitely show off the samples and let everyone know when we get word on the full production status. 

Good to hear! Thanks for the reply!

[cns187]

reminds more more of minions lol

[SMOKEY]

Nostalgia! Count me SO in!

[holtenc]

Here's a pic of the color matching samples. I think they look pretty good. The factory doesn't take the best pictures. In the past their color matching has been very good.

[William_S_Jones]

Here's a pic of the color matching samples. I think they look pretty good. The factory doesn't take the best pictures. In the past their color matching has been very good.

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Good day [mention]holtenc [/mention] , I'm interested & plan to get at least 70 to go w/ epbt cool kids; BTW, any spare dsa bounty hunter or honeywell sets you can sell me? Had to let go of my prior set for $$$$, so my fingers are crossed for both sets if you have spares & i need enough kits to fit a candybar mkb


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[tonyjones]

These remind me of toys I played as a kid. I'm in!

[holtenc]

Here's a pic of the color matching samples. I think they look pretty good. The factory doesn't take the best pictures. In the past their color matching has been very good.

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Good day [mention]holtenc [/mention] , I'm interested & plan to get at least 70 to go w/ epbt cool kids; BTW, any spare dsa bounty hunter or honeywell sets you can sell me? Had to let go of my prior set for $$$$, so my fingers are crossed for both sets if you have spares & i need enough kits to fit a candybar mkb


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hey man. unfortunately all DSA Bounty Hunter and DSA Honeywell are long gone. All I've got is DSS Honeywell  :(

[synthtastic]

Eagerly awaiting a GB for these Been wanting to get Alpacas, but I gotta say I love this colorway so much more, and also dig a heavier spring myself. Gonna get quite a few!!!!!

[Current Keyboards]

In a world where everything is clear, frosted, anodized, etc. Something like this is really fresh and different. Nice.

[hiddensong]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes, pleeeeeeeeeeeeez?! Gonna toss a Halo Clear in 'em and see wha' 'appens. tee hee hee

[3yatt]

Yes. Gimmbe.

[holtenc]

Tykes will be shipping from the factory probably at the end of this week. So looks like they will be available in Early October.

[ThereminGoat]

Tykes will be shipping from the factory probably at the end of this week. So looks like they will be available in Early October.

That's what I like to hear!

[William_S_Jones]

@[mention]holtenc [/mention] GB date when or FCFS once lil tyke switches arrive?


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[holtenc]

@[mention]holtenc [/mention] GB date when or FCFS once lil tyke switches arrive?


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They won't be a group buy. The Royal and I will get together and make a plan for a date etc.

[William_S_Jones]

@[mention]holtenc [/mention] GB date when or FCFS once lil tyke switches arrive?


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They won't be a group buy. The Royal and I will get together and make a plan for a date etc.

Great & thanks, I’ll definitely be ready!!!


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[Contrakey]

Not usually into recolors but I was going to get Durok linears anyway...

[holtenc]

These will go on sale Friday October 9th at 3:00 PM US Central Time.

Prime Keyboards

Kingly-Keys

I'll leave it up to The_Royal to post a specific product page.

[olidavhay]

Very much gonna snatch these!

[Sycomore]

If only there was an Australian proxy

[William_S_Jones]

Yes.....
Ready!!!!


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[BWLR]

Which of the two sites is best to order from as someone from the UK?

[Darthbaggins]

I guess the guys at FasterProms liked the idea of the colorway:

Can't wait to snag some of these switches as well.

[The_Royal]

IN-STOCK & AVAILABLE NOW!

https://Kingly-Keys.xyz/

https://www.primekb.com/

[The_Royal]

Product Images:

[Moneydaviid]

Had to pick some up. My first switches

[William_S_Jones]

Picked up some & looking forward to using them w/ epbt Cool Kids!


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[Masticccc]

Have a look on the post and I don't know whether your description mentioned that this switch is using new mold that is similar to the ones making alpacas or just the same mold?

[BWLR]

Love these so much. Order placed! I too will be using these with cool kids.

[William_S_Jones]

Love these so much. Order placed! I too will be using these with cool kids.

Yes, that’s alright!


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[The_Royal]

Have a look on the post and I don't know whether your description mentioned that this switch is using new mold that is similar to the ones making alpacas or just the same mold?

All that is known to us is that these switches came off the exact same line as alpacas.

After trying them for a bit they feel the same (aside from the weight) as far as I can tell.

[psxndc]

Any updates on The Ave?

[Djmm]

Just wondering, what lube is used for the stock switch? And what is the feedback on stock lube? Do we need to relube? Thanks!

[pixelpusher]

Just wondering, what lube is used for the stock switch? And what is the feedback on stock lube? Do we need to relube? Thanks!

Honestly, even dry JWK linears feel very smooth and could easily be used without lube if you want slippery smooth switches.  But the trade-off is that they are clacky.  Some people like that.  Some don't.  If you don't like the clack, you can minimize it a lot by filming the switches, getting rid of the rattle on upstroke.  If you would like to further quite the switch and make it somewhat thocky, you can lube with 205g0.  I have some boards with switches only filmed and some with switches that are filmed and lubed.  They feel only slightly different; however, they sound drastically different.

[Djmm]

Thanks for the info. So I can just lube them with 205g0 without removing the existing ones first?

[HungerMechanic]

Yes, you can lube over the lube.

If you are picky about that, you can buy Novelkeys Dry, which comes without lube [as do many custom runs].

[Djmm]

Too late I already ordered the lubed one lol. That's fine it's linear anyway, not too fussy as long as it is smooth. Thanks for clarifying.