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Title: Need some recommendations on linear switches
Post by: larana on Thu, 15 June 2023, 11:36:50

I know an opinion of a switch is highly personal but I'm really new to the custom keyboard world so I have very few references. I want to buy new switches that are somewhat budget friendly and are also better than my current ones https://showbox.bio/ (https://showbox.bio)  https://vidmate.cool/ (https://vidmate.cool/) .

The keyboard I'm using now is a keychron V6 with keychrons K pro red switches. They're fine now but want to upgrade them later. The two switches I was maybe thinking of buying were Milky Yellows and Star meteor whites. Anyone any new recommendations or comments on these two?

Also, I need some recommendations of where to buy lube and what to buy.

Title: Re: Need some recommendations on linear switches
Post by: phinix on Thu, 15 June 2023, 12:11:15

I'm after some nice linears and after reading a lot of stuff about those new ones, I picked and going to buy soon - Gateron Ink Black box switches. Those new, box versions.
Apparently are very good and thocky.

Title: Re: Need some recommendations on linear switches
Post by: journallimit on Thu, 14 December 2023, 01:37:13

Quote from: phinix on Thu, 15 June 2023, 12:11:15

I'm after some nice linears and after reading a lot of stuff about those new ones, I picked and going to buy soon - Gateron Ink Black box switches. Those new, box versions.
Apparently are very good and thocky.

geometry dash lite (https://geometry-lite.co/)

I enjoy Milky Yellows for the following reasons, personally:

- Milky Yellow switches are light-pressure linear switches without any bumps or clicks. Typing becomes silent and fluid as a result.
- Milky Yellows may be typed quickly with little effort and don't wear you out after a long day.
- This switch may light from under the keycap when used with backlit keycaps thanks to its Milky top housing design, which has a transparent top cover. This produces stunning effects.

Title: Re: Need some recommendations on linear switches
Post by: phinix on Thu, 14 December 2023, 05:18:27

I changed my mind and got Oil Kings instead.
Amazing, no addition lube required. I only swapped spring to 85g.