[GB] Fosen MX Compatible Switches - Sorting

[27]

Introducing the Fosen Aquamarine switches.

-> CLOSED <-


Packs of 110
Each pack is $45 + PP Fee
$14 shipping all over the world (Tracked CONUS and Canada)

MOQ: 30/30  HIT

Orders will be cut off at 60 or on August 9th 11:55PM EST


Gimme the Deets

These clicky switches are fantastic, with an aquamarine stem and a blue top.
They're approximately the same weight as Gateron Blues. (I have no certain way to measure, but they feel very similar weight-wise.)

See the album here for some in depth stuff: http://imgur.com/a/rP5LM

and a video comparing sounds with GMK Cherry and SP DCS keycaps (after playing with them a bit more I can't really tell the weights apart):

[27]

Approval Bump!

[Gajible]

Gimme!

[sony]

The lack of switch top opening is kind of a deal breaker for me. Anyone want to send me just one or two switches?

[zhihuichan]

Any more details? Such as slider and spring

[27]

Any more details? Such as slider and spring

Those are posted in the album in the "gimme the deets" section.

[FrostyToast]

How do I order for local pickup?

[27]

How do I order for local pickup?

Haha, I'll charge you minus shipping

[Halverson]

How do I order for local pickup?

Haha, I'll charge you minus shipping

Date night pickup

[27]

How do I order for local pickup?

Haha, I'll charge you minus shipping

Date night pickup

He pays ;3

[FrostyToast]

How do I order for local pickup?

Haha, I'll charge you minus shipping

Date night pickup

I'll give him just the tip.

[27]

If we meet MOQ I'll try to get some extras for anyone who wants to get some after the gb is over, but the price will be a little higher.  We're nearly halfway to MOQ after less than a day, so here's hoping we reach it.

[CPTBadAss]

Is it at all possible to split a set with someone or take a smaller order? I'd like about 10-15 just to check out and review.

[27]

Is it at all possible to split a set with someone or take a smaller order? I'd like about 10-15 just to check out and review.

I'll be getting some extras so I can sell some sample packs   I'll run another groupbuy of these not too long after if people like them.

[CPTBadAss]

Cool, dibs on a sample pack. Hopefully Canada Post strikes won't be an issue for shipping .

[Gajible]

Cool, dibs on a sample pack. Hopefully Canada Post strikes won't be an issue for shipping .

I don't think they should. Aren't supposed to be any disruptions for the time being!

[27]

Thanks to everyone who has signed up so far. We're two thirds of the way to MOQ, so it's looking like we'll reach it

[kawasaki161]

Do Gateron/Cherry switchtops fit on those to allow for switchtop removal?

[27]

Do Gateron/Cherry switchtops fit on those to allow for switchtop removal?

No they do not

[MaNiFeX]

Looks great.  Love the hard snap.

[odd]

Is it at all possible to split a set with someone or take a smaller order? I'd like about 10-15 just to check out and review.

I'll be getting some extras so I can sell some sample packs   I'll run another groupbuy of these not too long after if people like them.

I would love to buy around 10 or so to add to my master switch collection in addition to my various switch testers

[sony]

Yeah same. I got a giant switch tester off taobao and I've just been adding to it. A pack of 10 would be great. It would help create awareness and interest in future buys.

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[27]

3 Days left to join!  We only need 6 more packs to reach MOQ.  I'll be selling packs of 10 switches after the groupbuy to try and get more people trying them and playing around with them.

[Giorgio]

"ORDER HERE"

that's pink on beige in my layout.... better than hidden

[27]

"ORDER HERE"

that's pink on beige in my layout.... better than hidden

Oops, I'll fix that, it's on grey on mine.

[JDragon]

If we end up 1 away from MOQ I'll add another set of switches to my order to hit it.

[Anakey]

I already have 50 zealios switches for my Planck when i get to build it. I was going to try and get hold of some aristotle stems from Zeal and put them in the zealio housing to make them clicky. Is it possible then to put the stems of these switches into the zealio housings like i was going to do with the aristotle stems?

[Paendabear]

Planning on entering the buy once my check goes through tomorrow, hopefully we meet the moq

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[JDragon]

I already have 50 zealios switches for my Planck when i get to build it. I was going to try and get hold of some aristotle stems from Zeal and put them in the zealio housing to make them clicky. Is it possible then to put the stems of these switches into the zealio housings like i was going to do with the aristotle stems?

I believe so (I'm doing the same with mine).

[bocahgundul]

they sounds like blue alps!!!!

[romevi]

These sound interesting. Is this related to the GB on Reddit?

[27]

These sound interesting. Is this related to the GB on Reddit?

Yupp, I'm running it all

[zisb]

Sign me up!

[romevi]

These sound interesting. Is this related to the GB on Reddit?

Yupp, I'm running it all

[tuco]

I'm in, thanks!

[jorgenslee]

Is it possible to order 130 switches? To make it fit 2 60% keyboards. How much would it be?

[27]

Is it possible to order 130 switches? To make it fit 2 60% keyboards. How much would it be?

PM'd

[jorgenslee]

Is it possible to order 130 switches? To make it fit 2 60% keyboards. How much would it be?

PM'd

Placed an order. Can you modify or marked my order to 130switches? Thanks.

[27]

Is it possible to order 130 switches? To make it fit 2 60% keyboards. How much would it be?

PM'd

Placed an order. Can you modify or marked my order to 130switches? Thanks.

I've noted it

[27]

Only need one more pack to meet moq!  If anyone would like to adjust their order pm me

[kawasaki161]

Only need one more pack to meet moq!

I'd probably buy one pack if they have the same sharp click when in a Zealio housing. Are you able to confirm that for me?  Maybe I'm also okay if they click in Cherry/Gateron housings, but I'd really like to know how they do in Zealio housings.

[romevi]

Definitely going to try and get a pack in before the GB closes. 

[27]

Into the zealio it goes!

[JDragon]

Only need one more pack to meet moq!  If anyone would like to adjust their order pm me

PM'd

[KetchyKech]

screw itttt, in for another pack ~ pm'ing 

[27]

I'll start sending out invoices now.  I'll update with a lead time once I place the order with the manufacturer.

[romevi]

Oops, the deadline is today. Eh, maybe if someone wants to split a pack? 

[eksuen]

Oops, the deadline is today. Eh, maybe if someone wants to split a pack? 

Deadline is listed as tomorrow.

[27]

Oops, the deadline is today. Eh, maybe if someone wants to split a pack? 

Deadline is listed as tomorrow.

Correct, I've just started invoicing since we reached MOQ.

[JDragon]

Invoice paid. 

[eksuen]

Oops, the deadline is today. Eh, maybe if someone wants to split a pack? 

Deadline is listed as tomorrow.

Correct, I've just started invoicing since we reached MOQ.

Good, because I'm still trying to decide. 

[romevi]

Oops, the deadline is today. Eh, maybe if someone wants to split a pack? 

Deadline is listed as tomorrow.

Correct, I've just started invoicing since we reached MOQ.

Oh, weird. I thought the deadline was today.
Hmm... Probably won't order a pack, but if someone wants to send some later I'd be down.

[mrkevint]

Into the zealio it goes!

Thanks for the video! How does the feel differ with the stem in the housing? I'm deciding between keeping it stock or doing the mod...

[27]

Into the zealio it goes!

Thanks for the video! How does the feel differ with the stem in the housing? I'm deciding between keeping it stock or doing the mod...

It's a tad bit less tactile, which I think is due to the slightly small leaf.

[27]

Make sure you pay your invoices everyone.  The sooner they get paid the sooner I can get the switches to you.

[nttin89]

Just join, waiting for invoice 

[Gajible]

Just join, waiting for invoice 

Score! The more the merrier!

[PriusProblems]

Paid, pm'd you regarding shipping details.

[WOMBO]

paidpaidpaid

[Paendabear]

I applied through the form, But I never received an invoice

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[27]

I applied through the form, But I never received an invoice

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I'm still sending out invoices, you'll get yours today

[nttin89]

Pls remember send me invoice 

[Paendabear]

I applied through the form, But I never received an invoice

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I'm still sending out invoices, you'll get yours today

Oh sorry didn't know! Accidentally signed up twice hopefully that doesn't bring any complications

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[27]

I applied through the form, But I never received an invoice

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I'm still sending out invoices, you'll get yours today

Oh sorry didn't know! Accidentally signed up twice hopefully that doesn't bring any complications

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No worries, I only sent an invoice for one of them. Pm me if you meant to get 2

[Paendabear]

I applied through the form, But I never received an invoice

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I'm still sending out invoices, you'll get yours today

Oh sorry didn't know! Accidentally signed up twice hopefully that doesn't bring any complications

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No worries, I only sent an invoice for one of them. Pm me if you meant to get 2

Great only meant to get one set


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[kawasaki161]

I'm probably in next round, I went the safe route with NOS Aristotles, but not from Zeal  .

[Gajible]

I'm probably in next round, I went the safe route with NOS Aristotles, but not from Zeal  .

I'm not convinced anyone should consider 20+ year old Chinese switches "the safe route", but I definitely want Aristotles as well!

[kawasaki161]

I'm probably in next round, I went the safe route with NOS Aristotles, but not from Zeal  .

I'm not convinced anyone should consider 20+ year old Chinese switches "the safe route", but I definitely want Aristotles as well!

I kinda phrased that wrong, I meant I got Aristotle's while they are still available. If I got it right these Fosen's are still produced and the Aristotle's haven't been in many years (who knows if the tooling still exists).

[27]

Just another reminder to everyone to pay your invoices ASAP.  I'd like to have the order placed at the manufacturer by Friday night.

[Paendabear]

Invoice paid thanks for the buy, F-ealios are coming

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[Gajible]

Invoice paid thanks for the buy, F-ealios are coming

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We need a good name for these suckers.. Fosen Aqua? Fosen Milky Blue seems long, and Aqua is fitting due to the housing..

[27]

Invoice paid thanks for the buy, F-ealios are coming

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We need a good name for these suckers.. Fosen Aqua? Fosen Milky Blue seems long, and Aqua is fitting due to the housing..

I'm thinking Fosen Aqua would be good.

[Paendabear]

Invoice paid thanks for the buy, F-ealios are coming

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We need a good name for these suckers.. Fosen Aqua? Fosen Milky Blue seems long, and Aqua is fitting due to the housing..

I'm thinking Fosen Aqua would be good.

How about honey dews? The stem color naming convention is pretty common I think it'd be best naming it after the stem.

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[27]

Invoice paid thanks for the buy, F-ealios are coming

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We need a good name for these suckers.. Fosen Aqua? Fosen Milky Blue seems long, and Aqua is fitting due to the housing..

I'm thinking Fosen Aqua would be good.

How about honey dews? The stem color naming convention is pretty common I think it'd be best naming it after the stem.

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I'd say the stem is much more aquamarine than it is the colour of honeydew

[Paendabear]

Oh okay, i can't really tell from the video but I'll have to take your word for it. I'm just thinking of milkly green colors There are

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[jal]

Paid, looking forward to seeing what these are like.

If nothing else, I dig the color, and am glad there are multiple manufacturers of the switch type.

[27]

CLOSED! I'll be chasing people down for payments up until Friday.  At that point, anyone who hasn't paid is getting cut loose.

[sony]

Looking forward to the buy for sample packs!

[manofinterests]

Do'h I missed this one! I guess I'll wait and see what everyone thinks about these switches

[27]

I'm done collection money, there were two unpaid invoices so I have to drop them.  I'll be placing the order tonight, once the factory contact comes online.  Lead like is 7-12 days and then it will ship via dhl to me.

[manofinterests]

Can I join in a spot of one of the unpaid invoices if I can pay you before you get the order in?

[27]

Can I join in a spot of one of the unpaid invoices if I can pay you before you get the order in?

pm-d

[Slash Emperor]

May I also join a spot for an unpaid invoice? I can send payment as soon as you need me to.

[27]

May I also join a spot for an unpaid invoice? I can send payment as soon as you need me to.

Sorry both have been filled and I'm in the process of getting it paid for.  They'll be an R2 sometime again this year.

[Slash Emperor]

Ah, okay. Thanks for the prompt response. I will warmly wait for the R2.

[jorgenslee]

Just curious if you have tried changing a heavier spring. How does it feel?

[Paendabear]

Just curious if you have tried changing a heavier spring. How does it feel?

I'm planning on doing the F-ealios (fosen stem + zealio housing) mod with heavier springs. Once I have the materials to swap the heavier springs into the fosen I'll post it on here. Also when I get my white fox kit in November I'll hopefully be able to do the mod sticker and lube add heavier springs and see if the sound changes at all

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[xondat]

So can we buy these anywhere apart from here? Can't afford it now but I'll want to try them soon.

[27]

So can we buy these anywhere apart from here? Can't afford it now but I'll want to try them soon.

I haven't seen them around anywhere, but I'll run a few rounds of this of there's enough demand

[xondat]

So can we buy these anywhere apart from here? Can't afford it now but I'll want to try them soon.

I haven't seen them around anywhere, but I'll run a few rounds of this of there's enough demand

So where do you get them from?

[27]

So can we buy these anywhere apart from here? Can't afford it now but I'll want to try them soon.

I haven't seen them around anywhere, but I'll run a few rounds of this of there's enough demand

So where do you get them from?

Straight from the manufacturer of course.

[27]

Mini update. The manufacturer should receive the money any day now, and then I just need to wait for them to produce and ship the switches.

[Zealousy]

Let us know when you get round two going!

[27]

Forgot to update here.  They've received the money and I'll be notified when it's ready to ship to me.  There was a delay when sending the money, so I'll be receiving and shipping all of these in early Sept.

[nateth]

Excellent. Thanks for the rough estimate!

[27]

Alright, so the switches are 650KM away at my parent's house, I'm working on getting it sent to me, and from there I can start sorting and shipping it.

[JDragon]

Thanks for the update!

[WOMBO]

Any updates for this?

[27]

3 more days and they should be here!

[27]

https://imgur.com/a/8ZCVc

Really bad pictures from my parents before they sent the switches.

[Paendabear]

Awesome thanks for the update! We should run a poll after all orders are sent to see what we should name these bad boys

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[27]

Awesome thanks for the update! We should run a poll after all orders are sent to see what we should name these bad boys

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I'll definitely throw a poll up somewhere once I wrap this up.

[nateth]

https://imgur.com/a/8ZCVc

Really bad pictures from my parents before they sent the switches.

...but little did everyone know that the tragic Great Package Fire of 2016 would happen later that day.

Seriously though, I'm exited!

[JDragon]

I imagine for a lot of people, these switches are just going to be organ donors.

[manofinterests]

It's getting closer to being here! I can't wait! Too bad they won't be here in time for my meetup, but then again I need to decide how I want to use these switches haha

[27]

[Gajible]

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Hype!

[Paendabear]

The hype starts now... Can't wait to feel them wide leafs with heavier springs

[27]

Need to get bubble mailers still, but I have all the other supplies I need for sorting.

[jal]

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Need to get bubble mailers still, but I have all the other supplies I need for sorting.

You clearly have the beverages covered.  Really looking forward to playing with these. Looks like a lot of new switch options soon...

[manofinterests]

Looking forward to setting these switches up with heavier springs to compare with aristotles!

[27]

Looking forward to setting these switches up with heavier springs to compare with aristotles!

Careful opening them, they're a pain in the ass.

[Fictiouz]

Careful opening them, they're a pain in the ass.

Does a standard switch opener like the one from mechanicalkeyboards.com work on them?

[27]

Careful opening them, they're a pain in the ass.

Does a standard switch opener like the one from mechanicalkeyboards.com work on them?

I'm not sure.  They're not openable from the top, and the bottom is styled like the outemu switches

[manofinterests]

I'm not sure.  They're not openable from the top, and the bottom is styled like the outemu switches

Thanks for the heads up!

[William_S_Jones]

Let us know when you get round two going!

Same here b/c I'm interested in ordering a 110 pack.

[Zealousy]

Anybody shoot a typing test yet?

[Paendabear]

Anybody shoot a typing test yet?

There are only the supplied videos of the samples comparing the fosen to gat blue

[27]

Anybody shoot a typing test yet?

I'm the only one (that I know of) with the switches.  I'll try to put something together this weekend, but no promises.

[nateth]

I'd like to see a progress report photo please. Primarily, I just want to know how much of the vodka is gone.

[27]

I'd like to see a progress report photo please. Primarily, I just want to know how much of the vodka is gone.

No photos right now, but I'm about a 3rd through packing.  I'm hoping to finish tonight or tomorrow morning and have labels printing tomorrow night.  Then I just need to drop them off at the post office.

[27]

Almost done packing.

[Paendabear]

Almost done packing.

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Nice and no vodka to be seen

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[27]

Almost done packing.

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Nice and no vodka to be seen

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There's a reason I didn't wake up until 9:00

[27]

Hey guys, school work took priority.  I think I've gotten most of it done, so I can start printing labels for what I have sorted tomorrow, and continue sorting from there.

[nateth]

Hey guys, school work took priority.  I think I've gotten most of it done, so I can start printing labels for what I have sorted tomorrow, and continue sorting from there.

School is definitely understandable. Any update since this post?

[cpeterson19]

Please PM me if anyone has a couple switches to spare i would love to tries these out before next GB! ill pay, just let me kknow!

[27]

Hey guys, school work took priority.  I think I've gotten most of it done, so I can start printing labels for what I have sorted tomorrow, and continue sorting from there.

School is definitely understandable. Any update since this post?

Finished sorting, didn't get labels printing yet. I'm going to hunker down and get it all done on Sunday, and out Monday.

[nateth]

Awesome. Thanks for running such a smooth group buy.

[27]

Awesome. Thanks for running such a smooth group buy.

No problem.  I feel bad that I've had them most of the month though 

[jal]

No problem.  I feel bad that I've had them most of the month though 

Don't feel bad. I've been forgetting to take Grandma her heart meds for almost two.

I second the smooth group buy sentiment.

[nateth]

Were you able to get stuff shipped out?

[27]

Were you able to get stuff shipped out?

Not all, it's slow going, but I'm working through it.

[nateth]

Understood. Thanks for the quick reply!

[jal]

Got mine yesterday! Thank you.

And now I have no idea what I want to do with them. Time to play a bit.

[27]

Everyone else's switches SHOULD be out during this week.

[Paendabear]

Alright great! It'll be interesting to see what other people have in store for these guys. I hope these switches will pair well with eighty gram springs

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[nttin89]

Waiting for tracking 

[shangrila500]

Everyone else's switches SHOULD be out during this week.

I got mine today (I am actually surprised they made it through customs and to Alabama as fast as they did, they were shipped on the 18th and I got them today on the 22nd). They are surprisingly deep sounding! I bought a bunch of aristotles from Zeal that I had planned on using to make Zealiostotles for my VE.A (right now I am waiting on the transparent stabs and then I will build it) but now I just have to stem swap some of these to see if they sound better to me!

[27]

Sorry everyone for being quiet, plans to get them all out get set back due to midterms, but I'm down to the last bunch to get sent out. Sorry again for the constant delays.

[KetchyKech]

got my 250 yesterday ~ thanks hombre 

[WOMBO]

fosens sound pretty nice in mx housing (better than they normally do imo) but more interestingly, swapping clear stems into fosens gives a better tactile bump

someone else try it and verify my claim

[JDragon]

Got my 100 and immediately broke a housing trying to get the stem out.

Not as satisfying as Zealiostotles, gonna play around with these and see if any other mods jump out as particularly appealing.

[nttin89]

got my 250 yesterday ~ thanks hombre 

Hi,

Have you sent it for me ? I don't receive tracking number.

[eksuen]

Any update on the remaining orders?

[27]

I haven't forgotten about you guys! I'm going to get some more ready to go out within the next couple of days.

[eksuen]

Good to know. Thanks for the update.

[27]

I'm very very very very sorry about the wait for everyone left over.  I'm powering through what's left as we speak.

I've had a personal crisis in the last few weeks and made the hard decision of temporarily dropping out of school until next September.  Before I move back home, I WILL have all these packages shipped out.

[KetchyKech]

I'm very very very very sorry about the wait for everyone left over.  I'm powering through what's left as we speak.

I've had a personal crisis in the last few weeks and made the hard decision of temporarily dropping out of school until next September.  Before I move back home, I WILL have all these packages shipped out.

Sorry to hear about that, m8.  Wish you the best

[jal]

I've had a personal crisis in the last few weeks and made the hard decision of temporarily dropping out of school until next September.  Before I move back home, I WILL have all these packages shipped out.

I'm so sorry  - I hope things get better soon.

[Paendabear]

I'm very very very very sorry about the wait for everyone left over.  I'm powering through what's left as we speak.

I've had a personal crisis in the last few weeks and made the hard decision of temporarily dropping out of school until next September.  Before I move back home, I WILL have all these packages shipped out.

Hey, stay strong don't let things get you too low.
Keep on keeping on, thanks for the gb

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[27]

All but two are ready to be sent out tomorrow.  I'll send those two once I get back home and get unpacked.

[ambalek]

I just received my switches, thanks 27!

They have less wobble than I thought they would, particularly compared to other cherry clones. The click is satisfying as well.

[Tyson]

Reading through this post makes me cry. If anyone has any extra Aquamarines that they would be willing to sell please let me know. This is my all time favorite switch.