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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: C. on Thu, 11 June 2020, 17:33:07

Title: New Member from the east coast, USA!
Post by: C. on Thu, 11 June 2020, 17:33:07: Howdy! I've been interested in the mech keyboard hobby for a while and am still dipping my toes in. I used a Model M for years until I wanted something smaller, so I'm now typing on a KBP V60. I can't wait to switch out the keycaps and get it looking good.
Title: Re: New Member from the east coast, USA!
Post by: funkmon on Thu, 11 June 2020, 20:42:45: Quote
I used a Model M for years until I wanted something smaller,

How dare you. Lol. What switches are in that V60?
Title: Re: New Member from the east coast, USA!
Post by: C. on Fri, 12 June 2020, 08:06:44: Quote from: funkmon on Thu, 11 June 2020, 20:42:45
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I used a Model M for years until I wanted something smaller,

How dare you. Lol. What switches are in that V60?

Prior to the V60, I got this (https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/wasd-9-key-cherry-mx-switch-tester.html) switch tester, but none of the Cherry MX switches really felt right to me. After some research, I decided on Kailh Box Light Blues. They feel really sharp and have a satisfying click. They blow any Cherry MX switch out of the water, in my opinion.
Title: Re: New Member from the east coast, USA!
Post by: funkmon on Fri, 12 June 2020, 21:00:29: I haven't tried those yet! I'm mostly still an Alps and buckling spring guy because I can't handle new things. I haven't tried the pale blues yet. I hear they're like the box whites, but heavier, right?
Title: Re: New Member from the east coast, USA!
Post by: C. on Sun, 14 June 2020, 08:49:23: I haven't tried the whites, but to my understanding, they're basically the white switch with the spring of the BOX navy.