Panda clears emulate topre most successfully i hear.I'm pretty meh about topre. Never tried it, I'm sure I'd like it, but all I can say is "meh".
Panda clears emulate topre most successfully i hear.I'm pretty meh about topre. Never tried it, I'm sure I'd like it, but all I can say is "meh".
Panda clears emulate topre most successfully i hear.I'm pretty meh about topre. Never tried it, I'm sure I'd like it, but all I can say is "meh".
You are only meh because you havent tried it.
Once one ness with cup rubber grasps you, it does not let go.
Recommend? I think you mean raffle?
Panda clears emulate topre most successfully i hear.I'm pretty meh about topre. Never tried it, I'm sure I'd like it, but all I can say is "meh".
You are only meh because you havent tried it.
Once one ness with cup rubber grasps you, it does not let go.
Let's not turn my thread into a topre circle jerk. I have no desire whatsoever to get a topre board, or to simulate a topre board any time in the near future. I hate to sound like a total d**k but I'm not interested in all the 'thopre' hype.. With that in mind, I will consider Panda Clears, although I feel as if they may be a little heavier than I'm used to.Recommend? I think you mean raffle?
What do you mean?
How can someone recommend something when nobody knows what kind of switch do you like, I could just as well dumb every switch known to man here and say pick one :d
How can someone recommend something when nobody knows what kind of switch do you like, I could just as well dumb every switch known to man here and say pick one :d
I'm simply interested in opinions. I want to know what works for people and why. I don't have access to every single type of switch, and I'm not able to test out every type of switch. If you really must know what I like then I'd like to tell you that I don't know what I like. I've used two switches (technically three), reds, blues, and blacks. I use the blues daily and I like the audible click, bump and low actuation force. The reds are also nice but I do not like linear switches as much as tactile ones. The blacks felt a tad bit too heavy but I feel like I could adjust.
I hear cherry MY is a good switch...
I hear cherry MY is a good switch...
How can someone recommend something when nobody knows what kind of switch do you like, I could just as well dumb every switch known to man here and say pick one :d
I'm simply interested in opinions. I want to know what works for people and why. I don't have access to every single type of switch, and I'm not able to test out every type of switch. If you really must know what I like then I'd like to tell you that I don't know what I like. I've used two switches (technically three), reds, blues, and blacks. I use the blues daily and I like the audible click, bump and low actuation force. The reds are also nice but I do not like linear switches as much as tactile ones. The blacks felt a tad bit too heavy but I feel like I could adjust.
Like tactile, dislike linear now we're talking.
MX white perhaps? Kinda like blue, tad bit heavier than blues but lighter than blacks.
I thought MX Reds felt really nice, even for typing. I imagine 62g Vintage Blacks (lubed if possible) would be even nicer.
How can someone recommend something when nobody knows what kind of switch do you like, I could just as well dumb every switch known to man here and say pick one :d
I'm simply interested in opinions. I want to know what works for people and why. I don't have access to every single type of switch, and I'm not able to test out every type of switch. If you really must know what I like then I'd like to tell you that I don't know what I like. I've used two switches (technically three), reds, blues, and blacks. I use the blues daily and I like the audible click, bump and low actuation force. The reds are also nice but I do not like linear switches as much as tactile ones. The blacks felt a tad bit too heavy but I feel like I could adjust.
Like tactile, dislike linear now we're talking.
MX white perhaps? Kinda like blue, tad bit heavier than blues but lighter than blacks.
I'm pretty sure MX whites are heavier than blacks. Whites have an actuation force of 80 cN, whereas blacks have 60 cN. Unless you are talking about vintage whites, which have an actuation force of 50 cN.I thought MX Reds felt really nice, even for typing. I imagine 62g Vintage Blacks (lubed if possible) would be even nicer.
I have no problem typing on Reds. I've just gotten used to the tactility, and not having it somewhat hinders me when I'm typing fast.
Odd, I felt that I could type even faster on reds. The lack of tactility and the light feeling of the switch meant I bottomed out on nearly every press, but I could go super fast as a result.
You could also give vintage blues a try. Very slightly different, but if you enjoy blues chances are you'll like vintage blues too. To me they feel like the actuation point is just a bit lower and the tactility is just a bit reduced.
OP Updated with PollThey have a larger Cherry logo and lighter colored stem.Odd, I felt that I could type even faster on reds. The lack of tactility and the light feeling of the switch meant I bottomed out on nearly every press, but I could go super fast as a result.
You could also give vintage blues a try. Very slightly different, but if you enjoy blues chances are you'll like vintage blues too. To me they feel like the actuation point is just a bit lower and the tactility is just a bit reduced.
I'm unsure about what you mean by vintage blues. I've never seen anything about vintage blues, and can't find anything about it on the deskthority wiki.
What are your thoughts on jailhouse blues.OP Updated with PollThey have a larger Cherry logo and lighter colored stem.Odd, I felt that I could type even faster on reds. The lack of tactility and the light feeling of the switch meant I bottomed out on nearly every press, but I could go super fast as a result.
You could also give vintage blues a try. Very slightly different, but if you enjoy blues chances are you'll like vintage blues too. To me they feel like the actuation point is just a bit lower and the tactility is just a bit reduced.
I'm unsure about what you mean by vintage blues. I've never seen anything about vintage blues, and can't find anything about it on the deskthority wiki.
http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8/cherry-mx-old-vs-new-t139.html
In addition, if you want to try whites but don't like heavy switches you could make ergo whites (62g Korean spring will give you pretty much the same weight as Blues). They're probably my favorite switch if you can manage to get a batch where they all click the same. Just enough tactility with a subtle enough click that you won't disturb other people working around you but it still sounds satisfying to type on.
What are your thoughts on jailhouse blues.OP Updated with PollThey have a larger Cherry logo and lighter colored stem.Odd, I felt that I could type even faster on reds. The lack of tactility and the light feeling of the switch meant I bottomed out on nearly every press, but I could go super fast as a result.
You could also give vintage blues a try. Very slightly different, but if you enjoy blues chances are you'll like vintage blues too. To me they feel like the actuation point is just a bit lower and the tactility is just a bit reduced.
I'm unsure about what you mean by vintage blues. I've never seen anything about vintage blues, and can't find anything about it on the deskthority wiki.
http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8/cherry-mx-old-vs-new-t139.html
In addition, if you want to try whites but don't like heavy switches you could make ergo whites (62g Korean spring will give you pretty much the same weight as Blues). They're probably my favorite switch if you can manage to get a batch where they all click the same. Just enough tactility with a subtle enough click that you won't disturb other people working around you but it still sounds satisfying to type on.
What are your thoughts on jailhouse blues.OP Updated with PollThey have a larger Cherry logo and lighter colored stem.Odd, I felt that I could type even faster on reds. The lack of tactility and the light feeling of the switch meant I bottomed out on nearly every press, but I could go super fast as a result.
You could also give vintage blues a try. Very slightly different, but if you enjoy blues chances are you'll like vintage blues too. To me they feel like the actuation point is just a bit lower and the tactility is just a bit reduced.
I'm unsure about what you mean by vintage blues. I've never seen anything about vintage blues, and can't find anything about it on the deskthority wiki.
http://deskthority.net/photos-videos-f8/cherry-mx-old-vs-new-t139.html
In addition, if you want to try whites but don't like heavy switches you could make ergo whites (62g Korean spring will give you pretty much the same weight as Blues). They're probably my favorite switch if you can manage to get a batch where they all click the same. Just enough tactility with a subtle enough click that you won't disturb other people working around you but it still sounds satisfying to type on.
They sound great and I'd really like to try some. However, I don't have anywhere near the amount of patience it takes to actually do the mod. Something relatively quiet with the sharp tactility of blues sounds like my dream switch though.
For now, I'll have to limit it to Cherry MX switchesWhy this totally unnecessary requirement?
It's a custom keyboard. I could use another sort of switch such as alps or matias, but as there is quite a bit of difficulty in getting other types of switches such as those, as well as key caps for those switches, I'd rather limit it to MX switches which are relatively easy to acquire and key caps are abundant.For now, I'll have to limit it to Cherry MX switchesWhy this totally unnecessary requirement?
Anyway, my recommendation is lubed blues with 65g (or 62g) springs to make your own whites.
How about you try the switches yourself and figure out what you like. So sick of these threads.
Each person is going to have a different taste in switch. There are plenty of guides describing the feeling of each switch and what they are supposedly good for, however you can't know whether or not you will like them from other people's taste.How about you try the switches yourself and figure out what you like. So sick of these threads.
How about you not be condescending and realize that some people don't have the money to buy switch testers and things like that when they could save time and money by asking the supposedly helpful community?
Each person is going to have a different taste in switch. There are plenty of guides describing the feeling of each switch and what they are supposedly good for, however you can't know whether or not you will like them from other people's taste.How about you try the switches yourself and figure out what you like. So sick of these threads.
How about you not be condescending and realize that some people don't have the money to buy switch testers and things like that when they could save time and money by asking the supposedly helpful community?
I understand perfectly what you are saying. I made this thread with the intention of simply asking the community what switch they would personally recommend, why they would recommend it, and then use my own judgement to choose a switch. I know I could buy a switch tester and try out various stock MX switches, but then I also miss out on recommendations such as ergo clears, or panda clears, or crazy korean springs.Each person is going to have a different taste in switch. There are plenty of guides describing the feeling of each switch and what they are supposedly good for, however you can't know whether or not you will like them from other people's taste.How about you try the switches yourself and figure out what you like. So sick of these threads.
How about you not be condescending and realize that some people don't have the money to buy switch testers and things like that when they could save time and money by asking the supposedly helpful community?
But there are literally HUNDEREDS of threads just like this. Look through the forums and search.I understand perfectly what you are saying. I made this thread with the intention of simply asking the community what switch they would personally recommend, why they would recommend it, and then use my own judgement to choose a switch. I know I could buy a switch tester and try out various stock MX switches, but then I also miss out on recommendations such as ergo clears, or panda clears, or crazy korean springs.Each person is going to have a different taste in switch. There are plenty of guides describing the feeling of each switch and what they are supposedly good for, however you can't know whether or not you will like them from other people's taste.How about you try the switches yourself and figure out what you like. So sick of these threads.
How about you not be condescending and realize that some people don't have the money to buy switch testers and things like that when they could save time and money by asking the supposedly helpful community?
Anyway. I'm currently thinking jailhouse blues with some korean springs, maybe 62g or something along those lines.
Everyone thinks he/she is different, that's why they're alike.Why are you posting if you have nothing to contribute to the thread. Just because you may not agree with something doesn't mean you should go out of your way to derail it.
Every newbie make a thread with "What would you recommend?", "What should I buy?" "What switch you like most?" in every page.
Why are you posting if you have nothing to contribute to the thread. Just because you may not agree with something doesn't mean you should go out of your way to derail it.
I love my Topre. :) I don't remember doing any sort of typing test back in the day on my old keyboards, but nowadays I'm getting upwards of 125WPM with the Topre. I wish it could be better. :/Thanks for your contribution. I still can't use/don't want to use topre though.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Q0oizAk.png)