Reporting in, so far tried:If you want something between Reds and Blacks, you'll want the 62 or 65g springs. I believe 68 is the same if not slightly heavier than Blacks (I could be wrong)
-mx red (too light don't like)
-stock black (slightly too heavy and scratchy)
-broken in black(smoother still slightly too heavy)
- gateron clear (way too light, unusable)
- gateron blacks (almost perfect stock)
Got gaterons clears on the way with 62,65,68 springs, I'm searching for my sweet point, I think 68 or 65 will be the perfect switch for me.
What are gaterons?
I'm looking to something very slightly lighter than broken in blacks, Gateron blacks might just be perfect for me, just got to use them for a while to be sure.Reporting in, so far tried:If you want something between Reds and Blacks, you'll want the 62 or 65g springs. I believe 68 is the same if not slightly heavier than Blacks (I could be wrong)
-mx red (too light don't like)
-stock black (slightly too heavy and scratchy)
-broken in black(smoother still slightly too heavy)
- gateron clear (way too light, unusable)
- gateron blacks (almost perfect stock)
Got gaterons clears on the way with 62,65,68 springs, I'm searching for my sweet point, I think 68 or 65 will be the perfect switch for me.
What are gaterons?
Taiwanese company, made in Chinese factories I believe.What are gaterons?
They're Korean (I think?) MX cherry clones with a few differences.
Well nvm somebody already posted.
25g MX 1933 vintage blacksSounds like a slippery good time demik, when will my invitation be sent?
astroglide lube
10mm custom switch stickers
praise be thy linear
25g MX 1933 vintage blacksWow, didn't know Cherry existed in 1933!
Can one convert an Alps black into a linear switch? I'd like to try one but don't want to spend a buck.
From what I can gather, a linear sounds nice. Since it's not 'exponential' increasing in force as you press down.25g MX 1933 vintage blacksWow, didn't know Cherry existed in 1933!
(guessing you meant '93?)
Can one convert an Alps black into a linear switch? I'd like to try one but don't want to spend a buck.
65g lubed MX BlackIf "65g lubed MX Black" is your favorite linear for the moment, I think Gateron blacks might steal this spot :thumb:
Stock MX Black
Stock MX Red
Will see how those Gateron Blacks stack up once they arrive. :)
65g lubed MX BlackIf "65g lubed MX Black" is your favorite linear for the moment, I think Gateron blacks might steal this spot :thumb:
Stock MX Black
Stock MX Red
Will see how those Gateron Blacks stack up once they arrive. :)
Vintage MX Black with thick keycaps in a vintage Cherry G80. I've never used anything that would come even close to that in terms of smoothness, although some vintage switches may compete after proper lubrication; in particular, I mean Oki Gourd Spring, Tesla spring-over-membrane or perhaps the usual contestants, such as ALPS SKCL Green, space invaders and older stuff.Unlubed, both green Alps and white space invaders are smoother than “vintage” MX black. If all three were lubed, I think it would be hard to distinguish them in terms of smoothness.
I'd like to see Cherry come out with a 55-gram linear switch.
Reporting in, so far tried:
-mx red (too light don't like)
-stock black (slightly too heavy and scratchy)
-broken in black(smoother still slightly too heavy)
- gateron clear (way too light, unusable)
- gateron blacks (almost perfect stock)
Got gaterons clears on the way with 62,65,68 springs, I'm searching for my sweet point, I think 68 or 65 will be the perfect switch for me.
Reporting in, so far tried:
-mx red (too light don't like)
-stock black (slightly too heavy and scratchy)
-broken in black(smoother still slightly too heavy)
- gateron clear (way too light, unusable)
- gateron blacks (almost perfect stock)
Got gaterons clears on the way with 62,65,68 springs, I'm searching for my sweet point, I think 68 or 65 will be the perfect switch for me.
Checking in. I like MX Blacks.
Just curious, are there any TKL keyboards out there that come preloaded with Gateron Blacks?
I'd like to see Cherry come out with a 55-gram linear switch.
What you want are called 'Gateron Blacks.'
A group buy is happening, Gaterons are #Hype at the momentI'd like to see Cherry come out with a 55-gram linear switch.
What you want are called 'Gateron Blacks.'
I'll have to look for them. I did a quick search but couldn't find a seller for them. Are they available as switches only or is there a keyboard with Gateron blacks?
I'd like to see Cherry come out with a 55-gram linear switch.
What you want are called 'Gateron Blacks.'
I'll have to look for them. I did a quick search but couldn't find a seller for them. Are they available as switches only or is there a keyboard with Gateron blacks?
I just got my KUL ES-87 with reds...and I really like them. :-X
Reporting in, so far tried:
-mx red (too light don't like)
-stock black (slightly too heavy and scratchy)
-broken in black(smoother still slightly too heavy)
- gateron clear (way too light, unusable)
- gateron blacks (almost perfect stock)
Got gaterons clears on the way with 62,65,68 springs, I'm searching for my sweet point, I think 68 or 65 will be the perfect switch for me.
Checking in. I like MX Blacks.
Just curious, are there any TKL keyboards out there that come preloaded with Gateron Blacks?
No keyboards has been found with stock gaterons yet.
Do you guys ever produce double spaces without wanting to? with light linearsIt's 99% typing technique.
Broken-in Black with Originative 62g limited spring
Broken-in Black with Sprit 68g spring
Stock Black
Vintage Black
Broken-in Black with Originative 62g limited spring
Broken-in Black with Sprit 68g spring
Stock Black
Vintage Black
How do they compare to each other in terms of spring pings?
The reason I use red's is because the high coiled spring doesn't ping, otherwise it's way too soft for me
If your room ever gets dead silent, you would hear the ping even if you aren't listening to it, the reason I don't like ping mod's is because I'm afraid they will wear over time -or- I will miss 1-2 switches that will bother me equally, which happens (and happened)Broken-in Black with Originative 62g limited spring
Broken-in Black with Sprit 68g spring
Stock Black
Vintage Black
How do they compare to each other in terms of spring pings?
The reason I use red's is because the high coiled spring doesn't ping, otherwise it's way too soft for me
I believe that all Cherry MX switches do have ping. The ping will be obvious on some than the other, it will reduce when the switches get older or are being lubed (e.g high viscosity oil like Victorinox) So the stock, brand new, unlubed Cherry MX switches will have more ping than the older ones. In my case, I lubed them all so I did not notice the ping but perhaps it is because I did not try to listen to the ping?
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I believe that all Cherry MX switches do have ping. The ping will be obvious on some than the other, it will reduce when the switches get older or are being lubed (e.g high viscosity oil like Victorinox) So the stock, brand new, unlubed Cherry MX switches will have more ping than the older ones. In my case, I lubed them all so I did not notice the ping but perhaps it is because I did not try to listen to the ping?If your room ever gets dead silent, you would hear the ping even if you aren't listening to it, the reason I don't like ping mod's is because I'm afraid they will wear over time -or- I will miss 1-2 switches that will bother me equally, which happens (and happened)
Linear green alps are my jam son!I really want to try them out one day.