Favorite Key Switch?

[microsoft windows]

What's your favorite key-switch? My favorites are rubber domes and the IBM buckling spring.

[TheSoulhunter]

Cherry MX Clears! Also rubber-domes... err, I mean Topre capacitive

[The_Beast]

Capacitive buckling springs (ie model F) and 55g clears

[rowdy]

Don't really have a favourite - I am slightly less enamoured of MX blues than I thought I would be, but also like some sort of old NEC switch, MX reds and blacks, BS and Topre (all used for different purposes).

[tehsprayer]

only tried blues blacks and browns, I like blues but browns noise is nice.

[Techno Trousers]

I only like tactile switches. My favorites are currently, in this order: capacitive buckling spring, membrane buckling spring, white Alps, MX green, MX blue.

I'll be getting the ultimate switch tester soon, so I can try out more Cherry switches.

[Jalberstone]

Clears and greens are my favorites!

[PointyFox]

My favorites are scissor switches, (good) rubber domes, and mx black and red.

Other switches I've tried: buckling spring, foam-foil, MX green/blue/brown.

[jonathanyu]

my favorite is mx red, i don't like tactile much

[jabar]

Topre 45g and Cherry MX Clears

[CPTBadAss]

Greens, Whites, Capacitive Buckling Springs, 65g Blues. Clicky switches or die kids

[smknjoe]

BS and MX Blues. Topre RDs would be nicer if they were heavier. Those new MX green boards sound like they might be right up my alley.

[TimIsABat]

62g ergoclears.

I haven't tried BS or Topre yet, but I really really want to.

[Rule16]

Greens, Whites, Capacitive Buckling Springs, 65g Blues. Clicky switches or die kids

I love the feeling of clicky switches but they fail hard for games

[KangarooZombies]

62g ergoclears.

I haven't tried BS or Topre yet, but I really really want to.

Try a 55g Topre.

That sounds like it would be right up your alley.

[YongJK]

55g vintage black <3

[MOZ]

80g Cherry MX Blues.

But I want to try heavier springs.

[TimIsABat]

62g ergoclears.

I haven't tried BS or Topre yet, but I really really want to.

Try a 55g Topre.

That sounds like it would be right up your alley.

I really want to! I just need the money for a Realforce...

[TimIsABat]

80g Cherry MX Blues.

But I want to try heavier springs.

You could create a great pick-up line with that finger strength  )

[MOZ]

80g Cherry MX Blues.

But I want to try heavier springs.

You could create a great pick-up line with that finger strength  )

Hahahahhaha

[daerid]

45g case mounted topre > 55g plate mounted topre > 45g plate mounted topre > 65g Plate mounted Ergo Clear > plate browns > plate reds > plate blues

[berrymxblue]

I thought stock clears springs are 65g?

[Vintage]

45g case mounted topre > 55g plate mounted topre > 45g plate mounted topre > 65g Plate mounted Ergo Clear > plate browns > plate reds > plate blues

yeah i thought ergo clears had to be less than 65g.

[TimIsABat]

45g case mounted topre > 55g plate mounted topre > 45g plate mounted topre > 65g Plate mounted Ergo Clear > plate browns > plate reds > plate blues

Trying to get my hands on a Realforce with 55g.

Which boards come with case mounted 45g?

[BrokenGame]

45g case mounted topre > 55g plate mounted topre > 45g plate mounted topre > 65g Plate mounted Ergo Clear > plate browns > plate reds > plate blues

Trying to get my hands on a Realforce with 55g.

Which boards come with case mounted 45g?

The HHKB

[noisyturtle]

Lubed ergo-clears, because they feel as good as topre, but **** topre.

[TimIsABat]

45g case mounted topre > 55g plate mounted topre > 45g plate mounted topre > 65g Plate mounted Ergo Clear > plate browns > plate reds > plate blues

Trying to get my hands on a Realforce with 55g.

Which boards come with case mounted 45g?

The HHKB

That price though x.x

Lubed ergo-clears, because they feel as good as topre, but **** topre.

I am thinking about doing this after my board gets fixed. I would love topre if that price wasn't ****.

[BrokenGame]

That price though x.x

Yea, my bank account is about to kill me because of that one. However, it is REALLY worth every cent you pay for.

[rowdy]

They do turn up on Classifieds from time to time, and also on eBay, sometimes for around $200 (mine was $180 + postage).

[mapple]

bs from ibm model m, and cherry blues, greens are ok also but something doesn't feel right after 2 months of using...

[ksm123]

Today my favorite key switch is 62g MX Clear.

But:
- I've never used any Topre based Keyboard.
- The last time I've used BS keyboard 15 years ago.
- I do not suppose I will use any of them in foreseeable future, as far as I know neither Topre nor Unicomp is planning to build matrix keyboard with thumb clusters.

[insilica]

Topre variable upto 45g

45g MX browns

Itching to try clears which may pave the way to 55g Topre.

[dadgh]

Lubed 62g clears. I might like 65g or 67g more, but I haven't tried those yet.

[shrapneL]

As of now, my favorite switches are mx black, but I've only tried 2 different types the other being blues. I'll be getting some reds in the next couple of days to try out!

[esoomenona]

Greens, Whites, Capacitive Buckling Springs, 65g Blues. Clicky switches or die kids

None of those are Alps...

[oTurtlez]

I thought stock clears springs are 65g?

45g case mounted topre > 55g plate mounted topre > 45g plate mounted topre > 65g Plate mounted Ergo Clear > plate browns > plate reds > plate blues

yeah i thought ergo clears had to be less than 65g.

They're well over 100g bottom out force. When we talk spring weight we're talking about bottom out force as Korean springs are usually used. a 65g spring may only take 45g to actuate and 65g to bottom out, while a stock clear spring is 65g to actuate and ~100g to bottom out. Any lighter spring in a clear is technically an ergo-clear.

I'd say; 45g Plate Topre & Silenced Variable (Silenced 45g would be omg) > 62g MX Whites > Variable Topre.

I gotta try me some clears.

[Quardah]

What's your favorite key-switch? My favorites are rubber domes and the IBM buckling spring.

Sir, before anything i have to say you have the best signature ever.

Get internet explorer 6.

Still, my favorite switch type is Brown. Mostly because i work with them everyday, i have to say trying them is adopting them. I tried Blue Black and Red, didn't like Blue, didn't like Red, currently has a Black keyboard but i feel like Black is only worth it when it comes to gaming.

[SpAmRaY]

I love stock mx clears.

[Moosecraft]

55g clears and 55g blacks.

[HendyZone]

BS and MX Red 
still my favourite

[snoopy]

BS in combination with flossmod

[AKIMbO]

Silenced 55g plate mounted topres

[MOZ]

Greens, Whites, Capacitive Buckling Springs, 65g Blues. Clicky switches or die kids

Clicky4Life!

[CPTBadAss]

Hehe, also forgot to mention Alps switches: Matias Clicky and Monterrey Blues ^__^

[SeriouSSpotS]

At the moment I like blacks, looking to go for a clicky switch or maybe clears for my next board.

[MOZ]

Do you see my favourite key switch?

[alaricljs]

Matias quiet's w/ XM green springs... LOL

[TimIsABat]

At the moment I like blacks, looking to go for a clicky switch or maybe clears for my next board.

Ergoclears are unicorns...Buckling Springs are supposedly unicorns with mechanical armor.

Can't wait to get mine XD.

[daerid]

45g case mounted topre > 55g plate mounted topre > 45g plate mounted topre > 65g Plate mounted Ergo Clear > plate browns > plate reds > plate blues

yeah i thought ergo clears had to be less than 65g.

The 65g springs I put in my clears are noticeably lighter than stock clears. I'll call 'em Ergo of I want to, damnit. :-D

[nubbinator]

Finally tried Topre and it's not for me. 67g Clears, Blacks, and Ghost Reds/Blacks are the switch for me.