So I just got my Novatouch and my first impression is it's awesome. I have a set of Originative GMK Dolch on it right now and it feels fantastic. They're really smooth and the tactility is nice with the thick ABS doubleshots. I will try with thick cherry profile PBT later on (Leopold). For now though the thock is fairly pronounced on this board, but it's a little more subtle than that of the 55g Realforce.
The stems on the GMK Dolch seem to be a bit loose, but they were on the other MX board that I had them on as well so I don't think that's indicative of a problem with the Novatouch sliders. I have to say the stabilized keys feel great. A bit like Cherry stabilizers, but not quite as mushy.
I have been typing daily on a 55g Realforce for almost a year now, and I can safely say this could be my new daily driver. The keys feel nice and crisp and sturdy. The rubberized coating is considerably more refined and thinner than that of the CM QFR boards. It looks nice actually, but the rubberized coating never bothered me before. This is a retail board. There are no LEDs at all on it which is fine with me. I did notice that there are holes for LED leads where the capslock LED should be, so maybe you could add one yourself if you were so inclined. I don't care one way or the other really.
The only drawback for me is the lack of ability to swap Caps lock and Ctrl. I suppose I could just do that with AHK if it becomes a problem, but I'd really rather there be dip switch settings on the board to allow that configuration.
TL;DR - Feels like a Realforce, but much more crisp. Didn't pay $200 for it, but I would have. It's worth it! Nice job CM!!
Edit: attached a recording of typing on the Novatouch. I think I may install the o-rings on the spacebar as the bottom out sound is quite loud.
Edit 2: attached another recording of typing on the Novatouch with the o-rings on the spacebar. Sounds much better now. Feels nice too.