Gateron Oil King Pre Lubed 5pin Switches 55g Linear Mechanical Keyboard Custom Switch (90 pcs)

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Disregarding the insert, the Novelkeys Cream+ switches are about as average as they come: fairly smooth with some small grain scratch issues and overall firm and slightly unbalanced housing collisions. The titanium insert, however, provides a strong, flat, metallic clap at the end of the downstroke that makes itself the center of attention of the switch while not detracting from the other performance characteristics. Wobble Of any of the switches on the list, the KTT Strawberries are surprisingly the most similar sounding to the Oil Kings in both terms of overall volume as well more specific characteristics such as pitch, sharpness, etc. Without the copper insert, the Novelkeys Cream+ switches are par for course in terms of modern linear switches – minor small grain scratch but overall smoothness and relatively firm housing collisions that are minorly unbalanced. However, the copper insert produces a firmer bottoming that is closer to nylon than POM while maintaining subtle metallic undertones that emphasize the unique nature of the bottoming out here. Wobble

The Gateron Oil King switches are compatible with all standard mechanical keyboard plates and PCBs, making them easy to install and use. They are also compatible with a variety of keycaps, including Cherry MX style keycaps, which means you can easily personalize your keyboard with your favorite keycaps. Even though the Novelkeys Dream Cream switches were altogether completely void of innovation within the switch itself, it’s hard to overlook the steps that were taken here as anything but innovative. Sure, manufacturers are more than on board with making changes to existing production processes such as molds, lubrication lines, etc, though the fact that they convinced Kailh to implement an entire extra step in their production process is, as far as I am aware, an absolute first for the community. What should even further drive home the importance of this step by Novelkeys and Kailh is that since this design improvement isn’t intrinsic to the switch itself, it could easily be implemented for future switch releases in the same way that ‘new and improved lubing’ continues to sell switches even to this day. A wonderful UK based operation which sells singles to switches that I’ve used above in my comparisons for collectors and the curious alike. Matt has gone out of his way to help me build out big parts of my collection, and buying something using this link supports him as well as my content! KeebCats UK With the titanium inserts, the sounds of the Cream+ switches almost entirely becomes the bottoming out. A clear and crisp bottoming out is one thing, but the metallic tone is unlike anything you’ve heard in a switch before, even if it is a bit overpowering. While unique, and definitely something many users will enjoy, it is still fundamentally a bit lopsided in execution. ContextKeeping with the same Cream family molds used extensively in releases throughout 2022, the Cream+ switches have a minor amount of stem wobble in both directions that is consistent across the batch and not large enough to bother the vast majority of users. Sound

Beyond the most notable change in housing collision pitch and volume, the switches don’t appear to change much beyond 17,000 actuations, save for the small increase in both N/S and E/W direction stem wobble that is certainly deserving of a notice at this point. 51,000 ActuationsThe UHMknown linear switches are definitely on the softer end of the scale, with a medium to light and volume and fairly softened and muted housing collision sounds. The detractors here come from a very subtle scratch sound that is present in some switches across a batch as well as the poppiness noted in the push feeling section notes above. Context The Gateron Oil King switches are made with a unique oil-immersed design, which helps to reduce friction and improve the overall feel of the switch. This results in a smooth and consistent keystroke, with a satisfying linear feel. The oil also helps to prolong the life of the switch, making it more durable and long-lasting. Surprisingly, the stem wobble on the H1 switches has also not stood the test of time and is slightly greater in both the N/S and E/W directions than that of the Oil King switches. KTT Strawberry