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The Naevy switch project has been years of continual research and development into tactile switches. The tactile switch market was been stagant and without any innovation and required acquisition of multiple switches to be put together – increasing over cost, plastic waste and effort.

The aim of the Naevy switch is to create a new type of tactile – affordable and good as a stock switch. The stem is an original mold owned by AEBoards and it uses a panda derivative housing (most commonly used for tactile switch modding). All funding was paid for by AEBoards without any GB money involved – they shouldered the risk on the project because they believe in what they’re providing to the community.

For the Raeds, they’ve taken what they like about the Naevies and put that into a linear version. It includes the same materials, but with a custom stem mould that is longer and smoother than the average linear.

The third switch in the Ashkeebs line-up, Alexandrite linear switches aim for a smooth stock typing experience and thocky acoustic. Following our previous switch nomenclature, Alexandrite is a stone that appears bluish green in daylight or fluorescent light, and purplish red at night, tying in perfectly with our brand colours!

The UPE stem and HPE top housing combination allow for a nice, smooth keypress, and the Nylon bottom housing gives the switch a solid, thocky bottom-out. These switches are provided with no factory lube for a consistent stock typing experience, however as with lubing most linears, we recommend 205g0 applied to the bottom housing and stem, with GPL 105 or your choice of oil for the springs. This will help to deepen the sound further and guarantee a super smooth keypress.

Photos taken by the amazingly talented Karan Chauhan!

Canada/USA: You are here!
USA: Prevail Key Co
EU: CandyKeys
UK: Protozoa Studio
SEA: Zion Studios
OCE: SwitchKeys

We couldn’t be more excited to announce one of two parts of our first switch collection release: the Auralite linear switch! They feature three colours taken from our logo, with a two-tone purple and lavender body and a light pink stem, a gradient which is also frequently shared by the switch’s namesake gem. The Auralite switches feature a long stem pole which makes for a satisfying, clacky bottom-out, and the double-extension spring allows for a snappy stem return and creates an even feeling during compression.

Photos taken by the wonderful Sterling & Co. Photography!

Canada/USA: You are here!
USA: Bolsa Keyboard Supply
EU/UK: Salvun
SEA: Zion Studios

New for 2023, Black Lotus Linear Switches use brand new moulds and feature a handful of innovations. The switch features a long pole stem in combination with a uniquely designed bottom housing that allows the switch to still travel a full 4mm. This new design offers a smoother feel and the higher precision reduces housing and stem wobble.

The springs are gold-plated stainless steel and rated for a 55g actuation and 63.5g bottom out. Also, this switch has a unique feature starting with the Black Lotus – a removable light diffuser which provides even in-switch lighting!

The top housing on the Black Lotus Linear Switches are made from a translucent modified PC and UPE blend in a deep burgundy color while the bottom housing is solid black Nylon with PCB mount pins. These pins are thicker to help prevent bending, another improvement to their new switches. The long pole stem is made from modified POM and is black.

The Fruit switch line began with the Tangerine linear switch! Their UHMWPE housing and POM stem combination result in a super smooth keypress, thanks to both materials being low-friction. These switches are also factory lubed, though only lightly and can be lubed over without needing to remove what’s already there.

The switches work great with all types of switch lubricant we have available, with our personal favourite being 205g0. This can help to slightly deepen the clacky sound Tangerines produce and improve the smoothness even further.

Photos taken by the amazingly talented Karan Chauhan!

We are excited to announce, in partnership with Clackbait and KNC Keys, the launch of their passion project, which feature a new material combination from Tecsee!! At least $12,000 USD ($16,000 CAD) from this project will be donated to Zakat.org to assist in building 4 water wells worldwide in the small villages that need them the most.

We are passionate about this project because everyone deserves access to clean water. We are also excited to partner with Zakat Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing water and other essential services to those in need.

We hope that you will join us in supporting this project by purchasing a set of these switches. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

For more information on this awesome charity, please check out Clackbait’s video!

We’re no stranger to working with Createkeebs, and we’re stoked to carry their SOTC linear switches! These are a high-performing linear, boasting a great long pole feel and sound, taking advantage of POM housing’s favourable acoustics and the impressive smoothness of LY stems. SOTC linear switches make a fantastic stock switch option as they also benefit from JWK’s new factory lubing technique.

Emogogo Hybrid Black Linear Switches are Emogogo’s newest switch and their take on the traditional 4mm full travel black linear switch that the community has loved for so long. Starting the materials with a Nylon PA66 blend top housing and H1 bottom housing for the signature poppy sound, combined with a POM stem to top off the clacky acoustic. These are also made with new custom moulds to refine the switch further, reducing stem wobble further and with tight housings, eliminating the need for switch films.

The Emogogo Hybrid Black Linear Switches also have quality factory lube applied to them and can be used stock without issue.

Photos taken by the one and only Alexotos!

Emogogo Linear Switches are one half of JWK’s new switch line featuring proprietary switch moulds and plastic blends exclusive to Emogogo. They feature a smooth, snappy linear press thanks to their long-pole stem and 22mm, 62g progressive springs. The proprietary moulds and plastic blends used in the housing result in a need for minimal factory lube to produce a fantastic, smooth stock switch feel.

Photos taken by the amazingly talented Karan Chauhan!

Gateron Black Ink V2 linear switches are one of the community’s most favoured switches to date, seeing use in an enormous number of builds from the average enthusiast up to professional streamers and e-sports competitors. They sport a proprietary plastic mix not seen before in Gateron’s switches, which has helped the switch become well-known for its stock smoothness and bassy accoustics. They also have matching black springs, which have little spring ping on stock Ink switches.

Lubed, Black Ink V2s are pretty hard to beat in terms of smoothness and sound; we would recommend Krytox 205g0 on the housing and stem, with GPL 105 or GPL 106 on the springs. The Ink housing is also incredibly tight, and have found that 0.125mm TX films are some of the few types of films that will fit.

Photos taken by the wonderful Sterling & Co. Photography!

Gateron Blue Bubblegum linear switches were designed by KeebHut, a small vendor based out of Southern California. These super smooth linear switches are built with Ink bottom housings, Nylon PA66 top housing and a POM stem. The POM stem and Ink bottom housings aim to retain smoothness and feel of the much-loved Black Inks while using a Nylon top to lower the pitch of the keypress, and a 65g gold-plated spring to allow for these switches to be a daily driver and avoid finger fatigue over a long work day. And believe it or not, but the switches are as smooth as they are completely unlubed!

Photos taken by the wonderful Karan Chauhan!