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FEI R2

Manufacturer: Gateron
Brand: FEI

Designed by “Chouyu”, manufactured by Gateron with a custom Matcha themed color.

Similar feel as “FF Yellow”, “Punchy” linear switches, C3 tangerines, and close to Tealios, particularly in terms of silky smoothness of the stems.

Main difference between R1 and R2 is the spring.

Information about this limited run

These were a available in a limited run group buy from Jan 6th 2019 - Jan 15th 2019.

55g
62g
mm
mm
POM
Coloured (opaque)
Nylon
Milky
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)
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Linear
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Linear switches have a smooth and linear feeling from top to bottom when pressed.

Mount type

PCB
5-pin
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Spring

Gold-plated

Volume

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normal
Standard switch with no dampers, can be further silenced with lubrication or O-rings.

Lubrication info

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Factory lubed? Slight factory lube
Notes

As with all linear switches. Lubing improves this switch. Especially on the spring to reduce ping noise.

Looking for switch lubrication advice? Here's a great start

Switch film

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No data available. If you've tried these switches with films let us know on our #reviews discord channel.
Why use switch film? Here's a good explanation and a great demonstration.

More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.

Stem construction

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Standard
The stem on this switch is of the standard variety.

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Where to buy

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