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Gateron Ink Blue V2

Manufacturer: Gateron

Brand: Gateron

Blue Inks are the brother of the Black inks, the loved linear switch in community.

Note. The first version of Gateron Blue Ink switches had minor issues with the leafs being loose and prone to falling out when dismantled. As of November 2019 that issue has been resolved.

60g

70g

2mm

4mm

POM

Coloured (opaque)

Custom (Ink)

Transparent

Custom (Ink)

Transparent

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Clicky

Click-jacket

Clicky switches, as the name suggests, make an audible click when activated. Those with a click jacket design only make a click noise on the way down. They have an internal sliding "collar" surrounding the stem that moves independently.

Mount type

PCB

5-pin

Spring

Color coated

Volume

loud

This is a loud switch. Not recommended for use in an office environment or others that don't appreciated a loud keyboard ;)

Lubrication info

Factory lubed? No

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

Switch film

Yes, this switch in particular is vastly improved when switch films are used.

Notes

Switch films do improve wobble, but why would you use films on a clicky?

Why use switch film? Here's a good explanation and a great demonstration.

More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.

Stem construction

Standard

The stem on this switch is of the standard variety.

ThereminGoat switch score

/35

Push Feel

/25

Wobble

/10

Sound

/20

Context

/10

Other

/100

Total

View full score card on GitHub

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