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Gateron Ink Red V2

Manufacturer: Gateron

Brand: Gateron

Red Inks are the brothers of the Ink Blacks, the well loved linear switch in community. Smooth from stock due to the custom housing material and coated spring but especially smooth with a great sound after lubing.

Note. The first version of Gateron Red 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.

Gateron Red Ink

45g

60g

2mm

4mm

POM

Coloured (opaque)

Custom (Ink)

Transparent

Custom (Ink)

Transparent

GK61X with stock Gateron Red Inks V2 Sound Test and Asmr? - TKattack

Sound Check - Omega 60 w/ Gateron Ink Red (with and without deskmat) - Keeblook

Sound Check - No.1/60 w/ Gateron Ink Red - Keeblook

Gateron Red vs Milky Red vs Ink Red Sound Test Feat. Keychron K8 - The Asian Nerd

Horde Themed Keycult No.1 with lubed Red Gateron Inks Typing Sounds ASMR - Taeha Types

Linear

Linear switches have a smooth and linear feeling from top to bottom when pressed.

Mount type

PCB

5-pin

Spring

Color coated

Volume

normal

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

Lubrication info

Factory lubed? Slight factory lube

Notes

Gateron Ink Black respond particularly well to being lubricated. Krytox 205 Grade 0 is a great choice for an extra smooth feeling switch.

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.

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.

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