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H1

Manufacturer: JWK
Brand: HHHH

A great, smooth linear switch with a nice, ‘thocky’ sound profile. Originally designed by HHHH as a modern switch with a similar feel to vintage Cherry MX Blacks.

Information about this limited run

Though these were initially available as an in-stock sale, they quickly sold out (twice) and are sold out everywhere still.

g
78g
mm
4.00mm
POM
Coloured (opaque)
PC
Coloured (opaque)
Polyamide
Coloured (opaque)

Quotes, thoughts and opinions

Stats and figures are one thing but here are some quotes, thoughts and opinions we've been able to find from across the web regarding these switches.

I really enjoy the sound signature of these switches. Just like other Durock/JWK switches, they’re extremely smooth right out of the gate. Lube just primarily changes the sound.

Andy V Nguyen

Excellent switches out of the box. The sound is deeper than stock Tangerines with comparable smoothness. There is absolutely zero spring crunch or ping and, even though they are rated as 78g bottom out, they don’t feel as heavy as i would have expected. There is some stem wobble although not enough to bother me.

/u/flashcats

Overall, I am quite happy with these switches in terms of their out-of-box feeling and their attempt at creating an alternative to the ‘Vint Black meme’.

ThereminGoat

Overall, these switches are pretty great. I think at the price point they will be offered at, these are a steal. I do think that anyone planning on using these should get some switch films to mitigate the wobble issue, but other than that, these are some of the best switches I’ve ever used, and my favorite switches of the year so far.

Eniigma Keyboards.
KBD67 MKII with Lubed H1 Switches Typing Sounds by Andy V Nguyen
SPACE65 Custom Mechanical Keyboard Build | H1 Switches & SA Oblivion Keycaps Typing Sounds by :3ildcat
Duck Orion V3 w/ lubed H1 Switches Typing Sounds by Keyrung
E7-V1 SE with lubed quad_h H1 by aRtFiLm
Linear
Switch Type icon
Linear switches have a smooth and linear feeling from top to bottom when pressed.

Mount type

PCB
5-pin
Switch Mount icon

Spring

Gold-plated

Volume

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

Lubrication info

Factory lubed icon
Factory lubed? Slight factory lube
Notes

Although not necessary as they are very smooth to begin with lubing with a 205 grade will really elevate the switch and produce a ‘thockier’ sound.

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

Switch film

Switch Film icon
Yes, this switch in particular is vastly improved when switch films are used.
Notes

Film definitely helps to reduce the stem wobble on these switches.

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

More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.

Stem construction

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

ThereminGoat switch score

H1
/35
Push Feel
/25
Wobble
/10
Sound
/20
Context
/10
Other
/100
Total
View full review on ThereminGoat.com

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Where to buy

Limited stock: Available until stock depleted.
These prices are subject to change at any time and should be used only as a rough guide (plus, quite often switches are not sold individually and can sometimes include discounts for larger quantities).

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