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Kailh Box Heavy Pale Blue
Manufacturer:
Kailh
Brand:
Kailh
60g
80g
1.80mm
3.60mm
Force-graph
A force-graph is a good way to help imagine how a switch might feel to the press. Many reputable manufacturers publish such graphs, either in their documentation or in their patents.
Not sure what you’re looking at? Check out Haata’s fantastic guide on reading force curve graphs.
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Overview of Box Heavy switches
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Clicky
Click-bar (Kailh style)
Clicky switches, as the name suggests, make an audible click when activated. Click bars are a Kailh brand innovation and have a small metal spring "bar" that creates the click noise - which can be heard on both the down and up stroke of a key press.
Mount type
Plate
3-pin
Spring
Kailh Box spring (smaller than MX)
Volume
loud
This is a loud switch. Not recommended for use in an office environment or others that don't appreciated a loud keyboard ;)
Notes
This switch is fairly clicky, along the sound level of clicking a pen open and closed with each key press.
Lubrication info
Factory lubed?
No
Notes
The stock switch has a bit of spring ping which can be solved by lubing with Krytox 205g0, GPL 105, or something similar. Make sure to avoid the click bar and the click bar contact points.
Looking for switch lubrication advice? Here's a great start
Switch film
Switch films do not fit these switches.
Why use switch film? Here's a good explanation and a great demonstration.
More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.
More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.
Stem construction
Box
The stem on this switch is of the box variety. Popularised by Kailh. It’s known for being more resistant to dust and moisture over long-term use.
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