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Kailh Box Heavy Pale Blue

Manufacturer: Kailh
Brand: Kailh
60g
80g
1.80mm
3.60mm
POM
Coloured (opaque)
PC
Transparent
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)

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.

Force graph for Kailh Box Heavy Pale Blue
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Sound test in 60% wooden case, springs lubed with Tribosys 3204, OEM profile keycaps
Overview of Box Heavy switches
Sound test in NIU Mini
Clicky
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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
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Spring

Kailh Box spring (smaller than MX)

Volume

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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

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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

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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.

Stem construction

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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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Where to buy

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