Do I Need to Lube My Keyboard Switches?
Figure 1: Sometime around here is a good time to ask that question... If you’re new to the mechanical keyboard hobby, I have no doubt that planning your first keyboard build is a bit of a daunting task. To be entirely honest with you, it’s only a tiny bit less daunting for your second or even third keyboard builds should you stay around a little while longer. You’ve got the keyboard itself to worry about, stabilizers, keycaps, and even switches on top of all of the intangible marks you want your dream keyboard to hit. Switches are especially daunting right out of the gate as there’s just so many options out there to pick from – each with their own unique specifications, manufacturers, and more. Yet, in spite of all of these differences between switches, time and time again I find people always asking about lubing switches as one of their chief concerns when it comes to picking some up. With countless numbers of content creators talking about lubing switches, its no...
Apr 17, 2024
I might just join this drop and get one for myself if it's as decent as various feedbacks seem to indicate.
But please, let us know if you can find a better deal elsewhere.
How did you go about ordering a customized VA86M from their website? Unless you know how to read Chinese.
Thanks!
In my instance, Cynthia sent an attachment of their stock options and you can pick and choose from there. If you want something more specific it's best if you know exactly what you want otherwise it can be a bit of back and forth, e.g., switches, case color, keycaps combinations, etc. Really can't say enough good things about Cynthia, kudos to Varmilo for having someone who's so on point.
Coincidentally, the VA68M arrived yesterday and have to say I'm really impressed, of the construction, and just general quality while testing it out . From payment to receipt of product was about one week (US west coast). I do think it doesn't hurt to reach out see what's presented, though I would suggest you google a bit and see what options/combos people are getting to have a better idea of what's available.
gratuitous bad phone pic:
I am glad they have someone like her. I do know what I want for the most part, just deciding between Cherry MX Clears and Greens. I currently have blue's and linear greys.
Looks like this was good timing! Not a bad turn around time, however for the east coast I am sure it will be a little bit longer.
Thanks for the picture as well. Nice to know what you got doing the custom order from them. I now feel more inclined to get it :)