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
My interests in keyboards were not solely rooted in gaming. I like to write and work in web design so I spend all day with my fingers on keys. This was my push to get something that truly fits my needs. About 2 years ago I bought my first enthusiast keeb, a Pok3r, and since then my collection has grown exponentially.
I now have seven go to boards with one on the way and another on the horizon: Pok3r with Cherry Browns and 1976 SA TADA68 with Gateron Blues and GMK Skeletor White Fox with 65g Zealios and GMK Carbon Red Scarf II+ 68 with Gateron Clears and Quartz DSA MiniVan with Matias Quiet Clicks and Lightcycle DSA Realforce Hipro JS Silenced Novatouch w/Norbauer case and Pulse SA Shipped today :) - Infinity Ergodox with 67g Zealios and Borealis DSA waiting On the horizon - I plan on picking up a Planck for my Overcast DSA ortho kit I have sitting in a drawer
Obviously this hobby has taken its hold on me as it has many others in our group. Furthermore, it's not just the keyboards, it's the community. Everyone along the way has been incredibly positive and helpful and I think it's a testament to why there are those of us who care so much about this hobby.
The MiniVan is also a great board. It's small enough to keep in my messenger bag I take to work and is always fun to see some of the looks it gets from people. The layout takes some getting used to but it can be pretty efficient once you get a hang of the layers.