Not All Linears Are The Same!
Figure 1: Not even all of these (mostly) KTT-made linears are the same! After all of my years of collecting, reviewing, and obsessing over switches, I can say with certainty that linear switches are the most misunderstood of all of the switch types. No, I’m not talking about mechanically either, as all of the claims of them “just going straight up and down” are somewhat kind of true. (Not too much though, don’t get that excited.) The part that is often misunderstood, though, is usually in what is being implied when people say that these switches just go straight up and down – “All linears might as well be the same.” If the title of this article didn’t make that obvious enough to you, I find that sort of idea to be completely and utterly wrong. The people who make these implications wouldn’t say that a Cherry MX Black is the same as a Novelkeys Cream switch? They also certainly wouldn’t ever claim that every Gateron-made linear is the same as every fancy TTC one out there...
May 29, 2024
Iconic Creations and Inspirations:
- Capslock Key: A play on words, replacing "caps" with the Sorting Hat used by Harry Potter when entering Hogwarts for the first time.
- Left Shift Key: If you want to semi-automate your Potions class, why not purchase the wizard cauldron invented by Gaspard Singleton in Diagon Alley?
- Right Shift Key: Potions created from the cauldron.
- Backspace Key: Depicting Dumbledore's wand with a coiling snake, symbolizing the clearing and eradication of Voldemort, a crucial tool in defeating the dark wizard.
- Tab Key: Represents the flying broomsticks used in the wizarding school.
- "|\” Key: On the other side of the broomsticks is the golden snitch from Quidditch matches.
- Enter Key: When entering the magical world, press "Enter" to reach Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.
- Esc Key: Incorporates the symbol of the Deathly Hallows, with the Harry font ESC symbol below, echoing the story of Harry Potter.
- R4 Height Keycaps: A hidden Easter egg: "You Know Who."
- Space Key: Features the Slytherin pattern.
- Ctrl/Win/Alt Keys: Depict Nagini, Voldemort's serpent.
- R1-R4 Unique Icons: Includes 1U icons of Snape, Pansy Parkinson, Astoria, and Voldemort.
- Directional Keys: Depict Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, with the first step of their emotional connection portrayed as a paper crane from the Philosopher's Stone. Harry's wand crosses Draco's wand above, symbolizing their intertwined destinies.
- R3 Nine and Three-Quarters Key: Can be replaced with the number 9 in the numeric area (based on popular demand).
- Characters: Ancient-style English letters in the alphabetical area.
Specifications: Number of Keys: 144 keys Material: PBT Dye-Sublimation Profile: Cherry Thickness: 1.5mm Light transmittance: No Compatible: Works with Cherry MX switches and MX-style switches Compatible with 100%, 80%, 75%, 65%, 60% layouts