What did you get in the mail today? (Part 1)

blue gray 280! :raised_hand:

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Zaku long-pole linears from Bolsa. Smooth and clacky in the hand; looking forward to giving them a proper try.

No nameplate, but there looks to be a faint outline of where one could be in the molding.

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Model M-based IBM 5576-C01 Japanese TrackPoint II Keyboard just came in today! Very chuffed since these are likely the rarest TrackPoint keyboards.

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CA66 definitely wears it better! But tbh both look decent!

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Heyo, thanks for your patience on the V2 Raras!

I would recommend either a light application of 3204 on the bottom housing and stem (avoiding the legs), and 105 bag lubed springs. Alternatively, you can be a little bit more reckless using 3203, but that’s personal preference for how much tactility/potential scratch you like.

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I typically don’t bother to post my mail days, but this one is particularly exciting

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Finally the deskmat arrived

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Couple of things arrived yesterday :sweat_smile:

  • Ceruleans - from CannonKeys
  • Neapolitans - from CannonKeys
  • V2 Raras - from Ashkeebs
  • 68g Black Boba U4Ts - from 3DKeebs (:black_heart:) just to round out the collection, really
  • Flashquark 2-stage springs - from 3DKeebs, I think I’m really getting into longboi springs?
  • Krytox XHT-BDZ - from 3DKeebs, hoping to see what the hype is about
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What do you think of the new CannonKeys packaging for switches? (Sealed bags v ziploc)

Not really a fan, I’d have preferred something resealable :slightly_frowning_face:

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XHT-BDZ

I think I’m just gonna call it “stab butter”

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Those look way better than I was expecting. CA66 for sure

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G Pro Superlight

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The largest Nyogel 767A I could purchase without a credit check. What’s cool is it’s specifically designed as a dampening grease for electronic components. So a little goes a looong way. Neat.

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Didn’t know about Nyogel 767A until now. Cool. Velvety volume control feel! Found a video of what it does:

How is it? Is it fast enough for stab use? UPDATE: Nevermind. I found Walker’s video on the subject. Quick answer: Use it only on the wire, not outside.

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Given the amount needed per stab, that large tube will last a very long time. I already have a 3ml tube filled with MCG and it works very well in controlling rattle so I’ll defer getting Nyogel until I run out. I have two more jars of the stuff I got from NovelKeys while back so I doubt it’ll be soon.

One thing I found annoying is dealing with air gap when refilling the syringe. Thinking about sacrificing a plunger by cutting out a notch so I can insert a tube for air to escape.

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Idea23 Hi-Pro Marbled resin keycaps. I wonder how they will look on a VHS Heavy Grail!

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Yup, I for sure scored myself a lifetime supply. This stuff is amazing. It’s weird cause the trick is to apply the least amount needed to get the best results. Less is way more.

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oh wow. those look very nice. Highly considering a set for my Heavy Grail. Let us know what you think of them.

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