NovelKeys Cream
Linear NovelKeys, made by Kailh
The NovelKeys Cream is the iconic all-POM Kailh linear that popularized POM housings; scratchy stock, but famous for its deep clack once broken in or lubed.
NovelKeys Cream specs
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Actuation force | 55g |
| Bottom-out force | 70g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Spring | n/a |
| Factory lube | none |
| Pins | 5-pin |
| Typical price | $0.65 / switch |
| Sound profile | deep, poppy clack when broken in |
| Released | 2019 |
Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Switches similar to the NovelKeys Cream
Durock POM Linear (Piano) Linear The Durock POM Linear, nicknamed the Piano, is a full-POM 63.5g linear that ships unlubed and rewards hand-lubing with a deep, poppy sound. Everglide Aqua King V3 Linear The Everglide Aqua King V3 is a fully transparent all-PC linear that maximizes RGB shine-through while delivering a clean, slightly deep clack; 55g and 67g weights are also sold.
Which keyboards can use it?
Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the NovelKeys Cream (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.