NovelKeys NK Silk Yellow

Linear NovelKeys, made by JWK

NovelKeys NK Silk Yellow switch
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The NovelKeys NK Silk Yellow is a JWK-made linear factory-lubed with Krytox 205g0, built to feel like a hand-lubed switch straight out of the bag.

NovelKeys NK Silk Yellow specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 45g
Bottom-out force 63.5g
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring n/a
Factory lube full
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.30 / switch
Sound profile smooth, muted
Released 2021

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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Gateron Oil King Linear The Gateron Oil King is a heavily factory-lubed 55g linear that combines a nylon top with Gateron's INK bottom housing for a deep, oily thock straight out of the box. Compare: NovelKeys NK Silk Yellow vs Gateron Oil King
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Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the NovelKeys NK Silk Yellow (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use compare boards side by side to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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