based on: Gateron · switch
For you, the Gateron Black Inks.
sentiment
spec
feel · smoothfeel_weight · mediumswitch_type · linear
switch specs
typeLinear
actuationMedium
travelStandard
lubedYes
silencedNo
good for
classic linear loyalistsfilmed-and-lubed buildslongtime hobbyists
A defensible classic-tier linear — especially worth it for hobbyists who already enjoy modding.
heads up
Feels heavier than newer light-spring linears
Gateron Black Inks
Gateron · switch
Most people treat Ink V2 Blacks as a classic-era linear with a recognizable sound signature, especially once they get TX films and a lube pass. Consensus is they're a reliable long-term pick, though some find them heavier than newer light-spring options and not aligned with the modern poppy chase.
- +Recognizable classic linear sound — instant nostalgia for veterans
- +Smooth feel once filmed and lubed
- +Long-term reliable — many hold onto them for a year-plus
- +Plays nicely with modded foam-and-tape builds