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NovelKeys Cream
Switches · Linear · 55 g · MX · 36 per pack
A full-POM linear made by Kailh. It's famous for feeling rough out of the box and getting noticeably smoother with break-in, plus a sharp, clean clack.
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For a pack of 36.
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Amazon UK
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Some specs from reviews or retailers · sources
NovelKeys lists 55 g operating, 70 g bottom-out, 2 mm actuation, 4 mm travel, PCB mount (5-pin), all-POM housing and stem, 36 per box. The original Cream ships unlubed. The NK listing says 'sold out' at the time of research and is linked to the Cream+ successor, which Mechboards stocks.
Specs
- Type
- Linear
- Mechanism
- Mechanical
- Actuation force
- 55 g
- Bottom-out force
- 70 g
- Pre-travel
- 2 mm
- Total travel
- 4 mm
- Pins
- 5-pin
- Footprint
- MX
- Factory lubed
- No
- Housing
- top POM, bottom POM
- Stem material
- POM
- Pack size
- 36 switches
Works with
Barebones kits
7 of 8 fit- Glorious GMMK 3 PRO Barebones (75%)75% · ANSI/ISO · Hot-swap
- KBDfans Tofu60 2.0 DIY Kit60% · ANSI · Hot-swap
- Keychron Q1 Max Barebone75% · ANSI · Hot-swap · Wireless
- Keychron Q2 Max Barebone65% · ANSI · Hot-swap · Wireless
- Keychron Q3 Max BareboneTKL · ANSI · Hot-swap · Wireless
PCBs
10 of 10 fit- Geonworks Venom 60 MX PCB60% · ANSI · Hot-swap · GH60
- KBDfans DZ60 Rev 3.0 PCB60% · ANSI/ISO · Solder · GH60
- KBDfans DZ60RGB-ANSI V2 Hot Swap PCB60% · ANSI · Hot-swap · GH60
- KBDfans DZ60RGB-WKL Hot-Swap PCB60% · ANSI · Hot-swap · GH60
- KBDfans DZ65RGB V3 Hot Swap PCB65% · ANSI · Hot-swap · KBD67
Keycap sets
21 of 22 fit- Akko Timeline Keycap Set (151-Key)Other · PBT · ANSI/ISO
- Akko WoB ASA Keycap SetASA · PBT · ANSI
- Drop + Nuka-Cola MT3 Keycap SetMT3 · PBT · ANSI
- EnjoyPBT ePBT SpectrumCherry · PBT · ANSI
- FKcaps DSA Way – BlueDSA · PBT · ANSI
Checked against mounting standard, switch footprint, stabilizer mount and keycap coverage. Confirm with the maker before you buy.
Related guides
- Switch types explained: linear, tactile, clicky and magneticHow linear, tactile, clicky and magnetic (Hall-effect) switches differ, plus a quick look at Topre and optical switches.
- How to lube switches and tune stabilisersWhen lubing is worth the time, the tools and lube you need, how to do switches and stabilisers, and the mistakes that make things worse.
- What makes a keyboard sound thocky or clackyHow case material, mount, plate, foam, keycaps and switches each shape a keyboard's sound, and why our sound tags are editorial.
NovelKeys Cream
≈£18List price, converted