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Kailh BOX Master V2 Series Arctic Fox Custom Mechanical Switch
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Kailh BOX Master V2 Series Arctic Fox Custom Mechanical Switch
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Kailh’s Master Series switches are known for impressive build quality and a satisfying typing feel. The Arctic Fox brings that craftsmanship to an ultra-precise clicky switch Read More
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DeadeyeDave
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Keyboard Club Member
Nov 6, 2021
Much sharper bump, and a lighter spring weight. They'll be louder, too.
DeadeyeDave
888
Keyboard Club Member
Nov 6, 2021
SchwizzledSo, I do recommend these, but for a pretty narrow application and with some asterisks:
Personally, I love Box clicky switches for typing and I've gotten my best WPMs with them, but so far I only use them on purely utilitarian builds because Box stems tend to have a small and random amount of twist in them, and their resting position is ever so slightly inconsistent.
Doesn't impact the function whatsoever, but if you're even a little bit OCD or are doing a build where aesthetics are important, these can leave your caps looking just a little disordered and wonky.
Another quick note; these both use the classic Box shape and include a big light-pipe - this means they will not play nice with Cherry profile or other short caps with sculpt. DSA, XDA, and other uniform profiles should be fine with them regardless of height. OEM and anything taller will be just fine.
It's also true that while the "stem-breaker" issue has been fixed for years now, Box stems are still slightly out-of-spec compared to other MX-compatibles, and can still stress keycap stems. They aren't likely to actually break any, but you may find caps fitting more loosely on other switches after using them on these. Pure PBT caps will stand up to them much better; I've never had a set of those loosen or break. So yeah - an excellent utilitarian switch for utilitarian builds, but I probably wouldn't use it for much else.
Marb1e
0
Nov 5, 2021
Is this a clickbar or jacket switch? Also, is it going to follow the same design that expels liquids over time so nobody can lube them?
DeadeyeDave
888
Keyboard Club Member
Nov 6, 2021
Definitely a click bar. I'm about 95% sure that "expels liquids" thing is a myth, at least when it comes to lube. Yes, some might dribble out over time, but it will generally stay where you put it. The Gateron Cap has a similar vent that also lets a little lube out over time, but the switches don't dry out or anything.
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