Gateron

Gateron is a Chinese manufacturer that specializes in producing mechanical keyboard switches. The company was established in 2000 and has gained recognition in the mechanical keyboard community for offering high-quality switches at competitive prices.

Gateron switches are known for their smooth keystrokes and relatively light actuation forces. They provide a satisfying typing experience with minimal friction and a consistent feel across the keypress. Gateron offers a variety of switch options, including linear switches (such as Gateron Red and Gateron Yellow), tactile switches (such as Gateron Brown and Gateron Clear), and clicky switches (such as Gateron Blue and Gateron Green). Each switch variant has its unique characteristics, such as actuation force, tactile feedback, and audible clicks.

Gateron Oil King Linear Switches is an outstanding product line of Gateron. It derives its moniker from the comprehensive, theme-based industrial lubrication method they provide. Thanks to extraordinary attention to detail when lubricating the housing and stem at the factory, Gateron's goal with the Oil King switches is to give smooth, linear action straight out of the box—that complements their moderate-to-heavy 55-gram actuation force.

Their inky black color further highlights the switches' smooth, viscous feel. The stem has a POM construction for stability and familiar motion, while the housings are composed of PA66 Nylon for superior sound and feel. Even the inside of the switch has a 22-millimeter color-matched black spring to continue the oil motif.

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Website: https://www.gateron.co/