From the Vault: Cherry ‘Nixie’ Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

From the Vault: Cherry ‘Nixie’ Switch Review

While many people these days would balk at a $1 per switch pricetag, some of the most famous Cherry switches - The Cherry Nixdorf Blacks - command a price 7x that amount these days. Do these ‘stylized vintage Blacks’ really stack up to that price, or even to modern switches in general?

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Varmilo EC V2 Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Varmilo EC V2 Switch Review

Beginner to the hobby? Veteran looking for something a little bit different than normal? Completely lost on the internet? Well take a look into this review of Varmilo’s new EC V2 switches to see if they really stack up as a great introductory option into the mechanical keyboard scene.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Force Curves
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

A Beginner’s Guide to Force Curves

Ever looked at one of these squiggly graphs and wondered what it is trying to tell you about your favorite Holy Panda switch? Then be curious no more! This document is the all-in-one guide to reading and interpreting one of the most undervalued pieces of information for finding your ‘endgame’ switch - Force Curves.

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The Pandaverse
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

The Pandaverse

Check out this complete overhaul of the original Pandas, Pandas, and More Pandas compendium. Now with Glorious Pandas, 3RMB Holy Pandas, and even more details about your favorite Panda switches!

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Glorious Panda Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Glorious Panda Switch Review

After a solid month of drama, it’s finally here! Released nanoseconds after my NDA allowed me to, I’m excited to share a full history and review of the newest competitor in the tactile switch realm - The Glorious Holy Panda.

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Moyu Black Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Moyu Black Switch Review

Moyu Blacks? Everglide Dark Jades? Check out this review to find out if these confusingly named “Holy Panda clones” live up to their marketing, buzz, and steep price point.

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Gazzew’s Boba U4 Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Gazzew’s Boba U4 Switch Review

Everyone’s favorite DIY switch component guy is back with a new release - and this time he has made some big changes. Do Gazzew’s newest switches stack up to the challenge he’s made for himself in the past?

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Balling on a Budget: Gateron Yellow Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Balling on a Budget: Gateron Yellow Switch Review

Tired of spending too much on JWK recolors? In this review, I take a step back and review an all-time classic switch which truly lets you ball out on a budget - but with a slight bit of a twist from my normal reviews…

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Keebwerk Tacit Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Keebwerk Tacit Switch Review

With my package from half way around the world finally here, I get to dive in and find out if the first commercial silent tactile switches from JWK/Durock really stack up to the hefty price tag they come with. Is Keebwerk sitting on the next best switch, or is it all hype?

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Obsidian Switch Review
Benjamin Rudzinski Benjamin Rudzinski

Obsidian Switch Review

After several long months of waiting and travel, the review to put a definitive cap to the minor drama is here. How do 43 Studios’ Obsidian switches stack up against their competition in the H1 switch?

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