Novelkeys Cream Linear Switch Review | LumeKeebs

Overview

The Novelkeys Cream were the first mechanical switches to have both a POM stem and a POM housing. The full POM design was made for the Novelkeys Cream to be a self-lubricating switch. The Novelkeys Cream regained its popularity after they were reintroduced by Taeha Types.

Product Details

Novelkeys Cream Linear Switch

Switch Type: Linear
Stem Material: POM
Housing Material: POM
Actuation Force: 55g
Bottom Out Force: 70g
Mount: 5 pin
Total Travel: 4mm

Switch Sound

For the stock version, there is an audible "scratch" and "sandy" sound. The Novelkeys Cream still produce a solid mid-toned sound when bottoming out and clear higher-toned sound when topping out. With lube, the scratch in the Novelkeys Cream is noticeably reduced, and makes the Novelkeys Cream sound relatively more muted and lower pitched than in stock form.

Here are some sound tests of the Novelkeys Cream:

Switch Feel

The Novelkeys Cream have a consistent feeling pre-travel to total travel. The Novelkeys Cream have a solid and clean sounding bottom out. When lubed, Novelkeys Cream becomes smoother while still maintaining the consistent feeling keypress.

Things to Note

The stem in the Novelkeys Cream is a popular choice used often in frankenswitches. Some examples include BCPs, Creamsicles, Creampacas, and Cthulhus.

Comparisons to Other Switches

Novelkeys Cream vs Gateron KS-3 Milky Yellow

Novelkeys Cream is made entirely of POM, while the Gateron KS-3 Milky Yellow is made of a POM stem and nylon PA66 milky housing.

Novelkeys Cream vs C3 Equalz Tangerine

Novelkeys Cream is made entirely of POM, while the C3 Equalz Tangerine is made of a POM stem and an UHMWPE housing.
The stock C3 Equalz Tangerine is smoother than the stock Novelkeys Cream. However, lubed C3 Equalz Tangerine and lubed Novelkeys Cream are similar.
The Novelkeys Cream has a more muted bottom out than the C3 Equalz Tangerine.

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Novelkeys Cream | Linear Switch Review