NovelKeys Updates | Cream+ Switch Launch, Olivia Dyesub Keycaps in stock, and more!

Submitted by mgsickler t3_zz4zs7 in MechanicalKeyboards

##NovelKeys Updates

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aqlno t1_j29hhom wrote

So are these Cream+ switches the same material composition as regular Cream switches? Looks super interesting, thanks for doing something new in the MX space!

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mgsickler OP t1_j29kfpa wrote

Thats correct! We stuck with the Cream naming convention, as it has the same material for the housing and stem.

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Cakey-Cakes t1_j2b93pn wrote

Interested in the Cream+ switches! Are there any content creators that these switches have been sent out to, to test? Curious as to how these sound on a board with the different inserts

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mgsickler OP t1_j2elvvm wrote

Yup! These have been sent out to a decent amount of content creators. Some have already put some stuff out.

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brittnotbrittany t1_j29uy6h wrote

Ah thanks so much! Didn’t see the extra image with them included

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egrigolon t1_j2a14za wrote

Any official resellers in Europe for the Cream+ switches?

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mgsickler OP t1_j2aehf0 wrote

There will be if the vendors want to buy some!

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whatdabee t1_j2a9xq8 wrote

Will there be Cream+ switches that comes with the inserts pre-installed in the future?

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mgsickler OP t1_j2aeitk wrote

No plans at this time, but maybe in the future

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rickdeckard7 t1_j2aap2i wrote

Olivia F row looks off. Why are they all black and not like the gmk set?

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mgsickler OP t1_j2aemvr wrote

This isnt meant to be a 1:1 replica. If you are interested in that, stay tuned to the round 3 preorder of the GMK set coming in February.

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808s-n-KRounds t1_j2bmddm wrote

If it’s not 1:1, why is it called Olivia and not Olivia-inspired/-styled or something? It seems the current trend of official PBT recreations of GMK-produced sets is to be 1:1, and that’s what people want when they shop for them

Thank you for the groupbuy update

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HeightAboveGeoid t1_j2bywv8 wrote

> why is it called Olivia and not Olivia-inspired/-styled or something?

Because they worked with Olivia for the PBT version. The first bullet point in the Specs says "Designed by Olivia".

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808s-n-KRounds t1_j2c60pn wrote

It follows established naming conventions for PBT rereleases of existing GMK-produced sets

Whom it was designed by is separate. GMK Olivia being named after Olivia, a known and established designer, was a personal choice. A different set with a relatively similar design doesn’t also have to be named after them. I don’t call Spellbook “Novelkeys_ Bub” or GMK Copper “GMK fatboycarney.” I see what you’re getting at, but it’s missing the point

I don’t think they need to rename it, but it would be nice to have an upfront disclaimer that it’s not a recreation, but a similarly inspired set

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vxxn t1_j2bsjjh wrote

Yall are killing it lately. Great job!

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Dull-Instance7913 t1_j2dug2n wrote

Yes!!! Finally some on stock clone alternatives for Olivia, I am mega happy

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inkerton_almighty t1_j29qsz7 wrote

If yall had the dark version of olivia id buy in an instant

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HorizoN- t1_j2b5myv wrote

Are the cream+ switches similar to the old cream switches where we need to lube and break in?

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808s-n-KRounds t1_j2bmlp2 wrote

Not that you implied, but noting for anyone with Creams that the breaking in is recommend before lubing, not lube & then breaking-in

Edit: although I doubt it matters that much

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ODA__NOBUNAGA t1_j2bemc2 wrote

Will the cream+ stems fit in other housings? Like will it be possible to make frankenswitches with them?

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mgsickler OP t1_j2em0n4 wrote

I haven’t checked too many housings out, but I did put a stem in a nixie and it worked fine.

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Dull-Instance7913 t1_j2duzs7 wrote

Will darkshake keycap a be in stock like milkshake down the line? Like them just don’t want to buy a keeb to get them

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brittnotbrittany t1_j29syo1 wrote

I don’t see the novelty keys for the Olivia set on there? Are they an extra I need to get with the set or are they included

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mgsickler OP t1_j29tdm7 wrote

Check the product images out. It has a kit picture of the included accents and novelties.

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Aim_19 t1_j2bn2wj wrote

You might wanna include everything under the same image to avoid confusion. People don’t like to read.

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808s-n-KRounds t1_j2bm5qs wrote

> “…new twist to customization! With our three Cream+ Inserts, it allows the switch to have four unique sound profiles. It's something completely different…”

Someone’s marketing department wants to scrap with Wuque Studios, Zeal, and Krytox/Tribosys/Gazzew, huh?

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