Novelkeys Cream Tactile
Actuation & Travel
- Actuation Force
- 65g
- Bottom Out Force
- 95g
- Pre-Travel
- 3mm
- Total Travel
- 4mm
Additional Specifications
- Pre-Lubed
- No
- Silent
- No
- Pins
- 5-pin
Features
- Distinct bump for feedback during typing with moderate noise level.
- Firm actuation provides precise keystrokes.
- 5-pin design allows easy installation.
Description
The Novelkeys Cream Tactile is a tactile mechanical keyboard switch manufactured by Kailh under the NovelKeys brand. It provides a distinct bump for precise keypress feedback,making it ideal for typing enthusiasts. With an actuation force of 65g, it offers a more substantial keystroke. The bottom-out force of 95g ensures a significant increase in resistance towards the end of the keystroke. The switch has a pre-travel of 3mm and a total travel of 4mm, providing a deeper keystroke. This switch produces standard mechanical keyboard sounds, contributing to the satisfying auditory feedback many enthusiasts enjoy. It can be lubed for even smoother operation if desired. The 5-pin design offers maximum stability and is ideal for PCB-mounted applications. Whether you're a tactile enthusiast, a professional typist, or a dedicated gamer, the Novelkeys Cream Tactile switch is engineered to enhance your typing experience and performance.
Best For
- Typing-focused builds where a bump helps confirm each keypress.
- Users who want feedback without moving all the way into clicky switch noise.
- Typists who like a firmer press and more resistance under the finger.
Consider Before Buying
- Tactile bump strength varies by switch, so the written specs do not tell the whole feel story.
- This switch is not marked as pre-lubed, so enthusiasts may want to lube it depending on the target sound and feel.
- Five-pin switches may need the extra plastic legs clipped for some plate-mounted or 3-pin hot-swap keyboards.
Data Notes
This profile combines known switch specifications with practical comparison notes. The core specification fields for this switch are currently available. We avoid guessing missing values so comparisons stay useful and transparent.