⚠ WARNING: I’ve had mixed results and heard mixed reports combining Gazzew stems and Ink housings. I made an entire batch of Black Ink U4s which all functioned perfectly, but a recent batch of Lemon Lush frankens had quite a few stems under too much friction. I don’t believe Gazzew has made any recent changes to the U4 (if ever at all), though I am aware that Ink housings have been revised a few times at this point. The issue is either related to the revisions from Gateron or simple inconsistency; proceed with that in mind. ⚠

A balanced alternative to the remarkable Boba U4.

TL;DR: Poppy, negative tactility with a “D-shaped” bump starting right at the top and a soft, bouncy cushion right at the end.

I’ve approached frankenswitching with Boba / U4 bits a few times, and while most of the combinations have been interesting or entertaining, they were just as much vexing to me. All of them had bumps that were just too big and wide for my comfort - including the “stock” Boba U4s. The 62g versions in particular emphasize the down-stroke while having a comparatively weak return force, which I’m still getting used to.

I liked how Ink housings retained most of the U4’s strong bump while letting the stem pop back up more easily, but none of the springs really felt quite right - including the TT MP’s, at least at first. Great smooth, poppy balance to the tactile bump - but so crunchy!

It really is luscious.

Remembering Gazzew’s suggestion, “donut dipping” either end of the spring in [ grease of choice ] was the finishing touch that tied this one together.

Donuts are magic, and so is polytetrafluoroethylene. …say that five times fast…

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