NovelKeys Silk Yellow
JWK-made Silk series, factory lubed with Krytox 205g0. About 45g actuation and 63.5g bottom-out, with a self-lubricating Silk housing.
Actuation force
45 gf
Bottom-out force
63.5 gf
Pre-travel
2 mm
Total travel
4 mm
| Type | Linear |
| Brand | NovelKeys |
| Mount | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | Yes |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | Proprietary self-lubricating (Silk) |
| Bottom housing | Proprietary self-lubricating (Silk) |
| Spring | Gold-plated |
| Sound | Deep and muted with a soft bottom-out; the Silk housing gives a smooth, quiet tone. |
| Price tier | $$$ |
Building with the NovelKeys Silk Yellow?
I hand-build small-batch programmable macropads (QMK/VIA) in Barcelona, and repair keyboard PCBs. Pick your switch, pick your layout with the Shortcut Library, and stop reaching for chords.
NovelKeys Silk Yellow FAQs
Is the NovelKeys Silk Yellow linear, tactile or clicky?
The NovelKeys Silk Yellow is a linear switch. Smooth light-medium linear that is heavily factory lubed and ready to use out of the box.
How heavy is the NovelKeys Silk Yellow?
It actuates at about 45 grams-force and bottoms out around 63.5 gf.
Is the NovelKeys Silk Yellow good for gaming or typing?
People who want a smooth, deep, ready-to-use linear with no tuning required.