Alright so I think these are the Gateron KS3 Blacks. There is a small circular indent on the opposite side of the logo.

Thanks! I play MTG and had an extra play mat lying around. Thought I’d use it. Do you play?

Honestly not too sure why, I do think it’s also called a 96%. But not totally sure, still new to all of this

Check the lube job, oil kings have excellent factory lube.

That's what I'm thinking. There wasn't anything in the box saying explicitly what they are. If they are oil kings then I'm pumped!

I bought some mystery bags from Novelkeys. Ordered 4 bags and received the following.

Kailh Red Kailh Brown TTC Dark Red Gateron Oil King?

Need your help. Are these for sure oil kings? How can you tell the difference between oil kings and say Gateron KS3 Blacks?

Either way I’m not mad at the lottery. $15/bag ain’t too bad of a deal.

oiiiil king?

why the call it 1800? Should be like a 90%

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How dare you give me hope.

Sobs. Wish I could've gotten some. What a steal... congrats

Or maybe try to find them from another gasket keyboard extras. Maybe even make them from foam.

i agree. although i am biased.

Got some clickies to play with I guess. Pro burgundy, speed pink and gateron ks3 blacks

It wasn't too bad for me, I was up to full speed within a week, though I tweaked my layout a bit. Note, I have a keebio iris, I wish i could have afforded a moonlander, but they're kinda close 🥲

Would have been quite happy with Oil Kings to be honest.

It's a standout for sure!

Oooh that red looks great

Total crapola?

Good to hear! I daily a 65%(Q2) but I love the look of the left hand num pad. It just makes sense to be able to type numbers and have the mouse in the other hand. I have actually been looking into the Wind X R2 south paw GB and im probably going to jump on it before the window ends.

It looks like theres a tiny smidge of factory lube on it. How much of a benefit do you think it will be?

thanks!! also love the mouse mat

If you have a smaller sized board I'd recommend just getting a separate numpad and putting that on the left to see if you like it - I do!

I’ve had it for a week and already feel like I’ve gotten used to left handed number input. I’m right handed BTW. I had a K2 prior to this and love the Q12 much more.

I mean I can't say I'm surprised. Any of these branded or special edition boards are just built with cheap parts and made in large batches. Worlds away from a "premium" board. I personally would not spend my money on them. I would rather pick up a Tofu/QK/Zoom etc. Obviously that just comes down to personal preference but the quality thing doesn't. There are factors as to why that is the case like I mentioned.