Okie dokie, I put the *nixdorks on a brass plate. These are very nice.
It feels soft (but not mushy) against the brass plate with a wonderful deep tonal quality. It sounds like a tactile but feels like a linear (win win!). I’ll see if I can rig together a recording setup.
Couple notes on top clack:
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I did the full lubing routine, especially since I wanted to dampen that top clack. Even though I’d say my technique is pretty stable and I took my time, I still had inconsistencies in the top clack sound. Luckily, proportions were such that I could keep all my alphas the same sound profile (quieter) and all my f-row the same (clackier), so it worked out.
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That said, I can definitively say that I would lube these every time. It’s just a better switch once lubed. My recommendation is to lube the bottom housing and rails, but keep the top of the rails and top-housing dry. That’ll help keep the top clack uniform. It’ll be louder, but more even.
Gosh these feel and sound nice on brass!