Keyboard: Monokei Hiro (Brass Bottom)
Mount: Gasket
Plate material: Polypropylene (https://hypekeyboards.ca/) [5% off Coupon Code: jaded]
Keycaps: GMK Classic Retro Zhuyin (ABS) (https://novelkeys.com/products/gmkcl...)
Switches: JWK x Thic Thock Konpeitou (POM Stem) (https://thicthock.com/products/thict...) lubed by Custom Keyboard Co. (https://www.customkeysco.com/product/...) [5% off Coupon Code: jaded]
Lube: 205g0 w/ 105g0 on springs
Film: Yes; Durock Switch Films (0.15mm)
Springs: 22mm, 68g bottomout, Progressive (Stock)
Stabilizers: Owlstabs Screwin Stabilizers V3 (https://chosfox.com/products/owlabow...) w/ dielectric grease (https://a.co/d/c4KlN7j) on wires and 205g0 on housing (https://a.co/d/3FKaQPj)
Mods: Force break (https://a.co/d/3bfmhyR)

Thoughts: I think this switch suffers the same issue as the AEBoards Blaecks for those who don't know the problem. The full Nylon housing and POM stem combination are not yielding what, in theory, should be a great switch. It's a little too dull for my taste because while it has a sound, it cuts off very quickly too. I don't know if that makes sense.

As for feeling, there is the slightest scratch if you listen for it, but you don't feel it. It feels smooth to me. The progressive spring is also interesting, but maybe I'm not wellversed enough in springs, but the difference between this and the Preference for singlestage is tough to notice. They do make switch typing a pleasure, though!

For the price of 70 cents a switch, I'm really sorry, but I have to give it a hard no. It would be a great 50 cents switch, but with the POM stem, maybe the JX variant is better; I can't recommend this wholeheartedly. At least Aqua Kings sounded somewhat compelling at 75 cents a switch. They are not the most distinct switch in existence, but it has a definite sound signature.

These switches, on the other hand, just come off as AEBoards Blaecks. Given the quieter nature, I would probably throw these in an office board. That's perhaps where it shines best.

There is minimum wobble. I said in the video that east and west have wobbles, but it looks like they're north and south. It's so minor, though, and the minimal wobble varies from switch to switch.

Would I keep it in my Hiro? No, I don't think so. Because, y'know, when I said the okay to the Aqua King, it's very different from a Cherry switch or the SPStar or the Preference, but I thought it could hang with them in its own way. That sound signature could serve well on a foamless board if you desire it. Here, I'm taken aback by the 70 cents a switch. I can't bring myself to agree with that pricing in the current market on top of the mellow sound. I bet this would sound great in a foamedup board, but it's not for me. I do want to try Marshmallows someday, though! I've heard good things about them.

Timestamps:
0:00 Sound Test
1:17 Konpeitou Overview
4:12 Would I Keep It In My Hiro?

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