1. Improved housing mold to make the installation process much easier than R1
2. Improved factory lubing. More precisely applied
About The Calligraphy Switch:
The Calligraphy switch is definitely one of the most unique switches of 2025. Kailh went above and beyond, creating customized stem and housing molds just for the MF and LCP materials used to manufacture this switch.
The results are nice. Calligraphy switches have a clean, loud, full, and clacky sound profile. These switches don't have any ticking or spring noise, not even a bit. Factory lubing is on point which makes them super smooth. Furthermore, they come with a satisfying scratchy and grainy feeling. They probably have the best non-Cherry scratch there is. Even better than Kailh BCP which was known for having the pleasing scratchy feeling.
1 quantity = 10 switches
Switch Type: Linear
Manufacturer: Kailh
Mold: New customized stem and housing mold just for the Calligraphy switch
Stem material: MF Melamine formaldehyde
Top Housing: LCP Liquid Crystal Polymer (didn't specific which one)
Bottom Housing: LCP Liquid Crystal Polymer (didn't specific which one)
Operating Force: 47±2g
Bottom-out Force: 55±2g
Pre-travel: 2.0±0.2mm
Total Travel: 3.8±0.2mm
Spring: 20mm KOS single-stage extended
Factory Lubed: Yes!
Product Highlights
The one of the clackiest linear switches on earth
Innovative molding and materials
Factory lubed and ready to use out-of-the-box
Great acoustic on clacky keyboard builds
Manufactured using custom and high-precision molding
Unique material blends for special sound and feel
They are great for:
A unique clacky-sounding keyboard build
Precise actuation for gaming
A 3.8mm travel distance for confortable typing experience
Medium-heavy spring for most work duties
All products are inspected and videotaped by our QA staff before shipping out. If any items arrive damaged, we will help you replace them right away!
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 12 reviews.
Used the Kailh Calligraphy linear swtiches on my new Manta 60, designed by Alex Otos and Bowl of Bowlkeyboards, with Aluminum switch plate. Love how they sound bright and poppy. Used a Mode Obscura on the spacebar. Very happy with the results. Exact sound profile I was going for. Loud and poppy!
Personally I like the R2s, but the initial complains are warranted. I think it comes down to the factory lube job required quite a few actuations to spread properly for the switch to sound uniform, but these definitely benefit from a little TLC in the lube department. I do prefer the 55g actuation and the housing upgrade was well needed. Still a great switch, just has a bit of a break-in period.
One of my favorite switches at the moment! The only downside is that the plastic material bits come off when you install them and they can fit a little funny after, but once installed, all is well! No need to mod, these sound REALLY good stock and the spring weight is perfect - subtle amount of scratch, and perfect travel.