HMX Blossom Linear Switches

The HMX Blossoms Linear is a smooth linear switch designed for users who want a deep, creamy typing feel with a distinctive thocky sound. It suits typists and enthusiasts seeking a refined bottom-out experience with quieter key return sounds. This switch is ready to use out of the box due to factory lubrication and offers a balance between smoothness and sound character.

Feel & Sound

• Provides a creamy, consistent keypress with no tactile bump.
• Bottom-out sound is fuller and deeper, described as "thocky," due to the unique waffle-shaped stem tip.
• Top-out sound is softened, making key return quieter and less sharp.
• Combines smoothness with a defined, bright bottom-out note for a balanced acoustic profile.

Actuation Characteristics

• Moderate operating force around 42g, suitable for users preferring neither too light nor heavy keys.
• Pre-travel of 2.0mm and total travel near 3.7mm offer a standard linear keypress distance.
• Bottom-out force slightly higher than actuation force, providing a solid but not harsh bottoming feel.

Build Quality

• Stem made from HMX’s H3 UPE material, contributing to smoothness and sound profile.
• Top housing uses PA12 plastic, which enhances smooth keypress and reduces top-out noise.
• Bottom housing is a PA66 blend with fiberglass, adding brightness and definition to bottom-out sound.
• Spring is a 22mm single-stage design, balancing resistance and return.

Factory Lubrication & Maintenance

• Factory lubed with a thin coat on stem legs and sliders, plus dry film on spring and leaf, reducing initial scratchiness.
• Lubing method minimizes risk of lube pooling, which can cause inconsistent feel or sound.
• Ready to use without break-in, but additional lubing or filming may further reduce noise or wobble if desired.

Trade-offs

• Linear design means no tactile feedback, less ideal for users wanting a bump or click.
• Sound profile emphasizes bottom-out thock, which may not suit those preferring quieter or softer typing.
• Unknown compatibility details such as hot-swap or LED support.