The Kailh Calligraphy and KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) vs PC), bottom housing (LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) vs Nylon PA66), stem material (MF (melamine formaldehyde) vs KT2), spring (20 mm single-stage extended KOS vs 22 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (42 g vs 40 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Kailh Calligraphy is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) top housing, LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) bottom housing, and MF (melamine formaldehyde) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kailh. Manufactured by Kailh. | The KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and KT2 stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by KTT. |
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| Name | Kailh Calligraphy | KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) | PC |
| Bottom housing | LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | MF (melamine formaldehyde) | KT2 |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage extended KOS | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 42 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Kailh | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | KTT |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange is not available at the moment, while the Kailh Calligraphy can be found in 5 stores.
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Comments on Kailh Calligraphy switches | Comments on KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange switches |
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 – Unikeys. | The KTT x 80Retros GAME 1989 Orange linear switches are designed by the creator of the HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic. Designed with a smooth linear feel, light actuation, and a retro-inspired aesthetic, these switches bring a nostalgic yet high-performance experience to your keyboard – Lume Keebs. |
