Novelkeys Cream switch
The Novelkeys Cream is a linear mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a stainless steel spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 70g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Designed by NovelKeys. Manufactured by Kailh.

Where to buy Novelkeys Cream switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Novelkeys Cream switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosfox | CN | 65.89 USD / 110 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.60 USD | sold out | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 6.18 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.62 USD | sold out | |
| Mechboards | UK | 7.60 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 1.00 USD | sold out |
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Novelkeys Cream force curve

Novelkeys Cream data sheet
| Name | Novelkeys Cream |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 70 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown |
| Designer | NovelKeys |
| Manufacturer | Kailh |
Comments on Novelkeys Cream switches
NovelKeys Cream switches are incredibly popular thanks to their full POM housing and self lubricating stem. While you can still lubricate these switches to get an even smoother experience, they are already extremely smooth stock, and provide one of the best linear switch experiences – mechboards.co.uk.
Novelkeys Cream alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Novelkeys Cream, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | FEKER White Marble V3 linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 42/47gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Lunar Stone linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Wuque Studio WS POM+ linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | MMD Matcha Ice Cream V3 linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 1.8/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Durock POM Piano linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/Mystery Material, 48/63.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Keygeek x Sharkeys Pomkin linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 58/63.5gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Wuque Studio WS Jade linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/UPE, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Wuque Studio WS Morandi linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/UPE, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Menel Eight Nine (Haku) linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/60gF, 0.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Chilkey Pink Lotus (WS Morandi recolor) linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/UPE, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/Y3X, 48/55gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 55g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 70g bottom-out being at around 4mm. — similar to the Novelkeys Cream.