CZC Halfling (linear red)
This is my first mechanical keyboard, I got this one because I bought it for cheap locally as a purchase to not regret even if it'd turn out to be bad. It didn't yet. First photo from internet, I don't have a better picture of it.
It works nice, I'm ok with performance, reliability, color switching, responsiveness. I even played single-player game with it, it's very convenient for gaming. Still getting used to it in typing. I didn't think I'll even use the RGB backlight but it's interesting to have a choice, yet I'm only using static backlight just to see a certain key when I need to press just one, not while typing.
Flaws: the Y and Z keys are swapped and they're geometrically different so it's better to keep it as is until I get better keycaps, I'm not looking at keyboard while typing anyway.
I'm thinking about improving the feeling of this keyboard: new keycaps with more rounded tops, probably low profile, and also I'd try to lube these switches because they have distinct plastic grinding sound. Also I'd put some foams inside because it sounds a bit hollow and springy.
Is there any issues with putting low profile keycaps on regular travel switches?
Can these be "lazy-lubed" without disassembly? Just sticking a brush between the red stem and transparent case of the switch.
I've found some aliexpress keycaps for around $20, I don't want to buy actually good ones for $60 and more. WTF there's no PLUS key on it? Am I doing the mechanical keyboarding wrong?