The Villainy: Doom tactile switch is now available for pre-order, featuring HDPE top housing and unique comic-themed packaging. The switches, praised for their exceptional sound and smoothness, are set to ship in late July 2022. A matching deskmat is also in development.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (3)
"Some users appreciate the uniqueness of the switch and its design concept."
"One user expresses enthusiasm for the project and would consider purchasing the switches."
"Interest in the manufacturing process and materials used was noted positively."
Negative (3)
"Several commenters feel that the project's name is disrespectful and problematic, particularly relating to the artist MF DOOM."
"There are concerns about the direction of the promotional material and its inspiration."
"Criticism regarding the lack of factory lube options and the approach to the artwork."
Suggestions (2)
Consider removing the contentious imagery and reassessing the project's branding.
Offer both lubed and unlubed options for the switches to cater to preferences.
Questions (1)
Users inquired about the design choices and potential apologies for any offensive content associated with the branding.
Duckeebs Analysis
Thread had a total of 18 comments with a polarized response. While there is significant negative sentiment regarding the naming and branding of the product, there are a few positive notes on the design and materials, showing some level of community engagement and interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Villainy: Doom Tactile Switch
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch type
- Tactile
- Profile
- -
- Actuation force
- 63.5g
- Bottom out force
- -
- Pre travel
- -
- Total travel
- -
- Pins
- -
- Top Housing Material
- HDPE
- Bottom Housing Material
- Nylon PA6
- Stem Material
- POM
- Sound profile
- Deep, Low-pitched
- Spring type
- Two-stage
- Weight
- 63.5g
- Factory lubed
- No
- Magnetic Hall Effect
- No
- Double stage
- Yes
- Long pole
- Yes
- Dust proof
- No
- Water resistant
- No