Gateron Ink Box Black 60g

Quick Summary

The Gateron Ink Box Black 60g is a factory-lubed linear that pairs a deep, premium INK-blend housing with a short 1.2mm actuation point. It is smooth and quiet out of the box, with a box-style POM stem that keeps wobble in check. If you want a linear with speed-switch travel and a fuller sound signature, this is an easy recommendation.

Specs and Feel

This is a true linear with no bump or click anywhere in the stroke. Actuation lands at a brisk 1.2mm of pre-travel, with a shallow 3.4mm total travel that bottoms out fast, noticeably shorter than the MX-standard 4mm. The 60g actuation builds to a 70g bottom-out on a stainless steel spring, giving it a slightly weighted, planted bottom rather than a feathery one.

Out of the box the factory lube does its job: the stroke is consistently smooth with no perceptible scratch, and the partial box-style POM stem trims stem wobble well, particularly side to side. The INK-blend top and bottom housing is the main feature, with a deeper, fuller acoustic profile than standard nylon: more muted thock than clack, and good marble-like resonance in a well-foamed board.

Tuning

There is little to fix. It is good stock thanks to the factory lube, so most people can leave it alone. If you are chasing the last few percent, a light spring lube quiets any faint ping, and the Ink housing is already a strong sound platform that rarely benefits from films.

Verdict

The Ink Box Black 60g is one of the more satisfying off-the-shelf linears, combining a deep sound with fast, short-travel actuation and low wobble. It is a good choice for a spacebar or for gamers and quick typists who like an early actuation point. If you specifically want a long, MX-length stroke, look elsewhere. For a smooth, deep, short-travel linear, it works well.