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TACTILE · 67g
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Glorious Panda 67g

Glorious Panda 67g tactile switch review: a snappy, high-contrast bump, POM stem, factory lube and a deep thock. Specs, feel, tuning and verdict.

4.0/5
4.0 4.0 · our rating
67g
Actuation
force
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 8.0
Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 2.0
Cleanness glass-smooth → scratchy 2.0

How it sounds

thocky
Profile thocky
Noise level
Spring ping None

Full review

Quick Summary

The Glorious Panda 67g is a tactile switch built around the resurrected INVYR Panda housing, paired with a POM stem and a 67g nickel-plated spring. The headline is the bump: it is sharp, high-contrast, and lands right at the top of the keypress, which is exactly what tactile fans chase. If you want a punchy, snappy tactile with a deep sound and zero assembly fuss, this is one of the easiest recommendations in the category.

Specs and Feel

The defining trait here is a strong, rounded tactile bump at the start of the downstroke followed by a quick, energetic snap back on the upstroke. Pre-travel feels noticeably shorter than older Panda builds, so the bump arrives almost immediately and the switch never feels mushy. The 67g spring gives it a firm, planted bottom-out without crossing into genuinely heavy territory.

Construction is a polycarbonate top housing over a Nylon PA66 bottom, with a copper leaf and that Japanese-sourced POM stem. The material mix delivers the trademark deep, woody “thock” rather than a bright clack. Stem wobble is well controlled and stock smoothness is good for a tactile; you’ll feel the occasional hint of texture through the bump, but outright scratch is minimal on the lubed units.

Tuning

The lubed version arrives ready to type, which is the path of least resistance. If you do want to push them further, a light manual application to the rails and a touch on the spring quiets leaf ping and cleans up the return stroke. Films are largely unnecessary given how tight the housing already sits.

Verdict

Buy these if you want a confident, snappy tactile with a deep sound signature and you’d rather not build Holy Pandas by hand. They reward typists who like to feel every keystroke and don’t mind a firmer press. Linear lovers and anyone after a light, fatigue-free feel should look elsewhere, but as a stock tactile the Glorious Panda 67g remains a benchmark.

Frequently asked

Are Glorious Pandas the same as Holy Pandas?

They share lineage with the original INVYR Panda housing, but they are not the same switch. The Glorious Panda is its own tuned design with a POM stem and revised internals, giving it a snappier bump and less pre-travel than a typical Holy Panda build, without the DIY frankenswitch assembly.

Do I need to lube the Glorious Panda 67g?

The lubed version ships pre-lubed from the factory, so they are usable straight away. A careful manual relube can still tighten up the leaf ping and smooth the upstroke if you want to chase the last few percent.

Is 67 grams too heavy for everyday typing?

It sits on the firmer side of medium. The tactile bump up front does most of the work, so most typists settle in quickly, but if you prefer feather- light keypresses a lighter linear or tactile will feel less fatiguing.

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