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TACTILE · 36g
tactile clacky HMX

HMX Retro J

HMX Retro J review: a snappy 36g-actuation tactile with a pronounced early bump, clacky high-pitched sound, and a vintage colorway.

36g
Actuation
2.5mm pre-travel
3mm
Travel
total key travel

How it feels

Feel ratings not yet recorded for this switch.

How it sounds

clacky
Profile clacky
Noise level
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

Is the HMX Retro J a strong or subtle tactile?

It's a pronounced tactile. The bump hits almost immediately at the top of the keypress with little wasted pre-travel before it, so you feel a sharp, clearly defined "D-bump" rather than a gentle rounded one.

How heavy is the HMX Retro J?

It actuates around 36g and bottoms out near 55g, with a short total travel of roughly 3.0mm. That makes it light to engage but with enough bottom-out weight to feel deliberate.

Does the Retro J need lubing?

It ships factory lubed and feels good stock, so most people can use it as-is. Films aren't necessary; if anything, you might lightly lube springs to quiet any faint ping, but the housing is already smooth.

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