TTC x Pantheonkeys PT Black 43g Linear

Quick Summary

The TTC x Pantheonkeys PT Black is a medium-light 43g linear built on a POM stem inside a modified-nylon housing, tuned for a deeper, fuller sound and a relaxed keystroke. The full 4mm travel and nylon construction push it toward thock rather than clack. At around a third of a dollar per switch, it is a value-oriented pick for typists who want a smooth, deep-sounding linear without spending up.

Specs and Feel

This is a clean linear with a medium-light weighting: 43g to actuate over 2.0mm of pre-travel, climbing to a 50g bottom-out across a full 4.0mm of travel on a 19mm spring. The longer travel and modest spring give it a relaxed, unhurried feel — there is real room to feather the keys before the gentle bottom-out. The POM stem riding in a modified-nylon top and bottom housing is the acoustic story: nylon deepens and rounds the sound, landing it in fuller, thockier territory rather than a sharp clack. Light factory lube on the stem legs keeps the downstroke smooth out of the bag, though as a budget switch it leaves headroom for a fuller hand job to reach true premium smoothness.

Tuning

The PT Black is a good lube candidate. The factory application is deliberately light — just the stem legs — so a thorough hand-lube on the rails, springs and bottom housing meaningfully upgrades the smoothness and tames any spring noise. The nylon housing already sounds deep, so foam mods only push it further toward thock. Films are optional; the modified-nylon housing fits reasonably tight on its own.

Verdict

Buy the PT Black if you want a deep, smooth, medium-light linear on a budget and do not mind a quick hand-lube to get the most out of it — the nylon housing and full travel give it a fuller voice than most switches at this price. Skip it if you prefer a bright, snappy, short-travel linear like the WS Arowana Yellow, which sits at the opposite, clackier end. For a value thock-leaning linear, it is an easy recommendation.