Full Specifications
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Stem Material | UHMWPE |
| Housing Material | Nylon (Boba) |
| Spring Type | Single-stage |
| Factory Lubed | Unlubed |
| PCB Compatibility | 5-pin (PCB Mount) |
| Actuation Force | 65g |
| Bottom-Out Force | 80g |
| Pre-Travel | 2mm |
| Total Travel | 4mm |
| Sound Profile | Sharp Thocky Tactile |
| Price | $5.50 per 10 switches |
Editorial Review
The Gazzew Lavender occupies the same Boba housing platform as the U4T and U4, but with a UHMWPE stem — creating a tactile switch that is sharper and smoother than either sibling in a specific way. Where the U4T uses a POM stem for its characteristic thocky bump and the U4 uses UHMWPE for silent operation, the Lavender combines the UHMWPE stem with a non-silenced housing to deliver a tactile that is simultaneously smooth and pronounced.
The bump characteristics on the Lavender are similar to the U4T but with a slightly different texture. UHMWPE's lower friction means the stem approaches the bump with less pre-travel friction and the bump itself feels cleaner — you hit it without any build-up of stem resistance, then the tactile event snaps through crisply. At 65g actuation (slightly lighter than the U4T at 67g), the Lavender is a bit more accessible for moderate-weight typists.
Sound is thocky and resonant — what you expect from the Boba Nylon housing. The UHMWPE stem changes the acoustic contribution slightly compared to a POM stem; some listeners describe the Lavender as having a cleaner, slightly more crystalline component to the thock compared to the U4T. The difference is subtle and board-dependent.
Lubing follows the same rules as all tactile switches: lube the stem rails only, avoid the bump area, and use 3203 or 3204 rather than 205g0. The UHMWPE stem actually needs less lube than POM — its inherent slipperiness means you are primarily smoothing the housing contact rather than the stem. Light lube application produces the best result.
The Lavender is for builders who want the Boba housing quality and sound profile but prefer UHMWPE stem characteristics over POM. If you own U4Ts and want to try the same housing with a different stem feel, Lavenders are the direct comparison. If you are new to Boba switches, the Lavender sits between the U4 (silent) and U4T (louder, slightly sharper) in a comfortable middle position.
Best Keyboards For These Switches
GMMK Pro
Gasket aluminum board where Lavender thock character comes through clearly.
Keychron Q3
TKL hot-swap board where Lavenders provide a smooth, sharp tactile experience.
KBD8X MKII
Full aluminum TKL that highlights the Lavender Boba housing acoustic signature.
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Where This Switch Fits
At 65g actuation and 80g bottom-out, the Gazzew Lavender is among the heaviest tactile switches on this list, sitting just below the Boba U4T's 67g/80g and well above the lighter Tecsee Anubis (43g) and Wisteria (45g). Its "Sharp Thocky Tactile" sound profile, produced by the UHMWPE stem in a Boba-branded Nylon housing, pairs a pronounced, easily-felt bump with a deep, resonant landing rather than the softer, quieter feel of the Boba U4 (its silent-dampened sibling on this list).
Against the Boba U4T specifically — nearly identical spec numbers and shared Boba housing lineage — the Lavender is $5.50 to the U4T's $5.50 as well, making the choice between them largely a matter of brand and minor tuning differences rather than price. For buyers who've already decided they want a heavy, sharp, audibly resonant tactile bump rather than a subtle one, the Lavender and U4T are the two strongest options on this list to compare directly against each other.