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02 / THE ESSENTIALS
Gateron Luciola Glow-in-the-Dark Linear Switches — 10PCS at a Glance
Linear
Switch Type
3.6 mm
Total Travel
5-pin
Mount
Yes
Factory Lubed
55 gf
Operating force
What to Expect
Gateron rates Luciola at 55gf operating force and 3.6mm total travel. The extended POM stem creates a different travel geometry from a conventional full-4mm switch. Actual sound depends on plate, case and keycaps; no guaranteed sound signature is claimed.
No independent controlled sound test for this exact switch and keyboard combination.
Mechanical MX-style
TechnologyMechanical MX-style
FeelLinear
Operating force55 gf (gateron.com); 55±15gf (gateron.co)
Bottom-out force60 gf (gateron.com)
Pre-travel2.0 mm (gateron.com)
Total travel3.6 mm
Pins5-pin MX-style
StemPOM, extended stem
Spring22 mm double-stage black-plated
Factory lubricationYes
Check your PCB and preferred feel before choosing the 10-switch pack.
Glow-themed custom keyboard builds with visible switches
- MX-compatible mechanical hot-swap boards with five-pin clearance
- Users seeking a medium-to-firmer 55gf linear switch instead of a very light one
Glow intensity and duration depend on prior light exposure and viewing conditions
- Most opaque keycaps obscure most of the visible switch housing
- Not suitable for Hall Effect or optical switch-only PCBs; RGB/LED clearance still requires a board check
Choose your options
Compatibility: Check Before You Buy
A 5-pin MX-style mechanical-contact switch. Confirm socket, PCB stabilizer-pin holes, LED position and plate fit. It is not magnetic or optical.
Verify the exact keyboard PCB and socket technology
For MX mechanical: verify five-pin holes, LED placement and plate design
Do not force incompatible pins or assume cross-technology interchangeability
How many switches should you order?
Choose your keyboard layout to get a practical starting quantity. Then confirm the exact key count for your board and decide how many spare switches you want for testing or replacement.
Recommended for 65%
Select an available configuration
Recommendations require verified pack sizes, prices and availability from the current variation data.
Detailed specifications
Feel
Linear
Operating force
55 gf (gateron.com); 55±15gf (gateron.co)
Bottom-out force
60 gf (gateron.com)
Pre-travel
2.0 mm (gateron.com)
Total travel
3.6 mm
Pins
5-pin MX-style
Stem
POM, extended stem
Spring
22 mm double-stage black-plated
Factory lubrication
Yes
Glow
Photoluminescent material; charge with light before dark
Housing material
Manufacturer pages differ on top-housing designation; avoid exact claim
Practical purchase note
FAQ
Do Luciola switches glow without LEDs?
The luminescent housing can glow for a period after exposure to light; it does not require a powered LED to exhibit photoluminescence.
Do they glow forever?
No. Glow intensity fades as the charged material releases energy. Ambient light exposure, charge time and room lighting affect visibility.
Will they look glowing under my keycaps?
Opaque keycaps conceal much of the housing. A board with visible switch areas or transparent keycaps shows the effect more clearly.
Are these magnetic switches?
No. Luciola switches are standard mechanical-contact linear switches with a five-pin MX-style base.
Are they factory lubed?
Yes, according to Gateron. Additional hand lubrication is optional and changes the stock experience.
How many are included?
10 Luciola switches, not a whole-keyboard set.