CHERRY combines Well-crafted German engineering skill with outstanding design. The first microswitches were produced in the basement of a restaurant in Illinois in 1953. The first keyboards were built 20 years later making CHERRY the oldest manufacturer of computer keyboards. Production of MX switches commenced in 1983 and these are now used in millions of keyboards all over the world. Decades of experience passion and heritage have made the brand with the CHERRY what it embodies today: Quality products designed in Germany aimed at anyone with high expectations of the performance design durability and functionality of their input devices. The MX BLACK CLEAR TOP is the perfect switch for retro fans frequent typists gamers and anyone who values linear switching as well as good click-free acoustics. In addition to the milky upper part of the housing these switches also stand out thanks to their gold spring and slightly increased operating force. More than 50 million keystrokes are no issue. 23 switches per box allow keyboard enthusiasts to order only the required quantity per format (full-size TKL 60%...). The switches sit seSupportly in the box which prevents the contact pins from bending. As well pure cardboard packaging ensures reduced waste.