Top | Nobara Train Magmallow
Because the original drop sold out within 14 minutes on the Jump Shop website, you need to hunt.
The "Top" part of the name is crucial here. The top housing is a frosted, translucent polycarbonate. Paired with a South-facing or North-facing RGB LED, this switch acts like a diffuser. The light doesn't shine up like a laser; it glows evenly around the switch. If you have a per-key RGB board, the Nobara Train will make it look like a lava lamp.
Content idea – Ship Dynamics Post (Nobara as the “Top” in a pairing): nobara train magmallow top
Because the Nobara Train Magmallow Top is considered a "boutique" or "group buy" adjacent item (though often available as extras), prices fluctuate.
Note: If you see a listing for "Nobara Train Magmallow Top" for under $0.40, it is a clone using standard nylon. The genuine article will have a distinct "Magmallow" texture (the plastic feels slightly waxy to the touch). Because the original drop sold out within 14
Before we talk about feel, let’s look at the raw data. Note that specifications can vary by batch, but the "Train" series usually adheres to the following:
| Specification | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Type | Linear | | Actuation Force | 45g - 50g | | Bottom-Out Force | 55g - 62g (Soft) | | Travel Distance | 3.5mm – 3.7mm (Reduced) | | Stem Material | POM (Black or Pink) | | Top Housing | Polycarbonate (Translucent/"Magmallow" blend) | | Bottom Housing | Nylon (PA66) | | Spring Type | 20mm Long Single-Stage or Progressive | | Factory Lube | Yes (Krytox 205g0 equivalent on stem + oil on springs) | Content idea – Ship Dynamics Post (Nobara as
This is where the switch shines. When you bottom out a standard linear switch, your finger joints feel the shock. On the Nobara Train Magmallow Top, bottoming out feels like pressing your keycap into a soft felt pad.
Imagine pushing a chopstick into a fresh marshmallow—there is resistance, a sudden stop, but no rebound pain. This reduces finger fatigue significantly for long typing sessions (8+ hours). Gamers will appreciate this for rapid tapping; the soft bottom allows for faster rebound without the "sticky" feeling of silence pads.
