This is the silent switch I’ve been waiting for.
The “MIST” silent linear switch was released by Jezail Funder Japan on April 11, 2026.
It’s a Kailh Choc v2–compatible silent linear switch, and its standout feature is not just how quiet it is, but how much it reduces that “rubbery” feel when bottoming out.
On top of that, the actuation force is 37 gf, so you can type comfortably with a light touch—this looks like a switch that’s going to be popular.
In this article, I’ll be reviewing the Jezail Funder Kiri (MIST) Silent Linear switch.
Hope this helps with your purchase decision.
Disclosure: The Jezail Funder Kiri switches were provided by Jezail Funder Japan (Toki LLC) for promotional purposes. If a purchase is made through this content, GreenEchoes Studio, which operates Greenkeys, may earn a profit. While this product was provided by Jezail Funder Japan, this review is an honest one based on hands-on use.
¥6,500 (tax incl.) / 50 pcs
¥9,600 (tax incl.) / 80 pcs
About the typing sound of the Jezail Funder Kiri (MIST) Silent Linear switch
Let’s start by listening to the typing sound.
To make the sound easier to hear, I used the keyboard without any case foam and chose a tray mount.
Also, the keyboard was placed on a tenting stand with a hollow underside.
Keyboard and typing setup
- Keyboard: Keyball LP
- Switch: Jezail Funder MIST Silent Linear
- Mount: Tray Mount
- Plate: FR4
- Split: Yes
- Tenting Angle: 5°
Comparing specs and typing feel with the Kailh Deep Sea Island Pink Mini
About the differences in specs
The closest competitor is probably the Kailh Deep Sea Island Mini Pink switch, since the specs are similar.
Let’s compare them based on the published specs for the MIST switch.
* MIST: created based on the manufacturer’s provided images. Kailh Deep Sea Silent Island Pink Mini: created based on specs listed on various sites.
| (data) item | MIST | Deep Sea Silent Island Pink Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Silent / Linear | Silent / Linear |
| Actuation force | 37±10 gf | 35±10 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.3 mm±0.3 mm | 1.3 mm±0.30 mm |
| Total travel | 2.8 mm±0.25 mm | 2.8 mm±0.25 mm |
| Return force | 10 gf min | not yet officially announced |
| durability | 50 million times | 50 million times |
| compatibility | Kailh Choc v2 | Kailh Choc v2 |
| Top housing | PC (high transparency) | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | Nylon |
| Stem | POM | POM |
| pre-lubrication | ant | ant |
| remarks | Materials disclosed on Jezail Funder Japan’s official X. Co-developed with Kailh. | Materials based on retailer spec information. |
As you can see, the clear difference is the actuation force.
The Deep Sea Island Mini Pink’s actuation force is about 35 gf, while the MIST is 37 gf.
In other words, MIST is “a bit heavier.”
Also, Kiri’s bottom housing material is POM, which tends to give a softer bottom-out than nylon.
In practice, the Deep Sea Island Mini Pink had a stronger rubbery feel on bottom-out, and it didn’t feel hard.
KawamuraAccording to Mr. Zhu, the representative of Jezail Funder Japan, they initially prototyped it at 32 gf, but it was too light and led to more mis-presses, so after repeated adjustments they settled on 37 gf.
About the differences in typing feel
The biggest difference from the Deep Sea Island Mini Pink is the “bottom-out feel.”
With the Deep Sea Island Mini Pink, when you press the switch all the way down, the contact between the bottom housing and stem feels squishy—almost rubber-like.
Meanwhile, MIST—also in the “silent switch” category—doesn’t have that rubbery feel when bottoming out.
That’s MIST’s biggest advantage, and also the point where preferences will differ.
KawamuraPersonally, I really liked the smooth bottom-out experience.
However, if you like that rubber-like typing feedback, you might feel the feedback is weaker.
Comparison with other silent switches
| Product name | Actuation force | Pre-travel | Total travel | raw materials | Lubed | durability | reference price | Quick take |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailh Silent Purple Swallowtail Mini | 30±10gf | 0.8mm | 1.8mm | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | ¥96/pcs | Ultra-light, ultra-short travel. More geared toward fast typing. |
| Kailh Deep Sea Mini Pink Island | 35±10 gf | 1.3±0.3 mm | 2.8±0.25 mm | undocumented | ant | undocumented | ¥65/pcs | A classic light low-profile silent linear |
| JezailFunder Kiri / MIST | 37±10 gf | 1.3±0.3 mm | 2.8±0.25 mm | POM+PC | ant | 50 million times | ¥130/pcs | A middle-ground option that’s neither too light nor too heavy |
| Lofree Void Low-profile POM | 40±10gf | 1.3±0.3 mm | 2.8±0.25 mm | POM+PC | ant | 50 million times | ¥190/pcs | Lofree’s current silent linear |
| Lofree Hades Low-profile POM | 40±10gf | 1.3±0.3 mm | 2.8±0.25 mm | undocumented | ant | 50 million times | ¥165/pcs | Lofree’s previous silent linear |
| Kailh Deep Sea Silent mini Islet | 43±10 gf | 1.3±0.3 mm | 2.8±0.25 mm | undocumented | ant | undocumented | ¥65/pcs | The heaviest in this comparison, with a stability-focused feel |
Reference price source
- Kailh Silent Purple Swallowtail Mini｜beekeeb.jp
- Kailh Deep Sea Mini Pink Island｜Amazon
- JezailFunder Kiri / MIST｜Jezail Funder Japan
- Lofree Void Low-profile POM｜Lofree Japan
- Lofree Hades Low-profile POM｜Lofree Japan
- Kailh Deep Sea Mini Island｜Amazon
See photos of the MIST in real life
Now, let’s take a look at some actual photos of the MIST.
The top housing uses highly transparent polycarbonate, and the clarity really stands out.
The bottom housing uses a milky-white POM material, and it’s a 3-pin switch including the center pin.
The stem is also POM, just like the bottom housing.
The Kailh lettering looks great.
Let’s take it apart and compare it with the Deep Sea Island Mini Pink, a competing Kailh Choc v2 switch.
The biggest difference is in the bottom housing.
The Deep Sea Island Mini Pink has nothing on either side of the stem guide, while the Kiri switch clearly has raised resin “walls” on both sides.
Both switches use a rubber-based silencing mechanism to reduce bottom-out noise, but the bottom housing’s distinctive structure—something I’d want to call a “side-wall mechanism”—seems to prevent direct contact between the rubber and the housing.
As a result, it likely creates a bottom-out feel with less rubberiness.
Let’s also look at the overall appearance.
The milky-white bottom housing showing through the highly transparent top housing looks very clean, and it should match keyboards of any color.
Who the Kiri (MIST) switch is for—and who it isn’t
Who MIST is for
- People looking for a highly quiet Choc v2 switch
- People who were a bit bothered by the rubbery feel when typing on the Deep Sea Island Pink Mini
- People who want as natural a typing feel as possible, even on low-profile switches
- People who want both quietness and a satisfying typing feel
Who MIST isn’t for
- People who like the soft, cushioned typing feel of the Deep Sea series
- People who prioritize clearer, stronger typing feedback (bottom-out feel) over quietness
- People who want a snappier, more clicky impression, even on low-profile switches
summary
That wraps up my review of Jezail Funder’s new silent linear switch, Kiri (MIST).
Unlike standard MX switches, Choc v2 switches have less space in the bottom housing, so silencing options are limited to methods like using cushioning materials.
With that in mind, many people probably felt that while the Deep Sea Island Mini series was quiet and popular, the bottom-out feel could be a bit of a concern.
For the newly released Kiri (MIST) switch, I see it as a strong option for anyone who wants to reduce the rubbery feel that’s easy to notice on the Deep Sea Island Mini Pink.
If you’re looking for silent switches for office use, I can recommend the smooth, sink-in feel that lets you type fluidly.
Please consider this!
- First published: April 9, 2026
- Last updated: April 9, 2026
- Research method: Official social media posts
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- Conflicts of interest: Product offering: Yes Monetization link in this paper: Yes
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