Would go with the second option as you will eventually need all these tools once you go down the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole. I purchased this for a starter kit (option c). Starter kit
This looks very similar to this its $27 and includes 205g0. It has worse brushes though but u could buy some better ones.
I picked up a switch lube station kit off of Amazon (Option C).
It's been super handy! In addition to your switch/keycap pullers, a couple other handy items including:
The no-name brand 205g0 seemed to do the trick on my linear switches. Take caution if using on tactile switches. I found that since my Gateron Browns were already light, the lube basically removed all tactility to them, even with careful application (avoiding legs + leafs).
I recommend getting a outemu hotswap board like the Redragon K552 (TKL) or Redragon Fizz (60%) whichever layout you like. Reason is they are dirt cheap. The K552 and the Fizz are $31 and $30. Also don't underestimate outemu hotswap. It can fit all KTT Switches, Akko CS Switches, Feker Switches, Gazzew Switches, Glorious Pandas, YOK Pandas, Outemu Switches and more! Theres a great selection there. So heres a hypothetical build: K552 ($30) Akko CS Ocean Blue ($28) Lube Station Kit ($27)
Switch Tester Station Switch Opener with GPL 205g0 Lubricating Oil Acrylic Lube DIY Double-Deck Removal Platform Keycaps Puller for Custom Gateron Cherry Mechanical Keyboard(Lubrication Kit C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R5L3MNL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EXPJW1Z5D6534GCY8BAS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Anytime! I'm relatively new as well, if you start getting into switch lubing a station was super handy for lubing. I picked up this one and it has pretty much everything you'd need, decent for the price: https://www.amazon.com/Lubricating-Double-Deck-Platform-Mechanical-Lubrication/dp/B08R5L3MNL/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=keycap+kit&qid=1626309974&sr=8-6
I always recommend TaehaTypes' switch lubing tutorial on youtube: https://youtu.be/44Wv4OGdmu4
Sure man, here you go: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R5L3MNL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Item | Current | Lowest | Reviews |
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Switch Tester Station Switch Opener with GPL 205g… | $26.98 | $26.98 | 4.5/5.0 |
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Item | Current | Lowest | Reviews |
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Switch Tester Station Switch Opener with GPL 205g… | $26.98 | $26.98 | 4.5/5.0 |
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Actually, this looks right: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R5L3MNL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1