OK, I was a bit skeptical about ordering this mask for just a joke to wear to work a couple of times... I mean, I could have bought the $14 one, but for $10 more I thought I'd get a little better one. Glad I did.
First, I'm not sure what mask some of the reviewers received that gave this mask such low marks. Yes, it is not real leather, but a fairly thick like Naugahyde (I'm showing my age) that looks like leather, kind of. It did not smell bad even when I first opened it like some people complained of.
Yes, it came flat packed, but the mask opened up and held it's shape without the paper towel stuffing in the beak that some said they had to do.
The eye lens are fairly easy to look out of, but like a bird's view, they are not facing straight forward, but rather on the sides of the head... yeah, like a bird. I imagine wearing this for a long time would be hard because your straight ahead view is blocked by the bird beak.
For fun I even tried it with my glasses.... which is pretty much a no-go.
My wife who; a) hates Halloween and b) dislikes masks/dressing up etc. said "Wow, that's scary as hell, and looks pretty well made.
OK, pros and cons of this mask.
Pros...
*The cost is OK for something I'll probably only get a few wears out of before I give it away to my daughter
*this material looks like shiny leather and is thick enough that it hold the shape of the bird beak really well.
*the little metal vent holes along the bottom do give some ventilation..
*the eye lens are pretty easy to look out of... I don't think I'll replace them like some people suggested
*the straps also have a top strap which helps support... some cheaper masks only have a single strap
*this thing is actually stitched together, and has metal grommets which adds to the quality look.
*OMG, that thing shipped to my house in less than 36 hours.
Cons.....
*I have a slightly bit larger head than average... and this fits OK, so a young teenager might fit OK< but a "big boy" lugger head might not fit this well.
*Not the easiest mask to look out of.... the lens are slightly tinted and they are mounted on the side of the mask, so looking forward is a little challenge.
*I imagine this mask, like all full face masks will be hot to wear and steamy with your breath trapped in the mask.... along with the traditional garb that is a long coat and a top hat of some type.... or a hoodie.
*It's made in China...… but what isn't now days (there probably are some USA made for $150+)
Would I buy this again? .... NO, ha ha ha.... because I got one which is enough..... but I'd tell my buddies to buy this one so we could flock together. I'm glad I bought this one though. Actual pics of me... 99F outside
disclaimer; this is NOT a mask or face barrier adequate to protect against COVID-19.... If you are so inclined, just wear a surgical mask underneath it if you are going out and about.
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