[4/365] masks

[cosmolinguist]

A new mask appeared today!

mother_bones bought one of these. I really like the neoprene cover/strap and velcro. And because it wraps around the back of your head rather than near your ears, it doesn't interfere with her BAHA (bone-anchored hearing aid).

I joked that I was disappointed I didn't have anywhere to go this evening because I wanted an excuse to use it. But then I did, sadly because mother_bones needed some OTC medicine, but that meant a nice stroll around B&M and we got to pick up snacks too.

And on that short trip I was really impressed with it. The seal is so good my glasses didn't fog up at all. It felt more comfy to wear it (though people disturbed by things on their face might struggle with how good the seal is, I found it oddly soothing, like a weighted blanket?).

And while mother_bones and I, while we were trying it on in the kitchen, said we hoped this mask would look scary enough to put people off, what ended up happening is the young guy at the checkout kept looking at me while D went to fetch something we just realized we'd forgotten, and he said "Your mask is really cool." I thanked him. "Is it...for covid?" he said amusingly hesitantly. I grinned (though he couldn't tell of course) and said yeah it was. Hey if I make masks look cool, I'm happy with that.

Also I noticed the guy behind us in the queue was wearing a mask too (a regular black one, FFP2 or whatever, not like mine but also not a surgical mask worn under his nose or anything). Masks are coming back! Spread the news.

Comments

[gender_euphoric]

Hmm. The website asked me if I was in USA or UK and I chose the first and it timed out. And when I go back it just keeps going to .com and errors and not .co.uk lollll but for the second I saw it, it did look cool.

I am looking for a less leaky mask for better protection but also on very cold days here my glasses’ fog will FREEZE. Lol Wisconsin.

[lorigami]

same! If it helps, I use these at work. I like that they have sizes because adult masks tend to cut into the skin under my eyes because they shift around. They use filters, which I have no idea what they are rated but I'm sure could be upgraded. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XW8ZFQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1