Another day, another mask

Just got this in the mail:

It's a three-pack of BendShape Quartz ASTM3 masks. On the downside, I ordered them for Arisia -- they were spectacularly back-ordered, enough so that I had forgotten about them. That said, since Arisia got cancelled, I'm willing to say no harm, no foul -- I'll find other uses for them.

They seem to be petty nice. The visible-mouth front panel is enormous, way bigger than other transparent masks I've tried out, so they should be great for public-speaking situations when I want to be masked but still want to look like I'm talking. And the ASTM3 certification means I have a lot more confidence that it's a proper medical-grade mask, not just flimsy fabric. The medium size fits me just about right, and is pretty comfortable. Breathability seems fine, better than many fabric masks despite the rigid front panel.

They're pricey, at $7 apiece, so definitely not for everyday use. And like most medical-grade masks, they're officially single-use. But they look to be the right tool for certain jobs -- I'm going to keep them around for the future, since I'm sure that the right times will arise.