Disposable or re-usable, either or! I don't really have a preference. Just tired of using masks that are either squashing my big bird nose or are so baggy that they cover the rest of my face like a tent.
On a scale of 1 to Japanese mythological mountain demon I'm probably a 6.5 or 7 on the nose scale.
Posted May 27, 2021, 11:47 PM UTC
The L sized, 2020 version of the Uniqlo Airism masks have worked for me (whatever the 2nd version was). Pretty sure you have to order them online though. The newest, 2021 version slips down to my neck and presses my nose in too much, even the XL size, which is like a tent.
You can still pick up some of the 2020 in store for clearance, but the L size color availability is preciously limited.
The 21 XL isn't so awful for me but I just have a head the size of a toilet seat and a normal sized schnozz.
Yea I can’t figure out what’s with these masks. I must have the 2021 ones.
I literally have to breathe with my mouth completely open because the material is so loose that it completely covers my nostrils and makes breathing through my nose virtually impossible.
If the bands are elastic, it’s the newest 2021 version. If they’re not, it’s either the 1st or 2nd version from 2020.
What you described is the 2021 version for me. The material is loose and nearly suffocates me when I’m exercising and breathing hard. It sucks in and out like I’m having a panic attack with a brown paper bag.
Lmao that’s exactly it. In and out like a paper bag.
If I’m sitting at my desk completely at rest it’s fine but even walking around or riding my bike is enough wind to move the material and/or me breathing hard enough to suffocate me.
At least I no longer think it’s my weirdly shaped face!
Get Mask Cages from Amazon. I just place it inside the mask (it stays) and it solves this problem
I tried these for a few weeks and gave up because it was starting to dig in and leave marks on my face.
Really? I have a big nose and no such problem. I've noticed different types though.
I guess the ones on their site are the 2021 ones?
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/airism-face-mask-pack-of-3-437784.html
I can't speak for the US stock, but you can chose which of the three models you want on the Japanese site.
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I have the 2021 L and XL. For me, the L hugs my nose a little too tightly but still drops down. The XL is like a face blanket. The only benefit to these is the elastic bands.
The 2020 L isn’t perfect but it has worked well enough for me.
At convenience stores there is a brand called Fitty. Get the large size 大. It has a purple label at the top. Feels comfortable around my nose, and doesn’t hurt at all behind the ears
I highly recommend the PDR Mimi Rakuda brand. Great fit for big noses and bigger faces, and super comfortable on the ears...hence the name. You can buy them on Rakuten.
I've given up finding anything that can cover my nasal Matterhorn comfortably so I had some home-made ones done.
You could just be like everyone else and let your nose hang out of the top of your mask, making little or no effort to adjust it or pull it up
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What about those little cup things that you can put into your mask that makes it not press up against your face?
There's also mask extenders or tighteners too for one that is too loose or too tight.
Kn95 masks have worked well for me. I bought them on iherb
I recommend disposable masks such as Unicharm or Dr. C, highest grade and big size (大き). First it's much more safe than fabric (N95, FFP2 etc) also the folding make it better to avoid the tent effect you describe. It's sometimes a tad tight even in largest size but all you need to do is loosen it a bit by pulling the thread before wearing it.
I would love some recommendations too.
I've found that masks shaped like this tend to work. This specific brand is the foam type, so it does basically nothing. But if you find some like this that are (multi-layered) fabric, they tend to be pretty good. It helps if it has a kind of plastic seal along the spine in the middle to hold the shape. I usually have to stretch them out a bit with new ones so it doesn't squash my nose so much.
I found a KEEN face mask in Yokohama last week that fits really well. https://www.amazon.co.jp/KEEN-%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF/dp/B08YZ3924H
I have two of those. I admit they fit really well but they make you near impossible to understand xD
Shortages of N95 protective masks have been over for quite some time now, and those are often intended to fit larger faces.
Costco sells 10-packs of N95 masks made in China. https://www.costco.co.jp/c/N95-Mask-10-Count/p/31804
Trusco and Trusco resellers such as Bic Camera sell 2-packs of N95 masks made in America. https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/6479498/
Thanks for this. I've added this to a list of shops/locations that sell N95 quality masks.
are so baggy that they cover the rest of my face like a tent.
What’s wrong with covering face like tent? I have big nose with same issue, but I couldn’t care less, mask serve it’s purpose and that’s all matter to me.
It doesn’t work if the sides gape open, for one, so maybe that’s what they meant. Or they just dislike the feeling or look.
My Husband has a 'big face'. I actually made him some cloth masks. In addition we found the 21 uniqlo airism masks fit if he uses a nose clip (they don't have wires) over the top (its the puma one). The Fitty ones in the largest size are good and you can also buy fitty nose pads to adjust the fit
After a long search i found some extra long masks that could also help with your problem. I use them cause im fat lol.
Sakazen has a selection of reusable masks with adjustable ear straps. Quite comfortable and enough fabric to fit a big beak under without being baggy.
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Uniqlo airism! My nose is freaking beak and mostly bone. I also have a smallish face so I go with the M size. Fits perfectly for me
Why don't you ask in r/europe and buy some imports?
Also do you mean big as in long, or big as in wide?
Under armour masks should work a charm
Second this, they're on sale right now on Amazon too, like 2,300 yen each and worth it
Holy damn that’s expensive! But if it works, you gotta do what you gotta do
I bought them, but never wore em because they're really heavy. Felt more like a muzzle than a mask. Might just be me though.
I'm not sure how they'll do in the heat and humidity, but they were great because of that in the winter. Kept the face pleasantly warm. The inside material is soft and perhaps best of all the ear straps are very soft and stretchy, reducing the rubbing factor in the back of the ears.
I have one I used once and didn’t like. Anyone wants it dm me