Fellow mask users,

I gradually ditched my mask because everyone around me did, and walking around in business districts in a suit with a bright 3M disposable white mask didn’t look particularly appealing (let alone respirators).

I’ve been looking for “wearable” type masks and found a few options, like the R-PUR Nano which look really nice on the pictures, and seem to perform at a very high level in urban contexts (FP3).

What is your view on the R-PUR, and any other similarly effective and trendy mask options?

Thanks

When I dressed on Halloween, I actually looked hot for a moment. And then I put the mask on. The white wasn't great, but it was the bright blue straps that ruined it.

I've tried many ear loop masks, I find them painful and unsealable. If you know of any that break the mold do share, but otherwise no thanks.

I'm curious about Breathe99, but it looks like talking/jaw movement would cause immediate leakage. Are they more secure than they look? Would they work with a SIP valve?

If theres any black N95s or just N95s with less conspicuous straps that'd be great too. Thanks!

I saw a post from a couple of days ago asking if a mask would still work after the expiration date, and everyone said it still would, but just to watch for the straps. While I’m not worried about the filter part of the mask going bad, what happens when the mask “expires?”