I bought this mask to use when using my air-brush. It filters out the paint and medium particulates from the air before I breathe it. It seals easily with little tension on the headgear. It also does not protrude far above your nose. So it does not interfere with your field of view too much. It does cause some problems when wearing goggles, though. A full face mask is probably a better idea if you need eye protection as well. I sometimes wear safety glasses when using this mask. But not often. So, it isn't as much of an issue for me.
I don't really care for face masks in general because I don't like things on my face. But this mask is relatively comfortable given what it is intended to do which requires a gas seal to your face. It isn't as heavy as it could be and does not obstruct your field of view as much as some masks do. I cannot comment on how well this mask seals over facial hair as I am clean-shaven (most of the time).
It is fairly difficult to be heard and understood while wearing this mask. I don't speak very loudly. So, it is more difficult for me than it might be for others. If you are soft-spoken you will have to really project to be heard when wearing this mask. I make tutorial videos while I am painting. So, I usually transcribe then re-dub the audio so I am easily understood. I may just use sub-titles in future. But that's a video editing issue. I include this as information in case you make videos and are considering using this mask while you are recording dialogue.
I was surprised that this mask was as inexpensive as this vendor is selling it. For what you get and the quality of the mask the price is very reasonable. 3M is a brand name which has been around all of my life and is highly regarded. This mask does not detract from that image at all in my mind.
So, this is a good quality mask that works well and comes at a great price. What more could you want? Recommended.
| Manufacturer | 3M |
|---|---|
| Brand | 3M |
| Model | Fba_7192 |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 6 x 4.8 inches |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 07192 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Machined |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7192 |
| OEM Part Number | 7192 |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
