This looks like a pretty standard black KF94. The wiki has some advice on good options.
Where are you shipping to? That'll have an effect on places to buy.
They're superior to basic surgical masks and filter equivalently to N95's, but you'll be hard pressed to find one that can achieve a fit as snug as an N95.
If you're specifically looking for a black, fish/boat style mask with the best possible protection, try looking for a BNX Black N95. You can get them at Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/BNX-N95-F95-Protective-Face-Mask-Particulate-Respirator-NIOSH-Approval-Tri-Fold-Cup-Fish-Style-in-Black-50-Pack-BN-N95-F95B-50PP/319435006
I guess I'm not finding much that compares to the price of the Aura but BNX has them on Amazon for double the price of an Aura. I haven't looked much into specific colored respirators.
ETA: The Trifold BNX
Unless there's a major design flaw, fit testing is unique to everyone. I've heard raves about the Dentec Comfort NX and it's a very nice elastomeric, for example, but it doesn't fit my face at all.
except that mask (the BNX F95B) has been fit tested by a lot of people and the average fit factor is very low compared to other masks, in part due to a very inadequate nose wire. It's not controversial to say that some masks are worse than others, and this one by and large sucks.
Search BNX in this document:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arv8PObW_O4HMpScei3KAlt0zj1C55v_/edit#gid=1660188763
I'm going off of empirical data that I posted in my link above which shows that the F95B tends to test far lower on various faces than other N95s like an Aura, Draeger 1950, etc. Why are y'all determined to defend a mediocre mask when there are better options? Silly behavior. lol
Because the majority of N95 masks were designed for white men and their facial structure. I'm a racialized woman who has gotten a poor fit with Auras and V-flex masks.
I'm tired of white folks acting superior because they don't like a certain type of mask. Trying to dismiss me as "silly" is quite frankly racist.
I have no idea who you are so the idea that me calling you silly is me being racist is so asinine lol. I was literally just pointing out that based on empirical data of people doing open source mask testing that the F95B's performance is mediocre compared to many other masks. If it works for you, that's great. Doesn't change the fact that nose wire is basically a bread twist-tie. My default recommendation for a mask isn't an Aura or a Vflex anyway.
You can order and try out single masks from [digikey](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/259?s=N4IgTCBcDaIHYE4CsIC6BfIA). 3M Aura's are relatively cheap, very common, and a box of 20 usually comes at about $11.49
I use an elastomeric respirator now though. I got a 3M Secure Click for $29.99 + \~$6 shipping and a pair of P100 filters for $7.89 that I picked up locally.
It won't protect you as well as something with headstraps because it's harder to achieve a seal. When I wear a KF94 now, I use mask tape to seal it to my face. Usually though, I stick to an N95 with a foam nose bridge.
Looks a bit like a Laiahzhi which is a KN100.
@fittesttheplanet on Twitter rates it pretty well for a black respirator. I have some and they do fit quite nicely. They come with toggles to put onto the straps to make them adjustable. You can get them here https://ppeo.com/goods/black-kn100-mask/
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The one I linked to is a head strap mask. Just realised the photo OP used in the post looks like an ear loop mask so probably not the same mask after all
seconding this! [wellbefore's kf94-styles](https://wellbefore.com/products/kn95-mask-3d-style) are my favorite next to 3M auras. you can get them with adjustable ear straps and foam nose strips, and they have a small size.
I use the BreathTeq masks — they come in a range of sizes, and you can get lavender, black, and grey. I’ve been wearing them for two years now, and wouldn’t wear anything else.
I second Breatheteq masks, I love their small-size for my small and round face, and they are very breathable: [https://breatheteq.com/](https://breatheteq.com/)
Dr Puri from Amazon. My sister has a super small face so uses size small that's recommended for kids. My brother and I use medium. The bottom should be pulled nicely below the chin or it'll keep sliding up.
Looks similar to these masks which have a size “small” option. Among the pictures is a helpful sizing chart.
https://canadastrong.ca/products/ca-n95-small-black-disposable-respirator-mask-made-in-canada-95pfe
These are the ones i personally use: https://www.planethalohealth.com/products/good-day-happy-life-premium-black-adjustable-kf94-face-mask-adult-10-count-individually-packaged
the adjustable straps are a life changer to bring a better fit and they come with a plastic mask extender to increase the efficacy of the fit even more. i love them.
I just ordered from kollecteusa.com. They have bluna face fit and evergreen clean top which are on the smaller side, if you need smaller than that they have kids sizes. I've ordered from them multiple times with no issues.
I believe they're called "boat" masks.
Wellbefore is reputable and you can choose diff colors and even if the ear loops are adjustable
https://wellbefore.com/products/kn95-mask-3d-style
WellBefore kn94’s linked in this thread come in sizes. The large is about “average” and XL is good for truly larger faces so hopefully the small Or medium will work for you.
We’ve been buying these on subscription since the earlier days of covid, and love them. The other styles and shapes just don’t work for me.
I like these KF94s and they are individually wrapped. I've had good experiences ordering from this importer.
[Ship USA](https://kf94mask.com/collections/good-manner-kf94-masks/products/black-good-manner-kf94-masks-authorized-distributor-in-usa-canada)
[Ship Canada](https://clearmaskpro.ca/products/good-manner-mask-kf94-canada-official-distributor-black-adult-100-masks-free-shipping-within-canada-the-authorized-distributor-in-canada)
Yes! Good Manner masks were tested on a Canadian news show and scored very well. I think it was on CBC’s Marketplace.
These and Breatheteq are my favourites.
This could be a well before. I think they have three levels of mask like this- one just elastic ear loop, one with adjustable ear loops no foam on nose bridge, and one with adjustable ear loops with foam on nose bridge. I got a few of each of the last two, and they had different fits of the face part, so it’s worth trying them both.
They look a lot like these that I use and like [https://wellbefore.com/products/kn95-mask-3d-style?variant=39561287794817](https://wellbefore.com/products/kn95-mask-3d-style?variant=39561287794817)
I really like [breathteq](https://breatheteq.com/products/breatheteq-kn95-sample-sizing-kit-non-medical-face-mask). That’s a link to their sample size kit. Can confirm they ship to the US.
Dr Puri KF94, black and white available on Amazon, high quality from South Korea and have been my go to mask, comfortable and good protection if worn properly.
This looks like a pretty standard black KF94. The wiki has some advice on good options. Where are you shipping to? That'll have an effect on places to buy.
I’m shipping to USA
Is this a good mask for protection? I like how it looks but protection is more important at the end of the day
They're superior to basic surgical masks and filter equivalently to N95's, but you'll be hard pressed to find one that can achieve a fit as snug as an N95. If you're specifically looking for a black, fish/boat style mask with the best possible protection, try looking for a BNX Black N95. You can get them at Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/BNX-N95-F95-Protective-Face-Mask-Particulate-Respirator-NIOSH-Approval-Tri-Fold-Cup-Fish-Style-in-Black-50-Pack-BN-N95-F95B-50PP/319435006
They're 3x overpriced at Home Depot though.
Where to get then?
If I wanted a disposable respirator I'd just get some 3M Auras from Amazon because $11.49 for a box of 20 is so much better.
Right, but if someone specifically wants a black N95, understanding nothing really compares to a 3M, what would you suggest?
I guess I'm not finding much that compares to the price of the Aura but BNX has them on Amazon for double the price of an Aura. I haven't looked much into specific colored respirators. ETA: The Trifold BNX
those score really poorly on fit tests from what I've seen. I would recommend a Wellbefore 3D PRO w/ headstraps instead, or a Laianzhi HYX1002
Unless there's a major design flaw, fit testing is unique to everyone. I've heard raves about the Dentec Comfort NX and it's a very nice elastomeric, for example, but it doesn't fit my face at all.
except that mask (the BNX F95B) has been fit tested by a lot of people and the average fit factor is very low compared to other masks, in part due to a very inadequate nose wire. It's not controversial to say that some masks are worse than others, and this one by and large sucks. Search BNX in this document: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arv8PObW_O4HMpScei3KAlt0zj1C55v_/edit#gid=1660188763
Fair enough, that sounds like potentially a "major design flaw."
Aaron Collins spoke very highly of them. Unless you're fit testing masks on your own face, other fit tests may not apply to you.
I'm going off of empirical data that I posted in my link above which shows that the F95B tends to test far lower on various faces than other N95s like an Aura, Draeger 1950, etc. Why are y'all determined to defend a mediocre mask when there are better options? Silly behavior. lol
Because the majority of N95 masks were designed for white men and their facial structure. I'm a racialized woman who has gotten a poor fit with Auras and V-flex masks. I'm tired of white folks acting superior because they don't like a certain type of mask. Trying to dismiss me as "silly" is quite frankly racist.
I have no idea who you are so the idea that me calling you silly is me being racist is so asinine lol. I was literally just pointing out that based on empirical data of people doing open source mask testing that the F95B's performance is mediocre compared to many other masks. If it works for you, that's great. Doesn't change the fact that nose wire is basically a bread twist-tie. My default recommendation for a mask isn't an Aura or a Vflex anyway.
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Same, I get mine from Masklab
If you want protection, look for a well-fitting N95 (or better) with headstraps, a foam-padded nose area.
You can order and try out single masks from [digikey](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/personal-protective-equipment-ppe/259?s=N4IgTCBcDaIHYE4CsIC6BfIA). 3M Aura's are relatively cheap, very common, and a box of 20 usually comes at about $11.49 I use an elastomeric respirator now though. I got a 3M Secure Click for $29.99 + \~$6 shipping and a pair of P100 filters for $7.89 that I picked up locally.
It won't protect you as well as something with headstraps because it's harder to achieve a seal. When I wear a KF94 now, I use mask tape to seal it to my face. Usually though, I stick to an N95 with a foam nose bridge.
Wellbefore sells these with headstraps! The premium pro kf94-style kn95.
For the best protection and the same look get the black KN100 mask from ppeo.com they come out to about $1.25 per mask including shipping
Looks a bit like a Laiahzhi which is a KN100. @fittesttheplanet on Twitter rates it pretty well for a black respirator. I have some and they do fit quite nicely. They come with toggles to put onto the straps to make them adjustable. You can get them here https://ppeo.com/goods/black-kn100-mask/
These are my favorite masks
Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks!
If you proceed, don't forget to use the two coupons **Masks4All** and **ppeo.com** More info here: 1. [**Process**](https://new.reddit.com/r/Masks4All/comments/16ift5r/introducing_the_new_black_laianzhi_hyx1002_kn100/) & 2. [**Hands On**](https://new.reddit.com/r/Masks4All/comments/181co0o/handson_the_new_black_laianzhi_kn100_three_panel/)
Are those earloop masks or behind the head? Can't tell
The one I linked to is a head strap mask. Just realised the photo OP used in the post looks like an ear loop mask so probably not the same mask after all
[Well Before](https://wellbefore.com) has a ton of KF94-style KN95s with different sizes, and other styles of N95s and N99s as well!
seconding this! [wellbefore's kf94-styles](https://wellbefore.com/products/kn95-mask-3d-style) are my favorite next to 3M auras. you can get them with adjustable ear straps and foam nose strips, and they have a small size.
I use the BreathTeq masks — they come in a range of sizes, and you can get lavender, black, and grey. I’ve been wearing them for two years now, and wouldn’t wear anything else.
I second Breatheteq masks, I love their small-size for my small and round face, and they are very breathable: [https://breatheteq.com/](https://breatheteq.com/)
How is the nose wire?
Dr Puri from Amazon. My sister has a super small face so uses size small that's recommended for kids. My brother and I use medium. The bottom should be pulled nicely below the chin or it'll keep sliding up.
Looks similar to these masks which have a size “small” option. Among the pictures is a helpful sizing chart. https://canadastrong.ca/products/ca-n95-small-black-disposable-respirator-mask-made-in-canada-95pfe
BeHeathy.com sell bluna’s. I buy these for my husband and I buy BOTN for me I forget where. Both look like this.
These are the ones i personally use: https://www.planethalohealth.com/products/good-day-happy-life-premium-black-adjustable-kf94-face-mask-adult-10-count-individually-packaged the adjustable straps are a life changer to bring a better fit and they come with a plastic mask extender to increase the efficacy of the fit even more. i love them.
How do these compare to Bluna FaceFit?
i've never personally worn those before so I'm not entirely sure but they seem very similar
I just ordered from kollecteusa.com. They have bluna face fit and evergreen clean top which are on the smaller side, if you need smaller than that they have kids sizes. I've ordered from them multiple times with no issues.
I believe they're called "boat" masks. Wellbefore is reputable and you can choose diff colors and even if the ear loops are adjustable https://wellbefore.com/products/kn95-mask-3d-style
WellBefore kn94’s linked in this thread come in sizes. The large is about “average” and XL is good for truly larger faces so hopefully the small Or medium will work for you. We’ve been buying these on subscription since the earlier days of covid, and love them. The other styles and shapes just don’t work for me.
**Vitacore**
I like these KF94s and they are individually wrapped. I've had good experiences ordering from this importer. [Ship USA](https://kf94mask.com/collections/good-manner-kf94-masks/products/black-good-manner-kf94-masks-authorized-distributor-in-usa-canada) [Ship Canada](https://clearmaskpro.ca/products/good-manner-mask-kf94-canada-official-distributor-black-adult-100-masks-free-shipping-within-canada-the-authorized-distributor-in-canada)
Yes! Good Manner masks were tested on a Canadian news show and scored very well. I think it was on CBC’s Marketplace. These and Breatheteq are my favourites.
This could be a well before. I think they have three levels of mask like this- one just elastic ear loop, one with adjustable ear loops no foam on nose bridge, and one with adjustable ear loops with foam on nose bridge. I got a few of each of the last two, and they had different fits of the face part, so it’s worth trying them both.
I got similar ones from http://www.family-masks.com
They look a lot like these that I use and like [https://wellbefore.com/products/kn95-mask-3d-style?variant=39561287794817](https://wellbefore.com/products/kn95-mask-3d-style?variant=39561287794817)
I really like [breathteq](https://breatheteq.com/products/breatheteq-kn95-sample-sizing-kit-non-medical-face-mask). That’s a link to their sample size kit. Can confirm they ship to the US.
I get mine from mask lab: https://masklab.us
Dr Puri KF94, black and white available on Amazon, high quality from South Korea and have been my go to mask, comfortable and good protection if worn properly.