Lovely, limited protection
The mask is lovely, the stitching and craft excellent.  (Pink on white background)<br /><br />The fit is less good for me.  From chin to nose it measures 5.5", not 6" as described.  As a result, it does not cover my chin enough to cup it for a close fit.  (I don't have a large or broad face.)  From ear to ear, across the middle is about 10", not 8.5".  With handmade items, some variation in measurements should be expected, I'd imagine.<br /><br />The sturdy ear loops are a little too long on me for a close fit - though that can be corrected by making a small knot in each loop.  But with the slightly short height of the mask, tightening the sides does not eliminate the air gap at the nose and eyes, which grows larger, as the mask slides down, if I attempt to talk.  A nose clip and a full 6" or a little more from chin to nose would significantly reduce these drawbacks.<br /><br />There are three layers of fabric.  The fabric, while very nice, is not tightly woven.  I think the mask would protect against bugs and larger particles of dirt.  I doubt it provides much protection from wildfire smoke or from a very contagious virus.
Rating: 4 stars