Nite nite
I’ve used lots of masks over just as many years, but very few were purchased- either gifts, found (factory sealed in thrift shops, of course) and what appeared to be a lifetime supply of JetBlue “disposables” given to me by an FA friend- there were sort of a go-to collection, when the non-adjustable elastic stretched beyond useable limits, move on to the next pair. But, when I lost them all (and everything else) in the recent CA wildfires, it was one of those things you don’t think to grab under evac orders- sleeping in a shelter tended to make me regret that immediately, they aren’t really conducive to lights out sleep. But then, I am not sure I would not prefer to keep one eye open anyway. As luck would have it, I found a weird zebra-striped unit in the box of donations for we victims, but it was cardboardy and cheap feeling, it made it two nights. I did find two tucked into the suitcase I grabbed as I hastily packed, this was a small blessing (in view of everything else, very small, but I’ll take it)<br /><br />So enter the Tlinna (?) which I liked it right away, it had a baby-butt smooth surface on both sides, boasting mulberry silk on both sides; reversible is a nice touch, and I find either side equally comfortable. Two strap models are always superior, and with tiny buckles for adjustment it’s a lot easier to slide them into a comfortable length. (Continued wearing on the same side molded the thing into what seems like a tiny bra, so I now plan to flip it daily- I take enough flak for wearing one in the first place)<br /><br />The buckles lie flat, and the straps come from the center stitch of the mask, so while it may not be sold as such, I am finding either side equally comfortable. Properly adjusted it is as a mask should be- barely there.<br />No gaudy statement of a print or pattern or faux fur, just a pleasantly opaque blackout. I have had so many MRI’s recently that the imaging place tend to comment on my eye mask du jour)<br /><br />Time will tell how the elastic will wear, so I might pick up a spare or one for travel; although actually needing to purchase one tends to make me keep – a closer eye on it (sorry)
Rating: 5 stars