Loftus International Plague Doctor Venetian Long Nose Mask, White W Gold & Black Accents, 9" Long Novelty Item

I gave this as a gift to a friend who collects masks. It arrived in one piece, but the gold ribbon edging was hanging loose around most of the mask. It was easy to fix with a hot glue gun, though. The mask looks very creepy and edgy -- I almost wanted to keep it! My friend loved it. I didn't wear it before gifting it, so I can't comment on how it wears. But the white ribbons to keep it on seem to be able to hold the weight and are attached well.

Very happy with my mask!!! I asked the shipper if he could ship the product out right away since I needed it for Halloween night...the mask got to me two nights before Halloween. The mask is legit, not flimsy like other masks I had seen at costume shops. Sturdy material and design. Stays right on your face. The art design on the mask was awesome. Seemed hand painted. The only negative was that the mask had a little bit of glue smell the first time I wore it. I'm sure it was because they added a gold rope fabric rim all around the mask that made it look even mor awesome than the picture. It was glued to the edge. By the second time I wore It the smell had gone away.

Looking at this mask, it's amazing to think how inexpensive it was. I'm very impressed by the value. On the other hand, the long nose is quite heavy - which wouldn't be a problem, except that the mask ties together in the back, meaning that it is difficult to keep on stably. There is a loop behind the forehead of the mask, to which I intend to attach a third ribbon that will go over the top of my head. This should make the mask more stable when worn. It's not really a quality issue - the mask is awesome. But I wanted to put that in my review so that others know to expect a very front-heavy mask.

Bought as a decoration, it is lovely, so though I did try it on mostly for curiosity it wasn't a top priority for me. As a decoration, the material, look, and the quality are excellent. It's a very cool mask (or perhaps masque would be more appropriate?) at a great price. Sets a nice mood for the romantic, the vampire crowd, the Venetian crowd, the New Orleans Mardi Gras folks and all the things that are peppered with that flavor and feeling.

This product feels high-quality in its construction, and the paint job was nice, but unfortunately it arrived as a much darker, beige-like color than the white advertised in the picture. This was especially annoying as the party we ordered it for had a specific color scheme and the mask was chosen largely for that reason. But aside from that, this mask feels like it is punching above its weight in terms of what you pay for. Ours did come with an elastic band, unlike what some other reviewers received.

It's certainly a beautiful piece for the cost. It's ceramic made instead of a cheap thin plastic and it's intricate detail makes it the perfect accent to any costume party or masquerade. I highly recommend this mask. Very durable, but make sure you know how to tie fabric tassles. If not, it's nothing a simple elastic cord can't solve. All in all, it's a masterpiece and is sure to strike envy in its beholders.

Looks absolute amazing

So my father bought these as a Halloween surprise. However, they were purchased and kept in their box since the beginning of September. They were outside the return window when we discovered the problems. The gold braiding was loose and completely unsecured to the mask. When my father tried to glue it together, he discovered, to our general horror, they were actually way too short to properly trim the mask entirely. They were uncomfortable to wear and the elastics on the back weren't flat.