Need help with mask sizing

So when measuring my head around the flat part above the ears and across the forehead, I measure at about 22.5 inches, however my medium Dead Ringer which is supposed to be 24.5 fits quite snug, and I find that once I pull it down over my nose and chin it feels more snug than it should be.

The other masks I have are a re-hauled ToTs 2018 mask which is snug and a HalloweenMan which I haven’t worn, as well as ToTs H2 and H2 Blood Tears. When wearing the ToTs H2 masks I am swimming in them, but I am not sure what size those are supposed to run.

I am a bit confused as to what my sizing should be because with a 22.5 inch head I shouldn’t have as much trouble fitting into a 24.5 mask. Most of my masks will be put on display but I would like a select 1 or 2 to be able to wear.

Does anybody have any pointers?

That’s very odd. The TOTS H2’s are about 25 inches, I believe. I have one, and my head is 23.5 inches, and it practically swallows my head whole, so I have to stuff the top of the mask with plastic bags to line up my eyes with the eye cuts. The general rule of thumb when it comes to mask sizing is your mask should be either half an inch, or 1 inch larger than your head size. So in your case, with a 22.5 inch head, you would need either a 23 inch, or 23.5 inch size mask. What I fond odd is that you mention a 24.5 inch mask is snug on you, but considering your head size is 22.5 inches, it shouldn’t be snug.

I will try to post a photo of the mask on when I get back. But from what I’ve seen it shouldn’t be too tight. I will say my nose is a bit bigger and my jawline is more expressed so maybe that is causing the mask to pull more than it should.

Below are some photos with the mask on. The rest of my head feels okay but my nose and chin/mouth area feel very tight
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Here is a shot of the Tots H2 and DR side by side. The dead ringer is supposedly 24.5” and the tots 25” but the ToTs H2 looks like it is much more than just a half inch bigger.
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The issue I’ve experienced with mask sizing is that it only accounts for the circumference of your head, not any other dimensions like length. That’s fine for a hat, but not for a mask. My head measures 23.5, which is fairly standard, but my head is fairly long, so I’ve found mask measurements to be a loose guide for overall fit at best. Unfortunately although I’ve managed to get my hands on a couple of larger TOTS H40s that fit circumference-wise, none have fit length-wise. The smaller H40s aren’t even remotely possible to wear. On the other side, I have a Sykotic FX Elder Shape v2 that I absolutely swim in and is too large to wear. My Creep fits ok, but slightly snug. I’m looking forward to trying a NAG Shape 78 in the hopes that I find my perfect fit.

I have the same issue as you BLT. My head measures 23.5" around but it is long. It doesn’t seem abnormally large to me but at 6’3" 238, it is proportionate, Just got a 24" Hiro from Sinister which I love but it is snug for sure. Dying to get The Creep but I’m afraid that it won’t fit and if I’m spending that much on a mask, I need to be able to wear it for at least for one Halloween.
Would you venture to guess the size of your Creep? Can you get away with wearing it for a while without it becoming uncomfortable?

Length plays a huge factor! My head is not quite 24", but like others I have a longer face.


Btw that Dead Ringer is beautiful!

Yes it is a beauty. Nick did an amazing job on it. That one for a 24.5 fits snug. I am going to order a 75k in a 24.5 and see if there is a difference. Not sure what the pull is like on those but I know the thickness of the latex can also influence the fit. I will have to try a few different sizes and masks until I find the one.

I had a 24” Hiro as well, it was wearable but not comfortably. The Creep is not as tight as the Hiro, but still slightly more snug than I’d prefer. I have a 24.5” Nag Shape 78 on the way and look forward to seeing how it compares.

My buddy has a 24.5’ Ringer and I have the same issue. It looks great on you btw, but I hear ya on the snug fit. My H78 is the same size but a longer mask overall and fits with extra space. Each sculpt is different unfortunately and sometimes you actually have to try one on to know the true fit

Thanks dude! I almost want to request the 75k castle to be made as a 25” but don’t want it to fit loosely. I guess it comes down to trial and error and part of what you go through for the love of the hobby.

No problem at all man! To be honest with you, 25" is hit or miss for me. While 24.75" would be ideal, I find that sculpts like the Dead Ringer 25" works perfect but with “longer” sculpts, which have the Castle stretch built in, 24.5" is absolutely perfect. The H78 and Fear for example both were 24.5" and truly fit my head better than the Dead Ringer without a doubt. They felt like they were bigger masks even though they were technically the same exact size.

The 75k sculpt itself leaves extra room and won’t feel as tight on your face as you might think. If worst comes to worst, you can definitely sell the Castle with no problem but I can almost guarantee a 24.5" will be ideal for you my friend! The Dead Ringer looks great on you and the little bit of extra space the 75k offers will make it a more comfortable fit. Your head looks to be almost the exact size as mine judging by the fit of the Ringer so I can say with almost 100% certainty you don’t need the 25". If you do grab one, be sure to keep me posted!

Nice. That makes me feel a bit better. My intention with the 75k is to use it for display but I would like to wear it every once in a blue moon so to have it fit well would be a plus!

I got a TOTS Halloween 6 mask in 2018. It’s a snug fit so I don’t use it. However, the newest 78’ mask fits me well with that wiggle room.

It’s believed that I have a 25 inch head, but it might be with my hair.

I wear a 7 3/8” hat which is about 23 1/8”. I purchased a TOTS H2 mask which floats on my head and is way too big. I not sure on their mask size but I believe it’s 25” standard. Would a 24.5” make much of a difference fitting wise. I want the mask to be snug but not too snug. I know a 23” mask would be too tight for my done. Any feedback or recommendations would be appreciated.