This mask is very realistic. I really don't know how masks are made but, looking at the way it is painted leads me to believe that it was done by hand and by a professional. I scared the crap out of my kids the other night. They got me back the next day (he, he, he...). Anyway, the mask fits fine. It's a little hard to put it on and take it off because it is narrow around the neck area. I don't think I could walk around with it on Halloween night for long though; that is because it is hard to breathe with it and because I couldn't see very well either. Nevertheless, the mask is very well made and realistic looking. If you're looking for something scary, you can't go wrong with this mask. (Four stars because of the breathing problem)