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The mask from Steve is some darker, which is a plus for hare's ear and poll cuttings. I do like,however, the orangish yellow coloration in the cheek area on the one from Nature's Spirit, as it can be used to good advantage when blending.
I have generally got mine from Hareline only because they are readily available; no issues for me on them. If there are several in stock where I'm shopping, I pick out the two or three with the most really dark fur inside and on the edges of the ears.

I just take what I can find....

BTW the whiskers make nice “quill” bodies

I'm not picky when it comes to masks. As long as they don't stink I'm good. I definitely prefer a mask and making my own dubbing to buying packaged hare dubbing though.

I pick them up from my local tackle and gun store - they shoot, skin and cure their own and sell them for about £1.75 - £2.00 each. They also knock out Mallard and Teal wings for a few £'s, depending on size, a pair. In the past I have even been able to get a hold of Coot and Moorhen wings as well!
Alistair

Leisenring was one of the few authors that wrote about using individual parts of a hare's mask. Davy Wotton did an article on the subject though. Unfortunately, the pictures don't seem to be available.

http://www.flyfield.com/hare.htm