Barrister and Mann

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Broom itself is a wonderful thing. The flowers give off a richly honeyed, rosy floral scent whose delicacy recalls the warmth of fresh hay and sunshine. It beckons us to happier days and happy thoughts. It captures. It captivates. It bewitches.

But all is not well in the Season of the Witch.

Inspired by the deep-rooted history of witchcraft in New England, here is an elixir of arcane delight, a construct of hypnotic, narcotic allure. The dulcet tones of broom flowers, so captivating in their elegance, are blended with notes of violet and honeysuckle, flowers known to waylay and ensnare the unwary.

Beneath this enrapturing accord, ripples of power lurk. The green dustiness of tarragon, the spicy tang of nutmeg and wormwood, and elemental, primordial notes of oakmoss, oud, and woodsmoke bubble from the depths, bathing the flowers in their eldritch glow. Mossy and primeval, floral and herbal, the product of centuries of tradition and craft, Season of the Witch is the potion of a modern age, composed to enthrall and enchant. Something wicked this way comes.

The fragrance is designed around Spanish broom, which has a lovely, honey-rose character, and underlaid with notes of tarragon, oakmoss, woodsmoke, nutmeg, violet, wormwood, honeysuckle, and oud.

Sounds intriguing . . . but I am easily seduced by scent notes and can fail to accurately imagine how a fragrance will smell.  Most or all of these elements are appealing to me, but you know, too much smoke can steer a scent into a barbecue condiment (Hello, Darkfall) or house fire; an oud overdose could bewitch the thing into Eau de Outhouse. (Giving credit where it's due, though, Will is batting 1.000 with me on Le Grand Chypre, Seville, and Smash.)

What do y'all anticipate will emerge from these elements?

Any other thoughts?

I admittedly forgot to mention that we will be releasing samples for those who are undecided when we release Leviathan in September. Apart from the savings garnered by purchasing a Witch Kit, there's not much risk to holding off.

Wednesday August 14, 2024
Razor: Wilkinson Sword
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Turn N Shave 26mm/Badger
Soap: B&M Mûir(e) Wood
AS : Witch Hazel + B&M Mûir(e) Wood
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,107

Will Barrister_N_Mann this one after 15 hours I can still get wiffs of the scent from just the soap and splash. It's a GORGEOUS scent !!!

Wednesday August 14, 2024
Razor: Wilkinson Sword
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Turn N Shave 26mm/Badger
Soap: B&M Mûir(e) Wood
AS : Witch Hazel + B&M Mûir(e) Wood
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,107

Will Barrister_N_Mann this one after 15 hours I can still get wiffs of the scent from just the soap and splash. It's a GORGEOUS scent !!!

I'm glad you like it! It remains one of my very favorites.

Wednesday August 14, 2024
Razor: Wilkinson Sword
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Turn N Shave 26mm/Badger
Soap: B&M Mûir(e) Wood
AS : Witch Hazel + B&M Mûir(e) Wood
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,107

Will Barrister_N_Mann this one after 15 hours I can still get wiffs of the scent from just the soap and splash. It's a GORGEOUS scent !!!

Agree. I love Mûir(e) Wood.

It’s mid August. The dog days of summer. Not much going on. I was browsing various vendors and artisans websites recently and wasn’t seeing much new or particularly interesting. I was feeling a bit of, I don’t know, maybe nostalgia mixed with melancholy? For the early days of my wet shaving adventures. There were new artisans popping up and new and exciting seasonal and limited releases coming out regularly. You could actually buy and afford a Wolfman razor!! Ah the good old days. Gone, perhaps never to return   But then….


Season of The Witch!! 

Well done Will Barrister_N_Mann  well done indeed. The spirit lives.

It’s mid August. The dog days of summer. Not much going on. I was browsing various vendors and artisans websites recently and wasn’t seeing much new or particularly interesting. I was feeling a bit of, I don’t know, maybe nostalgia mixed with melancholy? For the early days of my wet shaving adventures. There were new artisans popping up and new and exciting seasonal and limited releases coming out regularly. You could actually buy and afford a Wolfman razor!! Ah the good old days. Gone, perhaps never to return   But then….


Season of The Witch!! 

Well done Will Barrister_N_Mann  well done indeed. The spirit lives.

Friday August 16, 2024
Razor: Karve CB Plate C
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Wolf Whisker / Black Wolf Knot
Soap: Barrister and Mann Kalyptos
AS : Witch Hazel + Barrister and Mann Kalyptos
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 2,109

Yes TommyCarioca You NEED this one too

Yes TommyCarioca You NEED this one too

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Any other thoughts?






I can't help but think that the twine at the base of the brush will rot/mold pretty fast.