Can anyone here who has tried these soaps tell me how they are? The reason I ask is that yesterday I received a Hallows soap from a good friend of mine in South Africa and it smells beautiful but I have no idea to how the lather and performance are. Thanks so much! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It takes a bit more water than the average soap. If your lather is more of a paste, add water. I was initially disappointed in B&M soaps, but i figured it out. Lather and performance are top notch.
B&M soaps are top-notch performers and have pretty good scents too. My wife always gets me a couple B&M soaps for Christmas. She says they're her favorite soap maker to buy from.
My wife says she likes the scent of this Hallows. That’s already a good sign. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
My first use of this soap was actually very enjoyable. I think I may have left my brush a bit too wet because the lather was flying all over the bathroom. It works up very easily, it becomes really rich and the slickness is great. I’ll be writing a review at some point today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Here’s my review of the Hallows: Ease of lathering: 10/10–Brilliant. Rich, super slick lather so easily. Be careful not to start with too wet a brush, though. Longevity of lather: 10/10–You get perfect stability from this soap. General skincare: 8/10–Pretty good. Leaves a comfortable postshave feeling. Scent: 9/10–Gorgeous. Hard for me to describe, but it’s so classy and elegant. Price: N/A—Because I did a trade I cannot tell you the price. Would I buy again: 9/10– Yes, I believe I would. It’s a lovely soap! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Couldn't agree more Jeff. I like B&M and think they make some great products. I know you like things cold and as such you may really enjoy Terror. I believe it is a seasonal or limited edition soap like Hallows, but if it comes around again, you should definitely check it out. It is probably my favorite I tried from them. Enjoy Hallows my friend.
Thanks Steve! I definitely intend to get Terror when it comes out again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hallows is a limited edition soap, seasonal, recurring. You'll have to wait until October to order it again. I don't care for all his scents, but each scent is expertly crafted. Ditto for Saponifico Verisino.
It’s such a lovely scent - too bad I can’t describe it. Two soaps I’ll make a point to buy are this one and the Terror when/if it comes back. I don’t think the Arctique soap is available anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
https://dailylather.com/content/history-barrister-and-mann#lines A fun read, though slightly out of date. Hallows: "We were tasked with creating a seasonal scent unlike any the world had ever seen before. Taking inspiration from the swamps of Boston, we combined vetiver, oakmoss, black pepper, cocoa, labdanum, and cedar to produce a deep, cold scent suited to the chilly, bitter days of late October. Gloomy, rich, and perversely elegant, Hallows is a reminder of why men once feared the dark. Took a year off in 2017."
Black pepper.....and oakmoss.....so that’s what it’s all about - it sure is beautiful! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I only use my Arctique aftershave on Menthol Monday because I want it to last as long as possible! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
B&M has honestly completely confused me with all of the different bases. The Reserve is a gooey mess. I don't even know what base I have (Seville and Bay Rum). The earlier bases are, imo better soaps. Scents range from excellent to "what the heck is this?".