Weeping joints on brick?

So, our brick  mason came by and put us a few sample boards together with our brick.  We have a house that inspired us that used (what is referred to as) 'weeping joints'.  The concept is that (see the board on the right) the mortar is pressed into and outside of the bricks creating a 'old world' look to the brick.   This kinda fits into the French Quarter look that we are looking to get with both the bricks, the bronze clad wood windows, and the Bevolo gas lamps that will be hanging in the front.  It's about 60/40% right now that we're going with the 'weeping joint' style.  

I know, it's a risk, but we need to have something that is a little signature and something that is unique.  

Standard on the left, 'weeping joint' on the right