1. I prefer the slate gray version of this exact Holman Handcrafted personal size CSB, but the burgundy looks very nice too. 2. It's a great Bible given the price which is around $100 or so. So it's a good deal for a premium Bible. But in terms of quality alone, and not about price or cost, it still isn't as good quality as what Schuyler produces. Or R.L. Allan. Or others. But of course Schuyler and Allan cost a lot more too. 3. Still the Holman Handcrafted Personal Size Single Column CSB is probably the best premium single column version of the CSB in print today. But still I wish Schuyler or someone similar would do a premium single column version of the CSB. They have a double column in their Quentel and PSQ line, but not single column. However if someone doesn't mind double columns, then I think it might be arguable that it's better to put that $100 or so towards a Schuyler Quentel or PSQ than for the Holman Handcrafted Personal Size Single Column CSB.
Wow appreciate the detailed input! I’ve never seen an Allan in person, but could agree Schuyler is top notch in quality, with the addition of an increased price tag. To me the Holman Handcrafted Collection does well working into that more accessible premium space along with Thomas Nelson’s Premier Collection. I’d like to see them eventually make the Single-Column Compact into a premium, that’s my favorite single column CSB. Not sure if it is popular enough though.
My wife has this very one in the burgandy and she loves it. And I love that I scored it at half retail, haha. Retail is fair for what you get, but I'm thankful for the sale. Speaking of CSB, thank you for posting that web listing from Lifeway. At first i wondered if it was maybe last year's April Fool's post, haha, but it's legit. $13.97 or $15.97 for thumb-indexed. Great Bible; text block layout is very eye-comfy (wife Felisa's perfect word) with the cool L/R-justified center column references, notes in the footer. This Bible feels great in the hand! Now, Genuine Leather can be a number of things, including pig. This feels solid yet is quite flexible - which I believe rules out pig - so I'm guessing cowhide. Nice, whatever it is. That is now my wife's perfect EDC, usually in her purse or just tossed on the carseat, safe in its purple poly-canvas zippered cover. God is too good to this old little child of God. I enjoy your intelligent, detailed reviews, presented in your easy and informal, yet well-organized style. A real breath of fresh air, Sir. You have joined the 3 Tims. Thanks and God bless your efforts, whenever and wherever.
This is a great looking Bible. I'm using the NASB 2020 now, and I see Holman will make a Single Column Personal Size with that translation later this year. I hope they also make a NASB 2020 Verse By Verse Reference 😁
It saddens me that Holman cheapened out and has farmed yet another of their Bibles out to atheist China. I have their Holy Land Bible and bought it because I couldn't get it any other way. Fortunately, regular Bibles are still available from other nations.
Looking forward to this review! The CSB is a great modern English translation!
How does the paper quality/ print of the burgundy one compare with the tan one? Is it much better and easier to read?
First thing I did is send it off to index it. Got it back last week!
Oh cool!
1. I prefer the slate gray version of this exact Holman Handcrafted personal size CSB, but the burgundy looks very nice too.
2. It's a great Bible given the price which is around $100 or so. So it's a good deal for a premium Bible. But in terms of quality alone, and not about price or cost, it still isn't as good quality as what Schuyler produces. Or R.L. Allan. Or others. But of course Schuyler and Allan cost a lot more too.
3. Still the Holman Handcrafted Personal Size Single Column CSB is probably the best premium single column version of the CSB in print today. But still I wish Schuyler or someone similar would do a premium single column version of the CSB. They have a double column in their Quentel and PSQ line, but not single column. However if someone doesn't mind double columns, then I think it might be arguable that it's better to put that $100 or so towards a Schuyler Quentel or PSQ than for the Holman Handcrafted Personal Size Single Column CSB.
Wow appreciate the detailed input! I’ve never seen an Allan in person, but could agree Schuyler is top notch in quality, with the addition of an increased price tag. To me the Holman Handcrafted Collection does well working into that more accessible premium space along with Thomas Nelson’s Premier Collection.
I’d like to see them eventually make the Single-Column Compact into a premium, that’s my favorite single column CSB. Not sure if it is popular enough though.
My wife has this very one in the burgandy and she loves it. And I love that I scored it at half retail, haha. Retail is fair for what you get, but I'm thankful for the sale. Speaking of CSB, thank you for posting that web listing from Lifeway. At first i wondered if it was maybe last year's April Fool's post, haha, but it's legit. $13.97 or $15.97 for thumb-indexed. Great Bible; text block layout is very eye-comfy (wife Felisa's perfect word) with the cool L/R-justified center column references, notes in the footer. This Bible feels great in the hand! Now, Genuine Leather can be a number of things, including pig. This feels solid yet is quite flexible - which I believe rules out pig - so I'm guessing cowhide. Nice, whatever it is. That is now my wife's perfect EDC, usually in her purse or just tossed on the carseat, safe in its purple poly-canvas zippered cover. God is too good to this old little child of God. I enjoy your intelligent, detailed reviews, presented in your easy and informal, yet well-organized style. A real breath of fresh air, Sir. You have joined the 3 Tims. Thanks and God bless your efforts, whenever and wherever.
This is a great looking Bible. I'm using the NASB 2020 now, and I see Holman will make a Single Column Personal Size with that translation later this year. I hope they also make a NASB 2020 Verse By Verse Reference 😁
I have this in the gray. The biggest negative is the text in the gutter.
It saddens me that Holman cheapened out and has farmed yet another of their Bibles out to atheist China. I have their Holy Land Bible and bought it because I couldn't get it any other way. Fortunately, regular Bibles are still available from other nations.