I Used My Wellington Bible Every Day for 1 Month...My Thoughts on the ESV Alpha *CRASH TEST*

[@Inspired_JG]

I held off a year before making the purchase. My EDC has been the thinline heritage but, I’m looking forward to more of a compact carry. I tried the pit minion but returned due to its small font size. Hopefully this will be the sweet spot. Great review.

[@kositphanthanusorn4238]

Thanks for the video. I like that you show it after a lot of use. I think that I will eventually get this in the Wellington after I save up some money.

[@philtheo]

I think I prefer the ESV in the Schuyler PSQ for a similar sized Bible. I think I just like a little bit of color in my text, and I like the look and feel of the PSQ a bit more than the Alpha.

[@WontonDisciple]

That makes sense! The PSQ definitely has a nice aesthetic. I personally wish it was more of a square shaped block like the Alpha. Otherwise, I love it, too.

[@WilliamKister]

I have the Goatskin version of this Bible and I love it. A great bare bones Bible that is highly portable but still very readable.

[@WontonDisciple]

I concur!

[@quietedbyHISlove_Zeph3.17]

Helpful! Thanks! Been very curious how the Wellington would wear.

[@WontonDisciple]

Of course!

[@AnneShelly-ye7sb]

Does it have a rich leather smell

[@glenconverse1327]

I have never been Happy with crossway's binding.

[@kaltech04]

Glad to know I’m not the only one. I’ve heard several Bible reviewers talk about how great crossway is, but their quality has left me disappointed more often than not.

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

It looks tobacco brown to me.

[@timsevilla3168]

Would you ever consider selling it?

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

I have a green goatskin thinline from Thomas Nelson and it’s my first premium bible, so I don’t know a whole lot. Will the goatskin patina or just stay as is? I’ve had it since summer and it looks pretty much the same. Although, it has gotten softer with using it almost everyday.

[@WontonDisciple]

Goatskin generally doesn't change much at all over time. There can be exceptions, but those exceptions are usually reserved for special types of goatskins that you can only get from rebinders.

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

@@WontonDisciple I was afraid you were gonna say that. I just like the look of a Bible that’s been heavily used.

[@exagem]

I’m a Lockman leathertex kind of guy 😎 what’s on the inside is most important to me

[@WontonDisciple]

That's absolutely right! I agree.

[@RetroKryptonite]

Hey, what journal is that? It pairs nicely with the Alpha.

[@WontonDisciple]

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[@WontonDisciple]

It's September Leather's leather journal cover in a pocket size with pocket sized Moleskine Cahiers! I actually have a review on it already.

[@STEELO-247]

Have you had any issues with the page curling? Almost every page on my Pitt Minion starts to curl so I'm looking to replace it with a goatskin version of this.

[@michaeldurso5005]

I’ve wondered about that too. I’ve not heard of Crossway having page curling issues. It’s the #1 reason my Clarion ESV has fallen out of use. Same paper as the Pitt Minion I believe. Page curling is horrible. On one occasion when reading a section of Matthew over and over the pages rolled completely into the gutter. Insane. I’m trying to decide between this and a PSQ for my next ESV. I’m leaning toward PSQ primarily because of the references.

[@tinofsardines]

I have six Cambridge bibles four of which are Pitt Minions, one is Calf split while the others are Goatskin. I live in a relatively dry region of Texas compared to the Gulf or eastern part of the state that borders Arkansas and Louisiana. Never had page curling issues yet, but I wonder if maybe environmental conditions have contributed to moisture damage you’ve experienced with your Pitt Minions.