Bible Reviewers Weigh In on Bible Ribbons!

[@super60sand70s]

I was not expecting the use of geometry here but R Grant Jones hit it out of the park.

[@timwildsmith]

YES!!!!!

[@dornjr]

I'm more in Cat's corner as I feel the cold calculating Math formula didn't address relative hand size for the amount still grabbable coming out the corner. 🤚🎗📖🎗 😄😉

[@sae4842]

My vote to this R Grant Jones review. My bible ribbons are too short! This is the most annoying thing about them, I am using sticky page markers..

[@JBD-cx9sf]

For me, one to two ribbons does the job. Three if the Apocrypha is included between the Testaments. One for the OT, one for the Apocrypha, and one for the NT.

[@WagonmasterChip]

It’s like the Bible nerd avengers. I’m here for it.

[@timwildsmith]

Hey-o!!!

[@j.woodbury412]

Now you need to do a Part Two with Pastor Brett; Rusty Bibles; Dwayne Green; Bibles on a Budget; Walking in the Light; Bible Believing Christian; Bro. B's Bible Unboxing, Review and Studies and Ronnie Vonner, Jr.

[@philipguzman9321]

Informative, clever, and humorous. Great job... Tim...Tim ...Tim! Kudos to R.Grant Jones who, frankly, stole the show with his understated humor and his shout-out to liturgical Christians with the BCP bible reference! Thanks! Phil

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼❤️

[@AFrischPerspective]

Thanks for doing this, Tim! It was fun to be a part of this.

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for being part of it, Tim!!

[@amptown1]

Oh no I missed the reminder for the live! I loved how Tim Nickels was very firm in his opinion. I agree that it seemed Tim Frisch was messing with us. R. Grant Jones had me laughing out loud 🤣🤣🤣. The number of ribbons is obviously 3. This was a great video!! Thank you.

[@AFrischPerspective]

I would never be facetious!

[@amptown1]

@@AFrischPerspective Then maybe it was just my perspective? 😉

[@AFrischPerspective]

@@amptown1 I thought everyone loves Crossway ribbons 🤔

[@timwildsmith]

So good from all of them!

[@j.woodbury412]

@@AFrischPerspective 🤣

[@cherylstevens4302]

Wow, Bible ribbon nerd heaven. Awesome x

[@timwildsmith]

So true!

[@LeaningTowerOfBible]

Takeaways: "WIDE" NOT "THICK;" PLEASE STOP THE MADNESS! Nickels is actually right (this time). Frisch's sarcasm aimed at Crossway is well-earned and could have been more lethally applied. Cat does well to call out Cambridge. RGJ -- DAT BEARD THO. Pythagorean! Beau--CROSSWAY ARE YOU LISTENING? Also a wee bit of ESV flexing there at the end, no? 😆 Mirror Image Randy--Nice to see your face, Brother! A rare treat. Speaking truth. Tim W. -- Nice video dude! But again, Nickels and Randy are right. 3/8" WIDTH NOT THICKNESS double sided satin or nothing.

[@timwildsmith]

A right proper rundown right here!

[@anickelsworthbiblereviews]

I told you I was right from the beginning. Never doubt me.

[@LeaningTowerOfBible]

@@anickelsworthbiblereviews 😂

[@LeaningTowerOfBible]

@@timwildsmith 😆 Thanks for all the videos, my friend.

[@BibleBuyingGuide]

Thanks!!

[@adrianalonzo7973]

Stacked ribbons should never be allowed. This is a not an option. As a rebinder, our standard length is 5” from the edge of the cover, always a 10mm double sided satin ribbon, angle cut and sealed. We need more of these collaboration videos. Great stuff here everyone.

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks, Adrian!

[@mb9484]

This is an all-star cast! Can't wait!

[@timwildsmith]

It’s such a fun video!!

[@sandracoombs2255]

I absolutely loved this!! Thank you all so much. I watch all you guys and enjoy your videos so much. Of course we all know that Tim Nickels has nailed the ribbon question. They MUST be - multi coloured, flowing, double-sided satin, 3 or 4 in number and at least 4 inches below the book block to even be able to call themselves Bible ribbons! No self-respecting Premium Bible would be without them. But if for some reason the publisher has let us down, well, we simply replace them! 🤣😂 Five stars for this video as always. Thanks again. 😍🙏

[@timwildsmith]

Nailed it!

[@TedMattos]

Brother Randy has always been my go-to guy for Bibles, etc. :) If he said "18 ribbons," I'd have to head to Hobby Lobby's sewing section! :) Great review, Brother Tim.

[@timwildsmith]

He's the GOAT.

[@BibleBuyingGuide]

Thanks Ted!! You're awesome!

[@BibleBuyingGuide]

@@timwildsmith thank you!!!

[@BibleTreasuresAndReviews]

Great video!🤣If a Bible has space between cover/spine, I make a set of ribbons attached to cardstock and place between cover/binding. I'm new to reviewing on my KZbin. Y'all inspire me. Thanks for the hard work!🙌

[@timwildsmith]

Nice!!

[@shawnmaynard3964]

This looks great. I love all these wonderful people.

[@timwildsmith]

It's a really fun video!

[@mickeyandthebible6931]

That was great! Now do the same thing with covers and then text blocks! And fonts!

[@timwildsmith]

Hey-o! Great idea.

[@angiebridwell4485]

🥳 what a ribbon party! Loved this cast ❤️

[@timwildsmith]

So fun!!

[@ma-mo]

When deciding on ribbon length, one has to consider whether or not one has a cat.

[@timwildsmith]

Hahahaha... good point!!

[@catwoods5499]

😸💕📚

[@ma-mo]

@@catwoods5499 Cat knows what I'm talking about!

[@catwoods5499]

@@ma-mo ohhh yes I do... all too well 🤣

[@mikehoward455]

What a great idea to have a panel of experts. That was very entertaining and informative. Thank you for putting this together Tim.

[@timwildsmith]

You bet!

[@anickelsworthbiblereviews]

Tim Frisch…how are we even friends!!!!

[@timwildsmith]

Hahaha!

[@gma904]

The review I never knew I needed. 😂 Very helpful honestly. The 3/8 th part and the length in particular. So funny you guys😂😂 No other colors need be considered. 😭😂

[@DrJosephFMatos]

Great collaboration of reviewers on this. I love the different personalities. Blessings to all.

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼👍🏼❤️

[@keithclayton1271]

What a great subject to make a video about. Thanks to everyone who contributed.

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@hukes]

I never use the ribbons. At one point I thought of cutting them off, but then I discovered I could pass them through the spine, between the sewn paper and the leather/faux-leather. Now my bibles have their ribbons without getting in the way while I read.

[@timwildsmith]

Good hack!

[@bonnie5972]

What a fun video. Love colored ribbons just like colored bibles , altho one of my favs is the Canterbury in Black with all red ribbons. Thanks for including the other reviewers. I too watch them all.

[@timwildsmith]

❤️👍🏼

[@biblegeeksquad1804]

I think Tim Nickels hit it on the SPOT!

[@timwildsmith]

He’s a brilliant man.

[@emilyschroeder2308]

This was so much fun to watch. Thanks to everyone!

[@timwildsmith]

Yes!! So fun that they all participated!

[@DeepDiveDiscipleship]

Round of applause for R. Grant Jones and his highly mathematic approach to these matters...

[@timwildsmith]

Hahaha. So good!!

[@idreamofgenealogy3425]

Hahahaha! I absolutely loved this video… humorous, informative, a great way to “meet” Bible reviewers, thank you so much 🥰

[@timwildsmith]

You are so welcome!

[@thomasshannon7793]

That was fun. Thanks for the links, Tim, there's a couple I wasn't subscribed to.

[@susanreinsma4238]

This was so fun! I'm with Frisch on this one. You nailed it!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks, Susan!

[@ZackVanMeter]

The lighthearted comedic nature of this is awesome! I have 4 premium Bibles, 2 Schuyler 1 Cambridge and 1 Humble Lamb, and I didn’t know I “needed” multiple wide ribbons until I thumbed through the Bible I used as a kid in Church. The single thin ribbon just isn’t enough. All that to say that the ribbon(s) aren’t what’s important, it’s the Word of God that is important. Thank you for this video, and all who participated!

[@timwildsmith]

You're welcome, Zack! We had a lot of fun!

[@sandracoombs2255]

I’m so looking forward to this one!! 😀😎. I always enjoy seeing the long, flowing ribbons that Tim Nickels has put in his Bibles. Wish he’d run a tutorial on how to do it. All my old Bibles would suddenly get a ribbon make-over. 😂👍

[@anickelsworthbiblereviews]

I actually have one! It’s not too thorough but it’s enough to get the job done! 😁

[@timwildsmith]

This is one of my favorite videos I’ve ever produced. Hope you enjoy it!

[@sandracoombs2255]

@@anickelsworthbiblereviews I shall check it out.

[@AJSmith-lt5yc]

I learned how to do it on Beau Tate's channel

[@philipmelgren4469]

Love this video, great to see a bunch of you Bible Reviewers having a laugh together!! Thanks Tim, this made me smile & laugh! Blessings from New Zealand.

[@timwildsmith]

You’re welcome, Phil… we had fun!

[@bloodknightbob]

Great and funny video! Thanks for rallying that great community of brothers and sisters doing this.

[@timwildsmith]

You’re welcome!

[@donaldsproson2494]

Thanks Tim and everyone, great fun and very informative

[@timwildsmith]

So much fun!

[@Agben35]

Genius video … would love to see more interaction videos between the various reviewers.

[@timwildsmith]

This was fun!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Lots of fun, Tim. Really enjoyable😎

[@timwildsmith]

Glad to hear it!

[@RobbieCupples]

Great video, Tim (as well as the other Bible reviewers that were in this video)!!

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@Christine.Stewart]

This was a really fun, and unique bible review! Thank you for sharing!

[@timwildsmith]

You're welcome!!

[@MoiGarciaLeatherAndBinding]

Man, I did not think Randy started this journey over the ribbons, hahaha!!! I thought he was more drawn to it probably due to the paper quality or font size etc... Great video and congrats to everyone for participating. Shalom! ;)

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for watching!

[@BibleBuyingGuide]

For premiums, yes. Wanting better print and paper are what started me looking for a better Bible than what I had in the first place.

[@MoiGarciaLeatherAndBinding]

@@BibleBuyingGuide that makes sense Randy. I really appreciate it 😊🙏

[@MoiGarciaLeatherAndBinding]

@@timwildsmith thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit these videos. I know the effort it requires to get it done! 🤗

[@natevankoevering2423]

this is a great video more of this kind of thing, please.

[@timwildsmith]

You bet! We had fun.

[@kennethwolf3598]

Great fun video! My preference is none! I got this from Matthew Everhart: use post-it tabs in different colors. I place them to mark the place on the page , not just the page. And they don’t get tangled up in the zipper of my less expensive canvas Bible cover that protects the synthetic or bonded leather-covered bibles.

[@reedebrown6006]

Ribbongate- awesome. Great fun review with some great people. Nice job Tim. I kind of agree with what seemed to be a common choice. 10mm ribbons, double sided silk. I don’t quite go for the really long ones like Tim Nickles, but agree with them being long enough to slide to the corner to open your Bible. As for colour, usually choose colours that compliment the cover and really need a minimum of two. More for thicker bibles. Thanks again for a fun review.

[@timwildsmith]

Love it... I'm right there with you on all of these takes!

[@wolfman7284]

This would really good timing, and I love the humor in it. This just seemed fun to make. I just bought some ribbon to add to some of my Bibles and commentaries (either "spine bookmark" method or glue in legit adding). I think my preference is below: -10mm -Double-sided satin (I don't have Beresford because I can't find an affordable supplier of them) -3 minimum with preferably 4 (I like marks in O.T., Prov. Ps., and N.T.) -Length just long enough to get to the corner with about 3/4" - 1" remaining to hold _OCD dictates the ribbons must all be the same length (prefer a slightly slanted cut over flat cut) -Different color ribbons, but matching a palette close to each other. To be fair, I haven't had a Bible with ribbons wider than 10mm, but that seems like the Goldilocks size for me.

[@timwildsmith]

Nice! Thanks for sharing. And yes... it was REALLY fun to make.

[@askNatasha82]

This was a great video! I like more ribbons. My current study Bible only has 1 ribbon & I ended up having to use 3 more bookmarks because I move through Psalms, Proverbs, & the Gospels while I am reading the Bible cover to cover. 🤓 so if there are 3 or more ribbons then it’s a party! 🎉

[@timwildsmith]

Yeah!! 🎉

[@tob357]

Good stuff!

[@timwildsmith]

So fun!

[@amandakay3979]

Fun video, thanks! I’m subscribed to all of those channels.😁

[@chrismendezva]

This video is FANTASTIC! Entertaining and informative! Thanks for doing this, Tim!

[@timwildsmith]

You’re welcome!!

[@sherrybrown9476]

😍Bible ribbons!! This was a super-fun video, Tim!! I would like five or even six ribbons - that would be perfect for me.📖🥰

[@timwildsmith]

Nice!!

[@ma-mo]

R. Grant Jones wins. 1928 Common Prayer? Yes, please.

[@timwildsmith]

His part was soooo good!

[@vbarron2127]

Such a fun video Tim! Keep it up!!!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks, Victor! Will do!

[@karlhornburg3447]

Thanks, Tim's, for providing the extra nudge needed to decide to change out my Crossway Horween ribbons. Can you or anyone here point me to the best video(s) showing how to remove and replace these skinny short ribbons? Thanks for the help and the great content. All in this community are great blessings!!!

[@timwildsmith]

I know Beau and Tim Nickels both have done videos on this... be careful!

[@karlhornburg3447]

@@timwildsmith Thanks again Tim. Saved both videos. Will give it a try soon. 🙏

[@michaelspeegle9221]

Hahahaha that was awesomeness!!!!!

[@timwildsmith]

So fun!! 👍🏼

[@SaneNoMore]

But Tim (Wildsmith) you didn’t tell us your ribbon preferences :)

[@lupemauldin1154]

So enjoyed .. ✝️

[@timwildsmith]

So glad!

[@mygirlmacy]

I love this video, great people, great advice

[@timwildsmith]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maneltelcy9995]

That was awesome!

[@timwildsmith]

Thank you!

[@loveisall5520]

Great video! I noticed one important point left out about Bible ribbons, though: it can be a very different story for those who want or need to carry their Bibles in covers. The zippers can so easily catch and fray longer ribbons; I've done it and I've seen countless others fighting it also. I like buying those cheap little accessory ribbons that will tuck into the binding space so that cheaper Bibles can have as many as desired; I just cut off the ones I don't need or want. Never heard of most of these colleagues of yours...

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for sharing.

[@anickelsworthbiblereviews]

Tuck em in!! This is the way!

[@BibleBuyingGuide]

I didn't mention it, but this is why I don't want them too long. I've had trouble placing them in covers with zippers.

[@j.woodbury412]

I had that problem with the KJV Center Column Reference Bible I got for my birthday last year. It had two ribbons- a brown ribbon and a gold ribbon. They kept getting caught in the zipper of my Bible cover, so I tried cutting them, but I cut them too short. So, I ended up just cutting them out and started using bookmarks.

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

Thanks Tim, this was fun. I personally want no less than two ribbons in my Bible, and the color of the ribbons MUST complement the color of the Bible. 😁

[@timwildsmith]

I totally agree!

[@2woofs784]

I've been using my bible ribbons wrong all these years... I just used them as book markers; I didn't know they were suppose to help you turn the page.. Thanks! Prayer Flying from Michigan

[@quarto-h7i]

Simple! I usually use it like this: - Very thin bibles (- 1"), 1 ribbon; thin bibles (1" to 1 1/2"), 2 ribbons; medium bibles (1 1/2" to 2"), 3 ribbons; thick bibles (2" to 2 1/2"), 4 ribbons; study bibles (+ 2 1/2"), 5 ribbons; - Width from 1/4" to 3/8" double face; - Length from 5" to 7" longer than the overall height of the bible; - Sequential colors from darkest to lightest, type: black, dark gray, coffee brown, medium brown, beige...

[@quix66hiya22]

Fantastic!

[@timwildsmith]

So much fun!

[@elisavintervejr]

Looove this topic! Thank you Tim.... I'm obsessed with this too😍😍😍

[@timwildsmith]

You're so welcome!

[@brendaboykin3281]

Thanx, Team 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@timwildsmith]

Yes, thanks to everyone!

[@terrysbookandbiblereviews]

Great video!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks! This was one fun!!

[@terrysbookandbiblereviews]

@@timwildsmith It looked like everyone had fun.

[@AFrischPerspective]

Crossway ribbons 😍

[@timwildsmith]

😉

[@anickelsworthbiblereviews]

Stop it. Get some help.

[@AFrischPerspective]

@@anickelsworthbiblereviews 😂

[@catwoods5499]

@Tim F I believe you have a fever 🤣

[@BeauTate]

Troublemaker

[@CrimeDefender]

Very nice. But you should reach out to Mark of Burton Bibles in the UK. Great videos.

[@timwildsmith]

I’ve met Mark (virtually). Maybe we’ll have him on next time!

[@travistackett57]

This is a big thing for me too. Funny I was just contemplating cutting my ESVNC1 ribbons down. I love 2 in anything under 1.5 inch and 3 and only 3 anything above 1.5 inch thick bible. And as far as length. What I do is I take the middle ribbon on a 3 ribbon bible and place it in the center(ish) of the bible. Then I pull it to the outside corner and then select the length from there I desire. Usually about 2.5 to 3 inches from the corner, mark it then pull all three out the top and cut evenly at an angle. This usually gives me 4-5 inches of ribbon hanging out the bible when done (and that is a guess, I don't measure). Allan Ribbons are sooooooooo long and I get them get them caught on everything. They pretty, but in the way! lol As far as style goes.... whatever Schuyler and Allan have is good. I haven't had a premium from anyone else to compare. SORRY LONG COMMENT

[@travistackett57]

Fun video too by the way! thanks!

[@travistackett57]

OH NOOOOOO! lol I commented too soon! Grant you are awesome! I love your perspective! hahahahaha That's too cool!

[@timwildsmith]

Everyone has their preference... this was a fun one to make!

[@jasonwilczewski2741]

My favorite ribbons are the ones that came on the humble lamb Nkjv shepherd bible. My esv ribbons are way to thin. I don’t understand why. And my cow hide esv study bible only has one ribbon… which a bible that size doesn’t make sense to just have one.

[@timwildsmith]

Sometimes I wonder what they were thinking!

[@grantkruger3689]

Three or four 10mm ribbons, 100mm to 125mm (four to five inches) of length past the text block, sounds really good 😄

[@timwildsmith]

Nice!!

[@natevankoevering2423]

Tim new question, I have been looking for a Schuyler PSQ in Green do you know, if they are going to do an another printing this year?

[@timwildsmith]

Which translation?

[@natevankoevering2423]

@@timwildsmith ESV

[@Cliff_Dixon_42]

I'm still too new to have a preference, even with the number (so far, the most I've had for any of my purchased Bibles is TWO -- and I just got that, don't know when I'll be reading it!). But I do know ONE thing: it seems like you never have enough, and you wind up having to use a separate bookmark. And in that, CLOTH. No metal, no cardboard, something that poses the LEAST risk of ripping Bible paper.

[@timwildsmith]

Yes to all of this!

[@donnawildsmith2232]

At least 3 ribbons (OT, Psalms, NT), a little wider, at least 3 inches hanging. Just my thoughts. ❤️

[@timwildsmith]

Yes! Thank you!

[@garythomas3150]

R Grant Jones 🤣

[@timwildsmith]

Right?!

[@Jason-L-Ledford]

I think that Tim Nickels got it right.

[@anickelsworthbiblereviews]

I know right??????

[@Jason-L-Ledford]

@@anickelsworthbiblereviews Exactly

[@timwildsmith]

Hahaha. Exactly what he wanted to hear!!

[@cfrost87]

I'm kinda with Tim Nickels on this one as far as the number. The width should be somewhat wide but not too wide. The colors should be coordinated to the cover, liner, and gilding.

[@timwildsmith]

He’s a convincing guy! 😉

[@mikebennett8817]

What are the most common ways people use their Bible ribbons?

[@timwildsmith]

I would assume it’s to keep their place while reading from different spots.

[@mikebennett8817]

@@timwildsmith Yeah, that’s my general assumption and that is how I use my ribbons. But I’ve never been reading in 4 or 5 different places consistently at once. (I do utilize 2 really well, one for my daily reading and one for where I’m teaching) - a third could be helpful when I’m teaching two books. But when I hear of 4 and 5 ribbons! - I’m just interested in what are peoples specific uses for constantly being in that many different parts of the Bible at the same exact time. :) thanks for replying to my question BTW

[@photographer157]

No ribbons is my preference. Controversial I know but I've no need for them and they annoy me. I put them down the spine or tuck them in at the front to get them out of the way!!

[@timwildsmith]

A few people have said that!

[@helenaholcomb3004]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mynameispablo164]

R Grant Jones has a big bushy beard!

[@timwildsmith]

Yes, he does!

[@katiedemers9911]

I'd actually prefer ZERO ribbons LOL because I think they can ruin the top of the pages... but I also don't have the heart to cut them off... so all my Bibles still have ribbons on them...

[@timwildsmith]

A few people have said the same!

[@WilliamDusing]

Are there any reviewers who dislike ribbons? I snip the ribbons off and I prefer bookmarks.

[@timwildsmith]

Oh Snap!

[@gblan]

I would clearly choose no ribbons. I don’t like them, don’t use them. No ribbons should be an option.

[@jesusmyeverything.4359]

BJ Hewitt My Favorite Bible Reviewer.

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼

[@brotherarn]

None of the above. I like the discipleshipdojo