ESV Thinline vs ESV Omega - Horween vs Goatskin

Horween is BACK! The ESV Thinline Heirloom from Crossway is very similar to the Omega, but with a slightly smaller footprint, slightly thinner, and an 8pt font. After having experienced both, I must admit, the goatskin is still my favorite, but there is a lot to love about the Horween. It is easily distressed to give you a unique look that is custom to your use and your choices. I would like see how a gold foil stamp would look on the spine, and I’d love to see a perimeter gilt line on the liner, but it’s also fine that they went for a more rugged and easy to wear in look.

This one is printed and bound by the legendary Royal Jongbloed in the Netherlands, and is built to last. My one major complaint will be the same complaint I give every time with the Crossway Heirloom series and that is those dreadful ribbons! Too short, too dinky! (Lack of line-matching would also be a minor complaint.) Come on Crossway fix this! I also feel the Horween is a touch expensive, however, the leather is quite special and appeals to an audience willing to pay high dollar for it.

Link below for pre-order (release day 10/27):

Horween:
https://amzn.to/3f44OF1 (affiliate)

Black Goatskin:
https://amzn.to/3SrWwEF (affiliate)

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