Zondervan NIV Thinline Bible, Large Print, Premium Goatskin Leather, Black

Due to curiosity more than anything I recently added the NIV Comfort Print Heritage by Zondervan to my library. This Bible is printed in China, as are most price point Bibles, and I was concerned about the quality. Now on to the actual review. At first glance I was not impressed with the “Comfort Print” but after two weeks of reading, I will admit it has grown on me. The font is very readable and I often read in poor lighting conditions. However, it is not line matched and there is minimal ghosting. One might also take note that this Bible does not include references. If you must have a reference Bible then this one is not for you. The book block appears to be constructed well while remaining very flexible. I am using this Bible while teaching Sunday morning Bible study and often have to hold in one hand. It accommodates this very well. I am very fond of the overall size. I am one that enjoys “marking up” the scriptures I am studying. I find this Bible accommodates this very well as there is no bleed through using Pigma Micron pens in various colors as well as Zebrite highlighters. As this is a slim line Bible the margins are quite small but underlining text works well. I often draw arrows between passages to associate them and have found no bleed through when doing this. The Goatskin cover is very, very supple. The natural grain is present but is not as visible as other quality Bibles. The leather lined cover is a very nice touch as is the perimeter stitching and gilding on the block. The ribbon markers are of the correct length and width for a Bible of this size. If you are in the market for your first “quality Bible” this would be a great platform or to be used as a travel Bible, the size is perfect. If you already have other quality Bibles, Schuyler, Allen, etc, you will most definitely find a few inferiorities. If you are a first time premium Bible buyer you will be very fond of this Bible. However you should beware, if this is your entrance to the premium market it will not be your last. When you find out the quality still increases from here your next order will be a Schuyler. God Bless