Goatskin vs. Horween – Crossway Premium Bible Leather Comparison

Now that I've got my hands on both the GOATSKIN and the HORWEEN editions of Crossway's new Heirloom Collection Bibles, I decided to do a side-by-side comparison for you. ⬇️ Leave a comment below to let me know which one you prefer!

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[jasonengel]

When I was at Crossway, I stood in their showroom for almost half an hour trying to decide between the Horween and the goatskin. I went there with the purpose of buying the Horween Heritage, but the goatskin edition was SO nice!

If you are not like me, buying the Horween for a specific purpose, then it really needs to be a purchase you make specifically because you want it. Otherwise, for $100 less, the goatskin edition is really super excellent.

(If you are near Wheaton, you can go to their HQ and right inside they have a showroom, and everything in it is 30% off no need to sign up for any membership.)

[adrianalonzo]

Great video with fairness and balance. The Horween’s uniqueness is not enough for me where I feel you have to handle with delicate hands. The goatskin will last the test of time without worrying about scratches and scuffs. Overall, everyone will have to decide what works for them. Love it Tim!

[SKAT_]

I use leather TN’s or Travelers Notebooks, so Horween for me if I were able to purchase. I am ok with my Bible showing my journey.😊 Granted, I would prefer a bit lighter brown so that it would patina to a rich deep honeyish golden deep brown.

[nouranna]

I LOVE the new heirloom heritage! I could only afford one, so I chose the new horween. I was attracted to the idea that the bible will age as I do, and it will shows signs of growth the more I grow in maturity as I read the scriptures. Now I must say the black goatskin is very very beautiful. I would say the black with gold is more beautiful to my eyes, but for use as my lifetime bible I went with the horween and so far (3 months in) I have no regrets.

[stevenfrasier]

Horween Bibles should be light brown/tan, so that the patina effect comes through more visibly.
It has a "cowboy on the trail" kind of look to it.

[GanttCarterservant]

Been using a Legacy Heirloom in black goatskin for 5 years now. The Horween looks fascinating, but I’m not sure I’d prefer it over my super supple goatskin…although I have considered a rebound of some sort. Maybe in Badalassi Cowhide…🤔

If you use your Bible, you’ll get plenty of wear on the gilding - I think that’s cool. It’s especially interesting how you can see study/reading habits that way, both which parts you may spend more time in and how you usually hold it.

[tragikk]

I plan for my first rebind to be Horween leather. I love it! It looks like it takes the blind stamping really well too

[dustinhahn]

Love the Horween leather here along with the slightly more minimalist aesthetic with blind stamping and non-gold gilt liner. Some day hope to make this my lifelong Bible. (I really like the Omega edition as well with the cross reference, two-column design.)

[reedebrown]

The Horween for me. Love the idea of it wearing and showing character like an old comfy pair of boots!

[TimHall]

If I could afford it, I think I would go with the Horween. I like the idea of leather that wears in. That is one of the things I like about the Saddleback leather bags that I have.

[michaelshea]

'Patina'. That's what the Horween made leather will do. Goatskin will too, but depending on the tannage, it can take longer. In any case, the absolute BEST thing you can do to keep the leather serviceable is to put your hands on the Bible and use it. Applying what you learn in it will keep yourself in serviceable condition too. :^D

[Tax_Buster]

I will definitely choose the goatskin! I don't want to be paranoid about damaging my Bible.

[j.woodbury]

I think I would pick the Horween Bible. Yeah, sure it will likely become stained or whatever later on. But to me, that just makes it unique and gives it a little character. But if you're worried about the cover getting damaged, you can always buy a Bible cover to keep it in. My Bible cover is black and has three zipper compartments. I keep my Bible in one compartment and my Sunday School book in another compartment and then there's a smaller compartment on the front which I use for pens or miscellaneous items, and it has the books of the Bible scattered around on both sides.

[jennifermcfarland]

Love them both ❤️ I would choose the Horween Leather as a keeper!

[juanmc]

Both are beautiful. Different flavours: classical and rustic

[tomwebb]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for. I've used the Legacy goatskin version pretty much daily for over a year now and it remains solid and soft. the spine is showing wear though that I didn't expect = not nice patina, more like rough edges that I'm not a fan of. Think I'll switch to the horween leather version thanks to your insights.

[chasingtheLord]

I got my horween heritage 50% off $164.99 this bible is absolutely a steal for that price

[Cliff_Dixon_]

At this particular time, I have neither Horween or goatskin on any Bible (only one in my collection so far with actual leather). If/When I do go for my first "premium" Bible, odds are it'll be a goatskin.

But I have to admit . . . a Horween rebind sounds intriguing . . .

[Christine.Stewart]

So many tough unsolved problems out there. Goatskin or Horween? Dark Green or British Tan? I’m unsure if there are any right answers to any of these questions!

[Twiceborn_by_grace]

Horween. I love the look of a bible that is worn, but not falling apart.