I had previously purchased the NLT Sonrise in with green goatskin (which I love) last year. I just recently purchased the BSB Maker in Sahara Blue. It’s a beautiful Bible. Have read multiple books within it over the past week. The color photos are incredible. The goatskin cover is very soft and the Bible easily lays open. I have not run across any pages that have stuck together. This Bible reads well and I’ve found it hard to put down once I start reading it. I started using the BSB translation several months ago and it has become my 2nd favorite translation behind the NLT. Great job Humble Lamb. This Bible was worth the wait. I’ve been telling my friends about Humble Lamb. I’m very happy with my 2 bibles (NLT Sonrise and BSB Maker). Would love for Humble Lamb to put out an NIV Bible🙏👍

I have been using the new BSB Maker Bible for several weeks now, and it has become one of my favorite daily Bible reading! The translation is easy to read. The print size is the right font size.

I got the Desert Sky color/ Fore-edge gilt and this Bible is absolutely beautiful.

I can’t recommend this Bible enough.

Great Bible to carry every day.

I have used this bible every day since it has arrived. I am trying to find something I dislike and I truly cannot. The misprint with Ruth is unfortunate but I could truly care less. I see people making a stink about it but its not even in the text and most people would have never found it if not made public. After trying the BSB translation online, I had to have a physical copy and I couldn't find one. Then I remembered Humble Lamb was making one and here I am. Godbless

I chose the BSB Maker in Black and Wool. Truly, the beautiful goatskin leather, the quality of the paper, the size of the font, the very readable literal translation, as well as the exquisite artwork exceeded all of my expectations. Excellent work!

The perfect birthday gift for my son. One of the most beautiful bibles ever made! Destined to be the most utilized and cherished family heirloom until Yeshua returns to bring us with him to our eternal home.

This Bible is beautiful, I’m loving Jesus words in blue, so easy on my eyes. I thought at first I wasn’t going to like the layout so much, but I actually love it. I feel like I can read this all day without any eye strain. Highly recommend.

This is an incredible notebook. It’s everything you could ever need for note taking. I recently discovered a new method of note taking that perfectly fits into this journal. When I first got it I was afraid to write in it as it looks like a piece of art… even though the pages are blank. Inside The cover will tell stories for generations to come. Even the outside tells a story on its own. Words don’t do it justice.

My first Humble Lamb was the NKJV Shepherd. I really like the feel of the goatskin cover, although it has a rougher, more pebbly texture than my Holman goatskin. I also like the weight and size of the Shepherd and the way it opens and stays open easily.
I’ve learned, though, that I’m probably not the biggest fan of a full Yapp. It looks great, but from a usability and practicality standpoint, it can sometimes get in the way. It’s certainly not a deal-breaker, but it’s something I’ve learned about my own preferences.
The biggest thing I don’t like about the Shepherd is the paper. The paper in the BSB Maker is noticeably better to me. The Shepherd has a slightly gritty feel to the paper, while the Maker is much smoother.
The Maker also appears brighter and whiter than the NKJV Shepherd, which gives it better contrast and makes the text easier for me to see. The Maker’s font is also larger and bolder—10-point versus 9-point in the Shepherd—and the line spacing seems better to me as well.
The R.L. Allan comes back into the conversation here because it really shines in its use of the entire page
According to the specifications I found, the BSB Maker uses a 10-point Milo Serif typeface, while the R.L. Allan ESV Single Column Reference uses a 10-point Lexicon typeface. On paper, they’re the same size, but the Allan’s font appears larger to my eyes because it is heavier.
The Allan is also considerably heavier overall. You’re basically carrying around a small bag of sugar. That can change the positions you naturally sit in or the way you hold the Bible while reading. You absolutely can get used to it, just like you can get used to page opacity and other characteristics.
For readability, of these three, I’d personally rank them Shepherd, Maker, then ESV SCR, with the Maker and Allan being pretty close. I really like the ink on the Maker.
The paper on the BSB Maker is very nice. If I didn’t have the Allan sitting right beside it, I’m not sure I would notice much difference. I do give the Allan a slight edge, but I think the price difference reflects that.
When I first ordered the Maker and started seeing reviews, I almost wanted to cancel my order. I was concerned the ghosting was going to be too much. Thankfully, while waiting for it I received my Shepherd, which gave me a better idea of what to expect. I’ll say this: the Maker has less ghosting than I expected and less than the Shepherd.
As far as translation goes, that really comes down to personal preference. After spending several weeks comparing multiple translations, I honestly don’t find as much difference between many of them as I expected. Once you get past something like the King James, a lot of the differences are more about wording than meaning.
One translation might say Bob was wearing a blue shirt. Another might say Bob had on a blue shirt. Another might say the man was wearing a shirt that was blue. The wording is different, but the message is the same.
If you’re thinking about diving into the premium Bible world, I’ll warn you: you may not go back to a standard Bible. I have become far more particular about paper and covers than I ever thought possible. There’s just something about holding a premium goatskin Bible with beautiful paper that’s hard to beat.
Humble Lamb also has an NLT coming out, and I like the NLT enough that I’ll probably get one. There are a few things I’d personally change, though. First, I’d prefer a semi-Yapp or simply a generous edge instead of a full Yapp.
Second, I’d love to see some sort of partnership that brings the Filament app into the NLT. I’m sure copyrights and licensing make that more complicated than it sounds.
I’m also not sure how I feel about the black-and-white photographs in the NLT Sunrise. Pictures are fine, and they’re interesting, but they’re ultimately one artist’s interpretation. I’d like to see Humble Lamb offer some models with fewer pictures—or even no pictures at all. Maybe something that doesn’t look quite so similar to the rest of the lineup.
One thing that is very clear when comparing the older Shepherd to the new Maker is that Humble Lamb is improving its materials and production. The paper alone is a noticeable step forward. Even though the NLT appears to be using black-and-white photographs, I have no doubt the overall production quality will continue to improve.
I also have mixed feelings about pictures on the gilt edge. Sometimes I like them and sometimes I don’t. I actually liked the older color pictures on the gilt edge. I ordered my Maker without the pictured gilt, thinking the colored edge would look better with the Ink Stone cover. I do like it, although I think another color might look even better. Maybe silver—but I’m not sure how that would look.
The full Yapp does hide some of these details. If you look at the Coastline NLT, you can see how the contrast between the cover and edge colors really makes the Bible pop.

This Bible is amazing! The quality is top-notch and beautiful! I can't wait to love and read my Bible for many years to come! This is truly a masterclass in craftsmanship! Well worth the wait!

This Bible is just beautiful; a piece of art. It came so carefully wrapped and the artwork in it is amazing. I am also enjoying the BSB version. The wait was so worth it. This is my fourth Bible I have bought and one cover. I am never disappointed. I have given two as gifts.

This Bible is absolutely beautiful, and the quality is amazing!

I am so pleased with this Bible. It is absolutely beautiful and exceeds my expectations in every way. Wonderful, top quality and a pleasure to read and hold. It is the perfect size with easy to read print. I love it!

This Bible is awe inspiring and just a reminder of how beautiful God is. God saved me and the relationship that we are building is beyond imagination so in order for me draw nearer I must pour into his word and be immersive in the experience. I must be able to see him in such a beautiful light which just in presentation alone this experience with my first premium Bible have given me a must get to know him more energy. it’s a immediate flip through the scriptures & read about him that allows me to connect with him more deeply. I wanted to connect with him in a way that was different from how I had connected with him and so far this Bible has given me that refresher.
This Bible is a reminder to be gentle to be humble to dig deep to admire his craftiness his uniqueness & his message. It has its own identity. It’s soft so you imagine God gentleness and care, you can smell his word and it jumps off the pages so it becomes permanent part of your life. I think I’m still in awe. The best birthday gift I ever got myself. I’ll cherish this forever like I want to cherish the growing relationship that I have with the Lord.
A Must investment!

Bible is beautiful