The ESV Heirloom Omega in Wellington Leather
I remember when Crossway introduced the Bible world to Horween leather. It was fun, it was exciting, and it was short lived. My Horween Bibles from Crossway are still some of my favorites. When they announced they were introducing yet another new leather, I think we all waited and wondered if this could be the next big thing.
I’m not sure I have the answer to that today, but I am excited for us to look at the Wellington Omega together. It’s a beautiful Bible and one that anyone who loves aging leather will be happy to have in their collection. Let’s see what makes it so special.
When it comes to the Omega layout, I’m not going to beat a dead horse. There are many reviews regarding the Omega and I personally think it’s one of the best ESV layouts in existence. The thin form factor paired with the large, readable font in two columns makes it one of the best thinlines period. If you are unfamiliar with it, check out my other Omega review here.
When it comes to Wellington leather. I think we may have equal questions and answers. That’s because we don’t know how it will age. It is similar to Horween, but has some noticeable differences out of the box. First, my Wellington Omega arrived looking smooth and crisp. There were no blemishes. It made me wonder if this leather would show use. I have since found out that the answer to that is yes because my finger nail scratched the back cover when handling it. This means that Wellington leather isn’t for you if you’re looking for a Bible that will always look like it’s new. I actually really love Bibles that show wear and use and develop more character with use so I already love this leather.
Another difference I noticed is that Wellington leather has a darker look than Horween. It’s a darker shade of brown. It also has more of a matte look at least right now. I don’t know if it will get shinier as different oils from your hands handle it, but half the fun is finding out! The leather also feels a bit stiffer and thicker to me, but that could be because I haven’t used it near as much as a Horween edition yet.
Based on initial pictures, I thought the Wellington might have gold stamping on the spine and this excited me. However, it is blind stamped like the Horween editions were. The Omega also has four ribbon bookmarks that are quite familiar. However, I have heard recently that there are some people who love the size of these bookmarks. Make yourself known people!
All in all, I’d say that if you missed out on Horween, you will love the Wellington. Also if you like Bibles that age and develop character then you’ll love the Wellington. I love that Crossway keeps innovating with leather choices and introducing new types of leather to the market. I hope they keep it up!
You can pick up your copy of the Wellington Omega at Crossway or on Amazon (affiliate).
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this Bible from Crossway in exchange for a fair and honest review.
