Schuyler Quentel vs. Cambridge Topaz
A side-by-side comparison of two stellar Bible designs.
A lot of people have asked me to help them decide between getting a Schuyler Quentel or a Cambridge Topaz. I love both of these Bibles, and they have many similarities: thoughtful design, expert construction, premium materials. And as Schuyler and Cambridge continue to expand both lines, they are becoming available in more and more translations.
They’re also quite different in a few key ways.
With that in mind, I created this video to give you a side-by-side look at the Quentel and the Topaz. I hope this helps you think about which one is right for you, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Here’s a quick overview of the features of each of these bibles.
Schuyler Quentel
• 11pt type size
• 6.125” x 9.125” trim size
• 1.45” thick
• 28 GSM Indopaque paper
• Line Matching
• Paragraph format
• Edge-lined goatskin
• Smyth-sewn binding
• Three ribbon markers
• Cross-references
• Concordance
• Schuyler Bible Maps
Cambridge Topaz
•10pt type size
• 6.25” x 9.25” trim size
• 1.45” thick
• 28 GSM paper
• Line matching
• Verse-by-verse format
• Edge-lined goatskin
• Smyth-sewn binding
• Three ribbon markers
• Cross-references (margins)
• Concordance
• 15 Cambridge Maps
Top: Schuyler ESV Quentel; Bottom: Cambridge NKJV Topaz
