One of the issues in purchasing a bible that you plan to both carry with you and read for substantial stretches is finding one that is compact without being illegible due to tiny print size. Correctly selected typefaces are the best remedy for this problem, and this edition gets it right.

What the NASB lacks in readability (and I would characterize that liability as slight), it makes up for in accuracy. While no translation is truly "word-for-word", any word deliberately inserted for clarity that does not correspond to the original language of the manuscripts is indicated in italics, leaving the exegesis largely to the reader.

This is not a devotional study bible in the usual sense, as it contains no commentary that does not concern translation issues, and the concordance is pretty weak (and perplexing in terms of which words and names are included).

If you're looking for a solid, trusted translation that is as free of contemporary editorializing as possible, this is a good choice.