Usually when you hear or read the word ceramic you think heavy or fragile. Well this skillet is neither, granted I simply adore it and will cherish it forever. The 12" fits almost any meal i need to make from full sized omelets orpancakes on Sunday breakfast, or my families favorite garlic herb chicken breast for dinner. Also is your ever in the mood to make something in the oven you can relax this skillet can handle up to 350*. It is also so true to the words nonstick just a few sprays of dawn and wipe rinse and done!