I really like the design of this set, it's well made stoneware, and the shape of the bowls are awesome.  The pieces are strong, sturdy and inside are swirls of beige, in light and darker shades that look like light and dark shades of sand.  And although the specs say the bowls are 10" wide, they are NOT.  They are 8 and 1/4 inches in width and hold 1 and 1/2 cups of liquid comfortably, up to where the black rimmed design begins.  The dinner plates are one ruler mark over 11". Great for any table, especially a masculine one, but it can still be femmed up with corresponding runners or tablecloths and napkins.  Pros; All! Cons: none for me!