This set is just right in terms of weight; not too heavy, not too light.  The white isn't a bright white, it's more of a matte white.  Keep this in mind if you choose to order them.  We were hoping for a crisp or pristine white to compliment the other white dishware we have.  Unfortunately, it's not as crisp or pristine.  We weren't willing to knock it down to 4 stars because it doesn't exactly match our existing goodies.  It'll work nonetheless, and the design is simply understated.