Matte surface often feels gritty after dishwashing.
Large plates are perfect for pizza but fit awkwardly in our GE Profile dishwasher because of lip. We use the salad plates the most as they fit better in our dishwasher and are a good size for a snack.
Matte surface shows knife and fork marks from eating.
Heavy, so will keep for use in the garden as dark colors are slow to grow algae when used as a safely-shallow birdbath.
Donating the bowls becase theq inside is Black which is too dark for my deco vibe.