For the price of this flatware, will not brake the bank, they are beautiful. They have a high shine to them and wash beautifully. I washed by hand and I did not dry immediately, no water stains and the shine was still gleaming. They fork tines are long and you will have no problem picking up anything with them. The spoon heads, I don't know what else to call them are elongated, I'm in love with these spoons, there different, a bit odd looking and if you choose to buy you will not be disappointed.