This is the first cookware I’ve purchased since 1971 which was Club Aluminum. I was looking for something to approximate it in thickness and heft. I absolutely did not want non-stick as i prefer the latitude of cooking methods available without the nonstick surface. This set has proved to work well under various cooking methods with no problem. It is easy to use, clean, and store. I keep my pots and pans in a drawer so the “SmartNest”  is a very much appreciated feature, as the handles do not protrude at an angle.