I love the design of the plate. They're beautiful, light, and seem durable. But I didn't realize that the center portion is colored and glazed in a way that the surface is rough, unlike the center of the dinner plates and bowls, which are white and glossy. The metal forks and spoons make a very grating scratching sound when you use them. I'm going to stick to using them for sandwiches or things that don't require utensils. It's going to limit their usage for me.