I was given these pans for Christmas.  They are very nice. However, one pan has
not stayed black and I have no idea why.  Also, they do not stay very nice and black
when put in the dishwasher, which I find disappointing.  I  guess they are O.K. to put
in the oven. (?) No directions came with the pans, which I thought was odd.  They are very nice to cook in, and I guess that's the main point of pans!  So that part is
really good.  But, sorry they do not stay nice and black.  The insides of the pans stay nice and black, but not the outsides.