These dishes are stupendous! To begin with, they arrive perfectly packed in indestructible fashion. I ordered the light gray color which has tiny brown specks-perfect! Each dish is very well made with no discernable flaws. They have a pronounced straight up lip around edge. The sides of the bowls are straight up also. They are urban, they are chic, they are farmhouse. Take your pick! The glaze is faultless having no bubbles at all! I am thrilled with this 3 piece place setting of 12 dishes!!