The shape of the dinner and dessert plate  is really nice. I have not used the bowls. The set washes well and looks attractive. There are a few plates that have irregularities in the blue stripe but I didn't even bother calling about them. They were a real bargain compared to other sets I saw. I only purchased two full sets (8 mugs) and  I loved being able to get two more sets without the mugs. They arrived without a single crack and were expediously shipped.
Definitely glad I bought them!