Arrived just in time for Thanksgiving dinner, thanks to prompt shipping.  Perfect for my "low-key, elegant" gathering.  They feel nice, weighty, and dressed up the table in an understated way. I love them and want to care for them properly, so I won't put them in the dishwasher (even though they are dishwasher safe) and will hand dry them with attention to the twisted end of the handle.  To me, it's with that small effort.  I'm so pleased that I decided to order the 4 piece hostess/service set.