I went with the 18/10 glossy option.  It is plain looking and functional.  I like the weight and feel of this flatware set.  Spearing food is a bit different with this fork - you have to change the angle of attack due to the curved tines, but once you get used to it, it works well.  The cutting feature of the fork is handy, too.  I also found the knives very comfortable to use, and they're nice & sharp.  You should be aware that the pieces are VERY heavy (particularly the place spoons), and that might cause difficulties for some people.  These are NOT fragile!  I'm very pleased with this set and actually ordered more place settings.