Absolutely love this set.  The cream/white center is a nice, smooth glazed texture, and the edges are a little bit rougher, with a more natural ceramic feel.  The bowls are not enormous, and the straight, upright  sides seem to hold liquid very well.  The plates also have a good bit of depth too them - they're not completely flat, and so keep food from easily rolling off.  Love the size variety between the salad plates and the dinner plates, and the finish rocks!