I am pretty let down by this set. There are tons of imperfections in the design and it is off center on nearly all of the plates and lopsided on the bowls and mugs. The edges look dingy (yellow) and dirty even after washing, especially on the bowls and mug handles. The small plates have a chalky texture and feel like there should be an additional top coat on them. Some of the design appears black and in other areas it appears very light gray. Not consistent at all. The dishes are heavy and a good size, but the appearance is disappointing.