These dishes add a slightly modern touch and some color to my table, They are easy to clean, stack and handle, and the bowls stack much better in the dishwasher than those deep ones you get with so many other sets. These are definitely more on the olive spectrum than pure gray, and I like that. One salad plate out of service for 12 was chipped on arrival and Great Offer Stock sent me a replacement, no questions asked. The dish and mug sizes work great for me, and I like drinking from the mugs. I looked for a very long time to find a replacement for my beloved Sango Blue dinnerware, and I have finally found it. So far these seem durable and family friendly. I am looking forward to many years together.