I purchased the "Treble clef" pattern a few months ago.The unique handmade aspect is what drew mw to this pattern.I had been debatenig this set for over a year... Not only is this pattern perfect with my collectable brown dishes but it looks awsome in my Tuscan kitchen.The balance and finish are amazing.This feels so good "in the hand". You would think it was made custom just for me.Hand wash or strait from the dishwasher this set cleans beautifully.No streaks or water spots,and with out the use of softened water or rinse agent in my machine.I do however use earth friendly cleaning products (7th generation)wich i find to be a better product than more traditional cleaning product brands.Thankyou for a high quality and beautiful flatware set