Dry

The matte handles make these feel much more secure in my hand than fully polished sets, and the 18/10 steel is noticeably heavier than what I've used before. Having six pastry forks included is a nice bonus I didn't expect.

The mirror polish on the spoons is so smooth it feels almost liquid, and the matte handles give just enough grip without looking cheap. I've used them daily for two weeks and they still look brand new out of the dishwasher.

The matte handles give these pieces a much more modern feel than the usual all-shiny sets, and the 18/10 steel is reassuringly heavy in the hand. Six coffee spoons plus pastry forks means we finally have enough for a proper dessert spread without digging through the drawer.