Bormioli RoccoCassiopea Rocks Glass, Clear, 11.25 oz Glassware Set

Perfect size and easy to handle

This is my first review so... a bit about where this review is coming from. I grew up in the fifties and lived in houses designed by my father in that particular California mashup of Craftsman and Minimalist architecture I always associate with Sunset Magazine of the period.I was specifically looking for a design that would be easy to pick up and comfortable to hold. These really fit the bill and they're nice to look at too. The design, with it's angles, makes them nestle into your hand so you don't need to hold onto them tightly which is an advantage when a guest is tipsy (or you're older and have recently dropped a glass).They are rather light, but so far none have broken when put under ice maker chute as other glasses have. (UPDATE -- under ice maker one did develop a crack from rim to an internal corner but, thankfully, did not break or shatter in my hand so I switched from cubes to crushed and have had no problems for the last year and I've bought another set in clear as well as one in onyx -- No breakage in dishwasher but they don't seem to get as clean as thicker glasses, and they spot more.) When hand washing you might want to use a toothbrush or at least use (soft) sponge vertically since residue from a WhiteRussian, Horchata or OJ tends to hide inside the sharp angles and a once around lightly with sponge doesn't cut it.Because of the design I really like these glasses with the 1" cube ice cubes from the Tovolo Perfect Cube Ice Trays, Stratus Blue - Set of 2 available in various colors. Try making ice cubes with cranberry juice and pouring vodka straight out of the freezer (or pink lemonade) over couple or three of them -- spectacular.And if you're into cubist or constructivist art, or like or have any of the Bertoia or Saarinen tables or chairs with spider or crisscrossed wire bases these are a no-brainer.

Good product

I have both the clear set along with the grey/tinted set. I’m a huge fan of these glasses and get a lot of compliments from guests. They are easy to hold and also hold a lot of water. They’re great on display and easy to clean, though I do recommend a soft brush to get in the nooks and crannies. My coffee or juice will sit in those crevices and make it hard to wash if I let dishes sit out too long. The soft brush helps, along with soaking of course. But other than that, the cups are easy to maintain and keep clean. I’ve had my newest set for a few weeks and my original set for over five years, I highly recommend.

Excelente