Too Much Effort with Little Benefit

I purchased Notting Hill for everyday wear. I was so happy with the look, brilliant, polished shine, and shape. Unfortunately, what I didn’t take into consideration is the brilliant polished finish. The oils from my hands (I don’t use any lotion) smudge the stainless, and the flatware never looks its best unless it is wiped with a cloth or polished before putting it away and then again before placing it on the table. It never looks its best; it looks dirty after being touched and distracts during the meal. That aside, they are beautiful and of substantial weight, and the oddly sized spoons don’t bother me.