These chopsticks are smooth in the hand, comfortable and delicate, which taper a fine point and can still hold up to a heavy morsel of food. The lower ends are textured for a good grip on anything (like a slippery chunk of fish or a sauce-covered squid). These are made by Kotobuki, in Japan, and comes in original Japanese packaging. The coloring is high-quality, shiny black, and beautiful. The stars are visible in any light and sparkle even more so in sunlight. The golden moon and pink sakura are a lovely detail. Thank you for having this beautiful set and safe shipping in a sturdy box.