I have an Ultraglide Tefal iron that must be 25 years old that I used in my business for most of that time. It holds a lot of water and does not spit. However, I have no idea where it was purchased and have not seen any since I bought it. It is a little heavier than a lot of irons, but that just means you don't have to put much pressure on it when ironing. Oh, by the way WELCOME neighbor.