Originally Posted by
dunster
If you like the iron you're using, then there's no reason to get another. Some people love their Rowenta, others (including me) had major problems and poor service with them. Lots of people buy irons at thrift stores. I have the Reliable Digital Velocity iron now. I think it's largely personal preference.
I, like Dunster, have a Reliable Digital Velocity. It has 2 heating elements, so you can have steam at any temperature setting. It also has a way to make it stay on while you are working without shutting off after a few minutes. That always bugged me about the safety settings on others. I usually would have to start it up again when I went back to do some pressing. My personal taste is to have an iron with a smooth sole plate so that it moves easily over the fabric.