I think everyone has their favorite iron. It seems like lots of people like the cheap B&D from Walmart right now. I think a heavy iron is nice even though mine is lightweight. I have 6 irons. I go back and forth between them. I have the one that doesn't do steam and like it very much, but I do like steam, so I don't use it too often. I have a couple I bought at a second hand store for appliquing. I have one that has a tank that holds water and has a hose that goes to the iron. It is my favorite. It is very lightweight, though. It's nice that it's not heavy. I have an Oliso that I like and a Reliable that the buttons are on the handle and I hit them every time I use the iron, so I turn the iron off all the time, so I don't use that one very often, even though the steam is awesome!