I have tried the Rowenta irons and found them to be heavy and no better at ironing than the less expensive irons. I now use a B&B "quickpress" and a spray bottle for water. I've never had much luck with the steam features on irons and hate the hot steam that is hard to keep from your fingers! I bought the new dritz small plate iron that they sell at JoAnn's but it doesn't get as hot as I'd like so while it's a cute iron, I don't use it much.