I have lots of irons from my expensive Rowenta down to a very inexpensive one from Joanna. I don’t use steam much at all but I took a class a couple years ago at my quilt guild and the teacher required a steam iron. I had recently bought one of those little ones that fit into your hand (I now have at least three if theses!!) and used it. Boy was I surprised! It steamed beautifully and didn’t run out of water throughout the whole class. There are several brands now in the market but my original one was about $30 and us called “steam??” Can’t remember the full name but it is white and bright lime on the handle part.
One more thing I’ve heard about irons spitting, especially Rowenta - is that I was taught to empty my iron of water when finished using it, and the iron also needs to be up to temperature before using it. If it’s spitting, it just isn’t heated yet to the temperature you want.
I do really like my pink Oliso though.
Sandy in Mooresville, NC