I ordered this pan to provide an elegant look to my baked goods. My husband and I have been cooking and baking for our 95 year old neighbor for about 10 years.  We recently added another 84 year old dear friend.  I wanted something to make them feel special and this pan really added that look of elegance to our normal fare.  It made both them and us feel very special.  The weight was unexpected as it is heavier than a normal Bundt pan, but the cooking was very even.  I used a glaze on the cake that nestled into all the crevasses and dripped down the ridges.  Very appealing!  Quite the unexpected appearance and created quite an interest.