I had never heard of Anolon Nouvelle Copper Stainless Steel products before I had tried this. I LOVE this skillet!!! I have a flat top electric skillet and this is the first skillet that I have ever tried that heats evenly and so quickly. We use the skillet multiple times throughout the week. I am now looking to but more pots and pans from the same line. Well built product that will last for a long time.