This is a new, retro-looking iron that any man or woman would love to have. It is a quality iron with all the things you need to make your clothing look smooth. "The Classic" Black & Decker iron is a traditional steam iron with a heavy aluminum base and soleplate, easy fill water tank and moreover, does not drip. I especially like the safety feature of an automatic shutoff in case you forget to turn it off while on the run. There is no need to buy a more expensive iron when this one fits the bill so admirably. Pick one up when you need a new iron!