Ive never owned one but I’ve been searching everywhere for the perfect tea kettle and when I found this one I had to order it. It’s perfect and I love the whistle. Despite what others say, I don’t think there’s any issues with the kettle itself if it doesn’t whistle. The first time I used it, I overfilled it, so not only did it not whistle but it also shot out scalding hot water. Clearly user error on my part. After that, no issues. It’s beautiful and works flawlessly. I love the simple elegance of the lines on it so it doesn’t detract from anything else in the kitchen. It really is a gorgeous touch and I’ve been using it multiple times every day since I’ve received it!