Quality has fallen off somewhat, but still a good product
I've bought several of these brush irons in past years, and the 1-1/2&#34; size is especially hard to find. The source I previously ordered from isn't carrying them any more so I turned to Amazon.<br /><br />Good news: The iron now has a built-in rest that holds the barrel up so it doesn't burn the countertop. Also, the off-low-high heat switch is better.<br /><br />Bad news: Some of the bristles have already broken off.  I didn't have that problem with this item previously. (I tried to remove the bristle strips from my old iron to have as spares before I tossed it, but I couldn't get them out of the grooves.) The bristles seem to be made of a less<br />sturdy plastic than my old ones. Good thing I bought 2 of these. Guess they don't make them like they used to.<br /><br />Update 5/25/15:  Most of the lettering next to the high-low-off switch has worn off.  A few more bristles have broken off. I'm still using the brush, but will probably be forced to buy another one for a spare in the near future. (I set aside the first one and will probably use it when traveling.)  Again, I'm disappointed that the quality has gone south on this product but if I want this size hot brush, I don't really have much choice.<br /><br />Other than that, the iron seems to heat up fine and do what I need. I am dismayed by the bristles breaking off, however.
Rating: 4 stars