This kettle is fantastic. It's expensive, but worth every cent. It's very attractive with a nice polished stainless steel finish and a classy design. The quality of the kettle is superb with a thick solid base ideal for glass-topped stoves. It is also the best pouring kettle I have encoutered and has a unique two-tone whistle which sounds like a train approaching!Some reviews indicate that the handle gets too hot to hold but I have not found this at all. It stays quite cool and I have not needed the included fabric holder.Overall I would say, without a doubt, this teakettle is the best that you can buy.