This tea kettle is very beautiful. It is sleek and shiny and has a beautiful design. It is the perfect size and weight for boiling water for tea. The sound of the whistle is really unique and has two distinct tones. I love to wait and listen for it. Unfortunately, you have to have the exact amount of water in the pot and the lid must be totally sealed in order to get the kettle to whistle. I did not know this when I bought it. If you don't care about when and if it whistles, it is a wonderful kettle.