I couldn't be happier with this pan. I am not a fancy cook, but I know a good pan when I use one. I've been cooking for my family for over 30 years. I wish I had tried cooking with stainless steel years ago. This pan is heavy, though, so if you are not a healthy person or are elderly and weak, I don't recommend it. But it is a very professional performing pan. I can't say enough about it. Not to mention how pretty it is, too. I feel so fancy cooking with it! I love the glass lid as well.