PanasonicAutomatic Iron (Dry Iron) NI-A66-K (BLACK)【Japan Domestic genuine products】【Ships from JAPAN】

Very easy to use. The heat is right for pressinf clothes. Unlike other irons that you need to press hard in order to remove the crips. Small and light, too.

This is a fantastic iron for quilting. All I wanted was a solid, non-steaming iron for full contact pressing. Works beautifully and very light weight.

I love this iron, the size is great and it gets very hot. But a warning, if you have dried starch on the iron, DO NOT use the iron off cleaner that comes in a tube and you squeeze some on a cloth. It will remove the nonstick finish on the soleplate. I'm not sure what that finish is and why it would be so easy to remove it. I learned the hard way.

I’ve had this iron for 2 years. I loved it, until today. The coating is coming off. I use this iron for quilting. I’m not sure what happened. Today when ironing I noticed a silvery grey residue on the fabric, and then looked at the sole plate. While it lasted it has been my favorite iron. It still heats well.

Overview: My intended use is as a craft/sewing iron. Accordingly, I value these qualities in this iron and I recommend it--but please read my comments (similar to other considerate reviewers):(1) no steam;(2) smooth soleplate;(3) small and well balanced form; (I don't see that toppling is a concern for me)(4) no auto shut off;(5) range of temperatures (it gets plenty hot)(6) light weight (1.77 lb)For my intended purpose of having a lightweight iron to use frequently in my quilting, this iron is perfect (compact/lightweight). It gets plenty hot though it is only 700W. I tested it on fusibles, and they adhered perfectly as intended. I had considered getting the Rowenta (I have the steam generating and a regular one (that hisses and spits) --but after reading the reviews on their travel iron (collapsing handle), I got this iron. It will feel quite comfortable in most woman-sized hands.The fit and finish on the iron is superb; it is perfectly balanced and engineered to include cord reinforcement at the base. As others have noted, it is Japanese 100V/700W appliance (and all info in package and markings on dial are in Japanese. But the heat goes from low to high as with most irons, so you can easily test the heat. The heat dial is larger than most irons. It cannot be accidentally hit and moved when grasping handle. It seems to have a wide range heating settings that most will enjoy.Regarding the voltage: My husband, the electrician, tells me that I shouldn't worry using it with a 120V outlet. As it does not have an auto shut off (a feature I required for my quilting use), consider plugging the iron into electrical power extension (with on/off) that also powers a light so that you always have a visual cue that your iron may be on. I did not notice any heating of the cord.** Of note: the sole plate is a non stick finish does not feel quite as smooth a stainless, teflon or aluminum. It works fine for my intended purpose. However, if you are looking for a silky glide, you might be disappointed. It is not a problem for me.

This iron is great! It gets really hot and I love it that there are no holes in the bottom of the iron to catch on the corners of my quilt pieces.

In my opinion, the listing for this item should prominently highlight that it is a 100v iron made for use on a Japanese power system, as this is not the same system used in the US where the item is being sold. Buyers can then educate themselves and decide what their own level of risk tolerance is before using this iron without an appropriate step down converter.I bought this item after a quick search for a dry iron, as I sew and would prefer to have a dedicated non-steam iron with a completely smooth plate (no holes that corrode over time). I also really liked the lack of auto shut-off and the low pull (700w) for my electric bill. Unfortunately, dry irons are not marketed in the US but are common elsewhere in the world. Quality irons without an 8-minute auto shut-off are also hard to come by these days. So I thought I had lucked out in finding one at last, until I looked at my new iron and realized that it was not rated for use on a US power system.Yes, the plug fits US sockets, but that does not mean the inner workings are the same. And even though 100 seems closer to 110-120 than 240, it is not the same and this iron is NOT rated as being dual voltage capable. I may be conservative in terms of home safety, but after several international moves in my lifetime I have learned not to take chances with electricity. I certainly don’t claim to be an expert on electricity or power converters, but I have educated myself to the extent necessary to keep my home and family relatively safe. Some of you have as well, and I am not trying to tell you what to do - I’m just sharing for those who might appreciate the heads up. This iron WILL work when you plug it into your US socket. The iron may get hotter than intended, and some may see this as a plus. And you may not have a problem. Until you do…My understanding is that higher power coming from the socket can damage the plug, cord, and/or iron, and potentially cause a fire. Maybe the risk is lower if you are using it for short periods and then turning it off/unplugging, I don’t know. But I specifically bought the iron without an auto off so that I could leave it on in during longer sewing sessions. I also understand that there IS a solution to this problem: buying and using a step down converter. But it looks like you need to pay attention to the rating of the converter (e.g., make sure it can safely handle 700w with enough leeway to account for power surges) and those converters are not cheap. I’d rather spend the combined amount on a better iron! I suppose your choice comes down to your own level of risk tolerance and how much you love this iron on its other merits. Speaking of its other merits…The iron is small and very basic, as expected. But it seems cheaply made and I’d be surprised if it lasted a few years even if the power issue didn’t kill it. But the most important negative to me was the sole plate. The non-stick coating on my iron was not completely smooth. It had a slightly bumpy area (like you might find on a cheap non-stick pan) which I think is a manufacturing defect or poor quality control. In the end, I would have returned this iron due to the roughness of the sole plate even if the power system wasn’t an issue. I will keep looking for my ideal sewing iron.

This iron has so far done the job I bought it for. You can buy it if you want one to travel or to use in your house.