Bread-Bakers v100.n074.6

I've complained about the shape of my homemade bread for sandwiches for
years; now my husband has offered to get me a  Pain de Mie (Pullman) Pan
for my January birthday. (It's on page 15 of the Dec. 2000 King Arthur
Flour catalogue).  Has anyone used one?  I'd like some feedback before
committing to that kind of investment.  If it works as described I'll
take it in a heartbeat, it's just that I've never baked a bread with a
top like that on the pan.

Thanks for any help.
Sue