A steam iron head (2) employs a soleplate (6) having a fabric contact surface (10), a steam inlet (21) through which steam flows to the steam iron head (2), and one or more steam vents (49). A steam passageway (19) is between the steam inlet (21) and the steam vent(s) (49). A fluid separator (25) is located between the steam passageway (19) and the steam vents (49). The fluid separator (25) is configured to restrict the flow of condensation formed in the steam passageway (19) from passing through the steam vent(s) (49). A soleplate panel (7) forms the fabric contact surface (10) and a base (15, 20) of the steam passageway (19). The soleplate panel (7) is configured to be primarily heated by steam flowing along the steam passageway (19) to the steam vent(s) (49). A steam generator system iron may employ the steam iron head (2).