still prefer bristle brush [SEP] i bought this because bath brushes tend to deteriorate so quickly this silicone one is well made and looks good it just does not have the same feel as a real brush on my back it cleans me perfectly well and is a cleaner option itself rinses out thoroughly and dries quickly some folks may prefer it but i do not i am using it for now but expect i will revert to a firm bristled brush at some point