Bristles soft but not mushy [SEP] Gentle and non abrasive, but not mushy. I like that. Smaller head than most, but surprisingly a more than adequate size. Handle is a good length, but there is something awkward about it for my grip. Can’t pinpoint it, but find myself always rotating it in my hand, looking for a more comfortable grasp. But since I only use it for maybe 3-4 minutes per shower, I can deal with that.