The right level of softness for me [SEP] This is a decent set of toothbrushes. As advertised the bristles are soft though not as soft as some of the bamboo toothbrushes I've tried. I actually prefer this level of softness. The handles are ergonomic and easy to hold and I appreciate that they come and assortment of colors so if several of you are using this at once in the same bathroom it's easy to tell whose is whose