Are the bristles made of metal or plastic. Are they soft are hard?
835576
The bristles are made of metals. They are not soft, but pokey. And my dogs give me faces when I hold the brush and they've learned to cringe upon seeing this brush. :(
835577
metal, just like any other slicker... the difference is that the bristles are contactable and make it easy to clean the brush... also the design of the ergonomic handle makes it easier to brush
835578
Bristles are stainless steel. Just the right stiffness, they do not scratch the dogs's skin but rather massage it. We are very happy with this brush.
710808
Bristles relatively stiff. I think that they are natural -- I.e., boar's hair.
2178311
Hard plastic. I used them for awhile and one has already broken. The brush snapped off the handle. Hope this helps!
1765228
I think they should be called soft. That's what they are labeled and what I always use. Don't detect that they are any different than what I always use. Had a little problem with the first one I used. Some bristles came loose after a few brushings but, so far, that hasn't continued as a problem.
2158487
I measured the bristles. They are about an inch long. They are rather stiff. Go gently the first couple of times using the brush until you get used to it.
1534907
The others are SOOOO right! HARD PLASTIC. Just went and looked at mine. I had this confused with a drying brush (that I returned). The bristles are hard plastic. But, they are plenty long. I do use it because I feel it's a little kinder to the ends of my hair because (maybe?) I'm not exposing the ends to such high and focused heat as a curling iron or my inStyler. By the way, I could not live without my inStyler. It was a good investment.
1138247
Uh Oh! A subjective answer is: They lean towards the hard side. Bristles flex easily but are firm. Sorry this isn't a clean cut answer.
486434
They're wooden handles & really poor quality bristles. Very hard & scratchy.
1055708
Bristles are metal and hard, but flexible. The one I have would be very large for that size dog, in my opinion.
2143054
I love the answers we rated it from soft to hard. Guess it all depends. Soft to me is when you press the bristles and they go down easly. Hard is when your press on them and they don't go down. Looks like you will just have to try it.
724001
The bristles are fairly soft but firm enough to do a good job on the teeth. I've been using them for over two years and haven't had any gum problems so they aren't too firm. Hope this helps you.
1711922
Hi, they are made out of a hard durable plastic. They are very easy to clean.
1216320
I think they are soft but that is just my opinion. They are soft to touch as well soft on my face as I don't have sensitive skin. However, for $3 is a pretty good deal. And they are about 9 - 11 in brushes. I hope this helps.
763155
They are metal. Seems to be a sturdy unit. However I use mine to wash walnuts so you would have to say that it gets only light duty.
2084835
I don't think they are I think they are all soft bristle. When I ordered them they were the same as I received from my oral surgeon. Best advice I can give is to check with Amazon or on the inner net.
1216317
Yes, they are very soft to the touch- a more natural bristle than some I have bought in the past. The length of the brushes is about 6"
1296111
I don't know for sure what the bristles are made of--my guess would be plastic or nylon. The handle is a hollow metal tube. Many reviewers said it bent easily, but I think if used appropriately it is pretty sturdy. I can see how it would bend if you whacked something with it.