This toilet seat does just what it is supposed to, closes softly. I wish I could give it 5 stars but the color is slightly off from the color of the toilet. I know that this may be because they are different materials but TOTO products are so excellent I think they may just need to tweak the color for it to be an exact match. All of the major items in the bathroom (tub, sink, toilet) are TOTO and the same color. Having the toilet seat cover (which is what you see when you look in the bathroom because the seat is closed/in the down position) not be an exact match makes it look like I have bought an off brand or generic big box store toilet seat. It was easy to install and use ( you literally just have to gently move it in the down position with one finger for it to close).  So overall 4 stars.