I received this today and have not had a chance ...
I received this today and have not had a chance to use it but it feels very soft with only a loss of about 5 or 6 hairs when I washed it.  There isn't any odor to bristles and the only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the handle was a little loose when I took it out of the package but I was able to push it back and it stayed in place afterward.  Can't wait to use it.
Rating: 4 stars