Yes, very soft bristles.
If you have sensitive gums and/or teeth, you're going to like these toothbrushes a lot. They look the way they look in the pictures because they are jam packed with fine, soft bristles, not because they're made with some sort of plush foam.<br /><br />Comparatively, a "soft" toothbrush from oral-b is hard.<br /><br />I didn't notice anything ergonomic or special about the handle, so no bonus points for that, but it is a competent toothbrush for humans with sensitive gums, or for pets.<br /><br />1 star off my rating for the storage tubes, which arrived a bit nicked up and kinda dirty-looking. Not actually dirty per se, but it didn't fill me with confidence about the sterility of the toothbrushes. The tubes are vented on the bottom so at least the toothbrush may may a chance to dry out even when encased.
Rating: 4 stars