Quip is a little hard to get used to at first with the smaller, thinner brush head and silicone bristles. It took a few times brushing with it to become accustomed to it. It seems to be more gentle than my previous battery-powered brush. My teeth feel cleaner and I do like the timer feature. My only complaint is that it has stopped working mid brushing on a few occasions and I have to restart the toothbrush.
Overall I am pleased with Quip so far.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend