I got a Quip because I always wanted to try an electric toothbrush and it looked well-designed and affordable; plus, their advertising got into my head from all of their Facebook ads.
After using it for four months, I do not recommend it. Although they say the bristles are soft, they aren't - they'd be considered stiff on any other brush, but they have to be stiff or the vibrating handle would be ineffective (FYI: the brush does not move, only the handle).
Also, after buying a Quip, I found out Oral-B sells the exact same thing for six bucks! That didn't make me a satisfied customer either.
BOTTOM LINE: The design is cool, the experience is mediocre, and the price is too much for what you get - this is a buzzing manual toothbrush.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Company Response from Quip NYC Inc.
Hi Eric,
We are sorry to hear you were unsatisfied with your Quip!
We use industry-standard soft nylon bristles, so there should be no difference in the softness of Quip bristles compared to another leading brand. As the ADA and Consumer Reports say, there is no proven difference in how well a manual, gently vibrating, vigorously vibrating, or rotating toothbrush will clean your teeth, as long as its used correctly and has soft bristles.
Quip has earned the American Dental Association Seal of Approval for safety and efficacy in removing plaque and gingivitis. We also use the same sensitive vibrations as many other electric toothbrushes to provide a thorough, non-damaging clean. With the addition of a 2-minute timer and 30-second pulses, Quip is guiding the good habits that really matter.
That being said, we cannot speak to personal preference. The best brush for you should be one that encourages two full minutes of brushing, twice a day. Good luck with whichever brush you choose next!