I have used a few different types of Purdy brushes so I compared this brush to those. I found the bristles of this Wall Brush to be similar to Firm. Overall it was a pleasant painting experience with this brush but there is room for improvement, as there was quite a bit more bristle shedding compared to Purdy, and the ferrule of the brush is not magnetic so it is difficult to keep it out of the paint in my Handy Paint Pail.