![]() All jokes aside, the sleeve was perfectly sized and put me at ease knowing no strangers would “mistakenly” take my subscription, if left out in front of the building entrance way. I gathered a few laughs when pulling it from my mailbox, as its glimmering reflection reminded me of a NASA rations packet. We caught a bit of déjà vu when stumbling upon our Quip package, as the sleek, minimalist silver sleeve brought up flashbacks of our MeUndies review. Co-founder Enever mentioned Apple, Harry’s, and Everlane as inspirations for the company.A lifetime guarantee and 30-day refund policy comes with all toothbrushes associated included in active refill plan.Over eight different styles of brush handles are offered between manual and electric.Toothbrushes are best suited for active lifestylers and frequent flyers.Quip has been dubbed the ‘Tesla of toothbrushes’ thus far.All shipments are sent out of Brooklyn, NY: domestic and international (at extra cost). With statistics showing 80% of people use their bristles longer than recommended by dentists, Quip is filling a void for fresh-breath, plaque-free brushers at what many consider to be a resolute value. It runs on a subscription model like most razor subscription services where you’ll purchase a brush first and sign up for brush head refills that are sent out quarterly. The subscription-based toothbrush replacement service continues to expand with its subscription base and sales rising each year, alongside strong reviews backing the product lineup. Each refill comes with a new AAA battery, so you can replace that, and slide it all back in.Industrial designer Simon Enever and product designer Bill May helped launch Quip back in 2015 to simplify oral care, while bringing “sex appeal to the industry” and taking down consumer heavyweights like Phillips and Oral-B. Quip doesn't say if the battery should expire within the three months, but it's still going strong for me. So, what happens when you get a new brush head from Quip? You bend back the brush head and pull it out, and you pull out the motor and the AAA battery underneath. I've tried to trek my Quip and toothpaste between home and work every day, and found that it creates another chance to make a mistake, leading me to forget it in my bag at night. The Quip website suggests that people brush both between meals and at morning and night. ![]() Maybe the big tube is meant to be shared, maybe I wasn't using it enough. Hilburg, though, told me that that size container "would probably be a good amount for three months." Just like with the Quip brush, I didn't feel the need to buy more toothpaste, either, as I hadn't finished their three-month, 4.7-ounce tube of toothpaste. Quip also sells a combined brush head and toothpaste refill package, which ships every three months and costs $10 per refill. ![]() ![]() However, the packaging on my regular-old Oral-B toothbrush also recommends getting a new toothbrush every three months. I've reached out to Quip to see if they'd consider less frequent brush head subscriptions. Not observing any of these issues in my Quip brush head, I've continued to use it. Hilburg told me that the need for new brushes (or brush heads in this case) won't be the same for all brushes, but depends on how "the bristles hold up over time." She elaborated, noting that if "bristles become crushed, lose their shape or become too floppy they are less effective." The Oral-B Pro 1000 costs the same $45 to start, but it sells you eight replacement heads for $13, which breaks down to $1.63 per head, as opposed to the $5 heads from Quip. Compared with other electric toothbrushes with replaceable heads, though, the Quip is affordable at first, but more expensive down the road.
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