The satisfying part is easy to picture: press the button, retract the pins, then lift away the collected hair. The medium Safari Self-Cleaning Slicker makes the end of a grooming session tidier without pretending the grooming itself happens automatically.
The linked version is medium W417, not a cat brush or a coated-tip slicker with a similar name.
What the button is worth
Retractable stainless-steel pins let you release fur that would otherwise need to be picked out. If cleaning a fixed-pin brush makes you put off grooming, that convenience has a clear purpose. It does not sterilise the brush or replace washing it when necessary.
Gentle technique still comes first
A slicker is not an invitation to drag forcefully through knots. Work carefully with the coat and your dog’s comfort, using the manufacturer’s directions. Stop with redness, pain or distress. Established mats can require a groomer rather than a more determined brushing session.
The medium head also needs room to move. Around small or delicate areas, a large-looking brush face may be less useful than a smaller appropriate tool. Check the actual medium dimensions instead of selecting by your dog’s size label alone.
Slicker or rubber brush?
They solve different jobs. This tool offers wire pins and convenient hair release; a flexible grooming brush can be a gentler-feeling grooming or bathing option. Choose for the coat rather than buying both by default.
Choose the Safari for: an appropriate coat and easier pin cleanup. Pass if: you need mat removal, a smaller working head or a tool your dog finds more comfortable.
