That suggestion of finding a Mentor in your area and picking their brain would be a good one!
You could give the gift of the razor and a card with the Mentor's name and address for him to reserve a two to three hour lesson on what the young man should know!

The best thing from your perspective is that the mentor does not charge for the time spent!
I have had a couple calls about doing such but did not hear from them again.

A good razor is a gift which keeps on giving...provided good training is available to the person in receipt of the gift.

What ever, may you and your friend enjoy the Birthday!
Sincerely
~Richard