Straight razors are interesting as a hobby, and they can give a fantastic shave when everything is right. But I do not recommend them for just anyone. If someone is looking for a better shave than what an electric shaver can give, I recommend wet shaving in general, and usually a double edge safety razor. The reason is that straight razors are simply too involved, and there are too many things that can go wrong. However, if I think someone might be interested do-it-yourself projects, and maybe just seeing how sharp and smooth he can get a blade, then a straight might be right.