I can barely remember the TTO my Dad gave me when I first started shaving. I'm pretty sure I had lathered up and used it without a blade a few times when my Dad was at work, and I do know I used it a few times with blades, but don't remember the experience being, ah comfortable, and pretty sure that is when I learned how to use a styptic pencil.This is something he'll remember for the rest of his life. I'd say, start with something special, a heirloom razor.
I'd vote give him your FBT!
I think I was around his age when my grandfather offer me a Tech. I was still electro buzzing back then and turned my nose up on the crummy thing. Looking back, I'd give give up every razor I have to go and say yes!
Shortly thereafter I got an electric and don't remember what happened to it. Sure wish I did. All I remember is it was gold or brass colored and it was a TTO.
My Dad was an officer in the Air Force Reserve and got most of his personal items from the Commissary on base, so I am guessing it was an Aristocrat as Super Speed's weren't gold colored.
And on that memory I sent this Aristocrat to Back Roads Gold and will always think of my Dad when I use it.
Oh, I do have my Grandfather's SR, and have used it.
~doug~