It depends, sorry!
Straight razors, or cut throat razors, DO take more effort but can produce a better result.
The learning curve is longer and you will need to learn to strop your razor to keep the edge on it. You can also learn to hone it yourself, as most people do, or send it out for honing. There is certainly more to be mastered than simply swapping out one blade for a new one.
Straight shaving is not for everybody but it might be for you.
Having said all that, while straight shaving is not for everybody but it might be for you. Many people who have adopted shaving with a straight razor say they will never go back. Others alternate between using a straight razor and a safety razor. Most, but not all, straight shavers started with safety razors and subsequently moved to straights.