It is a tough spot for you. I do not know of members is your area. It is a really tough go to learn to hone, strop, and shave all at the same time. It can be done but it will not be easy. I live a long way from the end of the road and learned to hone much earlier that is recommended. I did start with a shave ready razor and did get it honed once and bought a second shave ready razor, but that was it for a while. I did use the recommended brands, just to be certain that it was all about my skills and not about the hones, oh and I used quality razors in premium condition and did not kill any razors. I imagine shipping honing back and forth to you would carry a crazy price tag and take forever and a day. Tape the spine on your blades. Use good hones and good razors. Watch one video presenter. It can be done. It won't be easy though.