I think a beginner honing without tape is a bad plan. In the beginning it is difficult to keep the honing concentrated on the edge, and the result is the spine wearing way faster than the edge, and it throws your geometry into the obis. Tape is your friend. When you get to a point where you can get through a honing session without wearing out the tape, that is the point in which tape is optional. In the mean time there is this thread, that shows great picture as to what the proccess looks like through a loupe.
https://sharprazorpalace.com/honing/...ggestions.html
As already suggested, I encourage you to work with someone that knows the proccess. There are a few guys in your area. It would not hurt to have them hone one of your razors while working your way through the progression with the other. It is not rocket science, but it does take practice to get repeatable result.