Well, the original post implied that they would be sent off initially to be honed by a pro. Depending on how many razors you have, the money spent having them honed would more than cover a "regular" hone. The same technique applies, so the work you do maintaining them on a barber's hone would only get better and you would have a more confident hand if you learned to set bevels and do the initial honing yourself as well. If you can learn to maintain, you can learn to get the edge to the point of maintenance.