This is exactly what happened when i first started honing. (2 weeks ago lol)

Since then i've gotten 4 razors shave ready and I haven't gotten any razor burn from them when using them.

The problem I had was that i was pushing the blade down too hard on the hone.

I'de suggest first getting a cheapish razor (maybe something off ebay but definately something you dont want to display)

1. Get yourself set up in a comfortable position
2. Get a desk lamp next to you so you can assess the edge after each set on the hone
3. Use the X pattern and the hone pyramid from the WIKI
4. Use VERY VERY VERY LIGHT strokes - I hold the razor from both sides with only enough pessure to stop the edge lifting off the hone.
5. Even if you are holding it lightly try even lighter pressure at the end (1/3, 1/3 sets)

If you are over honing I believe you would see a reflection on the edge under a lamp (correct me if i'm wrong)

Once ive done that I strop 30 times on canvas and 100 times on the strop. I'm afraid the shave test is the only definitive test ive found that works although I do sometimes check on my arm hairs in between sets on the hone.

Hope it helps. Its a steep but fulfilling learning curve. Keep at it.