You've read the Wiki? Well then, you've just qualified yourself to ask all the darn questions you want. If I can't answer them, I'll make something up.

Apparently it is recommended here, and for good reason, that Newbies should not start honing too early. I must have missed this advice and was honing my razors before I started shaving with them. It is not recommended, but it can be done.

Welcome to the Forum, and ask away!