Ben,
If you''re looking for tips on honing, try stopping by the barbershop at the corner of wellington (hwy 24) and Gordon, downtown. Across from the Taco Bell (Toxic Hell?) there's a small barbershop that's been there forever. One of the old guys helped me hone my first razor and sold me a nice barber hone. He might be able to help out in the short run.
I'd offer myself, but I still need to hone my honing abilities.