Marth:
Since you're just starting out, save the honing for later. Honing is a skill onto itself. For now concentrate on honing your skill with the straight razor. Also, stropping is another skill that needs to be mastered. Send your razor out for honing. Eventually, after you feel comfortable with stropping and shaving, then think about getting your set of hones. Send your razor to Neil Miller, who is a great strop maker and a topnotch honemeister.