There’s a learning curve, but it’s mostly the same few rookie mistakes. It’s actually quite easy to learn to hone, especially with synthetic progressions. It’s just important to listen to the right advice, i.e. low pressure on your stones and make sure the bevel is set all along the edge. It’s pretty much as simple as getting a good bevel on a low grit and then just polishing out the low grit scratches. The mistakes I made in the beginning were from honing with pressure or a lack of patience. Definitely learn to use and strop your razor for a good while before honing, though. You don’t want to be learning how to hone when you haven’t gotten the ability to consistently and comfortably use a straight to begin with. If you are already comfortable with it, though, then go for it. May be a good idea to get a cheap test razor for learning like a ZY.