I say this, because I learned on natural stones, Arks. In those days there was no internet, no video and no shaving suppliers open to the public.

You bought you razor and stones from the barber or a gun show. He was also the only source of instruction or another straight shaver of which there were few. I am sure many gave up and bought a Bic.

I did take my razors back to him to be honed and watched, intently before I figured it out.

Can it be done? Sure…

A novice needs to learn to hone first and do so in the easiest way that will teach how to obtain a shaveable edge.
Set yourself up for success… But it is your dime and you can do as you wish, Lord knows, many have traveled that road…and given up.

I am reminded of a recent thread were even with good synthetic stones and many good people trying to help…