To me it doesn't make sense to tie these two things together (a shave ready razor to fill in while you hone the old one). I suggest you simply buy what appeals to you and send the new one out for honing. Or send the current one out for honing, or both. There's no point in linking a long term item with a short term problem. Get the honing taken care of and buy the best you can reasonably afford. Then tackle honing at your convenience. In the end I think you'll be better served.