There are no dumb questions. The object is to learn. Most new razors are not really shave ready unless you are lucky. If yours isn't send it out to one of the masters as suggested. If you want to start learning to hone get a decent but less expensive eBay razor the same width and contour as your TI and learn with that. If you still need answers ask again. Read all the help files and devour as much as you can. Once you learn the honing techniques you will appreciate this art/science all the more.
Monte