Coticules are not very Noobie friendly. They are all different. You get a slow one, and you could be pulling your hair out. They are great stones, don't get me wrong, but I'd recommend you learn how to hone on a Norton, or a Naniwa...Just my two cents. Check this linK: What hone(s), paste(s), or spray(s) do I need? - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Pastes are great for a touch up, or to take your blade to the next level after a honing session. You can use your hones time and time again, but not pastes. Continued use of paste can eventually ruin your edge, then it will have to be honed. I'd recommend the 220/1k and 4k/8 with flattening stone combo set. They're great stones, used by the pro's, and fairly easy to use and learn. Pick up a 12k, and your good to go. You can even get a balsa paddle, or an old piece of linen and paste it up with some Chromium oxide. Once your done honing, you can give the blade 10 lapps on that for a finish.

Hope this helps....

Rich