Hi, Ben, and welcome to SRP! All rookies should learn how to strop properly first before worrying about honing. Good stropping technique is essential to maintaining your blade's edge. So no, you don't need a hone yet. You can conceivably go a whole year (or more) without needing to hone your razor again
That being said, the "standard" hone around here appears to be the Norton 4000/8000 combination water stone. What razor did you acquire? If it's a "brand new" one (and I think this is likely from SRD) you don't need to tape the spine. Some people do tape it anyway, but most do not for new razors.
Hope this helps, and I'll see you in the trenches, buddy!