just go slowly and deliberately at first. Make sure you're getting good quality passes on each stroke. Over time, you pace will pick up some, but paying attention and getting good technique perfected is your goal at this point. Whatever you do, I'd stay away from buying pastes, sprays or hones until you're shaving well and stropping well every time. A year at least, IMO.
Having a pro (from this group) re-hone your razor periodically is the way to go!