I am looking to get into LF by doing paper negatives and then contact print them.

Does anyone have any really good experience with this?
Which paper should I use? I am happy to use someone else's preferred type. I mainly shoot non-living things, so slow speeds should be alright. Are there fast papers though?
Any tips on the needed chemicals?

As far as printing exposing goes, is it possible to use a regular light bulb (I don't have nor want an enlarger)?
What would be a good starting point for trying out exposure times using one?


Thanks!