I've started smoking cigarettes a while ago but was never really satisfied due to knowing how badly they'd affect my health but since I really like smoking what could I do? I started watching a few Youtube videos and found out about cigars and tried a few cheap ones but when I bought them I also saw the pipes at the store and kept them on my mind. I tried the cigars and specifically the ones I bought I didn't quite like them. Then I thought it'd be interesting to give the pipes a try and bought a cheap one as well as a national tobacco called "Amsterdam" and was a completely different feeling from smoking the cigars. I'm a very patient person and the whole ritual involved in pipe smoking just got me and I instantly loved the experience. The tobacco I choose for my first experience wasn't the best choice I can say but not much long after smoking a few bowls I bought the "Captain Black Royal" one and was a completely different experience, much smoother and better! Today I own two pipes, cheap ones, and have bought some "7 seas black " tobacco as well as some recommended national ones I am just waiting for them to arrive to try them out. What I can definitely say so far is that I really, really have been enjoying the experience and am thrilled to be part of this community. My father and grandpa were never really pipe smokers and the videos I've found on Youtube have really helped me and still do to learn the foundation of pipe smoking.