Well, now that you've got your pipe nice and clean and sweet smelling, let me give you a few tips about smoking it so that you will derive maximum enjoyment from your pipe.
First of all, if that's the only pipe you've got, you may need to get a few more, because a pipe really needs to rest between smokes. How ling? Opinions vary, and members here will give you figures ranging from two hours to a week. Another member might tell you that he has seven pipes, one for each day of the week. You'll find what works for you, but definitely let your pipe rest, because it needs to dry out between smokes. An oversmoked pipe will turn sour and unpleasant. And, run a pipe cleaner through it after each bowl. Pipes need to be kept clean and dry.
As to getting more pipes, I have no idea what your financial means are. Pipes range in cost from the fairly inexpensive to a down payment on a car. On the less expensive side, a corn cob makes a great smoker. Two brands to look at are Missouri Meerschaum and Old Dominion cobs. Both are sponsors of this site, and both make great cobs. I'm a bit partial to the taste of the Old Dominions, but that's personal. Just click on any of our sponsor links on the left of this page to be taken right to their sites. Also in the inexpensive category are Dr. Grabow pipes. If you've got a bit more cash floating around, again, check out our sponsors, especially 4noggins, pipes and cigars, Smokingpipes, and cup o joes. They carry pipes in a variety of price ranges, and are absolutely ethical businesspeople who will be happy to take a phone call from you and discuss your individual needs and preferences, and can easily work with you within your budget.
Next we come to tobacco. I'd be at a loss to tell you how many thousands of different brands there are, but a good site is tobaccoreviews.com. Only you and your taste buds know what's right for you. A very broad breakdown would be aromatics--those tobaccos to which some sort of flavoring agent has been added to make it smell sweet for those around you. A popular one is called Lane 1Q. Another category is Virginia tobacco--originating in Virginia, but now grown all over the world. Virginias are slightly sweet on their own, and Mac Baren No. 1 Virginia is a nice, mild example of the type. Virginia-Perique, also known as VaPer, are extremely popular. The Perique adds a bit of of spiciness and a slight peppery taste, as well as a bit more nicotine. An excellent way to start is Orlik Golden Sliced. English tobaccos or sometimes called Latakia forward tobaccos have varying amounts of Latakia added. This is a black leaf which is relatively low in nicotine, but adds a distinctive smoky taste. Balkan tobaccos may also contain some Latakia, but it's in the background, while the various Balkan tobaccos move into the forward position. Try Frog Morton (original) or Balkan Sobranie. Bottom line--only you know what you like. Try some different tobaccos and pretty soon you'll discover what gives you maximum pleasure.
Now--how to smoke. Here are three good rules that I give to every new smoker:
1. The tobacco should be a lot drier than you think it should be. Jason, one of our Mods, advises bone dry.
2. The pipe should be packed a lot looser than you think it should be.
3. The pipe should be smoked a lit slower than you think it should be. Sip, don't puff. I always tell new smokers that the pipe should feel warm, not hot.
OK, hope that's not too much to digest at one sitting, but I think you'll find it helpful. There's lots of good info on this forum, so read, read and read. And ask questions. You'll get lots of good answers from smokers who have been down this road before you.
And Rule 1: Enjoy your smoke.