I would emphasise what some above have said - buy a cob to start with. Buy a nice briar too if you like, but give yourself a couple of days with the cob first before you smoke it. Cobs don't need broken in and you don't need to worry about damaging them by smoking too hot the way you might with...
First ever bowl of Black Irish X, in the Parker Dublin. This is unlike any blend I've ever smoked, the closest is maybe Revor Plug. I really like it, it's also probably the coolest smoke I've ever had, not even a hint of bite!