Hey fellow pipers i got a cheap 7 dollar pipe from my b&m and just started smoking the pipe recently.When i first started smoking the pipe it really just tasted like char and burnt tobacco.Not to impressed i carried on and continued to smoke a bowl or to a day and to my amusement after about a week it stoped tasting like char and i started really tasting the sweetness of the tobaccos and the notes as well.I started freaking out and fell in love in a instant.I continued to smoke the same pipe and tried different tobaccos and could taste all the greatness in the fine world of tobaccos.It is awsome and im hooked.Anyhow i have pinched up enough to purchase a dr.grabow bent pipe.Now im afraid to try it but of course i will use it.Just wondering if this is normal procedure for new pipes.I am in love with my only other pipe witch is a cheapo but man i can identify now with some of you folks and the love of pipes and how they build a characteristic with there owners.Aside from this being normal any tips on break period and things i can do as a begginer to make my pipes last longer.I do want to achieve the same experience as i did my first pipe.It is one i will never forget.Sorry for any mistakes i may have made posting wise.This is my first post.Oh yea before i forget if any of you can share with me your bonding experience with your favorite pipe that would be cool.Like why is that certain pipe special to you.Thanks again guys you are all awsome.God bless.