If I may offer another opinion, try different tobacco. Most pipesmokers start with local pipe shop (Altadis) aromatics. To me, this will never be an enjoyable experience if you're a cigar smoker.
Call Cornell & Diehl and tell Craig or whoever you get that you're new and would like try try some non-aromatic blends. Let him know you are coming from cigars, and I'm sure he'll toss you some cigar blend, a good burley, and a good Virginia among other things. I can almost promise you'll be happy.
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