Looks good enough to me! You'd be surprised, you can find some awesome basket pipes that smoke like a dream. Have fun with it, and don't get too frustrated if you don't get the hang of it immediately. More so than any other hobby I've taken to, pipe smoking takes a lot of patience. Once you get the hang of it though, you'll be rewarded with some of the best tasting smoke in existence.
You may consider a corncob pipe from Missouri Meerschaum. They make great beginner pipes, but some people stick with them long term (like me). They're awesome to have around for trying new tobacco blends. My favorites are the Missouri Pride (for shorter smokes) and the Natural Freehand (for longer smokes). And if you ever get into flake tobaccos, the Missouri Pride and their cherry wood poker are great, and very inexpensive. They might not be very elegant, but I love my natural cobs. They smoke beautifully. I smoke them far more often than I smoke my more expensive briars or my calabash (those are more for special occasions).
Glad there's some more pipe discussion going on here! I love cigars, but pipes are great, too. Definitely a worthy pursuit. Have fun, Metalhead!
EDIT: Spelling error. Fixed.