Not too harsh for me either. With the GVG there is almost no taste at all.

However, the glass bulb "crack pipe" method did produce odd smelling and tasting smoke. I was very likely burning it. But to be honest, I sort of miss the taste and smell that pipe produced. The GVG is so smooth there is barely any taste or smell to speak of.

Never thought I'd experience nostalgia related to a meth pipe. Live and learn.