My favorite shape is author also. I like to palm them and cover when smoking.I think the 320 is kinda on the stubby side but it is still a decent sized pipe. I just love the way you can sit it down anywhere without a pipe stand. I really love author shaped pipes. I just wanted to make sure the 321 wasn't too small because I don't really like dainty pipes. I ordered a 626 one time and it was too small for my liking. I ended up selling it to a friend.