A good pitcher has to be light and comfortable to use and pour well; otherwise it will just sit on a shelf. My handmade pitchers are meant to be used. The ample belly provides for a very large volume of liquid with the weight snug to your hand where it's manageable and easy to maneuver even for small hands. They hold close to a gallon of lemonade on a hot day and make an attractive stoneware vase on a special occasion.