The shortening of the first line is never a blemish, but a too short second line following a hyphened first line is always a fault.
There is a school of ultra-artistic composition in book titles which affects a solid squaring up and hesitates at no means to secure its effects.

It sets a definite measure and forces the lines into it, dividing words arbitrarily and using no hyphen.

This is a passing fancy and will pass as eccentricities always pass.

It should not be used unless the author insists upon it.

The man who pays the bills has a right to have his work done as he pleases.