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About this design
AH83-RUS
AH83-RUS (Russia) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a road sign, a navy rounded rectangle carrying the white route marker AH83, and it reads at a glance like a sign on a highway.
Visual Elements & Composition
Navy fills most of the design, with white taking up a smaller share and a trace of black at the edges. The letters AH83 sit centred in bold, white block capitals, with nothing else competing for attention. The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp, and the rounded rectangle gives the sign a softened, modern silhouette. Nothing decorative is added, so the marker alone carries the composition.
Meaning & Symbolism
The AH83 marker belongs to the Asian Highway network, a system of numbered international routes that links roads across the continent. Each marker works as a wayfinding signal, telling travellers they are on a designated long-distance route. The AH83-RUS design places that route marker within the Russia theme, so the sign stands for movement across a vast territory and the navigational system that binds its roads to a wider network. Its plain, informational style reflects how these signs are built to be read quickly by someone passing through.
Hold It, Read It, Keep Going
A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign is never seen all at once. As you rotate it, the navy field and white letters slide across the curve, the way a driver sees a marker come into view and pass. The rounded corners of the sign suit that curve, and the first sip, held close, makes the route marker a companion to the morning drive, the long-haul coffee, or the slow afternoon at the kitchen table.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Russia
- Printed
- When you order it
Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.
These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.
They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.
- Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
- Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
- Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
- Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
- Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.
These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.
- Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
- Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
- Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.
Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.
These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.
Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.
Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.
Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 11 oz | 15 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (in) | 3.86 | 4.72 |
| Diameter (in) | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Diameter with handle (in) | 4.72 | 5.12 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.