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About this design
AUS Alphanumeric Route C805
AUS Alphanumeric Route C805 (Australia) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A bold, flat-coloured route marker sign carrying the code C805 fills the front of this mug, reading like a piece of Australian roadside wayfinding brought indoors.
Visual Elements & Composition
Dark green dominates the artwork, covering most of the surface in a deep field that reads instantly as road signage. Amber yellow appears as a restrained accent, giving the bold numerals their contrast. The sign is built from a rounded rectangle set within a horizontal format, with the designation C805 centred and set large enough to read at a glance. Nothing competes with it: no border clutter, no background scenery, just the code and its shape.
Meaning & Symbolism
Australia's alphanumeric route system pairs a letter with numbers to classify roads, so a designation like C805 tells a driver the category and identity of the road before any map is consulted. The design takes that functional coding and gives it a graphic presence, celebrating the infrastructure that quietly links towns and regions. It is a modern, informal take on utilitarian signage, and for anyone who has followed a road sign across a long stretch of outback, it carries the familiar pull of the open road.
Made for the Coffee Break Map-Lover
A mug is turned in the hand and read from the side, so the sign is seen in passing with each sip, the way roadside markers are glimpsed from a car window. The C-shaped handle leaves the whole design open to view, and the sign's horizontal format sits neatly across the mug's curved wall. Keep your collection connected to the open road: this one keeps the route in front of you through every morning cup.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Australia
- 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.