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About this design
BR-120
BR-120 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes one of Brazil's highway route markers and puts it front and centre: a white shield bearing the black letters "BR" over the numerals "120", set against a plain black field.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, with black forming the ground and the lettering, and a small amount of grey adding a quiet tonal step. The shield is the only shape in play, a rectangle that narrows to a pointed base, so the eye lands on it at once. Nothing competes with it. The "BR" sits above the "120" in clean, bold characters, stacked and centred, exactly as a roadside marker would present them. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge sharp and every colour solid.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields like this one are how a traveller reads a national road network at speed. The "BR" prefix marks a federal highway, and "120" identifies this particular route within that system. The design borrows the language of the road sign itself, a form built to be understood in a glance, and that minimalism is the point: the artwork is about navigation, distance and the simple act of knowing where you are going. It reads as modern signage, drawn for the present-day road.
Made for the Mug in Your Hand
A shield is a compact, self-contained shape, and it suits the curve of a mug well. Wrapped around the body, the white badge catches the eye across the table while the black surround keeps it crisp, so the sign stays legible as you turn the cup for your first sip. It is a fitting companion for the morning commute, the long drive, or anyone who has ever followed a road sign into somewhere new.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- 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.