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About this design
BR-393 RJ
BR-393 RJ (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Brazilian highway route marker: the shield-shaped BR-393 sign that identifies a federal road running through the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat, modern graphic built on strong contrast. White fills roughly three-quarters of the field, with black taking most of the rest and a small amount of grey providing the edge tone. The shield outline sits at the centre, split by a horizontal divider band that separates the upper and lower zones. The route code does the rest of the talking: BR sits above the divider, while 393 and RJ carry the main weight below. Nothing decorative competes with the numerals, so the sign reads at a glance, exactly as a roadside marker is meant to.
Meaning & Symbolism
In Brazil, the BR prefix marks a federal highway, and the two-letter state code tells you where that road lies. BR-393 is the federal route within Rio de Janeiro, so the sign works as a precise address for a stretch of road rather than a symbol with a hidden story. Its meaning is wayfinding itself: a signal that you are on a particular route, travelling through a particular region. The design belongs to the modern era of standardised road signage, where clarity and legibility come first.
Made for the Coffee Break
A mug is turned in the hand, so the shield is seen in pieces as the cup rotates, with the divider band and the numerals passing across your view. The sign's sharp, simple geometry suits a curved surface, and the high contrast keeps the route code legible from the first sip to the last. For anyone who has ever followed a route marker through unfamiliar country, this mug puts that moment on the kitchen counter, a small, cheeky reminder that every road has a name worth noticing.
- 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.