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About this design
BR-399 jct
BR-399 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the shield-shaped route marker of Brazil's BR-399 junction and presents it as a clean, flat graphic you can hold in your hands.
Visual Elements & Composition
Stark white dominates the artwork, with black used sparingly for the outline and the lettering. The centrepiece is a shield with a rounded bottom and a notched point, the familiar silhouette of a Brazilian federal highway sign. Inside, the letters BR sit above the route number 399, set in bold, no-nonsense type. A rectangular frame border holds everything together, so the composition feels tidy and deliberate rather than busy.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road markers are quiet workhorses. They tell drivers where they are, which way the network runs, and how one route connects to the next. The BR prefix identifies Brazil's federal highway system, and 399 pins down this specific route and its junction within the national network. Turning that everyday signage into artwork celebrates the logic behind it, the systematic way a vast country is stitched together by numbered roads. It is a design for anyone who has ever found comfort in a familiar road sign mid-journey.
Shaped for Your Morning Ritual
A road sign is built to be read at a glance, and a mug is read the same way, one glance over the rim before the first sip. The shield sits neatly in the curve of the cup, so the design greets you each time you lift it. Whether it's a road-trip companion or a cheeky nod for the traveller in your life, this one keeps the journey going, one coffee at a time.
- 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.