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About this design
BR-852 jct
BR-852 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Brazilian federal highway shield, the BR-852 route marker, rendered as a flat, minimalist road sign.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built almost entirely from black and white, with white dominating roughly four-fifths of the field and black taking the rest. A rounded-bottom shield sits at the centre, its pointed notch cut into the base and framed by a double-outlined border that gives the sign its crisp, official-looking edge. The letters BR sit above the numerals 852, and nothing else competes with them. There is no decoration, no background scene, just the identifier doing all the work.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route shield is the simplest way a highway announces itself. The BR prefix marks a federal highway in Brazil's national network, and the three-digit number places this stretch within that grid, so the sign reads at a glance as a point you pass through rather than a place you stop. The design treats the junction as a functional landmark, a signpost that tells drivers where they are and which corridor they are on. Its modern flat-vector style and utilitarian restraint reflect how contemporary road markers are drawn and read.
Built for the Hand and the Morning Routine
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the sign rotates past the eye with each sip, and the shield comes back into view on every turn. The centred composition suits that movement: the shield stays legible whichever way the handle faces. It is a small, quiet tribute for anyone who has spent time on Brazilian roads or who simply likes a good piece of signage with their first coffee of the day.
- 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.