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About this design
Brasil estado 955 jct
Brasil estado 955 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the look of a Brazilian road marker and sets the number 955 inside a bold pentagon, so the mug reads like a sign you would pass on a long drive.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and graphic, built from solid black and clean white. White dominates the field, and the black pentagon outline with its thick border frames the composition. Inside the badge, heavy black numerals spell out 955, and the phrase "Brasil estado 955 jct" runs as a text line with no pictures or illustration competing for attention. Every element is set square and centred, so the layout feels orderly and instantly legible.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road markers exist to tell travellers where they are, and this one carries the language of Brazilian state roads: a route number, a state reference and a junction. The pentagon shape is the conventional outline used to mark numbered routes, so the design borrows the authority of signage while stripping it back to its essentials. The result is a tribute to the everyday visual language of the road, rendered as typography rather than a photograph of any particular sign.
On the Black Coffee Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the design moves around the cup as you do. The pentagon and its numerals come into view one section at a time, and the white field gives the black lettering room to stand out against the side of the mug. For anyone who likes their morning coffee alongside a bit of road-trip nostalgia, this mug turns a routine sip into a quiet nod to the open highway.
- 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.