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About this design
China County Road X066
China County Road X066 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A flat, minimal route marker sign, the kind that tells a driver which road they are on, reduced to its most essential elements: a rounded rectangle and a bold line of characters.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, covering most of the surface, while black forms the rounded-rectangle outline and the heavy characters X066 that sit at its centre. The shapes are simple and evenly weighted, with no ornament competing for attention. The numeral and letter string is the only text, set large and square so it reads at a glance, the way roadside signage is built to be read from a moving vehicle.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route designation is a piece of navigational shorthand. Each code identifies one specific path within a larger network, and the alphanumeric format of X066 places this road among the many numbered routes that organise regional travel. Here, the design isolates that marker and treats it as a subject in its own right, celebrating the quiet logic of how roads are named and found. The reference to China points to the place this county route belongs to, anchoring the sign in a specific landscape.
Made for the Hand, Read Up Close
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign rotates past the eye with each sip rather than sitting fixed on a wall. The bold characters stay legible as the cup is lifted and set down, and the black-on-white contrast holds its shape whether the mug is across the kitchen table or on a desk at the start of the day. For anyone who spends their mornings tracing routes on a map, this is a small, fitting companion.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- 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.