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About this design
China County Road X104
China County Road X104 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A white route marker bearing the bold black designation X104 is the whole story here, and it tells it with a confidence that suits a road sign.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with black taking the remaining fifth. The central element is a rounded rectangular sign panel, ringed by a thin rounded border, so the eye lands on it at once. Inside, the letters and numerals of X104 sit in heavy black strokes, evenly spaced and centred with nothing to distract from them. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge crisp, and the layout is pure signage: one label, one panel, no ornament.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route designation like X104 is how a road announces itself to drivers who need to find it, and it carries the identity of a place in a few characters. This design takes that everyday piece of infrastructure and treats it as a subject worth looking at. The theme is transit and mapping: the quiet logic by which regional road networks are named and numbered, and the sense of place that comes with knowing which road you are on. It is a minimalist, documentary-style tribute to the routes that connect one community to the next.
On the Black Mug
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign rotates past the eye a little at a time, and the bold numerals stay legible from every angle of the wrap. Pour a coffee and the designation is the first thing you see when you lift it, a small roadside marker for anyone who likes their travel wrapped around a warm cup.
- 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.