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About this design
China County Road X112
China County Road X112 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A bold white road-route marker carries the designation X112 in heavy black lettering, a plain piece of county infrastructure rendered with the clarity of a sign seen at speed.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with black supplying the remainder in the bold numeral-and-letter lettering and the thin border that frames the plate. The form is a rounded rectangle, a shape repeated from the rounded rectangular border that sets the sign apart from its surroundings. Nothing competes with the marker. The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp, and the lettering sits centred, so the eye lands on X112 before anything else.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a promise of direction. It tells a driver where they are on a network of roads, and this sign turns that everyday utility into a statement of place. The design centres on the naming convention of County Road X112 in China, linking a single numbered route to a specific regional geography. Its themes are travel, road networks and regionality, and its mood is neutral and observational, an invitation to read the sign as a map reference and to think about the miles it stands for.
Made for the Mug in Hand
A mug is turned slowly in the hands, so the sign rotates past the eye as you drink, and the numerals come round again with each pass. The rounded rectangle sits naturally on the curve of the body, and the design reads as a small roadside marker held close, the kind of sign you glance at on a long drive and remember. It is a quiet, cheeky way to carry a route number to the kitchen table.
- 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.