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About this design
China County Road X663
China County Road X663 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a bold, minimalist road marker: a rounded white badge with a thick black outline, bearing the route designation X663 in plain black numerals.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, filling roughly six-sevenths of the field, with black taking the remaining share through the heavy outline and the bold numerals at its centre. The shape is a rounded rectangle, set squarely in the frame with nothing competing for attention. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge crisp, so the marker reads clearly from a distance and up close alike. The only text is the designation X663, which does all the work.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the quiet language of the road network. A designation like X663 tells a driver where they are and where the road leads, and this design takes that everyday sign and lifts it out of its setting. It points to China's county-level road system, where roads carry alphanumeric identities that map regional travel and local geography. The modern, signage-driven style places it firmly in contemporary transport graphics, and the subject is the route itself, not any single story around it.
Made for the Hand That Lifts It
A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign rarely appears as a single flat face. Wrapped around the curve, the rounded badge stays legible from the handle side and from the rim, and the bold black outline holds its shape as the cup rotates. Each morning the designation comes round again, a small piece of road map sitting right where a coffee is poured, and it suits anyone who loves a good map or a long drive.
- 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.