About this design
China County Road X824
China County Road X824 (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design shows a single route marker: the designation X824 set inside a rounded black frame, reading as a piece of regional road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
The palette is strictly two-tone, black and white, with white covering most of the field and black taking up the frame and the lettering. The rounded rectangle border sits close to the edge and encloses the route number, so the frame does the work of a sign's outline. The flat vector treatment keeps every line clean, and the alphanumeric X824 is the only text, centred and set large enough to read at a glance. Nothing competes with it.
Meaning & Symbolism
A county road designation is a practical identifier: it tells a driver which route they are on and links one locality to the next. The artwork takes that function and isolates it, treating the route number as the subject. Themes of geography, travel and local infrastructure run through the piece, and its minimalist approach honours a specific place by naming its pathway rather than illustrating its scenery. The layout draws on the signage and cartographic conventions of the modern road network, and the name China County Road X824 anchors it to that single route.
Holding a Route Marker in Hand
A shot glass is small and lifted close to the eye, so the numeral and frame are read at arm's length rather than across a room. That suits a marker built on legibility: the X824 comes into view as you raise the glass, and the black border gives the design a crisp edge against the rim. It is a route for a single moment, a pause before the next stop, and a fitting keepsake for a traveller who knows the road.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- Printed
- When you order it
Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.
These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.
They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
- Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
- Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
- Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.
Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.
- Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
- Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
- Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.
Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.
Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.
When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.
One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 1.5 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 2.40 |
| Top diameter (in) | 1.40 |
Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.