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About this design
China County Road X862
China County Road X862 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A bold, minimalist road marker sits at the centre of this design, reading X862 in heavy black lettering inside a rounded rectangle.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and graphic, built from just two colours: black and white. White dominates the field, roughly nine-tenths of the image, while black supplies the outlined border and the bold numerals that do all the work. The rounded rectangle frames the designation with a clean, even margin, so nothing competes with the lettering. There is no ornament, no shading and no background clutter, only the route number held in a simple shape.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design borrows the visual language of wayfinding. A route number on a rounded plate is the way a road announces itself to a driver passing at speed, so the artwork carries the logic of regional transport signage into a single object. The alphanumeric identifier X862 marks one specific roadway within a larger network, and that precision is the point: the design celebrates the idea that every road has a name and a place on the map. Its themes of travel, navigation and cartography are all held in that one compact code.
On the Black Mug
A mug is turned slowly in the hand and read at close range, so the route marker lands in the same spot every time the cup is lifted. The rounded frame suits the curve of the vessel, and the bold numerals stay legible as the mug moves. For anyone who likes their morning coffee with a little sense of direction, this is a cheeky nod to the open road, found right where the hands go first.
- 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.