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About this design
China County Road X964
China County Road X964 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single road designation, X964, and presents it as a roadside marker, reduced to the number and the sign that carries it.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work. A rounded-rectangle outline sits at the centre of the field, and inside it the characters X964 are set in heavy black type, so the lettering dominates the composition. Most of the field is white, with black kept for the letters and outline, which gives the layout the high-contrast clarity of a traffic sign. A horizontal rectangle frames the sign and keeps the arrangement centred and orderly. Nothing decorative competes with the numerals.
Meaning & Symbolism
X964 is the route designation for China County Road X964, and the design treats that code as the identity of a place. Route markers like this tell drivers where they are and which way they are heading on a county road network, so a short sequence of characters does the work of a map. Reducing the sign to its number turns a piece of transport infrastructure into a small emblem of regional identity, with the geography and travel it implies folded into a few characters.
Turning a Road Marker into a Mug Wrap
A mug is held and turned in the hand, so the sign passes the eye with every sip, and the number reads clearly from the front of the cup as it comes round. The design suits someone who knows that road, whether from a home town, a regular commute or a long-ago trip, and it offers a quiet, cheeky reminder every time the coffee goes down. Hand it over with a wink: the best directions are the ones that always bring you back.
- 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.