About this design
China County Road X970
China County Road X970 (China) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design reproduces a road route marker for County Road X970 in China, reduced to its designation and nothing else.
Visual Elements & Composition
White fills about four-fifths of the field, with black making up the rest. The route marker is a rounded rectangle with a thick black border, set centred and framed by open white space. Inside it, bold black sans-serif lettering reads X970. Nothing competes with the numerals, so the eye lands on the code first. The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp, and the layout reads as a sign rather than a picture.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker exists to tell a traveller where they are and which way the road runs. Its alphanumeric code is a shorthand for a specific stretch of regional road within a Chinese county, and the design takes that function at face value. Its themes are wayfinding, transport and cartography, the everyday language of maps and roadside signage. The minimalism is deliberate: the sign does its job by being immediately legible, and the design keeps that quality.
Why It Suits the Mixing Glass
A mixing glass is a tall, straight-walled vessel that you lift and tilt in the hand, so the design wraps around the body as you turn it. The black border and bold numerals stay readable from the side, the way a sign is read from a moving vehicle. It makes a good conversation starter for anyone who has ever navigated by a roadside marker, and a quietly cheeky nod to the road trip that got them to the bar.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Printed
- When you order it
Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.
These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.
Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
- Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
- Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
- Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.
Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.
- Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
- Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
- Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.
Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.
These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.
Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.
One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 16 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 5.90 |
| Rim diameter (in) | 3.40 |
| Bottom diameter (in) | 2.30 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.