About this design
Fin carretera departamental int carreteable
Fin carretera departamental int carreteable (Colombia) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design reproduces a Colombian road sign that marks the end of a departmental paved road, drawn as a clean, flat graphic with nothing decorative added.
Visual Elements & Composition
White fills roughly three-quarters of the field, giving the image an open, uncluttered feel. An orange vertical bar rises and meets a dark grey horizontal bar, forming a T-shape that sits at the centre of the composition. The layout is symmetrical and graphic-led, so the eye lands on the shape immediately. The palette is limited to white, dark grey and orange, the high-contrast trio used on road safety signage, and the geometry is crisp and precise throughout.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign tells a driver that a departmental road section has ended, which is exactly the kind of information a traffic marker exists to deliver. Its strength lies in clarity: colour and shape carry the message before any reading is needed. The design comes from Colombia's transportation and infrastructure network, and it captures the utilitarian, instructional character of modern road signage, where function drives every choice.
Making the Most of a Small Surface
A shot glass is small and held close, so this T-shape reads at a glance from the hand, much like a sign seen up close at a roadside. The bold orange bar and grey crossbar stand out clearly against the open white field, rewarding a quick look and a second glance alike. Pour one, lift it, and the road marker turns the moment into a little piece of Colombian road history.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Colombia
- 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.