About this design
Fin carretera departamental int municipal
Fin carretera departamental int municipal (Colombia) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design reproduces the Colombian road sign that marks the end of a departmental or municipal highway, rendered as a flat, minimal graphic.
Visual Elements & Composition
White fills most of the field, around 78 percent of the image, so the marking reads as a clean, uncluttered statement. A bright orange vertical bar stands upright and meets a dark brown horizontal bar at its base, forming a T. The two bars are the whole composition. Nothing decorative interrupts them, and their flat colour blocks give the sign the direct, utilitarian look of public roadside markers.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign announces a jurisdictional boundary. In Colombian transit, the end of a departmental or municipal road tells drivers that responsibility for the route is changing hands between regional and local authorities. The T shape is a clear, functional mark: the upright orange element is the road continuing past the point, and the brown bar is the boundary where that jurisdiction stops. The original artwork is drawn from the Colombian signage system itself, and it carries the mood of long-distance travel through many municipal territories, where each marker is a small milestone on the journey.
Why It Suits This Glass
A shot glass is small and held close, raised at eye level and read at arm's length before it is tipped back. That intimate distance suits a design built on a single T and two bold colours, because the mark resolves immediately. The orange bar rises through the glass's centre line while the brown bar sits low, so the sign reads as a roadside marker set in your hand, a quiet nod to the miles behind a good trip.
- 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.