About this design
Kokudou 101China
Kokudou 101China (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design turns a red rounded road sign into a bold, uncluttered statement, with the route number G101 set plainly at its centre.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the frame, filling roughly seven parts in ten, with white taking most of the remainder. A nested rounded-rectangle border in white frames the sign, and a white route label sits in the middle, reading G101. The style is flat vector, with no shading or texture, so the sign reads clean and immediate, shape first and numerals second. Black is part of the palette but does not appear in the composition itself.
Meaning & Symbolism
"Kokudou" is the Japanese term for a national highway, and the sign works as a route marker, a designation that tells travellers which road they are on. Road signage is built to be read in a glance, which is why the red field, the white border and the simple numerals do the work here. The word "China" in the title adds a geographic reference, tying the route name to a specific place. The design draws its visual language from modern utilitarian traffic markings.
Made for a Quick Glance
A shot glass is small and held close, so the sign's strong red and single route number register the moment the glass is lifted. The white border and label stand out against the glass at eye level across the table, rewarding a quick look before the toast. It is a design built for a brief moment of attention, and that suits this object well, giving a road marker a cheeky second life on the bar.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- 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.