About this design
Kokudou 628China
Kokudou 628China (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a Japanese national route shield, the red badge that marks a numbered road on signage, and reduces it to a single bold emblem.
Visual Elements & Composition
A red rounded rectangle fills nearly all of the frame, with a thin white border nested just inside its edge. Red dominates the composition, white takes up most of the rest, and black appears only in a sliver of detail. The shield is rendered in flat vector style with hard edges and no shading, so it reads instantly as signage. The route designation G628 sits at the centre in white, the only text in the piece and the single point the eye settles on.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields exist so that a driver can identify a road at a glance, whatever the language on the surrounding sign. The G628 designation belongs to the Kokudou, Japan's national road network, and the "628" numbers this particular route within it. The "China" in the title is the regional name that distinguishes this route, placing it on the map of western Honshu. The design carries the utilitarian clarity of road signage in its colours and its lettering, a reminder that navigation can be as simple as a single shape and a number.
Lifting the Shield to Your Lips
A shot glass is small and held close, so the shield is seen at the distance of a hand, not across a room. Tip it back and the red badge is the first thing the eye meets, with the white border framing G628 at the rim. It is a clean, compact piece of road signage that suits a glass built for a single measure, and a fitting toast for anyone who has ever followed a numbered route to somewhere worth stopping.
- 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.