About this design
Kokudou 661China
Kokudou 661China (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design is a route marker plate, the kind of sign that tells a driver which road they are on, reduced to one bold red shape and a single number.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red fills roughly three quarters of the design, forming a rounded rectangle that dominates everything around it. A thin white inner border sits just inside the edge, framing the plate like a sign face. White also carries the lettering, and a small share of black supplies the sharpest contrast. The style is flat vector, with no shading, texture or background scene, so the plate reads instantly at a glance. The only text is the route code G661, set centrally and kept deliberately plain.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs are built to be read quickly by people in motion, and this plate follows that logic exactly: high-contrast colour, a clear boundary and one legible identifier. The title places the design within a national road numbering system, with "Kokudou" referring to a national highway and "661" matching the route number shown on the plate. The "China" in the name points to the region the route serves, and the design treats that reference as a place name rather than a decorative theme. The result is a utilitarian object drawn from the everyday visual language of modern signage.
Why It Suits This Glass
A shot glass is small, held close and turned in the fingers before anyone takes a sip, so a design this compact works well here. The bold red plate has room to read from across a table, and the white border traces the rim-to-base line the way a sign outlines its face. Turn the glass and the route number comes round again, a neat little reminder of the road it names. It is an unexpected choice for a glass, which is exactly what makes it a good talking point when the pour is poured.
- 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.