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About this design
MG-009
MG-009 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, modern road marker: a white pentagon outlined in black, bearing the letters MG and the numeral 9, set on a black field.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do nearly all the work. White covers roughly four-fifths of the design, so the pentagon reads sharply against the dark ground, with a thin light grey accent adding a touch of contrast. The pentagonal outline border frames the shield and gives the composition its geometry. The lettering is bold and centred, with "MG" above and "9" below, so the eye lands on the code immediately. There is no ornament beyond the shape and the text, which keeps the layout stripped back and minimalist.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road shields are the language of navigation. Each one tells a driver which route they are on, and in this case "MG" identifies the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, while "9" marks the highway number within that network. The design borrows the visual logic of Brazilian road signage and turns it into a clean emblem of place and travel. It belongs to the transportation and signage themes, and it speaks to anyone who has ever followed a route marker toward somewhere new.
Made for the Hand, Read at Close Range
A road shield is built to be read at a glance, and a mug is the one object you hold up to your face for a few quiet minutes. As the mug turns in the hand, the pentagon rotates through view, and the MG 9 lettering stays legible from the handle side as well as from the front. Each sip brings the route marker close, so the design becomes a small private journey rather than a distant sign.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- Printed
- When you order it
Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.
These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.
They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.
- Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
- Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
- Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
- Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
- Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.
These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.
- Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
- Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
- Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.
Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.
These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.
Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.
Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.
Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 11 oz | 15 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (in) | 3.86 | 4.72 |
| Diameter (in) | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Diameter with handle (in) | 4.72 | 5.12 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.