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About this design
MG-121
MG-121 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, graphic road marker: a white pentagon carrying the black route number MG 121, drawn with the restraint of a traffic sign.
Visual Elements & Composition
White fills most of the frame, roughly eighty-five percent of the design, so the composition reads as a clean field with a single focal point. The pentagon sits centred, its outline echoed by a thin black inner border. Inside it, the letters MG stack above the numerals 121 in bold black type. Black appears only in the lettering and border, which gives the piece a crisp, high-contrast punch. The vector style is flat, with no gradients or shading, so every edge stays sharp.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields exist to be read at a glance. A pentagonal badge with a code inside tells a driver which road they are on before any map is consulted. This design takes that utilitarian language and gives it a name rooted in Brazil, pairing the traffic-sign convention with a place-based identifier. The result is a conceptual tribute: a familiar civic symbol repurposed as a statement of regional identity. Its modern, minimal character suits a quiet, deliberate reading rather than a loud one.
Made for the Hand
A route marker works best when it is seen up close, and a mug delivers exactly that. The pentagon turns toward you as you lift the cup, and the number stays legible from across the table as the mug rotates in your hands. Each morning the sign comes into view at the same moment the coffee does, which makes this a small, daily piece of road-trip nostalgia for anyone who has ever followed a number across a map.
- 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.