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About this design
MG-129
MG-129 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Brazilian road marker: a white pentagonal shield on black, carrying the letters MG and the numerals 129.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is pared back to two colours, black and white, with white filling most of the frame and black taking roughly a fifth of it. The dominant shape is a pentagon, drawn as a flat vector outline with an inner border that echoes the edge of the sign. Inside it sits the lettering, set bold and centred, so the eye lands on the code before anything else. There is no ornament and no background noise: the layout is a single shield, balanced and deliberate, with nothing competing for attention.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker is a route shield. In Brazil, state highways carry a two-letter code identifying the state, and MG is the code for Minas Gerais, the inland state known for its mountains, historic towns and colonial-era gold heritage. The number 129 names the specific route within that network. Read this way, the design is less an illustration than a piece of wayfinding, the kind of sign a driver passes without a second glance and a traveller remembers as the moment they arrived somewhere real. Its modern, minimal style keeps that everyday function intact.
Made for the Hand, Read at Close Range
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the shield will rotate past the eye with each sip, the pentagon coming round and the code reappearing at the front. It is a design that rewards that small ritual. Keep it on the desk for a morning coffee, or give it to someone with a road-trip habit or a soft spot for Minas Gerais. Either way, the bold black-and-white marker suits a slow first cup, and it makes a cheeky little conversation starter.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
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- 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.