About this design
NH83-IN
NH83-IN (India) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design renders India's NH83-IN national highway marker as a clean, graphic road sign, with the route code set front and centre.
Visual Elements & Composition
The composition is stripped back to essentials. The alphanumeric designation NH83-IN sits at the heart of the design, and the lettering and numerals do the work that ornament would otherwise do. Nothing competes for attention: there is no scenery, no border flourish, just the code presented with the directness of a signpost. That restraint gives the piece its character, because the eye lands on the identifier immediately and reads it the way a driver would read a marker passing at speed.
Meaning & Symbolism
National highway markers are the quiet grammar of a country's roads. Each designation locates a route within a network that stretches across India's vast expanse, so a single code carries information about direction, connection and scale. By isolating NH83-IN, the artwork turns one link in that system into an object worth looking at. It speaks to transport, geography and the infrastructure that binds regions together, and it treats the national road network as a subject in its own right.
Made for the Shot Glass in Hand
A shot glass is small and held close, raised and read at eye level before it is emptied. That intimacy suits a design built on a compact code: the numerals and lettering sit right where the eye naturally rests, and the simple layout reads clearly at close range. It is a fitting way to carry a piece of India's road map to a table, a gathering or a travel-themed celebration.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- India
- 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.