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About this design
RJ-142
RJ-142 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a single pentagonal road route marker, bearing the number 142 with an RJ prefix, set plainly against a field of black and white.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the composition, taking roughly seven parts in ten of the image, with black making up most of the rest and a small measure of grey at the edges. The central motif is a pentagon outlined twice, one line inside the other, giving the shape a crisp, framed quality. Inside it, the black numerals 142 sit beside the letters RJ, so the eye reads the marker at once. The artwork is flat vector work with no shading, texture or decoration, and every element is placed with the restraint you would expect from a piece of roadside signage.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields like this one are how a road network names itself. The pentagon is the shape used to mark a state route, and the RJ prefix ties the number to its region, so the sign tells a driver exactly which road they are on before they read anything else. The design takes that functional language of transportation and isolates it, turning a practical marker into a clean, minimalist emblem. Its modern signage style places it firmly in the present day, and its theme of a numbered route speaks to journeys, distance and the familiar comfort of knowing where you are.
Made for the Morning Routine
A mug is turned in the hand and read from one side and then the other, so the route number only resolves as you rotate it. The pentagon's double outline will meet your fingers as you lift the cup, and the 142 comes into view the moment you tip it toward you. Each sip starts a small journey of its own, which suits a shape built to mark a road.
- 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.