About this design
RJ-149
RJ-149 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This mug carries a bold, minimalist route shield: a white pentagon marked with the letters RJ and the numerals 149, set against a black field.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, covering roughly seven-tenths of its surface, with black making up most of the rest and only a sliver of grey for texture. The pentagonal shield sits centred and unadorned, with no background scenery or extra ornament to compete with it. The letters RJ sit above the numerals 149, rendered in flat vector shapes with crisp edges. The result reads at a glance, like a sign you would pass at speed on a highway.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is a state route marker for Rio de Janeiro, with RJ identifying the state and 149 the specific road. Road signage is a practical language of place, and this design lifts that everyday system into a statement of regional identity. Brazil sits at the heart of the piece, and the route number becomes a quiet emblem of home for anyone who knows the roads it names. The modern, flat treatment places it firmly in the present day.
Made for Your Daily Ritual
A route shield is built to be read quickly, and a mug is built to be held close and turned in the hand. Rotate this one and the pentagon moves with you, so the white shape and the numerals stay in view from every angle of the handle. It is a small piece of Brazilian roadside design for the first coffee of the morning, a little cheeky in the way it turns a traffic sign into something you actually want to look at.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- Also on
- 2 other mugs & glasses
- 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.