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About this design
RJ-159
RJ-159 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a pentagonal route shield bearing the code RJ 159, a piece of signage lifted straight from the roadside and set against a field of white.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, filling most of the frame, while a black pentagonal shield with an inner outline sits at its centre. The letters RJ sit above the numerals 159, both bold and evenly spaced, so the eye reads the marker in a single glance. Small touches of grey add quiet depth to the outline without competing with the lettering. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge crisp, and the layout is pared back to the shield and its text alone.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers like this one are the everyday language of travel, telling drivers which road they are on and where it leads. RJ is the abbreviation for Rio de Janeiro state, and 159 is the number of the route within it. Taken together, the shield stands for navigation, orientation and the quiet order of a country's road network. The sign is a modern piece of Brazilian infrastructure, reduced here to its clearest graphic form.
Made for the Coffee Break Road
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the shield rotates into view as you drink, always returning to the same bold reading. Lifting it for a morning coffee or an afternoon tea makes the route marker a small companion for the day's journey. It is a gift for anyone who likes their travel memories close at hand, or who has ever followed a road sign halfway across Brazil.
- 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.