About this design
Route départementale française 177
Route départementale française 177 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design turns a single French road designation into a bold, graphic emblem: the D177, set out as a plate of amber yellow and black.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the frame, with black lettering taking up the rest. The composition is centred and disciplined. A rounded rectangle sits across the middle like a horizontal plate, and the letter D and the numerals 177 are set in black characters with nothing competing for attention. The flat, vector-clean style keeps every edge crisp, so the eye lands on the designation first and everything else second.
Meaning & Symbolism
The "D" marks a route départementale, one of the departmental roads that knit together the regional network of France beneath the national highways. The number 177 identifies this specific road within that system. Together they stand for the way local routes carry traffic, farm goods and daily life between villages and towns. The design celebrates that connectivity and the particular identity of one route within the wider landscape, rendered in a modern, informative idiom.
On the Shot Glass
A shot glass is small enough to hold in one hand and read at close range, so the plate works as a little badge in the palm. Raised for a toast, the amber field catches the light and the black D177 faces the drinker directly. It makes a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who has ever navigated a French back road, and a fitting keepsake for a friend who knows exactly where D177 leads.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- France
- 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.