About this design
Route départementale française 239
Route départementale française 239 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes a single piece of French road furniture, the registration-style plate reading D 239, and makes it the whole picture.
Visual Elements & Composition
Flat and graphic, the artwork is built from two colours only: a dominant golden yellow that fills most of the field, and black for the lettering. A rounded rectangle frames the composition, and inside it the characters sit large and evenly spaced, with the letter D followed by the numerals 239. Nothing decorative competes with the text. The result reads instantly, the way a sign is meant to be read from a moving vehicle.
Meaning & Symbolism
The D-prefix marks a departmental road, one of the secondary routes that knit together France's regions and départements beneath the national network. The number 239 identifies this specific road, so the design speaks to local transit, everyday travel, and the quiet geography of how the country is connected. It is a celebration of the ordinary infrastructure that carries people from town to town, presented with the neutral, factual tone of official signage.
Made for the Glass in Your Hand
A shot glass is small and held close, so the bold yellow and black read at a glance as you lift it, rather than from across a room. The plate's compact, self-contained shape suits a vessel of this size, with the whole design visible in one turn. It makes a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who has ever memorised a French road number on a long drive.
- 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.