About this design
Route départementale française 256
Route départementale française 256 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a French road sign: a bold amber-yellow plate carrying the black letter D and the numerals 256, reduced to flat, graphic shapes.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the composition, with black characters taking up the remainder. A rounded rectangle frames the design, and the characters stand upright and vertical, as they would on a plate fixed to a roadside post. There is no imagery beyond the lettering and numerals, so the eye lands straight on the D, then reads across to 256. The restraint is deliberate: the layout is minimal and immediately legible.
Meaning & Symbolism
The plate identifies Route départementale 256, a departmental road in France. Departmental roads form the regional tier of the French road network, linking towns and villages across the countryside beyond the main national routes. The design speaks to French geography, regional transit and the cartographic logic by which every road carries its own code. Its modern, utilitarian styling reflects the contemporary signage that directs drivers across the country every day.
Made for the Shot Glass in Hand
A shot glass is small, held close and raised at eye level, so the plate becomes something you read at arm's length rather than from a passing car. The bold yellow and black lettering reads clearly as the glass is lifted, turning a quick toast into a small, cheeky nod to road trips through the French countryside. It makes a good conversation starter for anyone who has ever followed a D-road across a map.
- 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.