About this design
Route départementale française 276
Route départementale française 276 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes a single French road marker and gives it the full, unfussy presence of a sign, reading D 276 in bold black characters on amber yellow.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills roughly 85 percent of the design, so the colour arrives before the eye reads a single character. Black covers most of the rest, forming the letter D, the numerals 2, 7 and 6, and a thin border that frames the plate. The shape is a rounded rectangle, set flat and straight-on with no shadow, perspective or decoration. Nothing competes with the plate itself, and the composition is as direct as the signage it recalls.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route départementale 276 belongs to France's departmental road network, the secondary routes managed at the level of the departments that divide the country's regions. The D prefix and the number are how those roads are identified on maps and signs, so the plate works as an address for a particular stretch of countryside. The design celebrates that everyday system of local identification, the quiet way regional roads connect towns, farms and villages into one national web.
Made for the Moment a Glass Is Lifted
A shot glass is small, held close and emptied in one movement, so its design is read at the exact distance a sign would never be. Tipped up toward the face, the amber plate and its black D 276 fill the field of view, turning a quick toast into a short look at a French road. It makes a cheeky, thoughtful gift for anyone who collects places or has a route they remember fondly, and the story is always a conversation starter once the glass is set back down.
- 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.