About this design
Route départementale française 3
Route départementale française 3 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design reproduces the yellow-and-black marker of the Route Départementale 3, the D3, reduced to a bold block of a letter and a numeral on a single plain field.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the surface, with black taking the remaining share as a heavy letter D and a numeral 3 set side by side. The forms are built from straight, vertical strokes and a rounded rectangle, so the lettering reads at a glance. Nothing else competes for attention: no border, no background scene, no ornament. The layout is flat and centred, and the contrast between the two colours does the work.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies a regional road managed by a département, one tier in the French network that sits between national routes and local lanes. Its look follows the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals and French national road codes, which set yellow with black text for departmental routes. That rule is why the colour pairing matters: drivers recognise the category before they read the number. The design therefore carries a whole piece of French infrastructure in two colours and two characters.
Why It Suits a Shot Glass
A shot glass is small and lifted close to the eye, so a sign at this scale rewards a closer look. The high-contrast blocks stay sharp when the glass is held up to the light, and the single bold symbol sits where the eye lands first. Pour a round for a friend who has driven the French back roads, and the D3 will be the first thing they spot.
- 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.