About this design
Route départementale française 311
Route départementale française 311 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design takes the form of a French road sign, a yellow plate marked with the black numerals of the D 311, one of the departmental roads that thread through the French countryside.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the frame, with black lettering set against it in a flat, graphic style. The layout is a horizontal plate with rounded corners, and the characters D 311 dominate the surface, read left to right with nothing else competing for attention. The restraint is the point: the sign has no ornament, only the letters and the plate that carries them, so the eye lands on the route number first.
Meaning & Symbolism
Departmental roads, or routes départementales, are the secondary network that connects towns and villages across France, and their plates are a familiar sight to anyone who has driven the regional lanes. The D 311 stands for one specific path among thousands, and the design honours it as a piece of local infrastructure. Its utilitarian form and modern flat styling make it a quiet study of how France signs its roads and how those signs shape the sense of place.
Made for the Hand That Lifts It
A pint glass is held at the body and turned as it is drunk, so the plate wraps around a tall curved surface and the numerals travel with every tilt. Sip after sip, the D 311 comes round to face you again, a small road map for the one reaching for it. It makes a cheeky, travel-minded gift for anyone whose favourite drives involve more back roads than motorways.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- France
- Printed
- When you order it
Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.
These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.
Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
- Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
- Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
- Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.
Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.
- Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
- Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
- Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.
Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.
These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.
Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.
One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 16 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 5.90 |
| Rim diameter (in) | 3.40 |
| Bottom diameter (in) | 2.30 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.