About this design
Route départementale française 318
Route départementale française 318 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a French road-sign plate, with the designation D318 set in bold black characters across a field of golden yellow.
Visual Elements & Composition
Golden yellow fills most of the surface, with black taking up a smaller share for the lettering and edging. The layout is a rounded rectangle, flat and vector-clean, with no ornament or background scene. The letter D and the numerals 318 sit at the centre, so the eye lands on the route number straight away. Nothing competes with it, which gives the piece a crisp, graphic quality.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design rests on the departmental road system of France. Routes such as the D318 are the regional arteries that link towns, villages and farmland beyond the national motorways, and each carries its own number as a marker of place. The plate-style treatment borrows the visual language of the road signs and registration plates that French drivers see every day, so the artwork reads as a quiet nod to local travel and to the everyday geography of the country.
Raise a Glass to the Back Roads
A shot glass is small and held close, so the D318 plate is seen at arm's length, the way a roadside sign is read in passing. Its bold numerals sit squarely in the centre of the glass, where they stay in view as the glass is lifted and turned. For anyone who has ever taken the scenic route on purpose, this one is a cheeky reminder that the best detours are often the smallest roads on the 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.