About this design
Route départementale française 397
Route départementale française 397 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design turns a single French departmental road into a bold, graphic road sign: a yellow plate carrying the route's number in black capitals.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow covers most of the surface, with black used sparingly for the lettering and the thin frame around it. The plate is a horizontal rounded rectangle, and the characters D 397 sit centred within it, the D set apart from the numerals by a clear space. The flat vector style leaves no shading or texture, so the shapes and numerals carry the whole image. Nothing competes with the plate, which gives the design its minimal, direct look.
Meaning & Symbolism
The "D" marks this as a departmental road, one of the secondary routes that link French towns and villages beneath the national network. The number 397 identifies this particular line among them. Road numbering of this kind is how French drivers, planners and mapmakers tell one route from another, so the plate stands for French geography, regional transport and the way cartography makes a landscape legible. The mood is neutral and informative, true to the factual purpose of the original sign language.
Built for the Hand
A pint-style glass is held, turned and tipped, so its surface is seen in passing rather than studied from across a room. The D 397 plate reads cleanly as the glass curves past the eye, and the yellow stays bright from every side. Drink in hand, this road sign becomes a small, portable piece of French map-reading, ready for the next round.
- 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.