About this design
Route départementale française 50
Route départementale française 50 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design reproduces a French departmental road marker, the RD 50 cartouche that identifies a route managed by a local departmental council.
Visual Elements & Composition
Flat and direct, the artwork is built from two colours: a broad field of amber yellow that dominates the composition, with black used for the lettering and edging. At its centre sits a horizontal plate with rounded corners, carrying the characters D 50 in bold black. Nothing decorative competes with them. The plate reads like a licence-style panel, so the numerals and letters do all the work, and the clean geometry gives the whole piece a modern, minimal look.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker is a piece of wayfinding. The "D" stands for département, and the number 50 identifies this particular departmental road within the national network. These cartouches follow the Instruction Interministérielle sur la Signalisation Routière (IISR), the standard that gives French road infrastructure its consistent appearance from one region to the next. Its utilitarian look is deliberate: clarity and administration matter more than ornament, and that is what this design celebrates about the French landscape.
Built for the Pint Glass Moment
A pint glass is a tall, curved surface that you turn in the hand while the drink is poured, so the marker's plate wraps around the glass as you rotate it, bringing the yellow field and bold black numerals into view from every angle. It makes a cheeky, well-travelled gift for anyone who has ever navigated by road sign, and a conversation starter at the bar.
- 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.