About this design
Route départementale française 520
Route départementale française 520 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a French road marker: a single horizontal plate bearing the designation D 520, rendered as a clean, flat vector image.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the surface, with black characters set in the centre of a rounded rectangle. The plate is wide and horizontal, so the eye reads it left to right in one pass. There is no background scenery, no border ornament and no competing colour. The only text is the letter D and the numerals 520, and the two black tones against the yellow give the piece strong contrast and a crisp, graphic finish.
Meaning & Symbolism
The plate names a departmental route, the secondary road network that links towns and villages across France's departments. Its designation is its identity: the letter D marks the route as departmental, and 520 identifies this particular thoroughfare among the many that cross the country. The design celebrates French geography and everyday regional travel, and it does so through the plain language of road infrastructure rather than through pictures of the landscape it serves. Its neutral mood reflects that factual character.
Made for a Shot Glass
A shot glass is small and held close, usually raised and read at eye level across a table. A plate this compact and this legible suits that intimacy: the designation sits right in the hand and can be taken in at a glance. Its simple layout means nothing is lost to the curve of the glass, so the D 520 stays clear from every angle. It is a quiet, cheeky nod to the road trip, the detour and the particular route you never forget.
- 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.