About this design
Route départementale française 714
Route départementale française 714 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design takes the blunt, honest language of a French road marker and turns it into a small piece of graphic clarity: a single route identifier, set bold and centred, doing all the talking.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the frame, with black characters running across it in a horizontal rounded rectangle. The yellow dominates; the black supplies the contrast that makes the figures readable at a glance. The letters and numerals read D, 7, 1 and 4, arranged in a minimalist, flat-vector layout with nothing decorative to distract from the identifier. Every element is there to be read quickly, from a distance, while the road keeps moving.
Meaning & Symbolism
Departmental routes in France are numbered within a regional network that organises the countryside into administrative territories, so a plate like this stands for local identity as much as for travel. The route number is a way of naming a particular stretch of the interior, and the yellow-and-black scheme echoes the French departmental road markers that drivers navigate by. The design celebrates territory, the motorist's sense of place, and the quiet geography of routes that rarely make headlines.
Made for the Glass in Your Hand
A road sign is read as you pass it, and this pint glass works the same way: it is seen in a sweep as it is lifted, turned and tilted, the tall sides carrying the yellow field around the curve so the black numerals appear and disappear with each turn. It is a good conversation starter for anyone who has ever counted kilometres toward a half-remembered village, and a cheeky nod to the road trip that brought them there.
- 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.