About this design
Route départementale française 766
Route départementale française 766 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes a single French road and reduces it to its sign: the letter D and the number 766, set in black on golden yellow.
Visual Elements & Composition
Golden yellow fills most of the design, with black characters occupying the rest. The artwork is built on a horizontal rounded rectangle, the proportions of a plate or sign, and the flat vector style keeps every edge crisp. The letter D sits at the left, followed by the numerals 7, 6 and 6 in a single steady line. Nothing decorative intrudes. The composition is minimalist and utilitarian, so the designation itself carries the whole image.
Meaning & Symbolism
In France, departmental roads are numbered within the national road network, and the D prefix marks a route of that departmental class. The D766 is one such road, and its identifier is the entire subject here. The design treats road nomenclature as a form of cartography: a short code that tells a driver where they are and which network they are travelling. It is a quiet tribute to the everyday infrastructure that connects French regions, rendered as the plain information it has always been.
On the Shot Glass
A shot glass is small, lifted in one hand and read at close range, so the design has to be understood in a glance. The bold black D 766 on yellow does exactly that. Turned toward the drinker, the sign becomes a conversation piece for a toast or a travelling gift, a reminder of a single road that carries a particular meaning for those who know it. It is a fitting match for a glass that asks for a moment of attention before it is emptied.
- 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.