About this design
Route départementale française 805
Route départementale française 805 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design renders the registration-plate lettering of the D805, a departmental road in France, as a bold graphic in black characters on amber yellow.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the surface, with black used for the lettering and nothing else, so the piece reads as a single flat, high-contrast field. The composition is built around a rounded rectangle, the same proportions as a French vehicle plate, with the letter D set beside the numerals 805. There is no ornament or background scene; the characters carry the whole image, drawn in a clean flat vector style that keeps every stroke crisp.
Meaning & Symbolism
The D in front of the number marks the road as a departmental route, the second tier of France's road network, maintained by the departments that organise regional travel. The 805 identifies this one thoroughfare among many, so the plate works as a compact tribute to local geography and the systematic mapping of the nation's roads. Its visual language comes straight from the French registration and road-sign tradition, where a yellow ground and black characters are the everyday signal of a French route.
Made for the Hand, Read at Close Range
A shot glass is small and lifted close to the eye, so the plate's bold characters suit it: the D and 805 read clearly at arm's length the moment the glass is picked up. The rounded rectangle wraps naturally around the curve of the glass, letting the yellow field sit on the side the drinker sees first. It makes a cheeky conversation piece for anyone who has ever followed a D-road across the French countryside.
- 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.