About this design
Route départementale française 872
Route départementale française 872 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes a single French departmental road and reduces it to its identifier: the letter D and the number 872, set in bold black on amber yellow.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the surface, with black characters sitting in the centre of a rounded rectangle. The letter D sits to the left and the numerals 872 follow, spaced with the same confidence as a printed plate. Nothing decorative competes with them. The flat, vector-clean treatment keeps every stroke sharp, so the composition reads instantly, like a sign glimpsed from a passing car.
Meaning & Symbolism
In France, the D prefix marks a route départementale, a road managed at departmental level rather than a national motorway or a local lane. The number 872 identifies this corridor within that network. The design treats the designation itself as the subject, celebrating the organised system of regional travel and the quiet geography it connects. Its neutral, informative mood suits a reference to French topography, where each numbered road carries its own stretch of countryside, villages and turnings.
Why It Suits a Shot Glass
A shot glass is small and held close, raised at eye level and tipped back in a single moment. That proximity suits a design built on a few bold characters. The D and 872 sit within easy view of whoever lifts the glass, so the route becomes a conversation starter for a toast, a trip memory or a friend who has driven the roads of France.
- 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.