About this design
Route départementale française 873
Route départementale française 873 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design takes a single French road number and turns it into a bold, graphic emblem of the open road.
Visual Elements & Composition
Golden yellow fills most of the surface, with black lettering set inside a rounded rectangle shaped like a horizontal plate. The style is flat and vector-clean, with no ornament beyond the characters themselves. The letter D and the numerals 873 sit centred and dominant, reading as one unit, so the eye lands on the number before anything else.
Meaning & Symbolism
In France, routes départementales form the network that links towns and villages within each département, and the D prefix with its number is how drivers and maps identify each road. Reducing that identification to a yellow-and-black plate celebrates the way a numbered route becomes a familiar landmark for those who travel it. The design speaks to French topography and regional connectivity: a stretch of countryside given a name, a number and a sense of place.
On the Mixing Glass
A mixing glass is a vessel held close and turned in the hand, so the plate-style lettering stays in view as you stir and pour. Yellow and black read at a glance across a bar, and the number remains legible each time the glass is lifted. For a driver, a traveller, or anyone with a favourite stretch of French road, it turns the familiar sign into a conversation piece on the counter.
- 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.