About this design
Route départementale française 975
Route départementale française 975 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design takes the form of a French road-sign plate: a rounded rectangle of amber yellow carrying the black lettering "D 975", the designation of a departmental route in France.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the surface, with black characters set across it in a flat vector style. The designation sits at the centre of the plate, so the eye lands on the route number before anything else. Nothing competes with it: there are no borders, illustrations or background scenes, only the yellow field and the bold black "D" and "975". The result reads at a glance, the way a real road marker does from a passing car.
Meaning & Symbolism
Departmental routes, marked with a "D" prefix, form the secondary road network that links towns and villages across France's departments. The yellow-and-black plate is the language of that network: a short code that tells a driver which road they are on and where it leads. Turning a piece of everyday infrastructure into a graphic celebrates the quiet geography that carries regional travel, rather than the famous landmarks people usually picture when they think of France.
Designed to Be Held Close
A pint glass wraps a tall, curved surface, so the sign is seen in one continuous band as the glass is lifted and turned. The rounded corners of the plate follow the rounded profile of the glass, and the "D 975" stays legible from the side as it is carried. It is a route marker you can take with you to the table, a nod to French roads for anyone who has ever followed one across the map.
- 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.