About this design
Route européenne 512
Route européenne 512 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a road sign for the European route E512, a designated transit corridor running through France.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built around the route designation itself. The route number sits at the centre of the composition, so the eye lands on the numerals before anything else. The layout is plain and direct, in the manner of a signboard meant to be read quickly from a moving vehicle. Nothing decorative competes with the sign's information, and the restraint gives the piece a clean, graphic quality.
Meaning & Symbolism
E512 is one of the numbered routes in the wider European road network, a system that links national highways across borders so that a journey can be followed by number from one country to the next. The design makes that network visible in a single marker. Within France, the route stands for regional connectivity: the roads that carry travellers, freight and daily commuters across the landscape the designation traverses. The sign is a small emblem of how a continent's geography has been stitched together by its roads.
Raise a Glass to the Journey
A shot glass is a small, close-held object, and this design rewards that intimacy. The route number and its sign-like outline are seen at arm's length, almost as a private joke for anyone who has ever navigated by a numbered road. Set it on the table with friends and it becomes a conversation starter about maps, road trips and the places in between. For the traveller who has already been to France, or the one still planning the drive, it is a warm, slightly cheeky nod to the miles that connect one place to the next.
- 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.